I usually get into quite a few period dramas, a lot of them
or based on British history. Recently, I was got into this new series based on
American history, The Gilded Age. I’ve noticed that between the 1800’s, there was
a quite a bit of social teatime. This is interesting to me, I like to, and I’ve
liked the idea of making social time special.
"Delectable scones, tea sandwiches, and cakes are the hallmark of an afternoon tea, which is served in midafternoon. A high tea, however, includes much more substantive fare, such as meat, fish, and egg dishes, as well as breads and desserts, and is offered in the early evening. Think of it as a light supper served with tea."
In the new period drama, based in 1881, New York, we can see two ladies discussing matters over tea with a tower like tray of sandwiches or cakes, there’s also a scene where a group of women have a meeting of tea, with a similar setup.
