British · drink
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea reads sweetness 6.7, herbaceous 3.5 and earthy 1.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British drink, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.7 · Herbaceous 3.5 · Earthy 1.8 · Richness 1.6 · Bitterness 1.2 · Floral 1.2 · Umami 1.2
What's in it (7)
- 2 tbsp loose-leaf Assam
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp sugar (optional)
- 4 scones
- 8 finger sandwiches
- 4 small cakes
Time & effort: about 30 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 142.7 kcal, 5.2 g protein, 1.4 g fat, 27.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Warm a ceramic teapot with hot water, discard, then add one heaped teaspoon of loose-leaf tea per person plus one for the pot.
- Pour over freshly boiled water and steep 3-5 minutes.
- Strain into cups and serve with cold milk on the side.
- Accompany with scones, cucumber sandwiches, and pastries arranged on a tiered stand.
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- Mint Julep — Southern
- Moroccan Mint Tea (Atay) — Moroccan
- Sobia (White Coconut Drink) — Egyptian
- Mochi (餅) — Japanese
- Taho (Silken Tofu with Syrup and Tapioca) — Filipino
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.