英国文化介绍：英式下午茶的前世今生_英美文化

英国文化介绍：英式下午茶的前世今生

传统的下午茶一般会于下午四点至六点间供应。确切来说，这是一顿简餐，并非仅仅喝茶而已。餐点包括精致的三明治(去边面包制成的薄片黄瓜三明治则是经典之选)、新鲜出炉的英式松饼配上奶油和果酱，还有蛋糕和其他甜点。当然少不了搭配奶和糖的咖啡或茶。

nowadays, you can enjoy a traditional yet fancy afternoon tea with pot-brewed tea and delicate snacks in many restaurants and hotels. but in the average home, afternoon tea is likely to be much simpler ― biscuits with a mug of tea, usually produced using a teabag.

如今，你能在很多的餐厅和酒店享受到这样一顿传统而别致的下午茶——一壶沏好的香茗，配上数样精美糕点。但在寻常人家，下午茶往往就简单得多了——用马克杯冲泡一个茶包，再配上几块饼干就可以了。

etiquette of afternoon tea

下午茶礼仪

as with everything, a particular etiquette is associated with afternoon tea. here are a few tips for ensuring your tea taking standards are faultless.

事事皆有礼仪，下午茶亦不例外。下面这些小贴士，可以确保你享受一次完美的下午茶。

1. by definition, afternoon tea is a dainty meal. so, when you drink your tea, take small sips rather than “glugging” it down. there’s a definite order to taking tea, but the actual drinking of tea can take place throughout the “meal”.