Afternoon Tea at Ritz

Afternoon tea is a British food tradition of sitting down for an afternoon treat of tea, sandwiches, scones, and cake. Afternoon tea is served around 4 p.m. The afternoon tea became fashionable in the 1800s’.

Lifestyles have changed since those times and afternoon tea is now a treat, rather than a stop-gap. One renowned place to find a true afternoon tea is the Ritz Carlton. Their afternoon tea service is in such high demand that bookings generally must be made months in advance.

It’s a delightful and relaxing time to sit back and really savor tea, treats, and good company. Afternoon tea is usually laid out on fine porcelain, with a large pot of tea and three tiers of treats acting as the centerpiece.

You may be wondering how to dress for such a gathering. While you are welcome to get as fancy as you like in your own home, typical afternoon tea attire is “smart casual,”which is a step below business casual – polished but comfortable.

Book your afternoon tea at Ritz Carlton Montreal