The Art of Tea – A Ceremony of Loveliness

What makes taking afternoon tea such a joy? Is it the food or the drink that draws us in, or perhaps something more?

Afternoon tea is a tradition, a ritual, a ceremony.

People all over the world take their time in making and taking tea, realizing that it is a refuge, a moment’s respite from the demands of our lives.

Wine and coffee are tea’s only rivals when it comes to drinks meant to stimulate and accompany conversation, but ritual and ceremony are what set tea apart.

Afternoon tea is:

A Ceremony of Loveliness

A Ceremony of Comfort

A Ceremony of Sharing

A Ceremony of Serenity

A Ceremony of Celebration

These ceremonies, and their little rituals, remind us of what is truly important and are why taking tea is so much more than drink and food.