How To Create The Perfect Afternoon Tea At Home

Afternoon Tea is a wonderful British tradition and a real treat to enjoy at a Hotel or restaurant. In this video I want to show you how to create the perfect Afternoon Tea at home.
From setting the table to putting together arrangements of flowers, and informal tea etiquette, this video will show you how to host the most delightful occasion.
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You have inspired this old lady!!!!! I love tea love making food for my friends and to be honest I have cancer and do not know how long I will be here so I want my friends and family's memories to be elegant and filled with love and joy. Thank you young man. LOTS OF LOVE FROM THE UNITED STATES.

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Watching this made me calm.

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In America in the Southern states afternoon tea is still pretty popular here, I believe it was adopted after the British custom. I love having Sunday afternoon tea with my daughter and girlfriends, especially in the garden if weather permits. If you're ever in North Carolina, you're welcome at our tea table! ❤

[@ChubbyAmadeusFan]

Why would anyone dislike this video? I found it delightful. I always enjoy tea time. I try to incorporate this event on my days off. So relaxing and enjoyable.

[@TeddyBear-wd1fe]

Thank you for making this video. Me and my grandmother always had afternoon tea together whenever I visited. Since she passed away I have kept the tradition of setting up a nice afternoon tea and enjoying myself once every two weeks. I don't currently have anyone who's interested in joining me and that might sound a bit sad, but I like the calm and memories it brings me.

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It's like having a tea party in a doll house. So pretty and cute.

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You are just delightful to watch. I would love to have afternoon tea with you. Your rule of just having fun is the best rule I’ve seen.

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I think it’s a great rule to carry through to all areas of life! X

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Thank you so much ! So glad you enjoyed the videos X

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I really agree on your statement, make everything beautiful throughout your day with simplicity. Surround yourself with beauty and create more joyous moments. So definitely true. Philippians 4:8, " Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely...." Great job and inspiring!

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People do say that!!

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Omg I’m so jealous of whoever gets to be your guest for afternoon tea!!

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No-one during this pandemic ;)

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Me too! 😊😊😊

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@@NicolasFairford ...after the pandemic is over you should celebrate by having a drawing where you invite a few of your followers to afternoon tea with you🥰

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My mom would serve us finger sandwiches as children and wanted us to be refined. I didn't understand the importance of it until I got older and saw how much the world could use some of these traditions.

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you're so sweet and talented! love this video so much

[@cleovenus3639]

This is the perfect video to watch if you need to put on morning tea in a hurry 😂 my mum had me bake her up a morning tea spread and set the table for an elderly Italian couple who took morning tea seriously and scones were on the menu I was only 12 so I baked both plain and sultana scones whipped cream and jam on the side, chocolate and coconut truffles, English pound cake with lemon zest buttercream and jam and cream sponge dusted with icing sugar on the top and this was the start of my passion for cooking 🧑‍🍳

[@laurabaldacchino8643]

This has got to be the most calming and beautiful video I have ever watched. The sheer elegance and beauty of this is astounding. As an English tea addict, I inelegantly drink my tea out of mugs (more capacity). Having watched this, I will definitely be buying a beautiful tea set and a three-tiered cake stand too. Thank you, Nicolas Fairford for sharing this. You were surely born in the wrong era; I wish there were more people like you.

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[@candaceelizabethanne475]

My daughters and I are planning a tea with their grandmothers, we are so excited! You have really inspired us!

[@sunflowerslily]

The people who gave thumbs down are jealous because they cannot pull off a beautiful tea party such as this 🌹I think it’s lovely 🥂

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"They don't really have function today, but they're beautiful." That's me that's me in this world minus the beautiful part maybe

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Hehe!

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Omg! I read this comment exactly when he said that😵

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You are beautiful and you do have function. Trust the process and remember it’s all about the journey. Enjoy!

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I found myself saying "ahh" and "ooh" a lot while watching this gorgeous video...loved it!

[@NicolasFairford]

So glad you enjoyed it!

