British Airways shares its top 5 places to indulge in the time-honoured and much-loved English tradition.
Taking afternoon tea is a must-do when visiting London and the UK. But with so many to choose from, where to start? British has selected 5 luxury places in London to indulge in a sumptuous afternoon tea
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory themed Afternoon Tea
Scrumdiddlyumptious! From decadent golden eggs to blueberry brioche and playful flavoured candy floss, every item reflects the wit and wonder of Roald Dahl’s classic tale at One Aldwych’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory themed Afternoon Tea. Then simply hop over the road to see the acclaimed musical for dessert!
Wedgewood Afternoon Tea at The Langham
Channel your inner Lady Mary Crawley from Downton Abbey with a decadent afternoon tea at the prestigious Langham. Famed as the birthplace of Afternoon Tea, Palm Court has been serving tea to the cream of London society since the Victorian era. Celebrate this timeless ritual with a selection of 30 tea blends, cakes, beautiful pastries, scrumptious scones, and delicate finger sandwiches, created by Cherish Finden, The Global Chef Award winner 2015 and UK Pastry Chef of the Year 2012.
World-famous tea at The Savoy
Frank Sinatra, Laurence Olivier, Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Elizabeth Taylor, The Beatles… join movie stars of the past who have enjoyed the luxury of The Savoy. A stunning glass dome floods The Thames Foyer with wonderful natural light, and beneath, a pianist serenades guests from a winter garden gazebo, as they enjoy the world-famous afternoon tea. Guests can choose from a range of teas served with finger sandwiches, homemade scones with clotted cream & jam and a mouth-watering selection of seasonal cakes and pastries created by The Savoy’s Executive Pastry Chef, Ludwig Hely.
A high tea at TING in Shangri-La at the Shard
From the 35th floor of The Shard, gaze over the River Thames and face the City of London, Tower of London and Tower Bridge as you indulge in a classically English experience with freshly-cut sandwiches, delicious pastries, Earl Grey scones and sweet confections. Or an Asian-inspired alternative of oriental-flavoured sweet treats and savouries, including freshly-steamed dumplings and Roasted Duck. Add champagne to complete the elegance of the occasion at TING with its stunning 360-degree views over London.
An English Country Garden Afternoon Tea
Emmeline’s at Conrad London St. James is an Afternoon Tea lounge filled with fanciful creations that emulate the chic whimsical space, with love seats and mood lighting, a perfect destination to enjoy Afternoon Tea. Currently being served to the inviting ambience of a live harpist, ‘An English Country Garden Afternoon Tea’ includes roast beef & English mustard finger sandwiches, apple & elderflower rose tarts, window boxes with miniature flowers and freshly baked scones served with Devonshire clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam and raspberry & rose curd. Credits: British Airways
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