English afternoon tea is a beloved British tradition rooted in royal history and social ritual. Discover how afternoon tea began, the types of tea served, classic foods like cucumber sandwiches and sponge cake, and why this elegant custom endures today.

Darjeeling tea is one of the world’s most refined teas, grown in the Himalayan foothills of India. Learn its history, seasonal flushes, varieties, and why it’s known as the Champagne of Teas.