I love visiting London any time of the year. It's a great city with so much to do. Of course, I'm a bit biased because my son lives there. Whenever I'm there I try to book high tea somewhere. It's part of the British tradition, and when in London...
During the summer, London's Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are lush and blooming with flowers. I could spend a whole morning wandering around. But in the afternoon the best place to be is in The Orangery, on the grounds of Kensington Palace, sipping tea. They serve tea with a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. This elegant setting with high ceilings and 18th century architecture is the only Royal Palace where you can eat like a queen!
In the winter months who doesn't like a cup of warm tea? In the month leading up to Christmas, London is beautifully decorated but is also crowded. If you need a break from the hustle and bustle, tea is the perfect remedy. I recently visited Brigit's Bakery in Covent Garden. Not only is their bakery adorable with display cases of all the delicious bite-sized treats you dream of, but they also offer daily afternoon tea on specially outfitted, vintage double-decker buses while driving around Central London. Although I decided to sip my tea in their bakery, the bus sounds like so much fun! I think I will try it next time. Check their website for other options, such as Picnic Tea, as well as Gin Lovers Afternoon Tea.
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