The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook: Teatime Drinks, Scones, Savories & Sweets (Downton Abbey Cookery)

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Milk goes in after tea — a nice little saying: “To put milk in your tea before sugar is to cross the path of love, perhaps never to marry.” (Tea superstition)

Although we were Downton fans and live quite near the castle, it was our American friends who dragged us along for a visit. A metallic or gilded serving tray is a must for your Downton Abbey tea party. I found this one for a great deal at my local thrift store. If you can find pink-toned depression glass platters and cake stands, that would also be beautiful for this theme. Beverages for a Downton Abbey tea partyFresh water has more oxygen in it," she said. "Water that has been boiled many times will make tea that tastes flat."

Note: Extra-fine sugar is often labeled superfine sugar. If you can't find it, substitute regular granulated white sugar. Those elaborate tea services remain a part of daily life for British aristocracy, according to one-time royal chef Darren McGrady. The term reflects how the tea is taken at high chairs around a table instead of in a parlor where traditional afternoon tea is served. The guided tourlast approximately1 hour, followed by the opportunity to explore the Egyptian Exhibition. You will then be invited to the Christmas Marquee for Afternoon Tea lasting 45 minutes. Following this, you may enjoy the Gift Shop and Gardens at your leisure. We kindly ask Group C to explore the Gardens and Gift Shop earlier before your tour and tea as the sun sets early in the day. A.Gates open from 9.30am for a 10:00am tour time (tour of the Castle, Exhibition and Afternoon Tea)Gosh, we should have come ages ago, what a place! It's a beautiful building and was a joy to see the rooms which we were familiar with from the series. The grounds are just awesome although it was a shame the rain came just as we were exiting the house so were unable to explore.

You are welcome to arrive one hour beforehand or stay later depending on the time of your tour to give you time to enjoy the Gardens and visit the Gift Shop. The Grounds close at 4:30pm. Spoon filling into prepared shells. Refrigerate until set. When set and cold, top each with a raspberry. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired. There is no question of that," said Anand Saha, owner of Mozart's Restaurant, Bakery and Piano Cafe in the Clintonville neighborhood. We are delighted to include a signed copy of Lady Carnarvon’s latest book "The Earl and the Pharaoh". Please do remember to collect your book on the day as we will not be able to post these after your visit.Use your fingers you can eat bite-size pastries with your fingers, as well as sliced loaves, breaking off small pieces before consuming. Use a dessert fork to eat larger pastries.