Jane Malyon: How afternoon tea could save the world
Release Date: 08/09/2020
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info_outlineJane Malyon – Chief Scone Gnome of The English Cream Tea Company – has transformed her passion into a successful export business. Her company sends out treats around the world that make people smile and hampers that seem like hugs in a box. Jane is a published author and has over half a million YouTube views in her video 'English Cream Tea Etiquette' and has a TEDx talk called ‘How afternoon tea could save the world’. In this episode, Jane shares the origins, traditions, and culture of English Cream Tea as well as common misconceptions around the world.
Here’s the link to Jane’s website https://www.englishcreamtea.com/ and listen to her TEDx Talk ‘How afternoon tea could save the world’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaDquLlxDsI