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Afternoon Tea at the Ritz (ADV +EXP)

Décor

- First opened in 1906

- Immediatelybecame THE place for royalty, politicians, the wealthy and celebrities of theday to meet, party and socialize

- Louis XVIstyle: Marble column, Chandeliers, Gilded mirrors

- Extravagant

- Posh/Swanky

- Booked in advance

Dress code

- Formal

- Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and a tie.

- Jeans and sports shoes are notallowed

- Ladies are expected to weardresses, people in casual wear might get the stares.

History of afternoon tea

- High tea vs. low tea

- High tea = meat tea (served more as a meal/substantial food for workingclass)

- Low tea = afternoon tea (served as a socializing event for upper classand upper middle class)

Food:

Tea: Silverware

“pinkie up”

Savory –Finger sandwiches: (rye bread/white bread)

Smoked salmon/cheddar cheese／chutney

Sweet – Pastry: Macaroon/Fruit tart/Chocolatelayer cake

Scone – Clotted cream (Devonshire cream)/Strawberryjam

Cream tea

Etiquette vs Manner

Standard: GBP 117 for two

Champagne: GBP 157 for two

Champagne = bubbly