Afternoon tea

With its deep English heritage, certain traditions remain in our province (after-all, it is called British Columbia), despite the passage of decades and huge cross-cultural influences. One of the most delightful vestiges of a bygone time is Afternoon Tea, a tradition that was born in the British aristocracy, and became popular throughout the British Empire. A pause in the afternoon between 3 and 5 with hot tea, crumpets, scones, Devonshire cream, cookies or cucumber sandwiches is a delightful break from a regular routine of breakfast, lunch and dinner.