fternoon tea is defined by the United Kingdom’s premier afternoon-tea guide, , as a “tea-related ritual, introduced in Britain in the early 1840s, that evolved as a mini meal to stem the hunger and anticipation of an evening meal at 8 p.m.” It’s a delightful assemblage of petite sandwiches and savories, scones served with jam and clotted cream, and delicious sweets, typically consisting of pastries, small cakes, and more. The scrumptious fare is often elegantly
