GCIOSGF Newsletter 會訊：
Whenever the clock strikes three or four, the world stops for a moment for tea.
The English low tea introduced today can be traced back to 1662, when the Portuguese princess Catherine, who married King Charles II of England, came there with many expensive dowry items, which included some black tea and tea from beautiful Chinese tea sets.
In that era, the value of black tea could be equal to that of jewelry at that time, and each royal family followed this after seeing their new queen brewing tea so elegantly. At that time, tea tasting became a symbol of nobility. Since then , this “low tea” trend has spread.
As we all know, Queen Elizabeth II is very fond of low tea. The media has previously exposed the Queen’s daily recipes, in which low tea is definitely one of the parts that cannot be ignored. Tea is absolutely indispensable for the Queen, and she must bring tea and snacks with her even when traveling.
Whenever we talk about topics such as the Queen of England and low tea, there is one place that we have to mention, the black tea produced in Wuzhishan of China.
According to historical records, the black tea that was introduced to Britain at that time was Shuiman black tea from Wuzhishanshuimanxiang.
Shuiman Tea is a wild tea from Wuzhi Mountain. It is grown in the clouds and mist all year round and is mellow and sweet. It is mainly distributed in the Wuzhi Mountain area. It is original, pollution-free and has very little output. It is one of the rarest alpine tea species in the world and was designated as a tribute as early as the Qing Dynasty.
Elegant British low tea time
Get together with members
Amber soup, milky honey-flavored water-filled black tea
Paired with cakes, biscuits and other exquisite snacks
In the sunny afternoon
Enjoy the leisurely and quiet time
Fashion Veggie Club’s Low Tea Time
Beautiful tablecloths, exquisite saucers
Decorated with romantic flowers and elegant light music
Create a natural, relaxed and pleasant atmosphere
Enjoy afternoon tea in such an atmosphere
The whole life becomes more comfortable and soothing of course, including the friendship and communication.
每當時鐘敲響三，四下時，世上的一瞬間為茶而停。
今天介紹的英式下午茶最早可以追述到1662年，當時嫁給英王查理二世的葡萄牙公主凱瑟琳，帶著她的眾多昂貴的陪嫁品來到了這裡，而這當中就包含了一些紅茶和來自中國的精美茶具。
在那個年代，紅茶的價值可以跟當時的珠寶等同，而各個王室看到他們的新王后如此優雅的沖泡茶享用後紛紛爭相效仿，那時候品茶就成為了貴族的象徵。此後，這股「茶」風潮就此流傳開來了。
眾所周知，英女王伊莉莎白二世對於下午茶可是非常熱愛的。之前有媒體曝光過英女王的每日食譜，在這當中下午茶絕對是不能忽略的部分之一。茶對女王來說絕對必不可少，就算出訪也要隨身帶上茶和點心。
每當談到英女王、下午茶這類話題的時候，有一個地方是不得不提到的，就是中國的五指山產的紅茶。
根據史籍記載，當年傳到英國的紅茶就是五指山水滿鄉的水滿紅茶。
水滿茶是五指山野茶，常年生於雲霧之中，醇鬱甘甜。其主要分佈在五指山區，原生態，無污染，產量極少，是世界上最珍稀的高山茶種之一，早在清代就被定為貢品。
優雅英式下午茶
與薈友聚在一起
琥珀湯奶蜜香的水滿紅茶
配合蛋糕、餅乾等各類精緻點心
在灑滿陽光的午後
盡情享受悠然靜謐的時光
時尚蔬食薈下午茶
美麗的桌布、精緻的茶碟
綴以浪漫鮮花，優雅的輕音樂
營造了一種自然、輕鬆、愉悅的氛圍
在這樣的氛圍中享受下午茶
整個生活多了一份愜意舒緩交流和友誼。
