Afternoon Tea

Past and present: afternoon tea

Afternoon tea is a Great British tradition enjoyed by millions of thirsty natives and curious tourists alike. But where did the idea come from, and what are the essentials that no true British afternoon tea can be without? Take a look at the past and the present of this quintessentially delicious pleasure… For the genesis…

Richmond Kettle on stove top

Copper kettles: a potted history

Richmond Kettles are designed to suit any modern kitchen environment, even though the methods of making them date back 100 years. But as you’ll discover here, the history of the copper kettle and how it became a British kitchen staple stretches back even longer than that… The widespread use of the copper kettle in Britain…