Civilized art of high tea treats

Hong Kong

Scones, clotted cream, rose-petal jam, cucumber sandwiches - these are what come to mind when people mention afternoon tea. Before I moved to Hong Kong, the idea of tea in the afternoon did not really exist for me. It was breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dinner eaten at 6 pm, so there really wasn't time for something like afternoon tea.

I now happily embrace the break - which is more a social event than a meal. It is a great way to spend a few hours catching up with friends, and a perfect way to just relax and chill. For some, it's also a great time to see and be seen.