I think we can all agree with him on this. And the British have made tea into a major part of their culture.
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I have British ancestry, so I am very familiar with afternoon tea. This is a wonderful quote and beautiful tea pieces. I'm always amazed at how many accouterments are required for tea drinking, while coffee requires next to none. I did enjoy this post, the quote, and the British reference. Thanks for sharing this with us for T this Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteForgot to mention that when I was researching the Kings and Queens altered book I created for my friend Kathy, I discovered Catherine of Braganza, Queen consort to Charles II introduced tea to England. When the East India Company wanted to get in good with Charles, they brought lots of teas. English teas were soon being celebrated by the rich and royals. The event always took an entire afternoon.
ReplyDeleteThings soon got bad for Charles. He was unliked and there was much gossip in coffee houses. To think coffee was once the favored drink in the UK is surprising, but true. When Charles wanted the gossip to stop, he banned all coffee houses. Tea was grown in British colonies, so it became more "patriotic" to drink tea instead of coffee. As a result, tea became the drink of choice in the UK, then, and probably now, too.
Thank you so much for this! It's interesting to see how practices developed over time and for what reasons. We tend to think of tea as having always been preferred in England over coffee, or at least I do. Thx! :)
DeleteFascinating, Elizabeth! You are a font of knowledge.
DeleteGood morning-I loved the photo with quote tea can be so simple or more elegant
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Kathy
A wonderful quote, but I'll stik to my coffee! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeletelol! I like both, so I'm good with whatever's on offer ;)
DeleteIndeed...as portrayed in film and tv they use it as a stress reliever, ice breaker, relieve an awkward moment, or just relax and enjoy. maybe in the U.S. coffee is similar, but not quite. Not sure it is as much of a ritual. Love the beautiful teacup and pot in this image!!
ReplyDeletewell said!
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Lovely picture and tea quote... Happy T day! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteGreat quote! Tea is probably the most quintessential of English drinks, it was not introduced until the mid 17th century though and as Elizabeth commented (above) when tea first appeared in England it was served in coffee shops. Wishing you a Happy T Tuesday! J :-)
ReplyDeleteSuper ! Yes indeed! Wishing you happiness this T-Day!
ReplyDeleteoxo Susi
It is definitely nice to have choices!
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p.s. hope you get to visit Williamsburg VA one day
As a tea drinker and living in the UK, I completely agree with the quote.
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Yvonne xx
great quote. Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to go against the grain! I found (in a rather nasty way) that I am allergic to tea so haven't drunk it since I was in my teens! Hubby more than makes up for my lacking in that area though!!! Happy T day! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteYup! Agreed. Hope it was a great T day- I am a little late for T this week. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI enjoy traditions - even those I don't participate it. Tea is not - well - my cup of tea ;-)
ReplyDeleteBelated happy T-day, D! Eileen