Kim Jordy, the proprietress of the whimsical Tea Leaves & Thyme tearoom in Woodstock, has mastered the art of the tea sandwich. At afternoon tea in Jordy’s historic Victorian cottage-turned-restaurant ...

There’s no better way to unwind than with a cup of tea and a sweet treat. And thanks to a little help from the royal family back in the 19th century, this humble afternoon tradition turned into a more ...

If you're a big fan of afternoon tea time, and always crave something to nibble on alongside that cup of coffee or tea, in between lunch and dinner, welcome to the club! Here are the 52 best afternoon ...

Upgrade your tomato sandwiches with a smear of bacon mayo. Call up the ladies: It's time for a tea party. Although we love the charm of a draped and adorned tea room, we have just as much (if not more ...

If you know anything about afternoon tea, then you will know that cucumber sandwiches are a non-negotiable part of the spread. Afternoon tea seems to have been invented in the 1840s, however, the ...

The afternoon tea was invented by one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna Maria Russell, in 1840. Yet despite nearly 200 years of tradition, many in Britain ...

Here are some other places to enjoy tea time. Gallery Cafe and Tea Room, 55 Main St., Chester; 4692115 Guests will be served assorted finger sandwiches made to choice, sweets (desserts) and scones.

Some moms want a spa day. Some moms crave chocolate. And some moms just want a little fancy pampering. If your mom falls into that last category, consider throwing her a tea party this Mother's Day.

If you’d like to include savory sandwiches in your plans for an afternoon tea, some attention to detail is important. Figure on the equivalent of at least one full sandwich per guest. Tea sandwiches ...

Editor's note: With the release of the new "Downton Abbey: A New Era" film this week, we thought it would be fun to bring back a story and recipes from the Dispatch archive. The content was written by ...