Follow Portugal Property Immigration and Life in Portugal: Do you know the origin of afternoon tea? In the seventeenth century, the upper class in England had a lavish breakfast, a simpler lunch, and dinner typically started at eight o'clock, so people became accustomed to having some snacks and drinks around four in the afternoon. This is the earliest form of afternoon tea.
In Portugal, a leisurely afternoon tea typically includes a pastel de nata along with a cup of authentic black coffee or black tea, where friends can sit at small outdoor tables, chatting leisurely, watching passersby, and enjoying the scenery. If you just want to have a casual chat with ordinary colleagues, you can choose to eat at the counter. In Portugal's tea houses, if you order and choose to eat standing at the counter, it will be cheaper than sitting down, making it economical while still enjoying the fun of chatting with friends.
Perfect companions for afternoon tea: Pastel de nata and black coffee are both characteristic snacks of Portugal. The pastel de nata you eat in Portugal is certainly different from those bought in Macau or Hong Kong. The Portuguese pastel de nata is sweeter and slightly burnt. Although it may not look particularly appealing, the taste will definitely leave you wanting more! The syrup that melts in your mouth and the burnt flavor balance each other out, so it doesn't feel overly sweet, with just the right texture. Black coffee, on the other hand, is unadulterated coffee, without sugar or milk, bringing the original rich aroma of the coffee beans. Upon sipping, you first experience a slight bitterness followed by a lingering sweetness in your mouth. It is profound and intriguing... although it is just a small cup, it contains the essence of the experience!
Come to Portugal to experience the leisurely and intriguing lifestyle here, and you will fall in love with it.