Send an afternoon tea gift basket and see the smile on your friend's face when the doorbell rings and she opens the front door fo find your tea gift basket on the porch. Imagine that smile widen as she brews her first pot of tea. She pours it steaming it into her favorite cup. Then, gleam when she takes the first sip, takes a deep breath and says, "ahhhh...", completely satisfied with the choice you made and the gift you gave. That's what friends are for.

An  Afternoon Tea is a very special treat to prepare for your family and friends. Traditionally, afternoon tea is served from 3 pm to 5 pm depending on the country and local custom. With an afternoon tea gift basket, you can transport a wonderful British tradition of royalty and London’s grand hotels to your own living room. You can brings people together for a brief hour of pleasure and refreshment.  Afternoon tea is the perfect way to get together with friends to end a long day of successful shopping. You can host an afternoon tea as a special time for baby and bridal showers.

An afternoon tea is a wonderful way to rest from the hectic pace of a busy day. The tradition of a formal afternoon tea consists of a specific meal that offers guests scones, cookies, tea cakes, crumpets, cookies, crust less sandwiches, lemon curd, chocolate, seasonal fruit, jams, marmalades, cream, butter, and of course tea. A little snack curbs the appetite until supper time.

Long term research studies have observed the eating and lifestyle habits of large populations, showing that consistent regular tea drinking may help maintain heart health. Other health benefits include protecting against the build up of tooth plaque which leads to tooth decay. Drinking tea hydrates the body and contains potassium that helps maintain healthy body fluid levels. A regular cup of tea can help speed recovery from stress.

Your friends want to savor a cup of afternoon tea. They love to relax, enjoy the slower pace of the day, drink their tea the way they like it and enjoy every sip. Whether drinking it hot or over ice, tea is second only to water in worldwide beverage consumption. You can please your friends with a unique afternoon tea gift basket they will remember when they sit in their favorite chair and drink tea. Make sure to send your friendship today.