Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford, is reported to have originated the idea of afternoon tea in the first years of the 1800’s. The reason being that she grew very hungry between lunch and dinner, and therefore conceived the idea of having tea served in the afternoon to ward off hunger pangs.

More to the point, she conceived the idea at around the same time the Earl of Sandwich invented the concept of putting a filling between two slices of bread.

These new habits became very fashionable and afternoon tea became highly desirable among the Ladies of the day, and indeed a marvelous opportunity for relaxing in wonderful surroundings with good friends, fresh home-made foods and discreet service.
Our quintessentially British ambiance, (we have been called ‘The British Embassy’ of East Texas!), impeccable waiting staff and genuine British Hospitality, offer an unforgettable experience. The Duchess of Bedford would have been at home in our tea rooms!

Visit us very soon, you will be transported
to another, more genteel time!