Tap into the alfresco Afternoon Tea trend with Victoria Eggs and My English Country Cottage

The popularity of Afternoon Tea experiences is increasing year on year; on Instagram, the #afternoontea tag has a whopping 7.1 million posts, in comparison to 6.2 million in 2023. With more people opting to eat in rather than eat out in the last few years, what better time to host an Afternoon Tea at home! Rebecca Lovatt, AKA myenglishcountrycottage, shows how to create the perfect alfresco Afternoon Tea from her beautiful garden in Cambridgeshire.

The decadent Afternoon Tea collection was inspired by Victoria’s love of this quintessentially British ritual. 


The delicate design features hand-drawn delices normally presented at afternoon high tea — macarons, scones, and finger sandwiches, bowls of sugar cubes and teapots stand side by side with strainers, cupcakes, and forks; and delicate flutes of champagne, filled with decadent bubbles.

 

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” - Henry James


All Victoria Eggs products are hand-crafted right here in the UK. The fine bone china ceramics are made of the finest Cornish clay, and the textiles are printed onto unbleached 100% cotton using plant dyes that are environmentally friendly.


The collection includes a mug, tea cup and saucer, tea towel, bauble, apron, double oven glove, canvas bag, English breakfast tea, shortbread biscuits, and coasters.


The collection is available on the Victoria Eggs website now.


Styling and photography by Rebecca Lovatt AKA myenglishcountrycottage

About Victoria Eggs

Hand-drawn homeware by award-winning British designer Victoria Eggs, made in the UK.


Design has always been my passion, it’s at the heart of everything I do. But my vision goes beyond creating beautifully designed products. I create pieces that are not only beautiful, but also sustainable, minimising their impact on the environment. My goal is to make every product as durable as possible, so it can be cherished for a lifetime. This commitment is my responsibility—to our customers and to our planet.  

 

Celebrate life’s meaningful moments with beautifully crafted, UK-made designs that evoke nostalgia, spark joy, and create lasting connections.


Cherished moments, crafted sustainably.

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