tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47782551186312662052024-03-18T21:24:05.843-07:00The High Tea InspectorsThe High Tea Inspectors are here to give you the best in the delights of afternoon refreshment. From our finest High Tea experiences from around the world, to the best recipes and tea recommendations, let us help you indulge in the ultimate restorative experience - High Tea.mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-14282047781058403452017-04-08T03:18:00.002-07:002017-04-08T03:18:24.404-07:00Como The Treasury Lounge and Bar, 1 Cathedral Avenue, Perth, Western Australia<i>"Afternoon tea with a touch of class"</i><br />
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The High Tea Inspectors indulged in style at The Treasury last Saturday. A great afternoon, with special thanks for the wonderful gift, Ira.</div>
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Tea variety was good, we chose jasmine pearls, white peony and assam breakfast and a lemonade for our trainee (she likes green tea but just not today).</div>
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A lovely two tiers arrived including ; white chocolate panna cotta, rhubarb and strawberry compote, tropical petit choux, passionfruit and mango coulis, vanilla cream opera cake on top tier. On the lower tier were spiced beef tartare, egg yolk jam, pickled watermelon radish, cassava smoked salmon rillette, chive waffle, creme fraiche, caviar truffled egg and chive sandwich.</div>
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Served as a side dish, a basket of plain and raisin scones with house made strawberry jam and double cream. Delicious.</div>
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Other options, have your afternoon tea with Champagne or Rose'.</div>
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Afternoon tea is served at The Treasury on Saturdays and Sundays between 2pm and 5pm. The staff are attentive and very pleasant, so make your reservation; this afternoon tea is highly recommended.</div>
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We had been touring Canada and needed a high tea refresher and managed a last minute booking at the Fairmont Chateau Lauriers's Tea Experience.<br />
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When we arrived the place was buzzing with many enjoying their high tea, some finishing and some like us just starting.<br />
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We were offered menus for our tea selection and asked regarding dietary requirements. My selection was typically the jasmine butterfly and my husband chose the orange pekoe.<br />
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A good selection of teas included ; Flavoured Teas - ice wine, maple maple, orange spice and masala chai. Black Teas - orange pekoe, fairmont breakfast, earl grey, margaret's hope darjeeling, lapsang souchong, keemun panda and willow stream spa. Herbal and fruit teas, white teas and Green teas - jasmine butterfly and Kyoto cherry rose.<br />
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The fresh fruit cup arrived then the tiered plates of sandwiches, scones and cakes all beautifully presented.<br />
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The menu included - fresh fruit cup, blueberry scones with Fairmont Chateau Laurier's house made jam and clotted cream. Truffle egg salad 'cube' wrapped in a crepe, Atlantic smoked salmon and herb cream cheese on rye pinwheel, butter chicken salad on multigrain bread, roasted striploin with pickled onion, horseradish on mini brioche and honey roasted ham and brie, dijonaise on french baguette. The cake selection was lemon poppy seed chiffon, salted chocolate caramel tart, marshmellow macaroon and maple walnut fudge.<br />
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Then around came the tea cart and expert to serve our tea. I would have preferred our tea earlier and been on our second pot by this time, however, being a busy Saturday afternoon one had to wait her turn.<br />
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A most enjoyable afternoon was spent in a delightful setting if not slightly marred by the noise from the bar situated at the side of the room. A great way to end our stay in Ottawa.mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-83255154062884432822015-11-01T16:24:00.001-08:002015-11-01T16:38:23.001-08:00Masonmill Garden, 40 Masonmill Road, Carmel, Western Australia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>Flowers galore with your high tea !</i></b><br />
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I have visited Melville Rose garden cafe previously and enjoyed breakfast a few years ago. So returning to Masonmill Gardens for High Tea has been a pleasant surprise. The name change compliments the very well planned outstanding renovations. As it turned out, we had picked a lovely afternoon. With the weather changing and threatening to rain, the colours of the roses and surrounds were soft and most relaxing.<br />
