"In recent years High Tea has become a byword for exquisite afternoon tea," and so here at Just Tickled Pink we would like to share some information with you.   The first recorded arrival of tea in England was when Catherine de Braganze brought chests of it in her dowry for her marriage to Charles II in 1663. Charles and Catherine's affinity for tea quickly popularized it amongst the upper classes and the British tea trade began in earnest in the 1670s, thanks to the British East India Company. Though tea was initially limited to the upper classes, it gradually spread to even the lower classes.   High Tea at Just Tickled Pink commences with a complimentary champagne on arrival, tiers of assorted yesteryear sandwiches and petit "cupcakes" and chocolates, all served with traditional afternoon tea. (Coffee and other beverages extra) Our delicate light tea sandwiches are prepared in advance so that the exquisite flavours become enhanced. As per the "Ritz" of London we cover all our sandwiches with wax paper & then a damp towel and refridgerate for several hours prior to your partaking.     Tea Etiquette In order for one not to spill the hot liquid onto oneself, the proper way to hold the vessel of a cup with no handle is to place one's thumb at the six o'clock position and one's index and middle fingers at the twelve o'clock position, while gently raising one's pinkie up for balance.   Tea cups with a handle are held by placing one's fingers to the front and back of the handle with one's pinkie up again allows balance. Pinkie up does mean straight up in the air, but slightly tilted. It is not an affectation, but a graceful way to avoid spills. Never loop your fingers through the handle, nor grasp the vessel bowl with the palm of your hand.   Do not stir your tea, with your tea spoon, in sweeping circular motions. Place your tea spoon at the six o'clock position and softly fold the liquid towards the twelve o'clock position two or three times. Never leave your tea spoon in your tea cup. When not in use, place your tea spoon on the right side of the tea saucer. If you are at a buffet tea hold the tea saucer in your lap with your left hand and hold the tea cup in your right hand. When not in use, place the tea cup back on the tea saucer and hold in your lap. The only time a saucer is raised together with the teacup is when one is at a standing reception.   Milk is served with tea, not cream. Cream is too heavy and masks the taste of tea. Although some pour their milk in the cup first, it is probably better to pour the milk in the tea after it is in the cup in order to get the correct amount.   ~   Here at jtp over the past two years we have become renowned amongst our valued Adelaide guests for serving a very traditional, personalised High Tea. The ambiance which lies within our walls of years gone by we feel should be treated with respect. We ask that when participating in one of our High Tea's that noise is kept to a minimum. We regret that we do not suggest our service for children under 12 years of age.   We will endeavour to make your "High Tea" an enjoyable yesteryear experience with an emphasis on times gone by and we very much appreciate your participation.     High Tea at Just Tickled Pink Wednesday through Friday 3pm till 5pm $40 per person Sunday 12-2pm and 3-5pm $40 per person Sundays- No groups larger than 12 Private functions available max 34 persons ~Bookings Essential~ Ph: (08) 8271 6370