Afternoon Tea

The name given to the British meal taken mid-afternoon, comprising finger sandwiches, scones cakes and pastries accompanied by tea. The 7th Duchess of Bedford is reputed to have given birth to afternoon tea, early in the 19th century, when she decided to take tea to stave off the pangs of hunger she suffered between lunch and dinner.

Amoy

Fulien oolong teas marketed at Amoy.

Anhwei, Anhui

One of the provinces in China where tea is grown.

Assam

A region in northeastern India, known for its robust, high quality teas characterised by their smooth round, malty flavour.

Auction

Sale of tea in an auction room on a stipulated date at a specific time. Tea auctions are held in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kenya and Malawi- these auctions only sell teas from their particular areas. The London Tea Au