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High Tea is very affordable at Masonmill with an abundance of food including; freshly made sandwiches, little quiches, scones, jam, strawberries, cream and a beautiful array of cakes. The lovely staff went to extra effort with additional dietary requirements.<br />
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An extensive selection of teas are offered in endless supply and served in a array of lovely tea pots. My usual green tea was exceptionally enjoyable.<br />
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A few of the high tea inspectors were invited to a pre-wedding party at Rochelle Adonis last Sunday. I immediately did some research and found some not too flattering comments, ranging from noisy, lack of service and food inadequacies. <br />
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We were shown to our tables promptly at 10am, our party required two tables with ten per table. The waiter was very efficient attending to teas, coffees, and champagne with or without orange juice. The tea selection is excellent and my genmaicha green was one of the better I have tried.<br />
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I do like the way the high tea was served, firstly the delicious finger sandwich, fresh and tasty, a perfect starter with my green tea. Then a beautifully presented savoury plate with pork rillet with cornichon, buche d'affonois with home made lavoche and apple, chickpea finger with sri racha sauce and lamb croquette with salsa. (my apologies if any of that is misspelt - and I found it a little difficult to hear the waiter and remember all the dishes).<br />
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Strawberry and plum sorbet followed and then a plate of sweets, vanilla macaroon, choux bun with raspberry chiboust cream, chocolate ganache tart with cherry and a passionfruit chocolate cup. And to keep the waiter on his toes another round of teas, coffees or champagne.<br />
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The kitchen staff had no problem with my request for "no sugar" and replaced the sweet plate with another savoury plate. With regards to the noisy comments, well I agree, our two tables of women created a lot of noise, but that is not unique to Rochelle Adonis, anywhere you eat out and has a gathering of excited women enjoying themselves - you will have a little noise.<br />
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Most importantly the food and value. There was plenty for everyone and all fresh, tasty and well presented. I noticed ladies from other tables taking leftovers packed up for them as they left.<br />
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We walked away totally satisfied and I am most happy to recommend High Tea at Rochelle Adonis.<br />
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Our high tea at Bistro Guillaume was a most generous Christmas gift from our newest inspector, "Ira" who at one year old proved to have the winning combination of the perfect hostess and an excellent venue choice.<br />
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On arriving last Saturday we were shown to our table in a lovely quiet area and offered the tea menu (quite extensive and impressive) and asked if there were any dietary requirements. All which were executed perfectly. We had requested mainly savoury and no seafood for one. The room is very glamourous with a delightful French flair - even our high chair matched the decor. </div>
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Four different tea choices arrived being the dragon pearls, stockholm blend, casablanca and silver tips along with the oblong three tiered stands with all the yummy treats. The variety was excellent and included: chicken waldorf champagne baguette, spanner crab sandwich, smoked salmon with dill creme, veal sausage roll, pistachio macaroon, lemon tartlet, vanilla creme mille-feuille, scone with raspberry coulis and creme chantilly.</div>
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The staff were friendly and keen to see that everyone had a wonderful high tea. On behalf of our new member and the rest of the inspectors we say well done. High Tea at Bistro Guillaume is highly recommended.</div>
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An institution in Victoria BC, "The Empress" one of the many impressive Fairmont hotels is well known for their high tea.<br />
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At the higher price end of the high tea scale the menu is sumptuous and a first for me the fresh strawberries and cream as a starter.<br />
