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...]

A Full English High Tea Experience in London

Afternoon tea in the charming living room of an English stately home: Tea and afternoon tea have played important roles in British culture for centuries and up till today having afternoon tea is still an English custom. It is believed that the idea of afternoon tea was conceived in the early 1800's by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford who was one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting.  In those days, the upper crust ate a big breakfast, little lunch, and a very late dinner and every … [Read more...]