Tea is often treated as a simple drink, but according to an etiquette coach, the way most people stir it would raise eyebrows ...

For those of us relishing the first season of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” and thankful for this century’s technology and comforts, some of us find ourselves longing for a few of their genteel traditions.

1. Fill the kettle with fresh water from the tap. Yes, your grandmother was right: water that has been boiled already will affect the taste of the tea. 2. As it approaches the boil, warm the teapot by ...

Etiquette expert William Hanson warned the British nation there's one mistake most people make when drinking a standard cup of tea. Us Brits love a good cup of tea on any day of the week. Whether it's ...