Afternoon tea

Afternoon tea was invented by Anna Maria Russell, the 7th duchess of Belford, in 1840. Now it is, for the English, a way of sweetening the shock of a world gone mad. Once a month, there is an article written by English-speaking journalists in “Courrier international”. To-day it is about the British habit of taking tea, home made cakes and sandwiches at 4 o’clock. It is very interesting !
It seems to cheer them up when they sit down and take their time over a nice cup of tea. with delicious things to eat. They forget all the problems, the crisis and the tough things around. They find comfort in this sweet tradition.

Hi Muriel,

Afternoon tea is also very Australian.
Even working in the hospital, we have our "arvo" tea break from about 3pm.
But this is just a quick cup of coffee, a cake, and maybe a "fag" !!!
I suppose the rich people have a more sophisticated afternoon tea, maybe cucumber sandwiches and strawberries with cream (a favourite of the Queen !)