Fortnum & Mason – Grocers to British Royalty

Fortnum & Mason

Fortnum & Mason is Recognized the World Over for its Quality Foods: Like Harrods and Harvey Nichols, Fortnum & Mason is an iconic British department store that is recognized the world over for its quality foods. Fortnum is situated at 181 Piccadilly and this is where the store has been located since 1707 when William Fortnum and Hugh Mason founded their grocery store. Fortnum's Royal Warrants Fortnum is one of the few remaining bastions of the great British stiff upper lip, and … [Read more...]

The Best Afternoon Tea in London

Afternoon Tea at the Palm Court / Visit Britain

For the Best Afternoon Tea in London, You Can't Go Past the Tea Guild's Award: In today's high-speed society, taking afternoon tea, in the tradition that it used to be enjoyed in the 19th century, is a luxury that few people can afford.  Gone are the days when according to a Noel Coward song "... everything stops for tea".  And when we do take the traditional afternoon tea at one of the fine tea houses or restaurants, it's usually as a treat or for a special occasion. Luckily, there … [Read more...]

Afternoon Tea Royale to Celebrate A Royal Wedding

Tea in the Palm Court / VisitBritain

An Afternoon Tea at The Langham London to Commemorate the Royal Wedding: Haven't received your invitation to the Royal Wedding yet?  Not to worry, all is not lost, you can still join in the celebrations of HRH Prince William to Kate Middleton in a special afternoon tea at The Langham, London. Throughout the month of April, The Langham is offering Tea Royale, a special celebratory afternoon tea to commemorate the Royal Wedding .   The Langham's famous Afternoon Tea at the Palm Court … [Read more...]