This Mother’s Day, what better way to celebrate the motherly figure in your life than an afternoon tea? Think neatly filled finger sandwiches, buttery scones fresh out of the oven and masterfully piped pastries delicately placed on tiered stands, accompanied by fruity loose leaf infusions.
This sophisticated social tradition is credited to Anna Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, who in 1840 proposed snacking on small sweet and savoury treats to bridge the gap between luncheon and supper.