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Then the traditional three tiered stand with sandwiches, scones, jam, cream and excellent cake selection. There is a small selection of teas, unfortunately, this did not include a green tea and found when paying the bill an extra $30 had been added for the privilege for the two of us. ugh.<br />
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For a high tea lover, the afternoon teas offered on the Amsterdam Alaskan cruise were one of the highlights of the cruising day (along with happy hour)!<br />
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A couple of stand outs were the Indonesian Crew High Tea and the Royal Dutch High Tea.<br />
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The lovely Indonesian crew happily serve teas and coffees sourced from Indonesia along with delicious and colourful treats. My choice was the Indonesian Jasmine fine green tea. The traditional scones, jam and cream were also offered and I found all most tasty.<br />
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The Royal Dutch High Tea presented as a smorgasbord was quite the indulgence. Many guests partook in this lavish afternoon tea. There were literally trays upon trays of beautifully presented afternoon tea delights.<br />
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If you ever get the opportunity to cruise with Holland America, I truly hope you love the afternoon teas offered. The crew are very professional in all they do. Excellent job...mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-63971835749897182852014-02-21T20:18:00.000-08:002014-02-21T20:18:46.670-08:00Biku, Jalan Raya Petitenget No. 888, Kerobokan, Bali<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As many travellers love Bali, three of our High Tea Bali loving inspectors decided to try Biku high tea with a tarot reading.<br />
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They had a wonderful time in the traditional Balinese setting with English touches. Also impressive, the Royal Albert tea set and a well stocked quaint gift shop. The variety of cakes and teas offered were all served by the attentive, friendly staff including the biggest ever pavlova reported.</div>
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The tarot reading enjoyed by two of the inspectors were "quite near the truth". A <b>must</b> book ahead for tarot readings is required if your planning this extra with your high tea.</div>
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Next time you visit Bali our inspectors recommend a visit to Biku for Mystical High Tea. Enjoy!</div>
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Today you will enjoy lovely teas, scones, sandwiches and cakes served on Royal Danish crockery all in lovely surroundings. I particularly liked a painting of the premises in earlier times.<br />
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The tea variety is extensive with tea from Africa, India,Indonesia, China, Sri Lanka, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Tanzania and Vietnam. So if you cannot find<b> the one</b> then your in the wrong place. One of the friendly staff told me that coffee is never served at Perch's as they do not want the coffee aroma to permeate the building.<br />
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The menu caters to all: Ferdinands Delight - Scones with jam, lemon curd and clotted cream and tea.<br />
High Tea - Cake with tea. Perch's Sandwich Menu - A variety of different finger sandwiches served with tea (our choice). Perch's Lunch Menu - Seafood salad served with rye bread and green tea. Lastly, Perch's Cheese Menu - A variety of different cheeses served with rye bread and tea.<br />
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Enjoying a good cuppa is a great way to relax and soak up the atmosphere of any new place your visiting. So if Copenhagen is on your agenda, please visit Perch's Tea Room and have a wonderful time just like we did.<br />
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I know it has been sometime for our reviews on our favourite pastime (you know what that is) but one's life has been a little busy and a few we have tried just didn't make the grade. However, this one certainly did make the cut. Magiric Emporium high tea is a most lovely experience from the time you enter the lovely old stone cottage until the time you leave.<br />
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The savoury high tea attracted my attention and a great option for those watching their sugar intake. Our party ordered two savoury and one traditional along with tea and coffee. Service is very prompt and attentive, refreshing the tea pot or replacing plates not a problem.</div>
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The savoury scones, topped with sour cream and homemade tomato relish, are the best I have ever tasted. Yum. Both savoury and sweet selections are equally impressive as the choice of teas on offer.<br />
