How to take afternoon tea like a Brit - BBC REEL

[@tellmenow20]

As long as you don't slurp your tea or mess up your lap with crumbs, it is totally irrelevant for me whether you make a circular stir or a south north spoon motion. However, I truly respect this guy. He's so quintessentially British... And we need people like him, so that when good manners and etiquette eventually fall into oblivion, we'll have someone to resort to and remind us how certain things must be done. He's like a living museum piece. A time-capsule of good manners!

[@vehement-critic_q8957]

Afternoontea at home is worthy but outside & paying for it is worthless

[@Didomum]

One thing with my finishing school taught me is that you should at all times appreciate other cultures

[@АделаидаСветлова]

Thank you for your beautiful demonstration

[@WorkTravelLive]

Being British means elegance.

[@adfgfds]

God. Even the music! This is the most British thing I've ever seen xD

[@梨-i5l]

I'd love to see etiquette for other cultures like how to eat a Japanese or Korean meal

[@barrackobamaismynigga7629]

No

[@okaminess]

Right! I'm learning so much during the pandemic. Wish I had my parents nearby so I could visit them and we'd all have tea like a British family together for the hell of it, even though we've never had afternoon tea ever.

[@梨-i5l]

@@okaminess I'm English haha but yes, I miss my family and would definitely be up for afternoon tea- my mum actually got scones delivered to my door last year for my birthday which was a nice surprise. However it's more common to have a Sunday roast or roast dinner if you want a British experience- as well as fish and chips on a Friday and at some point a curry (like tea, curry is Indian but also a strong favourite dish in the UK similar to how pizza is Italian and burgers are German but Americans love them.)

[@jaslavie]

Why is Japanese and Korean always the pair? Why not include China?

[@ColonelHax]

@@jaslavie Communism

[@0HARE]

Thanks, Mr. Hanson. We may need this information some day soon.

[@Aegelis]

The map was a great help for this American. Another excellent William Hanson video, thank you, and all the best.

[@upscalebohemian5372]

I own 25 to 30 or more tea books and this is the first time I've read tea sandwiches in a private home are square versus rectangular in a hotel. They're all rectangular with bites more substantial than shown here, about two bites per sandwich, I guess. And jam first on a scone for me. It's easier to put jam on the scone and the clotted cream on top of the jam than vice versa.

[@lglanzer23]

This guy would hate me

[@neiljackman2511]

I'd like to see some science behind the assertation that stirring tea in a circular motion does not dissolve the sugar as quickly as making a back and forth wave effect. Also that it generates more splashing.

[@Consuhello]

The 6-12 motion is inherited from the tradition of sugar cubes. It is not so much about dissolving the sugar faster, as it is rather about breaking the cube sooner.

[@Mel-qr5ob]

you'd think the back forth would splash more aye? since it makes a mini seiche. But you can't splash a whirl pool.

[@dingleberryridesagain3606]

Yes indeed ,always look under the table,if necessary undertake a journey to ensure that there are no feral cats lurking under the entire presentation, occasionally have a look out the window and give the two fingers to any ferals or bogans walking by,if one should return your greetings be sure to set the dogs on them, it is perfectly ok for you to slobber your mug of tea making a loud sound like a drain emptying,,yup if you can manage this simple ritual you are on your way to the house of Lords !

[@anilliyanage1505]

The best tea is Ceylon tea (from Sri Lanka).

[@DIETRICHCICCONE]

William looks like my friend Karl - a screaming queen from Finland 😅

[@uncreativevagabond7319]

I love watching this man's (William Hanson) etiquette videos. I like how he explains everything in a very smooth and delicate way... As an Indian, I would like to share an interesting dining etiquette which is strictly followed in Indian culture (not sure about other cultures). While having any type of finger food (eating with hand is more common as far as Indian culture goes), one should not use his/her left hand to eat. Which means we have to make use of only the right hand at dining. Even when we break the flat breads (tortilla/roti/chapati or paratha), we use trick with all the fingers of the right hand, but never the left hand. Use of the left hand is considered poor dining etiquette in Indian culture (unless you are having food with fork and knife, which were introduced to us with British colonisation and became a part of Indian table manner quite lately)

[@calsta619]

@@rotterred991 I think it stems from left being a "dirty" hand, so irrelevant for lefties, they'd still use their right hands for eating. Could be wrong tho, just an educated assumption

[@lapsedluddite3381]

This is also true of Middle Eastern cultures, in desert dwelling society where water is scarce. Using the left hand to eat would have been a ghastly mistake (right hand stayed clean for eating, left hand was used for personal hygiene).

[@sleepinghamster4506]

Thanks for your lovely video:) May I ask why we treat the shape of sandwishs differently in a private house and the hotel? is there any historical reason behind it?

