I went to my first afternoon tea as a teenager, while in New Forest, England, for a family wedding.
The bed and breakfast we stayed at served a full English breakfast, complete with sausage, beans, potatoes, and tomatoes. We tucked in, then headed out for a day of exploring the countryside, fasting through lunch. We returned to the bed and breakfast mid-afternoon, changed into more respectable clothes, and enjoyed an afternoon tea in the airy dining room.
Serve your scones with clotted cream, if you can find it, and a dollop of jam. (Sokor Space/Shutterstock)
From the moment we arrived at the tea room, I was in love: floral tablecloths, bright windows, beautifully arranged sandwiches, scones, and petite desserts. The tea was hot, and our cups always seemed to be full.
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