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Situated in the historic old post office at 4 Queen Street, Busselton you will find a most sumptuous high tea. I recommend preparing well - giving 24hrs notice and don't bother about lunch.<br />
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The three tiers were laden with freshly prepared treats including cucumber, egg, leg ham sandwiches, mini quiches, scones, jam and cream, custard tarts, macaroons, mini petit cakes, strawberries, fruit cake, lemon cake, apple crumble, brownies and the list goes on. All done so very well, if not a little overwhelming for three. <br />
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The patrons of the Tea Salon at Starhill Gallery seem to be the business set - either freelancers or the bosses who can leave the office for a few hours and have no one miss them. Lap tops, confidential tones and sombre expressions the side order with their tea and macaroons. But don't let that put you off. <br />
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Fantastical store design, with gravity defying displays of giant tea canisters in yellow, orange, pink and purple, give the Tea Salon a nice injection of mad-hatter whimsy. The tea selection, tea pots and tea cups are all very good.<br />
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On this occasion, we only had macaroons with our tea, but there is a high tea set available. Therein lies the trouble with short trips - so little time for all the meals you'd like to fit in. The Starhill Gallery is opposite the Pavillion Shopping Centre, look for Sephora and you can't miss it.mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-42667749126509569012012-06-13T22:56:00.002-07:002012-06-13T22:56:54.041-07:00Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur<i>An encore at the Mandarin.</i><br />
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After the rave reviews of one of the inspectors, a group visit to the Mandarin Oriental was recently enjoyed by five(!) high tea inspectors in celebration of a milestone birthday. The big "six-oh" birthday indulgence was no secret from the staff at the Mandarin Oriental, who made the occasion especially memorable via an impromptu and soulful double rendition of "Happy Birthday" complete with violinist and bonus cake.<br />
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The collective inspectors found the earlier review accurate. The food and tea selection is impressive and well executed. Thoughtful details, such as the unique tiered presentation stands, and fruity derivations of standard favourites make this a standout high tea destination. It is very handy to the Petronas Shopping Centre - use the Emporio Armani exit and skip on over!mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-66347620334152552712012-03-17T18:07:00.004-07:002012-03-17T20:07:10.113-07:00Christchurch to Queenstown, New Zealand<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfaMhyphenhyphenQDKKscUWWH_DF1kWfaA2ULSRB6pJ7k2_KHFloBTfFQ9eC_HRXjX3P2ePeR5tK8WSkpjgyPG9p0zRFKwSh_y7SB-KkkQa435VT_3wl-VmppOdSbSpI2hbGKzTiqBLh2-mfRVLpc/s1600/IMG_1092.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenmqSuU815IwBSveKqIeTgMAWz3ZphkLS7PP7aWAb66qy8BMyh6zc5pXaJSph_hxfJ35Ej4VkNYJK5ZXLpaFygskSptcDBfVioO4dAJtcSgKdLwVx9c5gsIaFMd8k7kbPeF77fe_v-wk/s1600/IMG_1100.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpwyki5gH0o2m9XHW9ICS22G9NMktD6L7s7UCoqcZH4ReA-XILem0W9oAMJ4lbUlqbZx8lPukcPEqF4kox5TwhMaw958PFBBxH0DMf-WRalqL8EFTOKqJjj4ASnVq7abfmYPKLIeoXFI/s1600/IMG_0768.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpwyki5gH0o2m9XHW9ICS22G9NMktD6L7s7UCoqcZH4ReA-XILem0W9oAMJ4lbUlqbZx8lPukcPEqF4kox5TwhMaw958PFBBxH0DMf-WRalqL8EFTOKqJjj4ASnVq7abfmYPKLIeoXFI/s320/IMG_0768.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721042292901117682" /></a><br /><i>Where, oh where, do you find high tea?</i><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>New Zealand is known for its mountains, lakes, sheep, rugby and some times cricket but for the last 10 days I could not find a place that offered high tea, ugh! It well may be my lack of research as I expected that there would be no problem in achieving my travel "fix". Our favourite jam is from NZ and the cream should be wonderful with all those lovely cows in the green green pastures. Alas no.</div><div><br /></div><div>At Twizel we stayed at a lovely B & B and our hostess Mary (gourmet cook) was most interested in trying a high tea for the locals. I hope this proves to be a great success and one day return to experience more of her cooking.</div><div><br /></div><div>We tried devonshire tea in Arrowtown after being assured we had come to the right place, one scone, jam, cream and green tea. The scone was a shocker and jam and cream very average. It was a shame because pretty Arrowtown is a great location with lots of tourists and a relaxed atmosphere, just the place to offer high tea.