There was a table set up as with examples from a history of tea. On this table include examples of a Regency era tea set, a replica of the tea set owned by George Washington, and a cup with a guard to protect a gentleman's mustache.
We had a choice of black or green tea. I opted for the Earl Gray green tea (it was very good I ended up buying a bag). The treats started off with scones.
We also had carrot hummus, cucumber sandwiches with coconut butter, and chicken salad sandwiches.
We also had some sweet treats. These were like mini-pies with raspberries on top. We also had an apple trifle.
As the tea wound down, Kirsten started her talk on tea and the Regency era. She started off with a history of tea and the different kinds of tea. A lot of what she talked about can be found in the podcast we shared on Friday. Below is an example of black, oolong, and green teas.
A Regency era tea cup. Notice that there is no handle. The saucer is also deeper than we use today.
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