Afternoon tea
Leicestershire is a treasure trove for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the timeless elegance of Afternoon Tea. And this is only right and proper because Afternoon Tea is thought to have been invented in the county in the mid-1840s by the Duchess of Bedford, who, while visiting Belvoir Castle, needed something to douse her mid-afternoon hunger pangs.
The quintessential Afternoon Tea experience revolves around a few key ingredients: freshly brewed tea, delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones served with clotted cream and jam, and an assortment of pastries and cakes. A delectable and elegant affair, it has become synonymous with relaxation and conversation amid a busy day.
So sit down, relax, delicately pluck a dainty finger sandwich from the bone china plate and indulge in the oh-so-civilised ceremony of Afternoon Tea!
13 Places to Enjoy Afternoon Tea
13 Places to Enjoy Afternoon Tea
Leicestershire is a treasure trove for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the timeless elegance of Afternoon Tea. And this is only right and proper because Afternoon Tea is thought to have been invented in the county in the mid-1840s by the Duchess of Bedford, who, while visiting Belvoir Castle, needed something to douse her mid-afternoon hunger pangs.
