Cuppa Tea

Today I tried tea for the first time.  Those of you who know me won't be surprised by the fact that I haven't tried a completely normal thing most people love. I can be a tad...picky. Let me just say it was amazing! I recommend everyone have their first cup of tea at The Orangery at Kensington Palace. Is there really any better way to do it?

Afternoon tea, or low tea, is a small snack-like meal eaten around 4pm. It reminds me of eating brunch in America, just at a different time of day (and no mimosas..). The tea time tradition in England started with the upper class but by the nineteenth century it had gained popularity throughout the people. This is one more thing to add to the list of England-y things I will miss once I'm back home in Texas. Why can't we eat cute little sammies and cakes while drinking tea with sugar and creme? Sounds like a lovely afternoon break to me.