Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/04/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Leo, I am a tea addict. It is increasingly difficult to find a good cup of tea anywhere in the UK, it is no longer a popular "middle class" drink - we are invaded by Starbucks and wanabees. High tea is a meal. We, on the farm, used to have breakfast, lunch (called dinner!) and high tea about 6.00 pm. We did not have dinner. It was, apparently, much more healthy but most people eat their main meal in the evening nowadays. The Savoy is well known for its high tea. One needs to book and it is expensive I believe. I have a friend who goes fairly often who says the sandwiches and cakes are excellent - she has never mentioned the quality of the tea! Fortnum and Mason is a good bet as is Harrods, most traditional hotels do high tea in the afternoon. A Cornish cream tea is nice. Tea with scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream (another addiction) - the cream goes on the scone with the jam. You may even get a mini cream tea on your flight, depending on airline. Hope you enjoy London, it is 33 years since I lived there otherwise I could give more up to date advice on good restaurants, there is fabulous food in London but the ones near the obvious tourist areas tend to be overpriced and average to poor, they rely on geography rather than quality to maintain their custom, not unique to London. cheers Frank On 12 Apr 2004, at 02:15, leo wesson wrote: > Any tea drinkers out there? > > While in London, my wife wants to experience high tea. Any > suggestions on where to go? > > Thanks again > > Leo > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >