Etiquette for Tea
When joining this timeless and special occasion, it's important to brush up on your etiquette skills. Learn essential etiquette rules for an exquisite tea-sipping experience with British etiquette expert Laura Windsor. Nothing beats a freshly-baked plain scone, clotted cream and jam!
You will also learn about the Etiquette and Manners of the British Royal Family
Key topics include:
Good manners at the table
The etiquette for tea
Afternoon Tea and Tea Drinking Etiquette
The traditions & history of Afternoon tea
Anna Maria Russell, 7th Duchess of Bedford
How tea is served at the Palace
Royal etiquette for afternoon tea
What is the proper way to steep tea
Lemon, sugar & other accompaniments
The myth of milk in first or last
How to properly hold a teacup & saucer
Knowing where to start
How to stir your tea correctly
Pinkie finger etiquette
John Montague, 4th Earl of Sandwich
Correct layering of your scone
How to eat finger sandwiches
Posture & Poise
Royal tea etiquette
Napkin placement etiquette
Use of the Patisserie fork
Tea Faux Pas
Why are pinkies called pinkies?
Dealing with spills
Polite tea talk
Afternoon tea set
Afternoon tea etiquette quiz
My colleagues had great fun in Kensington Garden Pavillion for an afternoon tea etiquette. We loved the information you gave us, and were impressed by your elegance :)
Thank you very much for hosting this very pleasant afternoon!
Hanneke
Thank you so much for the Afternoon Tea etiquette session. I finally know the truth behind the pinkie finger! The history of Afternoon Tea was amazing and I will be sure to use all the etiquette do's and dont's everytime I stop for afternoon tea, wherever I am in the world!
Daisy Wu
Thank you so much for the Afternoon Tea etiquette session. The group absolutely loved you and they also said you look like Anne Hathaway but prettier! Thank you again!
Chinese agent
for a large group of Chinese business people and their families
