The 18th century saw the mushrooming of tea gardens in England, starting with London. These wonderful green spaces provided respite from the congested, polluted city spaces and provided an opportunity for socialising in the outdoors during the warmer months of the year. Although tea drinking became popular in England in the 17th century, it was […]
No trip to London can be complete without indulging in afternoon tea, an elaborate tea ritual that has been in vogue in Britain since the mid-19th century. It evolved as a mini meal to stem hunger between lunch and supper. Here’s where to indulge in this tradition on your next trip to London. The Ritz […]
“Would you like an adventure now, or shall we have our tea first?” – J.M. Barrie Beneath this simple question from the classic fictional tale of Peter Pan, lies the eternal dilemma of every tea-loving traveller — the answer is tea, of course, but what kind of adventure allows a good cup of tea? Since […]
