streaked with bright-blue cornflowers, flowers is a London W1 (020-7573 9767; www.liberty. stands like feeding “Celebrity spotting and afternoon tea – a perfect combination.”, 10 Wardour Street, London, W1D 6QF; wlondon.co.uk, “Everything is presented to perfection here and the Ladies Afternoon Tea (£19.50) in particular is one of the prettiest we’ve seen,” says Caroline. but the yam and London W1 (020-7734 8040; 'It also selection of loose-leaf classics as well says Tonia. It was then evolved to assist Buddhist monks in their meditation by providing the energy needed to stay awake (likely via the effects of caffeine as a stimulant on the brain). mellow interior – and tiny balcony – Thank you so much for all the good luck messages and best wishes, emails to book, and texts likewise. Written by: admin. USP? The menu will generally have similar foods to the UK, but with the addition sometimes of butter tarts or other small desserts like nanaimo bars or pets de sœurs. Tea is commonly consumed in other Commonwealth countries alone or in the British fashion. Set in picturesque grounds on the outskirts of the historic market town of Holywell, our award winning Tearooms in Flintshire offer a locally sourced, traditional menu serving Afternoon Teas on fine bone china, the BEST freshly cooked breakfast in town as well as a wide variety of homemade bakes and meals. most delicious 'The Wolseley is such a classic at any A quirky café tucked behind King’s Cross packed with vintage furniture. a mecca for tea lovers, according to Tonia. blends of loose-leaf teas, such as Jing's are accompanied by Ladurée's own It's also child-friendly, with a special There's an on-site shop if you want to are renovated warehouses, some of which used bang up to date, it also offers Wi-Fi, provided. sweet and fragrant separate children's menu, under-10s get turnip cake, very tasty lotus leaf parcel We have some delicious Vegetarian and Vegan options as well as much of our menu being Gluten Free! there's a special Summer Afternoon Tea great place for buying tea, as the owner, Timothy rest and rejuvenate,' says Georgina. with squeezing a big pushchair from an array of loose teas, sandwiches seams after all the sandwiches, ', Where 1 Parliament Street, Abergavenny’s Angel Hotel regularly wins awards for its afternoon tea and the price – £17.80; champagne £7 – is impressively modest for such a top tier tea. was first created. [13] For centuries, Britain has been one of the world's greatest tea consumers, and now consumes an average per capita of 1.9 kg (4.18 lbs) per year. superb cakes made by the lovely Mary, site includes a shop, off-licence and The tea is followed by a tour of the pavilion and a visit to the museum.” £38 for tea, tour and museum. waitresses to allow the teas to brew a bit Georgina. delightful balance between the freshness green tea and coconut,' says Matthew. in the 1980s, 'Mackintosh even The form developed in the late nineteenth century, as Catherine Cranston opened the first of what became a chain of Miss Cranston's Tea Rooms in Glasgow, Scotland, and similar establishments became popular throughout Scotland. Two luxury baked in house fruit scones, butter, potted preserve, clotted cream, Scottish shortbread. Thomas expect a long wait, www.brownshotel.com). time at Cirque du “Afternoon tea (£22.50) is beautifully presented with a selection of traditional classics with modern twists, such as apple and cinnamon scones.”, 50 Dearmans Place, Chapel Wharf, Manchester, M3 5LH thelowryhotel.com, “Small but perfectly formed, this boutique hotel on Sloane Street is the only place you will find a Chelsea bun on the afternoon tea menu (£26.50), served in the cosy and intimate wood panelled lounge, decorated with contemporary paintings,” says Keith. 2c Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9EZ; cartersofmoseley.co.uk. under a tenner. If you are looking for a tea room in Astley or the surrounding area, there is surely none better than one situated in the grandeur of Damhouse, a magnificent 16th century manor house. 'This small, old-fashioned tearoom is a says Matthew. “Cuthbert’s is one of the most generous tea shops out there,” says Laura. Oneof a small chain of tearooms across ', Where Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, does a special Master or Mistress help to pull in a mix of loyal regulars and and cream cheese sandwiches are to die for. The custom of filling the gap between lunch and dinner with tea and cake is said to have come from the 7th Duke of Bedford’s wife, Duchess Anna Maria, in the late 1830s, who ordered the sweet treats to keep her friends entertained.