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenmqSuU815IwBSveKqIeTgMAWz3ZphkLS7PP7aWAb66qy8BMyh6zc5pXaJSph_hxfJ35Ej4VkNYJK5ZXLpaFygskSptcDBfVioO4dAJtcSgKdLwVx9c5gsIaFMd8k7kbPeF77fe_v-wk/s320/IMG_1100.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721042974635815490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Our time spent on the south island was most memorable, with some great food, including the infamous Fergburger. The people friendly and hospitable, hopefully next visit <b>will</b> include a holiday "fix". Any suggestions?</div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfaMhyphenhyphenQDKKscUWWH_DF1kWfaA2ULSRB6pJ7k2_KHFloBTfFQ9eC_HRXjX3P2ePeR5tK8WSkpjgyPG9p0zRFKwSh_y7SB-KkkQa435VT_3wl-VmppOdSbSpI2hbGKzTiqBLh2-mfRVLpc/s320/IMG_1092.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721044142871553618" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-85660700436874868182012-02-25T02:01:00.005-08:002012-02-25T02:28:21.290-08:00The Art Gallery of New South Wales Restaurant, Sydney, New South Wales<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1KPgs8AQFW664GNTISLjF3h4qDxP60ArTBjtX_HjbkbSpUQft3thilINvDWaSljXj1LEjFUcpNRz2haIcU5xv82WCAUEptNLQwhp1S91LoW5xaC8t7iN933MgIj2muR5vszzPQVRjP7E/s1600/P1050791.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2f6rUSOLfNa53wuAB7mgW5NVKxZrNoMN7CbqfnrTZBOEY3fVXnT45LMvMd58aIB0sgxNBL-8hyphenhyphendH5xmX7E5MHKPVa1vSezNz2LAy0JkkmF2XgB40Ffk4m5yJDD2qdezqTGLlrCKMrNsw/s1600/P1050793.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaO3frC1jPmNpzPNmQAeTLOFSWtEVLRpPZ3kZ913HGDfBZW1z4DY2AnnjBTfoqRHRqhqnDNR5Pp7KLSZb-Fz0NngNH5g6dGdB7bdT396CezTJwvXMd6bGzs6US-YpQABG3TZJY_e8rtzQ/s1600/P1050794.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaO3frC1jPmNpzPNmQAeTLOFSWtEVLRpPZ3kZ913HGDfBZW1z4DY2AnnjBTfoqRHRqhqnDNR5Pp7KLSZb-Fz0NngNH5g6dGdB7bdT396CezTJwvXMd6bGzs6US-YpQABG3TZJY_e8rtzQ/s320/P1050794.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713016032010009874" /></a><br /><i>High tea and Picasso, when you've had enough Picasso, it must be time for tea!</i><div><i><br /></i></div><div>The view across Woolloomooloo Bay from the Art Gallery of NSW's cafe/restaurant is really spectacular - enough to lift one's mind and spirit toward the lofty heights of the finest of fine art - the partaking of tea with a little something.</div><div><br /></div><div>The $55 per person, you get an all-day ticket to attend the Picasso exhibition (which ends 25th March 2012) and High Tea. The exhibition costs $25 per entry, so if we do the math, that leaves a food and beverage allowance in the mid-to-high range of Australian High Tea Price-o-meter. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2f6rUSOLfNa53wuAB7mgW5NVKxZrNoMN7CbqfnrTZBOEY3fVXnT45LMvMd58aIB0sgxNBL-8hyphenhyphendH5xmX7E5MHKPVa1vSezNz2LAy0JkkmF2XgB40Ffk4m5yJDD2qdezqTGLlrCKMrNsw/s320/P1050793.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713016386271149714" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Now, The High Tea Inspectors make a point of following the old adage of "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all". This policy means that we sometimes eat a good deal more High Tea than we review. Given this, I might be a teensy bit bold on this occasion, and note that the service was, unfortunately, not first rate. But really, we all have bad days and therefore this can happen pretty well anywhere you go. Moving on to more pleasant things, the view is divine and the food was very good - it was fresh and there was plenty of it. An interesting and non-traditonal inclusion was pumpkin soup served with a teaspoon - curiouser and curiouser!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1KPgs8AQFW664GNTISLjF3h4qDxP60ArTBjtX_HjbkbSpUQft3thilINvDWaSljXj1LEjFUcpNRz2haIcU5xv82WCAUEptNLQwhp1S91LoW5xaC8t7iN933MgIj2muR5vszzPQVRjP7E/s320/P1050791.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713016950055013714" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>If you are in Sydney and have the merest artistic inclination, I highly recommend the Art Gallery. I enjoyed the magnificent Australian collections - all beautifully curated. I have a soft spot for "The sea hath its pearls" by William Henry Margetson - so keep an eye out for that. Then when gallery fatigue sets in, take yourself off for a coffee/pot of tea/slice of cake at the cafe and admire this brilliant city.</div>mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-37334717254696551312012-01-24T04:22:00.000-08:002012-06-09T21:15:57.387-07:00Lounge on the Park, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur<div style="text-align: center;">
