The Duchess of Cambridge her mother-in-law, Camilla Parker Bowles enjoyed a garden tea party at Buckingham Palace.  Tea time is an honored tradition brought to England in the 1600's.  The Indian's and Chinese who were supplying the tea may have had similar traditions its really the English that brought this tradition to such popularity amongst the cream of society.  But why should you have to be  of royal blood to enjoy this lovely tradition.  Its really a way to wind down and take a little breather in the middle of your day.  A tea break with a colleague or a visit with a friend if only for a short while is a great way to break up a hectic day.  The ritual of tea can come in something formal as in a tea service or in something simple with a mug of herbal loose leaf teas.  So treat yourself to a cup of afternoon tea for the love of tea.