Welsand's in London

High Tea at Brown's

Afternoon tea is synonymous with Brown's. Ever since James Brown established his hotel for 'genteel' folk over 160 years ago, afternoon tea in the hotel's English Tea Room has been a British institution. The English Tea Room is known for serving the best afternoon tea in London and preserves its famous discreet and elegant setting, with a choice of teas including Brown's own blend, finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones, fine jams and clotted cream, and a selection of cakes and delicate pastries, all combined to make a wonderful and exquisite afternoon tea experience.

I went to high tea with a friend from New York and we had a fabulous time! Brown's is "the" place to go for high tea if you are going to go and I would agree. I even put on pantyhose for the occasion and wore my high heels which amazingly didn't kill me walking to and from the bus and tube! The tea was excellent, we had sweet caramel. Tea always tastes better to me when someone else makes it, not sure why. But the little sandwiches, scones, and desserts were delicious. They kept refilling the tea and snacks, it actually was quite a bit of food, and definitely lots of drink, I think I had 6 cups! All the while the rain poured, and poured, and after 3 hours of conversation, tea and dessert it stopped so we could leave on a good note. This is a must do while in London, a bit pricey but worth it!

posted by Chris @ 3:40 PM