[@odietamo9376]

I must say that I’m a bit shocked there was no mention of milk, although there appeared to be some on the table. I am American, but I have known many Brits since childhood, and I can’t think of even one who didn’t put milk in his or her tea, in any black tea, that is. Indeed, I learned it from them. Sugar was more optional.

[@Morit0]

I've always found funny that we, chileans, also have the tradition of the afternoon tea. Here is called 'once' and sometimes even replaces the dinner. It is common to have sandwiches and some pastries. Of course we lack the class and elegance of the british 😋

[@stephen402007]

I have friends in Chile and have visited many times. Youre right, tea or onces is always heavier than a scone and slice of cake... its more of what we in the southern US would call "supper" a meal served earlier and somewhat lighter than "dinner" but still filling and nourishing. When I was a kid older people had their heaviest meal mid day and it was called dinner and had something lighter at night and called that supper.

[@n1trotdolcntro961]

On PBS they showed british influence in Chile because of the use of orange marmalade.

[@mariposahorribilis]

As my grandmother would say "I'm not sure if that's tea begrudged or water beguiled!"

[@pisces2569]

So what do you eat spring and fall?

[@chrato74]

Donuts. LOL

[@patrickl2195]

Carefully avoids the milk first or after issue, then dives feet first into scone pronunciation.

[@rbtrittel]

Lovely - thanks for sharing.

[@sbose64]

the music sounded like british army band choir played during royal events. added to the authentic brit mood in the recipe video.

[@stevetaylor8698]

That tea he poured out is what is known as "witch's piss".

[@alisonburgess345]

Jolly good - thank you.

[@okaminess]

Thanks for this. I'm looking up afternoon tea tips. I just got an Ali Miller tea set.

[@Er.Sunil.Pedgaonkar]

In India;morning & evening tea is very popular!

[@debbievila9428]

I'm a fellow Brit and I disagree about the pronunciation of 'scone'. There are two ways, depending on the region you live in. Most people I know pronounce it as 'skoun'

[@castelodeossos3947]

You are partly right, and Mr Hanson clearly didn't do his homework. According to the 4th edition (2015) of Fowler's Modern English Usage, 'scone' rhymes with 'gone' in the North of England and Scotland and among the upper classes, incl. royalty (although given Prince William's penchant for posing as middle class 'oh-so-normal', wouldn't be surprised if he goes for the middle-class pronunciation). The word rhymes with 'own' in the South of England and as a middle-class affectation (Fowler's refers to Hyacinth Bucket).

[@emerybayblues]

Great music!

[@B27-o2c]

I’m American. Just curious - how many people in the UK enjoy an afternoon tea in day-to-day life? Is it common, or is it a tradition that is going away?

[@divamon5602]

It's not very common, as it's quite expensive! However, many people still have afternoon as a treat now and then :)

[@Mikhail_Stasov]

- Вы знаете, сейчас в Европе и в лучших домах Филадельфии возобновили старинную моду - разливать чай через ситечко. Необычайно эффектно и очень элегантно. P. S. Ставь палец вверх, если ты тоже из России и без Гугла знаешь, откуда цитата сверху. ;)

[@edwardenglishonline]

Цитата взята из русского романа "Мастер и Маргарита" Михаила Булгакова. (Я не гуглил. Просто спросил у ChatGPT 🙃 Привет из Испании 🙂) Кстати, мне понравился ваш ироничный комментарий 🤣

[@dobazajr]

Most of my friends wanted to follow an Asian way of lifestyle but me I'm following European especially French or British. I find Europeans etiquette more elegant.

[@valor101arise]

just what i was looking for. we're going to start 4pm tea at my house. but my oh my...that's a lot of sweets on a regular basis....

[@karenbartlett1307]

But I like crusts! But I'll definitely remember your lesson, in case I ever have afternoon tea in England, which I doubt I ever will. Lovely lesson, thank you.

[@ozdaniels2051]

I’m looking for a nice tea set. Can someone give me some advice on where to look?☕️

[@bettybetty9731]

It s a very lovely video! Thank you!

[@mikestar5582]

Why the table doesn't have a tablecloth?

[@kamthangchangsan7039]

I'm not British but we drink tea in morning breakfast and afternoon daily

[@isabeldealmeida333]

I'd bring some flowers when my friend invited me to an afternoon tea, but I'm not sure of It was appropriate, maybe was better bring her some biscuits or some special tea or nothing at all? Please, could you help me?

[@arkot5458]

Crust cut out - my mom would kill me for that.

[@anaislee1082]

Thank you for the video. May I know if the Brits use "afternoon tea" and "high tea" interchangeably?

[@anhduynguyen170]

Traditionally, high tea consists of a heavy, filling meal of meat or fish and tea served on a high table. Afternoon tea is the lighter and more delicate meal that is associated with elegance. The two terms are now used interchangeably by many people though.

