“A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Today’s reading links are dedicated to all things tea because a good cup of tea is one of life’s most wonderful pleasures.
Grab a cup of tea (or coffee) and enjoy some light reading.
Sparkling tea, anyone?
A lovely tea caddy from 1810.
How to stay in business for 300 years and stay relevant, according to Fortnums.
The best afternoon tea in London, according to British Vogue.
The history of afternoon tea. And another article on the history of afternoon tea by Twinings, with lots of wonderful illustrations and photography.
Historian Lucy Worsley wrote a cookbook about Afternoon Tea, Tea Fit for a Queen. I own it and have made several of the sandwich recipes.
I’m not sure this article is credible, but it’s fun to read: How does Queen Elizabeth take her tea?
This Tea For One pot by Royal Albert is my latest acquisition and it is perfection.
All about Anna Russell, Duchess of Bedford (the lady who gave us Afternoon Tea).
xoxo, Jane