Afternoon teas are a great activity for foodies especially those who travel. With unique themes ranging from classic literature to beloved films and more people can enjoy afternoon tea to celebrate a special occasion or simply because they’re in the mood for tea champagne and sandwiches. Since its inception in the mid-1800s this now famous English concept of afternoon tea has spread far beyond the United Kingdom. And while drinking tea itself is a worldly and ancient pastime adding some tasty side dishes to the mix is still a game-changer.
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In addition to the traditional afternoon tea there are other types of tea parties available — high tea and cream tea are also delicious midday meals that you can partake in anywhere in the world. Originally afternoon tea was a fancy event scheduled for 4pm. Complete with delicate cakes sandwiches scones and a variety of teas. Ladies who lunched and even Queen Victoria herself enjoyed this quintessentially British custom. High tea on the other hand was more of a Northern English affair for everyday workers. Scheduled for 6pm. An assortment of cakes puddings meat dishes and teas still make up the menu today.
A proper cream tea on the other hand is a long-standing tradition in Cornwall and Devon and is essentially tea with scones jam and clotted cream. Modern teatimes however focus less on formality and simply aim to serve something out of the ordinary. That said for the travelling foodie it’s always teatime somewhere so without further ado here are the must-try afternoon teas from around the world.
London’s Sanderson Hotel features a lush courtyard with seating centered around lush plants a cascading fountain and chic white décor including the exposed chairs at the Long Bar (which feel like an ode to Billy Idol’s “Eyes Without a Face”). Amidst the urban landscape of London’s Soho neighborhood Sanderson Hotel has created the perfect Tulgey Woods-esque backdrop for their “Alice in Wonderland”-themed tea experience aptly named the Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea. Fans of Lewis Carroll’s famous novel will feel like they’ve fallen down the rabbit hole just in time for tea.