[@jaystevens1965]

High Tea doesn't seem to be a thing in England but may still be popular in Scotland. High Tea consists of a savoury course followed by elements of Afternoon Tea (minus the sandwiches). A Scottish High Tea might include teabread (rather than scones), cakes/pastries and biscuits. For some unknown reason Afternoon Tea has in recent years become a thing (at least in England) with hotels and tea shops offering set Afternoon Tea whereas in the past you would just order sandwiches, scones and a cake 'a la carte' as it were around teatime. In general, people (apart from the late Queen!) don't have a formal Afternoon Tea every day.

[@frugalmum7943]

Thankyou.

[@felicitytoad]

Lovely 😊

[@PaulfromChicago]

Threatening violence over using the wrong kind of tea. The most British thing ever.

[@LordoftheOzarks]

"We say scon, not scone." Americans- Whatever pal. Those are biscuits.

[@quocsinguyenhuu502]

I love the song. Can you tell me the name of this song?

[@janicewebber5584]

But you are the cake with the fork tines up! I'm so confused.🥺

[@wendigo1919]

Yes, this is afternoon tea and he is enjoying cake. This isn't fine-dining/eating a meal Continental style. However, it is best to use a dessert fork meant for cutting desserts. Tines up here is correct. If this was a dessert cake at the end of a fine-dining Continental meal, you would actually use both the fork and a spoon provided, technically. A fork to cut the cake, and then the spoon to deliver the cake to one's mouth. :)

[@uwedornenburg3994]

Wonderful presentation a a bit hilarious. I do love your explanation! Thank you so much!

[@Mikhail_Stasov]

Eddie : The entire British empire was built on cups of tea... Bacon : Yeah, and look what happened to that. Eddie : ...And if you think I'm going to war without one, mate, you're mistaken. (c) ;)

[@normasouthwood3182]

What about the serviette? Or is it a napkin? What is its correct position?

[@bethm203]

It's always a napkin (serviette is 'common' as William has said before). I believe you fold in half with the opening nearest your stomach to catch all the bits. If you get something in your face I believe using one finger slightly wrapped in the napkin you gently dab.

[@normasouthwood3182]

@@bethm203 Thankyou.

[@codace2249]

I would like to learn where brewing tea is without the bag. I mean the powder one I hope you understand

[@elizabetharmada5335]

What if you go to eat all you can restaurant 😋? Anyway,classy ang table etiquette na yan but it's very hard to follow especially when I'm really really hungry

[@goboogeeee]

Great! Now if only you could teach us how to brew tea and add milk like Brits do. (Do you heat the milk separately so the tea doesn't get cold?)

[@PhilippinesUntold76]

If you are brewing tea in a pot, rinse pot beforehand with boiling water to bring to temperature. Pour cold milk in cup first then add tea after ~ 5 minutes steeping time. If brewing in a cup with a tea bag, rinse cup with boiling water to bring to temperature, add boiling water and bag, steep for 2-3 minutes, remove bag, add cold milk and stir.

[@Wintersno]

I also make videos about afternoon tea on my channel, I visit historic afternoon tea parlors in New York. Love, love, LOVE your videos

[@DaidusIII]

masterpiece!

[@RaquelGarcia-u3z]

Very proper

[@CanYouRememberWhen]

I'll correct the way I stir my tea immediately, but I'm afraid I'll continue to call them "scones", instead of "scuns".

[@doitdiaries3797]

Does the scone not treated like bread? Were you break it to pieces?

[@okaminess]

No, it's not. The way to do it for afternoon tea is to halve it and then apply butter, etc.

[@ahmarsaeed6085]

I’ll have my tea in the morning and evening thank you very much!

[@JulieWallis1963]

You’re mistaking the drink ‘tea’ for the meal ‘afternoon tea’. Don’t worry, it’s very common amongst the clueless to mix the two up.

[@EriqKoontz]

@@JulieWallis1963 LOL what a snobby b*tch

[@notfunnnydude]

@@JulieWallis1963 heh

[@JTMaxBet]

As an American visiting the UK for the first time and having formal tea for the first time I used this video as a guide, but was scrutinized horribly by a Brit for something that wasn't covered in this video. NEVER put sandwiches and cakes on the same plate. Leave them on separate plates at all costs! trust me.

[@colvingenealogy]

You left out the gossip. The only reason for afternoon tea is a good gossip.

[@SK-ck9qu]

This clip doesn't answer the questions that I have. Do we get to try many teas and get a second (or third) serving of the snacks at the hotel? and do they provide sugar free snacks for diabetic guests.

[@jaystevens1965]

No

[@abracabadass]

well there's my problem, I don't have nearly enough cake.