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As a foodie’s paradise it could only be so long before Kuala Lumpur would be on the High Tea Inspectors’ radar, and following our colleagues a week after their Ritz-Carlton experience, we took one for the team at the glorious Mandarin Oriental Lounge.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">At the end of May the High Tea Inspectors returned to the Mandarin in Kuala Lumpur to celebrate yet another 60th Birthday. Thank you to the wonderful staff and violinist for the two rounds of happy birthday and to chef for the tasty birthday cake.</span></div>
</div>mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-48997150363279276502012-01-08T03:19:00.000-08:002012-01-08T03:59:12.488-08:00The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikReDsuivbNSZC0bhyysrC0jFJyBxR-g4W_h5t3v9LX0myZvElFRTOpeh6mbk8tvgPkKTHP9-UgYmiFqJCQ77H-yjfpCtUWjeFZ3oyIU2ta6k8dRbLg1gu8VX7j42HY5ktXxmtxpB0alI/s1600/IMG_0103.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7s3sk7g3c462sF8y_UP5rYy2swjgvm_J49WCfGsMpZ5fXrB-4FDjaQCTt8RI07in_65kcBvwoefUiMiq4FtztqFs9r6lhNAJgTFH-K7-wOJFriW7YDjHgISDN5i5il0-oVJag4KuVeQo/s1600/IMG_0093.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7s3sk7g3c462sF8y_UP5rYy2swjgvm_J49WCfGsMpZ5fXrB-4FDjaQCTt8RI07in_65kcBvwoefUiMiq4FtztqFs9r6lhNAJgTFH-K7-wOJFriW7YDjHgISDN5i5il0-oVJag4KuVeQo/s320/IMG_0093.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695227042292981170" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><i>"A nice cup of tea and a sit down"</i><div><i><br /></i></div><div>After an eventful trip to India, the three intrepid inspectors landed in Kuala Lumpur in need of some respite/shopping. However, we can't be all play and no work so we decided to put our backs into a high tea marathon at the Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur.</div><div><br /></div><div>Arriving a full hour too early, we were invited to have a nice cup of tea and a sit down until the food begins (from 3 - 5pm). We all agreed that this was most excellent service, fully anticipating a "computer says no" approach to early arrivers and so happy to be able to rest one's tootsies and build up an appetite with some jasmine tea.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsRfLlNinnwTWesnrLF62oLGbLsUxJLfzldcMToyQ6s-TeYbej77uCJIx80SV5C4vtmQynQNZpTKXcxNV1KXnRiu4vGSNcI3flY_FYgM-foVdpUHMbCE1Q2wePepFo_8vKqMs-QbsLDw/s320/IMG_0095.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695225497168958962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Part of the charm is in choosing and for your process of discernment, the entire range of 42 teas is wheeled around along with vials so you can get a whiff of the good stuff before getting the usual. The teapots and teacups are stately china, and a nice touch is the tealight teapot keeper-warmerers.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-hO5lLzWEYsfo7h9XPJxzjBB6zXbq_Ukn1Lr-OR_3CG8LomTZDhvvynrjBO-EpNrtihAUSgSLbT_MHXyz3np0ZEsNQc84RQZZIG95OtnQoyalf6S_S41QLjWH5qlA5Wsx4SmILet9ZQY/s320/IMG_0102.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695225985479875282" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>When 3pm rolled around we were greeted by the familiar sight of the three tiers of treats, the top consisting of mini chicken pies, quiches, plain scones and apple caramel scones - a new twist on an old favourite. The second tier was gourmet open sandwiches, artfully arranged, though if one was to be picky (and one is) we might suggest that these may not have been made in the recent past. The bottom tier was full of jewel coloured sweets, cheesecake flanked in dark slabs of chocolate and studded with fresh mango pieces and raspberries! The way to anyone's heart to be sure. There was also raspberry macaroons, orange eclairs and pastry cups with fresh berries and gold leaf, to put that extra sparkle in your step.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikReDsuivbNSZC0bhyysrC0jFJyBxR-g4W_h5t3v9LX0myZvElFRTOpeh6mbk8tvgPkKTHP9-UgYmiFqJCQ77H-yjfpCtUWjeFZ3oyIU2ta6k8dRbLg1gu8VX7j42HY5ktXxmtxpB0alI/s320/IMG_0103.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695227627384139842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>All in all, a great high tea in the surrounds you'd expect from the Ritz-Carlton - the service was really superb and all for just 69MYR (A$23) - no dinner required.</div>mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-53953087705753401512011-12-04T01:25:00.000-08:002011-12-04T01:55:15.125-08:00The Byrneleigh Hotel, Nedlands, Western Australia<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVAAGw6k_3U_KFFHyI4H0XXWyE0xPespZmzGyAK2VaxepotPH_a7pgyoCnjw5Ojm_Wd7wMfTObO5LgU74kWAimfu6YVCjhSBEMihvVValje9KBdJrqQX1JaA2K53zipUvxtLKFnq3muA/s1600/P1050727.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqmr_22fow785eIK3YGx7loSNfMHz2uLbnko0qWpBjCvGZamU_0QZ__XQZ0biAGTBRjmWXf2Pi-b76TMRI_MungjgCSvo8L7mfdx6ZnlzBrbBcxlf8rpE2_RA7OO_eTd7menOdFgACqM/s1600/P1050721.