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Afternoon Tea Britain has a colorful traditional culture. Referring to British traditional culture, we may naturally think of British afternoon tea culture. Britain is a tea-loving country, and Britain has a history of 300 years about drinking tea. The British have the habit of drinking tea. When about four in the afternoon, preparing a cup of tea, accompanied by a few delicate dessert, British enjoy a while of escaping mood . The origin of the afternoon tea. In the 17th century, when the Portuguese princess Catherine was married, the Chinese tea was introduced to UK. Since then tea is prevalent in the court. In the 19th century, the British Duchess Annabel Dove, asked servants to prepare bread, butter and tea, nice chat, and she shared the relaxing afternoons. She also invited his friends to share the relaxing afternoons together. From then on, this conduct suddenly became a fashion, forming a British tea culture. The distinction between the afternoon tea and the high tea. Afternoon tea is also called low tea (because it was usually taken in the late afternoon) as it is served at a low table. Since this wasnt a meal, but rather like a late afternoon snack meant to stave off hunger, finger foods were the common fare. Tiny, dainty sandwiches, scones and pastries were served with afternoon tea. Finger foods afforded one the opportunity to take a petite bite and easily maintain a conversation. This is most important, as one is not merely taking tea to gain nourishment or satisfy hunger, but to take time to relax, converse and enjoy the company of dear friends. In England, the traditional time for tea was four oclock or five oclock in the afternoon and no one stayed after seven oclock. High tea, a term often confused with afternoon tea, usually takes the place of supper. During the Industrial Revolution, working class families would return home tired and exhausted. The table would be set with dinner foods like meat, bread, butter, potatoes, cheese and of