The Noble Origins of Afternoon Tea

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Max Miller recreates a historical recipe for Victoria sandwiches from Isabella Beeton’s 1861 book, Book of Household Management. The episode explores the origins of afternoon tea, tracing its custom to the 7th Duchess of Bedford and its popularization by Queen Victoria.