From: Shirley BrabenderMattox <shirleybrabendermattox@gmail.com> Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2023 13:17:21 -0500 Message-ID: <CAFwaFkExg9VyZ00cw90XdRk5r8zFpvB4YsMJdsiQH5qvKi+5Dw@mail.gmail.com> Subject: Re: Looking for expertise in hosting an afternoon tea
What fun you will have learning and preparing for an afternoon tea. If you
are doing this with your students as a study of the culture of tea, you may
want to concentrate on the British and tea as an initial experience as you
prepare for a British afternoon tea. The study of tea in various cultures
can be a huge topic. However, that may be an interesting topic as a
presentation.
Timing and what is served determines whether it is "high tea" which sounds
high falutin but it is actually a light supper served between 5 - 7 pm.
I lived and taught in London 50 years ago and have returned for visits at
least a dozen times. Tea is an integral part of British culture. The staff
had a 20-minute tea break every morning as the pupils went outside. Every
department had an electric kettle and a collection of odd cups for tea. I
attended an evening course at Morley College and half-way through the class
we all headed to the cafeteria for a cuppa; the milk was already in the
cup. Question: one or two? refers to sugar cubes.
You can contact me if you would like.
Cheers,
Shirley Brabender Mattox
shirleybrabendermattox@gmail.com
Oshkosh Landmarks Commission
On Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 7:35 AM Mike Michna <mich3349@gmail.com> wro
te:
> Sounds like a great idea! I would suggest Jessica Michna, she is very
> knowledgeable about tea and can present as a historical character.
>
> Michael E. Michna, manager
> First Impressions
> www.historicalfirstimpressions.com
> 262-758-2131
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 12:47 PM Mikki Maddox <> On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 12:47 PM Mikki Maddox <mmaddox@necedahscho
ols.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Hey there you all!
>>
>> I am interested in hosting a "high tea" or some type of afternoon tea
>> event and would like to see if any of you all have done any sort of thin
g
>> like that and who/what you consulted to do it.
>>
>> I was thinking about bringing in guest speakers before the tea to talk
>> about the history and culture of tea itself, different cultures tea
>> ceremonies and other things to celebrate TEA!
>>
>> Any experiences to share or speakers/sources to recommend?
>>
>> THNX,m2
>>
>> --
>> Mikki Maddox
>> Social Studies/English Teacher
>> Necedah High School
>> 1801 S Main St.
>> Necedah, WI 54646
>> 608-565-2256,x230
>> mmaddox@necedahschools.org
>>
>> *“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citize
ns can
>> change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.
*
>>
>> Margaret Mead
>>
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