Backpacker's Guide to London
Cream Tea
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Introduction
The Duchess of Bedford pioneered a traditional British habit of afternoon tea in 1830. She ordered a light meal to reduce her hunger pangs between the time of lunch and dinner. After a decade, slices of bread with finely chopped cucumber, some sponge cakes, and fresh pots of tea were being served in all of London.
Historically, Afternoon Tea was a time for ladies to chat, gossip, and display their expensive china collections. Throughout time, however, drinking tea has become more of a tradition of afternoon delight, a simple but wonderful way to pamper oneself, whether it be spending time with friends, reminiscing over past days, or relishing a rare moment of solitude.
Best Places for Afternoon Tea
The places to visit for an Afternoon Tea range from five star hotels to stylish restaurants. There’s The Carlton Towers, a five star hotel in the heart of Knightsbridge, which offers a relaxed atmosphere and an array of excellent teas. The Ritz offers a luxurious indulgence to traditional tea. An Afternoon Tea at The Ritz would be synonymous to magnificence and luxury. Like finding hotel accommodations, the trick is to identify the kind of ambience that most appeals to your personality.
Other places to try an afternoon tea include Basil Street Hotel, Capital Restaurant, and Spoon. Each place offers a distinct scene for an Afternoon Tea. Basil Street Hotel, for instance, is the perfect place to spend an afternoon tea sans the opulence and extravagance that are associated with many tea rooms. Capital Restaurant, on the other hand, is one of the more expensive places to have an Afternoon Tea, but the quality and elegance of the place is well worth the steep price. Spoon is one of the more trendy places for an Afternoon Tea and it is possible to spot celebrities who have made it their favorite haunt. There are other places that offer a different atmosphere for an Afternoon Tea such as The Conservatory wherein the room is decorated with mint green and pink and Chinese lanterns, with water overflowing in its side.
For most tourists, an Afternoon Tea is best enjoyed after a long day of touring, just before you head back to your accommodation house. A perfect accommodation house is synonymous to safety and comfort. This is the privilege of having an accommodation at Ashlee House.
