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Afternoon Tea on the River Thames
I’m a huge fan of afternoon tea and have had the opportunity to try it at many different places These include Betty’s in York, Ladurée, the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel, and the Sanderson Hotel. I have always wanted to experience afternoon tea on the River Thames, so was thrilled when we received this as a gift. When planning a Thames afternoon tea cruise, one of the key things to consider is the weather. Fortunately, we had gorgeous weather during our trip. There was not a cloud in the sky, even though it was early March. We had booked to sail at 3:30 PM and boarded the boat near Tower Bridge about…
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A Whimsical Journey: Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea at the Sanderson Hotel
Down the Rabbit Hole: Introducing an Alice-Inspired Tea Party Imagine stepping into a world where teacups talk, rabbits wear waistcoats, and your afternoon tea is served with a generous helping of magic. This is exactly what I encountered at the Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea, where Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale comes to life in the most delicious way possible! For a friend’s birthday treat, we decided to do something special and booked ourselves into the Sanderson Hotel for their whimsical Alice in Wonderland-themed afternoon tea. The Setting: A Mad Tea Party As we entered the outdoor courtyard, we found ourselves transported to the whimsical world of Wonderland. Well kind of transported-…
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Eating My Way Through London: Afternoon Tea at Ladurée, Covent Garden
Ladurée Covent Garden is renowned for its exquisite French pastries and delicate macarons, which take center stage in its afternoon tea menu. Ladurée originate in Paris, where they started out baking their famous double-decker macarons in 1862. They’ve since shipped them all over the world, with cute little shops popping up everywhere. I wanted to plan an afternoon tea to celebrate a special occasion and the afternoon tea at Ladurée seemed perfect. I am a lover of French cuisine, so embraced the opportunity to enjoy a quintessentially English past-time with a French twist. I also liked the fact that the vibe was more low-key than other afternoon teas I was…
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Afternoon Tea at Ridgmont Station Tea Rooms
This is a delightful tea room situated in the former Victorian (1846) Ridgmont railway station building’s Ladies Waiting Room. I’ve been here a few times previously in 2019 and think of it as a bit of a hidden gem. With my love of anything vintage and retro, it’s right up my street. I’ve been keen to try their afternoon tea for some time and my recent birthday was the perfect opportunity. I LOVE afternoon tea as you all know, so I really relished being able to try theirs. It’s a good idea to book a few days in advance as their afternoon teas get booked up quickly- we booked a…
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Simply scrumptious scones
I absolutely love afternoon tea (as anyone who follows this blog will know). And what is no afternoon tea complete without? Scones! Now, I feel that scones are one of those foods that everyone has their own recipe for- however there seems to be a huge amount of variations online. Therefore, you need to try a few to find the perfect one. I tried out Mary Berry’s afternoon tea recipe for VE Day. These scones were the perfect way to celebrate the occasion and required a smaller amount of each ingredient- ideal if you’re having trouble getting flour. Ingredients 250g/9oz self-raising flour 1 rounded tsp baking powder 40g/1½oz softened butter…
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Anyone for gyros? Eat like a Greek at Boxpark, Wembley
This gyros from The Athenian at Boxpark Wembley was amazing! Succulent, juicy and gorgeous. Also, today being Halloween gives me the opportunity for the perfect #TBT to a divine Halloween afternoon tea that I had a few years ago. Happy Halloween!
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Afternoon Tea at the Kimpton Fitzroy
London and afternoon tea are two of my favourite things, but for some reason, I had never got around to trying afternoon tea in London. My Dutch friend had always expressed an interest in having afternoon tea in England, so with this in mind, I planned a trip. There was quite a bit of competition but the rose garden decor of the Rose Garden afternoon tea in Palm Court at Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in Bloomsbury enticed me. It also came recommended by colleagues. The whole thing was gorgeous. Everything was beautifully laid-out, with vibrant rose decor. Also, it lived up to it’s name with vividly- coloured cakes in rosy hues. It…
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Afternoon tea at Betty’s tearooms, York
It’s a bit cold and wintry outdoors and there is nothing more I like than snuggling up in the warm when it’s chilly outside. Do you want to know another thing I like though? Afternoon tea! Now, my trip to Betty’s tearooms in York for afternoon tea was quite some time ago- August 2017- but I think it’s time for a throwback. Also, I think something as special as afternoon tea at Betty’s deserves a mention. I’ve always wanted to go to York and was delighted when I managed to make a visit there for my 29th birthday. One of the places that you absolutely need to visit in York…
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Afternoon Tea
I absolutely adore afternoon tea. As a tea drinker, I love the idea of eating cakes and sandwiches alongside my cuppa. Yesterday I had the pleasure of enjoying afternoon tea at the Woburn Hotel, alongside my Mum. It was her birthday 🙂 The Woburn Hotel, Woburn
