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The Tea Journal

The Tea Journal

Notes and guides on afternoon tea, high tea, and the small rituals around a proper pot of tea — from a British tea room that has been serving the real thing in St. Louis since 2007.

Afternoon Tea 101

What Is High Tea?

High tea vs afternoon tea, the history behind the names, clotted cream, tea sandwiches, etiquette, and what to actually book — explained plainly.

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Tea 101

Types of Tea

The six true teas, what makes each one different, caffeine levels, and how to brew loose leaf properly.

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Afternoon Tea 101

What Is an English Scone?

English vs American scones, how to eat one, clotted cream, and the jam-first-or-cream-first debate.

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