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The food, the cutlery, the background, the aesthetics everything is just Perrrrfect! Dreamy 🌸🌸

[@starlightsky655]

You’ve inspired me to do an afternoon tea at home for my daughter’s birthday,. Thank you, you are a gentleman. 🎩😊

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@Starlight Sky...what a great idea! An afternoon tea for a birthday would be just beautiful at any age🥰

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A breath of fresh air during these challenging times. Thank you

[@NicolasFairford]

You're so welcome!

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1. Stunning set up 2. You need to make asmr videos 3. I wish you were my relative 🤣

[@NicolasFairford]

So kind of you! Thank you!

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Wow! I wanted to make an at-home tea party for my family because we can't go anywhere, so I was researching and watching videos. I never knew there was so much behind tea parties. I am only three minutes into the video and I have learned about ten things I didn't know about tea parties. This video is so wholesome and I love it.

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What a beautiful kind human🙂

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This is so relaxing to watch. His voice is calming too. Love the wonderful ideas.

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much!

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[@NicolasFairford]

So kind! Thank you!

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@Bree...that’s the word ...elegant AND enchanting🥰

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Your tulips are absolutely beautiful. Most people like roses, but tulips are my favorite. Roses are second. My grandmother loved flowers and always had a rose garden that she tended to up until her early 80s.

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It's so dreamy!

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you!

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You have a nice soothing voice. Pretty table, wish I could have tea with you.

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much, that would be fun!!

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[@deborah3112]

This is lovely....I'm diabetic which I'm sure %of viewers are. So glad you added the tomatoes and strawberries, as were allowed one carb ( starch) per meal. I would choose one cucumber sandwich and the smallest cookie . just subbed and happily catching up. Oh I'd drink all the Tea 🍅🍓☕

[@anneheit7038]

I live in the states and afternoon tea is a formal event with elegance. Your presentation was gorgeous and looked so inviting.

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much!

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@@NicolasFairford ...You should open your very own afternoon tea place🥰

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@@biancacox8630 Hard to make a decent profit.

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I absolutely adore the Wedgewood dishes

[@NicolasFairford]

They are pretty!

[@PrincessAdobo]

Omg this is so elegant and thank you so much for sharing. Spending time at home opened my creativity to another level and helped me discover new passions. Just a few weeks ago, I was able to find the perfect most beautiful Sadler London tea set at the thrift shop. Now I finally enjoy early mornings and late afternoon with tea.

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So beautiful and peaceful, real joy to watch!

[@AbbeyClint]

What a sweet table setting. I love your calming voice. Thanks for sharing your beautiful tea tips

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much 😊

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I love the idea of cutting the flowers smaller, it's brilliant.

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you! 😊

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I am a 59 yr old rugged Canadian male and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed this :)

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Precioso, delicado, elegante, me encanta

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Honestly, you’re just perfect. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much x x

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I don't know what I enjoyed the most : the presentation or the smooth sound of your voice... Wonderful setting !

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I want to be like Nicholas, so calmly, warm, sophisticated..., I'm impatient. Much to learn. Thankyou.

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Had to come back and watch this again. Still delightful and the reason two years later, still watching. Xx

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I think that great film about afternoon tea and the history of it in a British tradition within the home.

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“They don’t really have a function today, but they are beautiful.” 😀 This is so well said 💞

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Audrey Coyne Thank you so much! That is so kind X

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I think I may have rewatched this about 5 times just this morning. You are just so charming and sweet and I LOVE this!!!

[@SallyAlexandriaAlexParakeets]

Excellent video, Mr. Nicolas Fairford. Delightful & Perfect Afternoon Tea at a very pretty home in Scotland. Wonderful to watch. Thank you for fantastic filming & showing the British perfect afternoon tea at home. Happy new year. Happy Birthday & Happy Valentines.

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I dont know how I ended up here but Im glad. This is absolutely beautiful.

