Miss Courtney's Tearooms adores the traditional afternoon tea .......... here is who we have to thank for it: Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o'clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o'clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880's upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o'clock.Traditional afternoon tea consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches (including of course thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches), scones served with clotted cream and preserves. Cakes and pastries are also served. Tea grown in India or Ceylon is poured from fine tea pots into delicate bone china cups.
Friday, 20 March 2009
Afternoon tea..... in killarney
Miss Courtney's Tearooms adores the traditional afternoon tea .......... here is who we have to thank for it: Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o'clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o'clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880's upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o'clock.Traditional afternoon tea consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches (including of course thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches), scones served with clotted cream and preserves. Cakes and pastries are also served. Tea grown in India or Ceylon is poured from fine tea pots into delicate bone china cups.
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loved the cakes loved the decor.......nice place for girly chats!
We visited Ireland and this tea room was the most charming place to stop. Makes you feel like you have stepped back in time!
i wasnt very impressed the service was not good at all
Speaking for the gentlemen of the world, I must say that Miss Courtney's is perhaps the BEST tea shop I have ever been to -- and I have been to more than a few. The home-baked items, service, and tea were all WONDERFUL!
What a lovely environment, and I'm not easily impressed. I was like a child in a candy store taking it all in. So pretty. And when the boiled eggs came out with a jacket on I thought it was such a lovely touch. So cute. I can see that a lot of effort was put in. How do you keep those tablecloths clean! Wishing you much success.
My family and I love Miss Courtney´s.
We love your tearoom.
You are famous all over Ireland and beyond and deservedly so.
My children regard coming here as a treat.
(and so do I.)The fast food chains hold no attraction for them.
Well done and continued success.
We are spreading the word.....
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