What time to drink afternoon tea?
English afternoon tea afternoon tea is a british tradition that involves enjoying a light meal of tea, sandwiches, scones and cakes in the mid-afternoon, typically between 3:30 and 5:00 p. the tradition originated during the 1840s as a way for the upper class to bridge the gap between lunch and a late dinner. About this restaurant these exclusive afternoon teas are priced at £65 per person and will be available between 12pm and 5pm. Please note if you book outside of the dates above you will be served the classic harrods afternoon tea, which is priced at £55 per person.
What are three rules for afternoon tea?
Take small, quiet sips of your tea. Do not blow on the tea if it is too hot. When you are not drinking tea, place the cup on the saucer. If seated at a hilda fearon afternoon tea table, never pick up the saucer. Proper afternoon tea etiquette dictates that if you are seated then your saucer remains at the table, you should only lift your teacup to drink. If you are standing then you should hold your teacup in your right hand and saucer in your left, lifting the saucer to hold it beneath the teacup as you drink.
Can I wear jeans to afternoon tea?
Most venues have a relaxed ‘smart casual’ dress code these days, so there is no need for men to wear a jacket and tie (unless otherwise specified) – trousers or smart jeans, collared shirt and clean/un-scuffed shoes are acceptable. What is the dress code? At Claridge’s we do not operate any dress code, however we find most of our guests choose smart casual dress.