As afternoon tea may be new to most of you, The Cairn Collection’s Mark Hepton, resident afternoon tea expert at Stoke Place Hotel, details how to master and enjoy afternoon tea like royalty. Daily express newspaper.
“While there are so many sweet and savory treats to enjoy at an afternoon tea, it is royal etiquette to try each sandwich first and then move on to the rest,” he says.
Explaining how to eat scones, he said, “According to royal experts, in an afternoon tea, cream should be spread on the scones first, followed by jam.”
“Avoid mouth-to-mouth talk or multiple bites.
He adds: “It may sound like a no-brainer, but small bites are key to the royal afternoon tea ritual.
Furthermore, the expert explains, “If you need to leave the table, always put your napkin on the chair and never on the table until you’ve finished your tea service.”
