Afternoon Tea in the Islands (or My House!)

Since many of the British Caribbean Islands still embrace the tradition of Afternoon Tea, I thought I would recreate the feeling in my house.

When on vacation, I love going to afternoon tea.  In fact, I should actually do it more at home!

Afternoon tea or “low tea” is not as formal as high tea.

Afternoon tea is usually taken in a sitting room at a “lower” table, like a coffee table.

It usually takes place in the late afternoon.

I think 4:00 p.m. is common.

Afternoon tea is usually served with light snacks like scones, pastries and finger sandwiches.  (Or starfish in this case!)

Oops, I guess if this were a real afternoon tea, I would need some plates and spoons!

Overall, this vignette is all about the Caribbean feeling so I know I am missing a lot of “proper” utensils and things!

Well, at least I have the china.

But there really needs to be an ocean out that window to make it complete anyway!

Have you ever enjoyed the tradition of afternoon tea?