Afternoon Tea Etiquette and History
A self-guided online course allowing students to gain the deepest understanding of the background, context and manners of afternoon tea.
Introduction
FREE PREVIEWIn conversation with Steven Moore - the confused history of afternoon tea
FREE PREVIEWThe Bedford orthodoxy
The early role of women and tea
Pre-Anna references to tea
What exactly did The Duchess of Bedford do?
The modern afternoon tea was born... or was it?
The rise of the Victorian tearoom
Tea terminology
FREE PREVIEWThe components of afternoon tea
Afternoon tea history quiz
Teapots
Teacups and saucers
FREE PREVIEWTea accessories
Varieties of tea
Tea tools quiz
How to hold a teacup
Stirring tea
Tea accompaniments
Sandwiches and savouries
FREE PREVIEWScones
Clotted cream
Cakes and patisserie
Dress codes for afternoon tea
Tea etiquette quiz
Assessment: how you hold a teacup
Table settings for tea
Tea scenes in London
Cake stands
Private houses vs hotels
In conversation with the experts: what makes for a good afternoon tea
Queen Elizabeth and tea
The best scone recipe
The care of silverware
William Hanson reacts to The Crown's tea scene
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Very informative and interactive course.
Very informative and interactive course.
Read Lessvery well thought out and organized in a manner that was easy to follow. I would have loved if you covered more con what to do in the event of things were not so perfect i.e. crumbs ended up on your table, or a bit of tea spilt on your saucer, etc..
very well thought out and organized in a manner that was easy to follow. I would have loved if you covered more con what to do in the event of things were not so perfect i.e. crumbs ended up on your table, or a bit of tea spilt on your saucer, etc..
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