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Glorious High Tea at Fairmont
Glorious High Tea at Fairmont
Date: 2015-07-17
There's something very special about this ritual whose tradition began long ago. No one is quite sure when afternoon tea was first introduced in England, but the ceremony became widespread during the 1840s. Credit is given to Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, who, because of the long stretch of time between lunch and the evening meal, suffered from afternoon "hunger spells." She remedied these spells with a tray of tea, bread and butter, and cake of course.
Once she began sharing her delightful new habit with friends, it soon progressed into a full-blown social phenomenon among the English aristocracy. The 1920s marked the height of the craze, complete with loads of guests, pageantry, servants, silver teapots, fine linens, musicians, elegant teacups, and the best tea money could buy.
Similar to the event that took place at Fairmont this past weekend. All the ingredients were there and the Fairmont group is renowned for their attention to tea. It was a lavish event reminiscent of its heritage. Make sure you do not miss the next up and coming event at the Fairmont, watch the press for details.