The many different faces of a ‘high tea’…High teas conjure up images of petite, high society ladies sipping English-style tea from dainty flowered fine china.
The actual term ‘High Tea’ was created in the US from the traditional style English ‘Afternoon Tea’. This tradition still holds many of the same customs it originated from.
‘Crème with your tea, anyone?’
We as Australians relate to ‘High Tea’s’ in many different forms; afternoon tea, morning tea, tea break, high tea or ‘koffie’….
My dad to this day uses the very blue collar/country description being; ‘smoko’.
The names, what is consumed and perhaps what is said!!! May all differ from house to house, but it still holds one major commonality, which stands strong in all cultures; it signifies a gathering; of friends, family, colleagues or acquaintances.
Served mid afternoon; scones with preserves and clotted cream, fresh cut cucumber and egg sandwiches, tiny pastries, all set atop a thick built wooden table, draped with beautiful clothes, fine crystal and served with decorative antique plates. Is a very charming way to entertain or enjoy a relaxed afternoon with friends.
Try these simple scones on the Queens birthday long weekend, whilst sipping a cool glass of punchy PIMMS or a more civilized cup of earl grey tea, perhaps!!!
Love Amie x
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