Afternoon Tea

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.5 • 877 Ratings

🗓️ 10 May 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jo Steer Afternoon tea emerged as a quiet pause in the rhythm of the day, a gentle ritual of warmth and conversation. From its early reputation of being an exotic beverage, barely known to Europe, the path to becoming one of the most popular everyday rituals is intriguing to say the least. Tonight, wander through the origins, rituals, and enduring charm of afternoon tea, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: History, Societal Norms #history #sleep #bedtime #tea #afternoontea #England #worldhistory About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:23.6	There are few things quite as indulgent or as quintessentially British as the ritual of afternoon tea.
1:36.3	It's something that served across the country, a steaming pot of tea accompanied by an array of sweet and savory treats.
1:46.7	To understand the origins of this tradition, we'll go back to the beginning, to the late
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