Tea News — 7th Duchess of Bedford

Afternoon Tea: where did it all start and what is it?   Afternoon tea has become a national institution, but where did the tradition start and what constitutes a traditional afternoon tea?   For many years, tea was considered a luxury product in Britain, but this changed during the first half of the 19th century when consumption boomed. It was during this period that the nobility began enjoying a cup of tea and a snack — afternoon tea was born.   Who invented afternoon tea? Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, is widely regarded as creating afternoon tea during a...