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Her Magazine June July 2013

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Best Places For Afternoon Tea & High Tea In London: ""There is no trouble so great or grave that cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea.""  - Bernard-Paul Heroux, 19th century philosopher. Most tea rooms in London serve tea from three to five o'clock. As three courses are traditionally served - savouries (tiny sandwiches and appetizers), scones (served with jam and clotted cream), and pastries (cakes, cookies, and sweets) - make sure that you arrive with a good appetite. Other useful tips include booking ahead of time and mention any food intolerance at the time of your booking. The good news is that doggie bags are available if you happen to run out of stamina. Here are my favourite Tea Time haunts (listed alphabetically): Dean Street Townhouse:  69 - 71 Dean Street, Greater London, W1D 3SE. Dean Street Townhouse is an ideal venue for those who don't want to spend big dollars on afternoon tea. After all, it all adds up, doesn't it? For a reasonable £16.75, you'll get a selection of finger sandwiches, fruit scones, jam and clotted cream, a selection of fancy cakes and tea of your choice. Ph: 020 7434 1775. www.deanstreettownhouse.com Tea at Liberty:  Great Marlborough Street, W1. This establishment does not offer the gourmet "nibbles," nor do they accept bookings. This pretty little tea room is a great refresher from all the shopping if you happen to be in the area. Set on the ground floor of Liberty's, what you will get are generous portions of sensible sandwiches at a more moderate price range. Ph: 020 7734 1234. www.liberty.co.uk Palm Court at The Langham:  1C Portland, Regent Street, London, UK W1B1JA. Since 1865, the Palm Court at The Langham has been serving afternoon tea to Londoners. Large, light and airy, it has an Art Deco flavour. The vibe of the room, with its low round tables and comfortable chairs, is elegant rather than intimidating. With two menu choices, the "Wonderland" (standard choice) and "Bijoux" (foodie version), the waiters continually offer you more to eat and refill your teapot. In case you were wondering, you will not be considered crass by asking for a doggie bag. Ph: 020 7636 1000. london.langhamhotels.co.uk Sketch:  9 Conduit Street, London, W1S 2XG. Sketch is the place to go if you're after a more casual and hip tea experience. Conceived by French master chef, Pierre Gagnaire, and restaurateur, Mazouz, Sketch has attracted unprecedented media reaction for its myriad food, drink and entertainment styles since it opened in 2002. Sketch's menu - an adaptation taken from Gagnaire's Michelin starred Paris restaurant - reflects Gagnaire's culinary genius. The food is imaginative, bold, ground-breaking and delicious. Ph: 020 7659 4500. www.sketch.uk.com TeaSmith:  6 Lamb Street, E1. Not a traditional English tea room, the TeaSmith philosophy and ambience leans towards the oriental. With high chairs at a long tea bar giving the room a contemporary Japanese feel, tea experts give advice and infuse your teas for you in small bowls, using thermometers and timers to get the temperatures and infusion times just right. With a degustation-style service of three teas and matching biscuits and chocolates, visiting TeaSmith is indeed an education. Ph: 020 7247 1333. www.teasmith.co.uk www.h e rmagaz in e .co.n z | 105

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