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My mom is having a tea party with my niece next month...I’m helping setting this up. This video is everything. Love your voice 💜

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I have just discovered the most pleasing video on KZbin. Love this!!!!

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He's MAGNIFICENT! Love his vibe!!

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"Theres alot of debate whether its cream or jam first" Me: Ah yes, the ol' cream vs jam debate

[@NicolasFairford]

Haha - always!

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Ya gotta jam it first before you could cream!

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AKA Cornwall vs. Devon

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Putting cream on AFTER jam is just way more messier to me😂🙄

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This is the prettiest most peaceful video I have ever seen. Brightened my day! I could watch this over and over just to make my day feel beautiful!

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Nicolas, I am a new follower in a small town near Houston, Tx. I am so delighted every time I watch one of your videos. They bring me so much joy. On this lovely afternoon, I am painting my bedroom walls in very much the same color of your bedroom paint by Lick. I finally found something comparable and was inspired by you of course. My bedroom, I have styled very much like yours. I would have never been so inspired and motivated without your videos. I am also following your advice on painting the furniture with chalk paint and white washing it. I restored two lamps and bought new lamp shades. Now to go shopping for artwork and some topiaries. You truly are an inspiration and my life is so much happier with you showing me how to enjoy and savor living in the present moment. Eternally Thankful, Jen 🌹❤️

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Now the beauty of the 🍵 tea time is in the beautiful people you share it with 🕊️

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Oh you give such a nice positive energy. I am so relaxed watching ur videos. Thank you very much, Angel 💕

[@NicolasFairford]

So kind of you! Thank you!

[@candyk4300]

Such an adorable and elegant table setting!!! I absolutely love this 💖

[@Bahbahlatje]

Such a lovely table setting. I love to do tea parties with my grandchildren to teach manners. We have a lot of fun at our tea parties and good memories.

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I know now who I will be asking to be my wedding planner. He has great taste.

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I love he has my accent ! Im a Northerner - I’m married to a Southener - totally different vocal ambiance!

[@ItsTheShiki]

This is some really excellent quality stuff! I can see the passion you're putting into this, it really shows! As someone looking to do something like this for some friends across the pond, this was a real treat to watch!

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much! So kind of you x

[@SB-ll1tt]

How lovely! I’m giving my Mother a tea party for her 80th.

[@zenkakuji3776]

This is a much appreciated introduction to afternoon tea. I can appreciate why my great grandparents had a set of China for such an occasion now. I feel inspired to use them and enjoy them in the same way they did thanks to your presentation. With gratitude.

[@clementinepeaches]

I am feeling so inspired! And may I add, you have quite a beautiful home

[@MsMykitchen]

Great taste. I loved the table setting.

[@youngspiritsinging]

Thank you Nicolas for sharing lovely things . You don't need lots of money to have a good time. I like to bake my desserts from scratch . I have been wanting to make an afternoon tea. My son in law Robert Gillies introduced this to me. He is originally from the UK and now lives in Norway. Long live Tea Time!.

[@afiaalexander-henry7542]

This was pleasing to watch. I actually came here because I am planning to have a tea party with 3 of my gf..having visited England..I fell in love with high tea culture and wanted some guidance on how it should be done. Well done..👏 👏 👏 👏

[@sherrysvoboda8193]

Would love to have ☺tea with you at this besutifully set table.. Anyone would feel like a queen being enertained by you! You are fabulous😊

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I feel like an uncultured swine 😂

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Laugh out loud 🤣

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nooooo 🤣😩🤚🏼

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😂 😂 😂

[@Sarah8561]

I just spit my coffee reading this 😂

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Me, too 😅

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I’ve just discovered this young man. I just love his videos.

[@juliesingh9698]

I just love serving & having afternoon tea !

[@InspiredbyBNatifu]

Beautiful, beautiful, beauty..full!!!! Lovely calming voice too.

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Glowithin0]

What a lovely message of beauty and care you have shared with everyone! Thank you!

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much!

[@charlottehook7387]

"they don't really have a function today but they are beautiful" describes me perfectly