Elegant and Luxurious Afternoon Tea at the Mandarin Oriental, London Hyde Park. Originally ‘The Bennett Tearoom’ the space which now houses the Rosebery first opened in the 1920s. A stylish tea room, Lord Rosebery, a Liberal statesman and for a brief period, prime minister, was a frequent visitor to this elegant room with high ceilings […]
Adam Handling Afternoon Tea at the Belmond Cadogan Chelsea
Adam Handling at the Cadogan – Afternoon Tea Lined with designer shops, the walk from Knightsbridge to Sloane Square exudes luxury. About halfway down, opposite Cadogan Place Garden is the Belmond Cadogan, a discreet five-star hotel that whispers good taste and style. I know Belmond best for the Belmond British Pullman one of a portfolio […]
Occasions made extraordinary with buyagift
Luxurious Afternoon Tea Offers from buyagift: (#Ad:Gifted) Do you ever get completely stumped as to what gifts to buy for birthdays and anniversaries of friends, family and loved ones? I really do – especially as everyone gets a bit older and they seem already to have homes full of things… That’s where buyagift comes up […]
Betty’s Tearooms – Centenary and a Celebratory Easter #Giveaway
Bettys Tearoom York: Any visit to York should include an afternoon tea at Bettys. For that matter, so should any visit to Harrogate, home of the original Bettys tearooms. Bettys are celebrating a very special anniversary; founded in 1919, they are 100 years old this year – and there’s a special calendar of events that […]
Afternoon Tea at JW Marriott, Grosvenor House Hotel – Review
JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel – Anna’s Winter Afternoon Tea (invited press review) Who invented Afternoon Tea? No one really knows, but one legend is that Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford found that dining late in the evening would leave her feeling hungry. Tea, bread and cakes were served in her room and, ultimately, […]
Afternoon Tea – China Tang at the Dorchester
China Tang at the Dorchester – the Other Afternoon Tea! The Dorchester Hotel, that most British institution; afternoon tea in the Promenade or dinner at Alain Ducasse are special, ultra-luxury experiences for anyone. Of course, I was keen to try the newly launched Tea at Tang’s, a dim sum feast with handcrafted premium teas and went […]
Festive Champagne Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester Hotel
Decked Halls and a Festive Tea at The Dorchester, Park Lane: Of the hotels which run along Park Lane, The Dorchester is one of the best known. Originally the site of Dorchester House, a mansion built in 1853 which was demolished to allow The Dorchester Hotel to be built from scratch, it opened in 1931 […]
Champagne Afternoon Tea Review – One Aldwych, London
Oh So Scrumdiddlyumptious – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tea: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has long been one of my favourite childhood books, and I brought my children up on a firm diet of Roald Dahl stories with Charlie always coming out tops. Johnny Depp’s quirky interpretation of Willy Wonka in the 2005 movie has […]
London Afternoon Tea – Our Top London Afternoon Teas
Top London Afternoon Teas for Every Budget: In London, we love our tea. And we particularly love the ritual of Afternoon Tea. Those visiting may well be challenged to find the top London afternoon tea, simply because there’s something for every budget and taste. This handy guide will help you find the best afternoon tea […]
SeasonaliTea – Palm Court at the Langham Hotel
SeasonaliTea – a Lighter, Seasonal Afternoon Tea from the Langham Hotel: There is a possibility that I indulge in afternoon tea just a little more than I should. What better excuse than hearing that The Langham Hotel has just launched a new tea which is intended to be lighter, with a reduction in the use […]