JubileeAfternoon Tea Etiquette
To commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, we are offering a very special Tea Etiquette experience.
Unravel the quirky nuances and the protocol for the ritualised exchange of courtesies at a tea gathering as well as Royal Protocol for afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace.
Key topics include:
The traditions & history of Afternoon tea
Anna Maria Russell, 7th Duchess of Bedford
How tea is served at Buckingham Palace
Royal protocol for afternoon tea
Black, red, green, white tea & infusions
How to brew, steep and serve English-style tea
Lemon, sugar & other accompaniments
The Myth of milk in first or last
How to hold your cup & saucer
Knowing where to start
How to stir your tea correctly
John Montague, 4th Earl of Sandwich
Correct layering of your scone
How to eat finger sandwiches
Posture & Poise
Napkin Etiquette
Use of the Patisserie fork
Savouries
Tea Faux Pas
Dealing with spills
Polite tea talk
Duties of a guest and host
