Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The ritual of afternoon tea has a rich—and uniquely British—history. The ...

The afternoon tea is a sophisticated staple at most of the major players on London’s hotel scene, but where some shine with scones, others fall as flat as a limp cucumber sandwich. Planning a visit to ...

Wellington Lounge at InterContinental London Park Lane has marked its official Tea Guild Accreditation with two new afternoon teas for 2012. The recently introduced Botanical Tea mixes peels, fruits, ...

Sipping afternoon tea at London hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions is as traditional a local custom as riding a double-decker bus or gossiping about the royals. Everyone does it. Some teas ...

LONDON — Britain is famed for its love of a cup of tea, so what better way to spend an afternoon than dedicating an entire meal to it? In honour of National Tea Day on Friday April 21, we've compiled ...

English afternoon tea set including hot tea, pastry, scones, sandwiches and mini pies on marble top table. High tea, a quintessentially British institution, finds its truest expression in London. It ...

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Evan Evans Tours, in partnership with PG Tips, has launched a new “Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Tour.” The experience includes a 90-minute fully guided bus tour through the heart of London. An onboard ...

The best spots for afternoon tea around the world are more than just in the luxury neighborhoods of London. They are also in Oslo, Thailand, Melbourne, Singapore, and New York, which means you are, by ...

Afternoon tea is quite possibly the most British of all institutions, but not all are made equal. So which ones are worth trying in the capital? The C&TH team has done the tough job of sampling ...

Enjoy this time-honored tradition in hotels across the globe. Fine china. Finger sandwiches. Flaky pastries. It's hard to imagine anything as posh as afternoon tea. The tradition emerged in Britain ...