The english tradition of afternoon tea has largely disappeared, although remnants may still be found in quaint villages where Cream Teas are served. In years gone by, most families would serve afternoon tea consisting of a pot of black tea and a selection of home-made cakes, often with cucumber sandwiches. This would be a form of entertaining when upper class people would often drop in on friends in the afternoon. The lady of the house would ring the bell and order the tea and cake from the cook of the house.
