The sandwich is undoubtedly the most famous sandwich in the world! Stuffed of every delicacy, delicious and ideal when we are attacked by a sudden attack of hunger, the stuffed sandwich is the right dish to treat yourself to a cuddle at any time of the day. We at Babingtons know it well that, from morning to evening, we are always ready to cook lots of goodies for you! But what are the origins of the sandwich?

Who invented the sandwich?

The sandwich boasts Anglo-Saxon origins. In fact, it owes its name to John Montagu IV, Earl of Sandwich, who lived during the second half of the 18th century, exactly 301 years ago.

The count was an avid and assiduous card player. Legend has it that within the walls of a famous London pub, the “Cocoa-tree”, he loved playing endless games with friends. Without stopping and so as not to waste even a moment, the count allowed himself only quick snacks. During a grueling game that lasted more than 24 hours and for which the count had staked a lot of money, in order not to lose concentration and not to give in to fatigue, he asked a waiter to bring him "cold pieces of beef hidden in a couple of slices of bread ". In this way, the tireless count could continue playing cards with one hand, while with the other bite into the sandwich. All those present, in response, asked "the same as in Sandwich!".

The popularity of the sandwich

Over time, the sandwich has traveled overseas, was mentioned for the first time in cookbooks only in the mid-19th century and is now widespread all over the world. Do you think that the most avid consumers are the Americans who consume an average of 300 million every day!

Precisely for this reason it is their Department of Agriculture that defines how a real sandwich ... ce n 'is truly everyone's taste!

Taste and refinement to recreate in your home

We at Babingtons have decided to give you a gift! In this delicate and particular historical period, which we hope will end soon so that you can return to pamper yourself immersed in the timeless charm of our tea room, we want to show you our closeness by sharing the recipes with you. b> some of your favorite sandwiches!

Treat yourself to a tasty break and, to add further value to your snack, follow our tips on how to combine sandwiches with the blends that enhance them the flavor making your snack unique. Try closing your eyes ... can you feel the atmosphere of our tea room?

Sandwiches with tuna and mint

Let's start by preparing 8 slices of white bread in a box;

Drain 200 grams of tuna in oil;

Add 12-15 minced mint leaves, salt, pepper and a drop of lemon juice. Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour;

Spread 50 g soft butter on the slices of bread and spread a layer of dough on 4 slices and then cover them;

Cut the crusts off the bread and decorate as you like!

We suggest you accompany it with:

Moroccan Secret, a fresh blend of Chinese Gunpower green tea and mint leaves;

Gunpower, Chinese green tea with a strong taste and a very light smoky aftertaste.

Sandwich with egg and poppy seeds

Start by preparing 8 slices of white grain or wholemeal bread, according to your tastes;

Firm 3 eggs, chop them coarsely and mix with 50g of mayonnaise, 2g of poppy seeds and a pinch of salt;

Spread the butter on the slices of bread, then add a thick layer of the mixture and cover with the other slices of bread;

Cut off the crusts and dedicate yourself to preparing the accompanying drink:

Imperial breakfast, a blend of Ceylon Assam, Darjeeling and Kenya black teas dedicated to the kings of England. Exceptionally strong and lively, it will enhance the taste of your sandwich.

Cucumber sandwich

After having prepared your 8 slices of sliced ​​bread, prepare 3 cucumbers to be cut into slices, sprinkle them with 2 pinches of salt and let them drain in a colander for about 2 hours;

Gently squeeze the cucumber slices and place them in a bowl with the juice of ½ lemon, a drop of olive oil, salt and pepper;

To prepare 60g of green butter you will need:

2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley;

100g of soft butter;

1 tablespoon of lemon juice;

salt and fresh pepper.

Now you are ready to spread a thick layer of green butter on the bread to cover with the cucumber slices!

It's time to heat the water to prepare:

White Passion, a delicate blend of light and refreshing Bai Mu Tan white tea;

Enjoy!