It is no secret that the bruised and battered people of Los Angeles could stand some nurturing right now: in the spirit of which, and because this is what Brits do when the chips are down, here is your very own Brit’s guide to giving an afternoon tea party.
I just want to say, I love my afternoon cup of tea just by itself or with one lonely fruit tart or cookie. And being tech challenged, I don't see where to pay for my subscription . .
It should always be loose tea. Some people are very snobby about tea bags. If ever you go to one of the hotels that serves afternoon tea you would never get a tea bag! I think the egg sandwiches should be egg mayonnaise. Tea does not come cheap - Claridges tea with a glass of champagne is £100 per person!
Thanks, Patti, you clearly move in more rarefied tea circles than I do. I do hear that tea at Claridge's is particularly delicious - as at that price you would darn well hope it to be ...
I’m going to ‘gift’ you (!) some Rare Tea next time you’re in town… (served at Claridges no less( otherwise, such an excellent read! xx
I will look forward to taking you up on both the gift and the education, Josephine!
I just want to say, I love my afternoon cup of tea just by itself or with one lonely fruit tart or cookie. And being tech challenged, I don't see where to pay for my subscription . .
Oh, Anneke, you're asking *me* for technical advice? We'll talk ...
It should always be loose tea. Some people are very snobby about tea bags. If ever you go to one of the hotels that serves afternoon tea you would never get a tea bag! I think the egg sandwiches should be egg mayonnaise. Tea does not come cheap - Claridges tea with a glass of champagne is £100 per person!
Thanks, Patti, you clearly move in more rarefied tea circles than I do. I do hear that tea at Claridge's is particularly delicious - as at that price you would darn well hope it to be ...
Well you must come back to Richmond. The VMFA now has a tea shop that offers the full British high tea! What fun we would have!