What’s the difference between high tea & afternoon tea?
And in a nutshell, ‘high tea’ is not the same as the afternoon tea that we now all know and love. It consists of a more substantial meal served at the dinner table and eaten later in the day. While many people in Britain today refer to this meal as ‘supper’ or ‘dinner’, in many homes, it’s still referred to as ‘tea’. It’s okay to ask for a second pot of tea or additional hot water, milk or sugar but if you want extra food you’ll have to pay for it. Afternoon tea isn’t even a proper meal – it was created in 1840 for the Duchess of Bedford, who asked for a snack to keep her going until dinner which wasn’t served until 8 p.
What to wear to a spa afternoon tea?
The key thing to remember when deciding what to wear when you go to your spa day is that comfort is king! Most spas want you to be comfortable and relaxed, so arrive wearing loose, comfortable clothing like gym clothes, yoga pants and t-shirts. Most spas want you to be comfortable and relaxed, so arrive wearing loose, comfortable clothing like gym clothes, yoga pants and t-shirts. Once you are changed, you’ll be spending most of your time in a robe anyway!Change of Clothes: Comfortable attire for after your treatments or if the spa has a gym, you could bring some spare gym clothes too. Footwear: Easy-to-remove shoes or flip-flops are handy.Wear Comfortable Undergarments Choose a supportive bra that allows for easy movement and doesn’t dig into your skin. Wearing the right undergarments will ensure that you feel comfortable and confident throughout your spa experience.For massages and body treatments, ideally you disrobe completely (that means underwear, too). Most spas offer paper panties to wear during body treatments (like scrubs, wraps, or self-tanning)—they don’t cover much, but enough to provide a modicum of modesty.The first thing to note is that spas want their guests to be as comfortable as possible, so non-restrictive garments (such as yoga bottoms, lounge pants, T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies) are encouraged at most resorts.
What not to wear to afternoon tea?
Jeans and athleisure wear are not permitted for anyone. A simple way for a lady to look elegant is to drape a lovely knit over her shoulders. Just an FYI, hats, fascinators and gloves aren’t commonly worn in England to afternoon tea. While it’s no longer an experience reserved for the upper classes, most establishments insist on a smart-casual dress code to continue the aesthetics of the glamorous 1800s tea parties. For men, this could mean trousers and collared shirts while for women, it’s often seen as an excuse to dress up.Our afternoon tea is usually served at Omboo, where the dress code is smart casual. Sportswear and robes aren’t permitted.