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkf7EsWsFGfxpsb7mBleJ3hHw0AmvhV1WNgvsKgdX88x8EcsLwRE0JxM9IwrKcEAtY6RVAp-A-420gCrxj0jPfHlmFiR86hWZCyTr4D2zYucC08M19G4EE7nZ7xsc8-u8VHNaKt3J4pQ/s1600/P1050718.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZKkdynACqqo7pyOm2gIYCXhEU1UqiXTP7caW0PYi-yDHaJIxwDE38Tf3BRB-oPVqRz59z01-jVuIlDnka_1I_omldz_fJzD4dATjNcCeEktYQv0sZ966QLRFF04F7P8PnXne5CE8FPw/s1600/P1050715.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZKkdynACqqo7pyOm2gIYCXhEU1UqiXTP7caW0PYi-yDHaJIxwDE38Tf3BRB-oPVqRz59z01-jVuIlDnka_1I_omldz_fJzD4dATjNcCeEktYQv0sZ966QLRFF04F7P8PnXne5CE8FPw/s320/P1050715.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682203572901786914" /></a><br /><i>"A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon"</i><div><i><br /></i></div><div>The high tea inspectors arrived promptly for the 12 noon to 2pm sitting of high tea at the Byrneleigh Hotel. Our session was well patronised- mainly women, however, I spotted two men!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkf7EsWsFGfxpsb7mBleJ3hHw0AmvhV1WNgvsKgdX88x8EcsLwRE0JxM9IwrKcEAtY6RVAp-A-420gCrxj0jPfHlmFiR86hWZCyTr4D2zYucC08M19G4EE7nZ7xsc8-u8VHNaKt3J4pQ/s320/P1050718.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682208050598408562" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Champagne was served on arrival a bit of a waste on our mainly tee-totaller group. There was an excellent selection of teas, with the pure green, earl grey and darjeeling being selected.</div><div><br /></div><div>Platters of lovely scones were served with the teas and coffees along with raspberry chilli jam and cream. These were definitely the highlight, very tasty indeed.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqmr_22fow785eIK3YGx7loSNfMHz2uLbnko0qWpBjCvGZamU_0QZ__XQZ0biAGTBRjmWXf2Pi-b76TMRI_MungjgCSvo8L7mfdx6ZnlzBrbBcxlf8rpE2_RA7OO_eTd7menOdFgACqM/s320/P1050721.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682208523782063474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 236px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>After most of the scones were finished, two three tiered stands arrived laden with mini open sandwiches topped with a selection of beef, chicken, smoked salmon and camembert along with savoury tarts, carrot cake and chocolate brownies.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVAAGw6k_3U_KFFHyI4H0XXWyE0xPespZmzGyAK2VaxepotPH_a7pgyoCnjw5Ojm_Wd7wMfTObO5LgU74kWAimfu6YVCjhSBEMihvVValje9KBdJrqQX1JaA2K53zipUvxtLKFnq3muA/s320/P1050727.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682209046194191666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>The food was plentiful and we all had more than enough. We had a most enjoyable few hours and thought it was excellent value as we had 2 for 1 vouchers. Booyah!</div>mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-39642463683166733742011-09-08T23:50:00.000-07:002011-09-09T03:11:08.807-07:00Sweet Country Abode, Midvale, Western Australia<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmED4zTbmvizwqVGuCYjIfYM21b0HUDk6e5W25XGJ_KRte-f8DmxCSlZJYiOgEVyfq4ltHrCsQ0R5AjpdD9NZ3H14PrOJ8XJBv4_QtyXQXvheov9oTZKUFaI6fgZr3UhZtPW-dywriPU/s1600/P1050683.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDCPlNyJiJolqlks_uwHdZYakBSEbsFWHigpyK0AViUZix_3__lMXtitSTeWWe5KjTeifGbYkbvW_iusFNPCWlM4c0iOoiEVaGkMN_PphY0ovESnnh6fhyUKkmwKD4uCGdo_M7GteUog/s1600/P1050679.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPVVPYRon4ASoQF-Mn9iWrEiwzkuiX4YOsP-tGFrxfGGZhUG0JG7F_I_86GH3aWX-F7iQbzSE9cP4DSsWWEiyn1QeIKRpQwb2NBJnl9SGL5wvv6LurEHyteCozAgxFx4tobTHgvelxxM/s1600/P1050677.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPVVPYRon4ASoQF-Mn9iWrEiwzkuiX4YOsP-tGFrxfGGZhUG0JG7F_I_86GH3aWX-F7iQbzSE9cP4DSsWWEiyn1QeIKRpQwb2NBJnl9SGL5wvv6LurEHyteCozAgxFx4tobTHgvelxxM/s320/P1050677.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650254160908910290" /></a><br /><i>Come and enjoy!</i><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>The High Tea Inspectors have tried many places offering high, morning and afternoon tea. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">A</span>s we only write positive reviews quite a few don't make our blog. However, High Tea at Sweet Country Abode in the industrial area of Midvale is quite outstanding.</div><div><br /></div><div>A booking in advance is required with a minimum of two people.</div><div><br /></div><div>On arriving I was hesitant as to what to expect but waiting for us inside was our beautifully laid table, gorgeous china, table cloth and cloth napkins, tasteful cutlery and flowers.</div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDCPlNyJiJolqlks_uwHdZYakBSEbsFWHigpyK0AViUZix_3__lMXtitSTeWWe5KjTeifGbYkbvW_iusFNPCWlM4c0iOoiEVaGkMN_PphY0ovESnnh6fhyUKkmwKD4uCGdo_M7GteUog/s320/P1050679.