FOR the great majority of us, our daily routines have recently been completely transformed. Life is busier for some and has slowed down significantly for others, but it seems that the need for a moment of calm has never been greater. Few things can offer a more welcome break than a cup of tea in the afternoon. The Brits have a long tradition of turning to tea for comfort, a custom we have really made our own and as we are having a tea revival, the paraphernalia that goes with tea drinking has become more valuable at auction.
The drinking of exotic imported goods such as tea, coffee and chocolate became increasingly popular with Europe’s elite in the 17th Century…
Everything has stopped for tea since the 17th Century!
