Afternoon Tea – September 2021

• One person is elected to be a “mother.” They then pour the tea for everyone at the table.
• For English black tea, remember that milk is added after the tea.
• Set napkin on your lap with fold up, pat dab your mouth and leave on the chair, not on the table.
• One must eat the sandwiches first, and with fingers not cutlery.
• Scones should be broken in half by hand, not with a knife, and each half-eaten separately.
• One can spread scones how one prefers: the Devon way is cream first, jam on top. The Cornwall way is jam first, then the cream.
• We know it’s hard, but one must save those delightful cakes till last!
• Tea should be stirred gently back and forth, not in circular motions!
• Cups should be held with one’s thumb and index finger meeting in the handle and the handle resting on your middle finger. Fingers should not be hooked through.
• Never lift saucers from the table.
• Enjoy light and fun-filled conversation!

Note: Tickets and in-house program bookings such as Afternoon Tea or Historic Tours are refundable up to 14 days prior to the date with a 10% processing fee. After that, they can be transferred to a future event or booking.