Tea Customs

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Types of Tea Customs

Tea is not just a beverage. It can also be a meal – a

ritual, a tradition or a custom to be observed.

The ritual of serving tea may be big or small,

depending on the number of people partaking in it

or the type of snacks served.

Each country has its own customs, but as a nation

ruled by the British, India has followed some of

the customs introduced by the 'Raj'.

The British introduced various tea customs that

included afternoon tea, high tea, tea dance and

Elevenses.

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Elevenses

This is similar to 'afternoon tea' but is served in the morning at about 11 am.

It is not as savoury as brunch and usually includes cakes or biscuits.

This follows an early morning breakfast or precedes brunch.

Many other countries follow this custom and is known by names in their

respective languages.

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The Duchess of Bedford, Anna, is known tohave brought about the concept of 'afternoon tea'in the early 19th century.

It is had around 4.00 pm-5.00 pm, to deal withthe sap in energy levels, due to the long gapbetween lunch and dinner.

The Earl of Sandwich introduced the idea ofhaving a filling between two slices of bread, asan accompaniment with tea.

This custom of having afternoon tea soonbecame a trend among the wealthy people ofEngland in the 1840s.

Afternoon Tea

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Tea Dance

This evolved from the concept of 'afternoon

tea' and is conducted between 4.00 – 7.00

pm in tea gardens.

It became a very important means to socialize

in the 18th century and dancing was included

as part of the event.

By the 20th century, tea ballroom dances

became very popular, akin to a concert, but

much more elegant.

There's a rush to buy tickets for tea dances

and are held as social events in Britain even

to this day.

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