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Monday, October 31, 2005

A CUP OF TEA & AUTHENTIC VICTORIAN TEA MENUS



"Speak only well of people and you need never whisper"



A Cup Of Tea

When the world is all at odds
And the mind is all at sea
Then cease the useless tedium
And brew a cup of tea.
There is magic in its' fragrance,
There is solace in its' taste;
And the laden moments vanish
Somehow into space.
And the world becomes a lovely thing !
There's beauty as you'll see;
All because you briefly stopped
To brew a cup of tea.

unknown author

~
Authentic Victorian Teas

Afternoon Tea;
Includes small, crustless sandwiches with savory fillings,
scones, bread and butter,
sweets (jams, jellies, honey), desserts and tea.

Royal Tea;
Afternoon tea with the addition of a glass
of champagne or sherry.

Light Tea;
A lighter version of afternoon tea,
at which scones, sweets and tea are served.

Cream Tea;
An English favorite consisting of scones,
jam, clotted cream
(butter cream that's thick enough to spread) and tea.

High Tea;
Often confused with afternoon tea,
high tea is a hearty sit down meal with an extensive
menu that can include meat pies,
sausage, cold cuts, breads,
cheese, jam, butter, desserts,
fruit and tea.


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