English afternoon tea is an indispensable part of British culture. It is a social habit and a traditional food culture. Afternoon tea is widely accepted and spread to this day. Every afternoon, people will enjoy afternoon tea, tea and snacks on various occasions. This paper discusses the formation and evolution of afternoon tea in Britain, including its history, culture and modern forms.

history

English afternoon tea was originally the etiquette of aristocratic social occasions, and its origin can be traced back to Britain in the17th century. At that time, British aristocrats usually enjoyed a cup of tea and some snacks in the tent in the back garden (or internal salon) around 3 pm to alleviate the normal hunger at that time. Such parties are becoming more and more common, so tea time has gradually become a necessary etiquette in social occasions.

In the Victorian era, the habit of afternoon tea in Britain became more popular. At that time, Queen Victoria loved afternoon tea, which strongly promoted and influenced this new social form. Queen Victoria became the representative figure of afternoon tea culture in this era, and started the cultural fashion of holding afternoon tea parties.

culture

The core of English afternoon tea culture is relaxed, beautiful, comfortable and social. In afternoon tea, tea and food become a ritual. Tea leaves are poured into a picturesque teapot, snacks are placed on delicate ceramic plates, and spoons, forks, knives and paper towels are all available. Candy boxes, gourmet decorations and hand-baked cakes and desserts have become one of the indispensable elements in afternoon tea culture.

Besides tea and food, afternoon tea culture also includes elegant occasions, conversations and exchanges. Whether it is a gathering of friends, a business meeting or public entertainment, afternoon tea plays an important role in British life. This elegant cultural tradition enables people to cope with all kinds of emotions and pressures in life and provides a good relaxation space for physical and mental health.

Modern form

Today, the concept of afternoon tea in Britain still exists, but modern afternoon tea also has various changes and innovations in many details. Now more Internet cafes, teahouses, restaurants and hotels will provide afternoon tea service, and guests can enjoy different styles of afternoon tea in different places.

Besides classic raisin biscuits, tea cakes and sandwiches, modern afternoon tea can also enjoy other special snacks, such as potato chips, shepherd's pie, cocktails and champagne. In addition, in some special seasons, some snacks will be introduced for limited tasting to make afternoon tea more thematic and fashionable.

abstract

English afternoon tea is a unique cultural tradition, which contains relaxed, fashionable and social elements. Although afternoon tea originated from aristocratic culture, it has gradually become an indispensable time in people's daily life. In modern times, afternoon tea culture has evolved for a hundred years, and it has become the crystallization of richer food and culture, allowing people to enjoy a good life while enjoying exquisite snacks.