[@Kraken54321]

With me it's the butties, there's like two mouth fulls there. 🙄😬

[@aliciascavo340]

so do some people put the tea leave in the teapot first or last im consern

[@aliciascavo340]

i was thinking about that idea

[@delcarmen1377]

thanks

[@lzl4226]

I like to shove all the cake in my face, then after I'm done, faceplant my nose in the tea and do a blowing sound..... turns out I've been doing it wrong my entire life......

[@lapsedluddite3381]

😂😂😂

[@anumayashinwong24]

1:18 woww!! He took a tiny bit of that tiny sandwich 😂

[@yuyutubee8435]

I thought this was a satirical work by a Bill Maher lookalike until I read some of the comments. 😬

[@bantehayes9973]

Damn. You'd think this was a superman movie by the loud ass music.

[@okaminess]

His teaware is so austere though.

[@Tony26971]

I bet this guy changes his pants everytime he farts.

[@ethel1469]

lmao

[@olgaath1511]

I think cream goes first, much better to spread the jam on top of the cream. Aesthetically it looks way better as well.

[@biomanization]

Etiquette: never a tea bag, but a tea room is fine!

[@quentinlongueville6314]

nice video bro

[@olgaath1511]

If we stir the tea elegantly like this, sugar will remain undissolved, though...🙄🤷

[@anhduynguyen170]

I tried both ways with sugar cubes and good old granulated sugar and it turned out they would dissolve just fine unless the amount of sugar is huge. Stirring makes them dissolve faster and feels less pretentious tho.

[@ek-wv5ef]

그 홍차의 잎에는, 반드시 스리랑카인의 배설물이 붙어 있습니다. 충분히 맛보세요 ♪

[@edsonmendieta8179]

Woahhhhhhh

[@tarjei99]

No milk?!?!? Philistines!!!

[@louisc.7731]

You would be ever so surprised to find out that the regular (GB) cup of tea includes no milk.

[@neiljackman2511]

@@louisc.7731 so why does he have a jug of milk on the table?

[@samwilliams9832]

@@louisc.7731 Almost every Brit drinks tea with milk (Englishman speaking here)

[@ethel1469]

yeah 😭

[@SpaceHCowboy]

Cuppa tea, mulk, nae suger and marmalade pieces. Now that's an afternoon tea.

[@shobhangammohanty2105]

I think all one needs to think of is to do things with elegance and smoothness, with regards for others around and not bothering them in any manner. I would beg to differ in many cases to the classic British fascination for "should be" and "must be'". It's a classic way of blindly following without questioning the very reason behind doing any act. But yeah, I do have immense regards for the British.

[@EriqKoontz]

He slopped that jam all over the side of the jam pot! This is an etiquette video?

[@hendsonyu5167]

Ha, ha! It's funny!

[@italoblu]

You’d think they’d get him a microphone.

[@conniejohnson2528]

What ??? No microwave 👏👏👏🥰

[@weekendwarriorT7]

you don't say scones? I'm shocked 😲

[@chloeannegachalife]

I have never left the UK and nobody does any of these

[@lzl4226]

This guy does......

[@LadyMaiUK.LifeinEngland]

The United Kingdom culture is very proudly

[@deepaification]

Not sure what is more elegant... The man himself or his etiquettes...😝

[@1963Iota]

Earl Grey.....................hot

[@SophiaHaygiallah]

Keep calm ......britt way of drinking tea...🕵️‍♀️

[@banburypandora]

God save the Queen!

[@estherjeudy1067]

❤

[@lizaluk]

It is about differentiation from primates that makes worthy to learn such etiquette.

[@datutturugang666]

so my habit of scooping 200 grams of tea leaves straight into my mouth and eat the whole thing with monster energy isn’t the best thing to do, huh?

[@IRosamelia]

that was silly 😅

[@suburbohemian]

Not sure why this merited Indiana Jones style music...not all that epic...and when the heck do you eat dinner if you're scarfing that much food at afternoon..bedtime?

[@yvetteking7749]

That's not Indiana Jones music (composer John Williams). That's music by British composer Edward Elgar. The working class would likely burn more calories, back in the day. The upper classes would probably take dinner much later, and no one has to eat all of that stuff all at once.

[@januarycrumbly4776]

I take afternoon tea everyday. If you really care which direction someone else stirs their tea or how they open their scone then your could maybe find some more constructive things to do with your time.

[@pierrecaron8731]

I'm in love with you.

[@jean-paul7251]

Those scones are an utter embarrassment! No dorset, devon or Cornwall resident would serve those miserable offerings!

[@castelodeossos3947]

French cuffs and no tie -- for laughing out loud. And the sandwiches are way too thick. To get the properly thin sandwiches, one butters the bread on the loaf and then cuts the slice.