SILVER-LUG Blog — アフタヌーンティー

When you think of afternoon tea, you probably think of Britain. The custom of having afternoon tea became very popular during the reign of Queen Victoria in the 19th century, and many items were created for use during the occasion. The tableware used for tea and coffee, such as for afternoon tea, is called a "tea set." Here we will introduce some representative antique tea set items, focusing on silver products.

The custom of afternoon tea originally spread from upper-class social gatherings during the Victorian era, so it inevitably has an image of being something uplifting.

British afternoon tea began around 1840 when Anna Maria Russell, wife of Francis Russell, 7th Duke of Bedford, treated female guests to tea and sweets while her male guests enjoyed hunting.

Speaking of England, I think that the image of tea is strong.
In Japan, there are drinks called "Gogo-no-Kocha" and chain cafes called "Afternoon Tea" that are popular.
In Britain, which actually leads the world's tea culture, tea is a custom that can be said to be part of life.