By the mid-19th century in England, gas lighting was ubiquitous ... Whichever you choose, it's all part of the time-honored English ritual of afternoon tea.

The UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA ... regardless of their wealth or social background. Over time, milk was added - this might have been to soften the harsh and bitter flavours, or perhaps ...

The tea is fashioned after the high teas held in England complete with china ... to provide a place for women to gather because at that time, social clubs were only for men, member Sandy Mahaffey ...