19세기 영국 빅토리아 시대의 티 에티켓 확산양상

Diffusion Aspects of Tea Etiquette in 19th Century’s Victorian Britain

The purpose of this study is to examine the tea etiquette and its diffusion aspects in Victorian Era in nineteenth century. It is worthwhile to notice that the cultural and industrial advancement of tea occurred in this period. The establishment and aspects of tea etiquette and tea utensils are analyzed as well as food which goes well with tea. Tea etiquette was well established with the influence of Europe and is requested during tea time in Victorian period as it was significant as what has appeared. Therefore, there were some specific issues about invitation, response, visit and gentle conversation which was highlighted above everything else at the afternoon tea. The factors influencing tea etiquette are related to political and economic prosperity, social parties, etiquette guide books and tea advertisements which emphasized female etiquette. It is not only consumer of tea, but also tea parties, were increased rapidly and tea etiquette was also established at tea time. The result shows that tea etiquettes are a predominant feature and British tea culture, which was distinct from China, was completed ingeniously in Victorian era in 19th Century.