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"     Fancy yourself in the sipping set? COLLECTIONS Often one&amp;#039;s first collecting endeavor, teacups frequently reflect family history and personal tastes.  TEA SERVICE Specialty shops and many hotels offer afternoon tea service.  SAVORIES Branch out from scones and serve tea with dim sum or spicy Indian dishes.  GIFT IDEA This Mother&amp;#039;s Day, present Mom with a tea journal, where she can make note of her favorite blends, shops, and teatime experiences. DID YOU KNOW? The Duchess of Bedford, one of Queen Victoria&amp;#039;s ladies-in-waiting, is credited with inventing the afternoon tea in order to alleviate the duchess&amp;#039;s late-day &amp;quot;sinking feeling.&amp;quot;  High tea is served on a dining (i.e., high) table with a substantial meal. Afternoon, or low, tea is served on a shorter table with small dishes that constitute a light snack. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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