Afternoon Tea

England's tradition of High Tea dates back to the late 1700's at that time where only breakfast and dinner were served. Appreciating that dinner was served very late in the evening, it was a long time between meals -- and someone felt something ought to be done.

After experiencing too many late afternoon "sinking spells", The Duchess of Bedford (1788-1861) arrived upon the idea of having tea and finger foods about 5 p.m. Her servants prepared small sandwiches, scones, crumpets, pate, shortbreads and cakes, some of which were accompanied by jam and clotted cream.

This "snack time", which revolved around conversation, evolved into the present day High Tea, a casual and social activity that invites people to relax and catch up while enjoying delicious sweets and polite sandwiches.

Each afternoon, Peter Island guests can partake of this English tradition with our tropical spin. Peter Island Resort's "Caribbean Tea" offers flavored iced teas with fresh-baked pastries and Caribbean breads. Typical fare includes passion fruit, mango, rum, lemongrass or cinnamon tea with coconut drops, banana or carrot bread, and pancake-sized chocolate chip cookies.

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