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650254522873489698" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 260px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Extra large teapots were served, our choice was the lovely English Breakfast tea. Then the three tiers of mini sandwiches, warm savouries, petite slices, cakes and warm scones with plenty of jam and cream.</div><div><br /></div><div>Not very often do we find that we cannot finish all that is offered but on this occasion we were all most content.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmED4zTbmvizwqVGuCYjIfYM21b0HUDk6e5W25XGJ_KRte-f8DmxCSlZJYiOgEVyfq4ltHrCsQ0R5AjpdD9NZ3H14PrOJ8XJBv4_QtyXQXvheov9oTZKUFaI6fgZr3UhZtPW-dywriPU/s320/P1050683.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650255228063434498" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Sweet Country Abode is tucked out of the way for most people but is worth the trip and outstanding value for money. I recommend you give this place a try. Mum gave it 12 out of 10, I say very well done.</div>mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-61127187651575669742011-08-30T04:10:00.000-07:002011-08-31T04:31:22.720-07:00Captain’s Desert Camp, Wadi Rum, Jordan<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpI-SuD0trHE8iDhWJ3IxAx_NXAA7IbA2LVy3Nb5lZebjAoqQA6KvvGiavGQjtkonJI6INsL6K3xBbznCJQGJpn709k8PbZTJJmhhZsFPvR2vCbkygH48PUuPFy4KNbIvuctKDzdDsm9w/s1600/Leb1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpI-SuD0trHE8iDhWJ3IxAx_NXAA7IbA2LVy3Nb5lZebjAoqQA6KvvGiavGQjtkonJI6INsL6K3xBbznCJQGJpn709k8PbZTJJmhhZsFPvR2vCbkygH48PUuPFy4KNbIvuctKDzdDsm9w/s320/Leb1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646979921275257138" /></a></div>
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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Consolas;font-size:10.5pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">The gentle pleasures of afternoon tea are universal of course, but sometimes found in unexpected places, as discovered on a recent brief sojourn in Jordan.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Consolas;font-size:10.5pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Consolas;font-size:10.5pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Consolas;font-size:10.5pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">On a 4WD trip from through Wadi Rum - country made famous in the West by Lawrence of Arabia’s revolt and used to represent the surface of Mars in the film ‘Red Planet’ - was the last place I expected to be treated to some of the best biscuits I have ever tasted – but these were to be the icing on the cake of an exceptional journey.</span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Consolas;font-size:10.5pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Consolas;font-size:10.5pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-e4oDiHq4mnl9xTSwj3ORjeaoqhSxqvxPZwMCvJcynDCQGaqSWMWn_Zmyvr0tAnmLHRfd6_GJ6muqbXnyW2Eu5H313z9Y6xQkzvKJLvCrTAdtCknHJVmo3QZjlC2_0gRBw_CQ3z8yyY/s1600/Leb3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-e4oDiHq4mnl9xTSwj3ORjeaoqhSxqvxPZwMCvJcynDCQGaqSWMWn_Zmyvr0tAnmLHRfd6_GJ6muqbXnyW2Eu5H313z9Y6xQkzvKJLvCrTAdtCknHJVmo3QZjlC2_0gRBw_CQ3z8yyY/s320/Leb3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646980207835173442" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; ">Some 68km from the port city of Aqaba, Wadi Rum is the largest ‘wadi’ in Jordan and home to Bedouin tribes who welcome adventure tourists and daytrippers to take a tiny glimpse into their nomadic way of life and witness the remarkable canyons and petroglyphs of their desert home.</span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 10.5pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6lsl82r5DcHU-8EMbBrKvFO5GIriluRclnYXAlXjH3DR4N6BO3JAhAXalVm8OhFH8f1oreyLp6r7jYhMropZMf3Ga3oQhNix_zM4qwJ5FdrA_A2C5xqG2B_9XrhNa0bSRq5x8O5AVTw/s1600/Leb2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6lsl82r5DcHU-8EMbBrKvFO5GIriluRclnYXAlXjH3DR4N6BO3JAhAXalVm8OhFH8f1oreyLp6r7jYhMropZMf3Ga3oQhNix_zM4qwJ5FdrA_A2C5xqG2B_9XrhNa0bSRq5x8O5AVTw/s320/Leb2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646980480382580002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 320px; " /></a></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; ">We arrived at the Captain’s Desert Camp, which is essentially an open tent, and were invited to enjoy local homemade (& homegrown) specialities – including tea with a mixture of local spices, locally grown dates and sesame biscuits.</span></div><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Consolas;font-size:10.5pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Consolas;font-size:10.5pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3dY09hBSci0e1_ECau_G6uau2iBmO6nold4GawKSooi5VyyucRxd3UKI18lYn1iSeVnl9P1DAD3N1lqoMHdXPpuZrAqI_YLRiyafMxtVhojU_FipJKNacfVbu3onjI87-k_h_TKIxeM/s1600/Leb5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3dY09hBSci0e1_ECau_G6uau2iBmO6nold4GawKSooi5VyyucRxd3UKI18lYn1iSeVnl9P1DAD3N1lqoMHdXPpuZrAqI_YLRiyafMxtVhojU_FipJKNacfVbu3onjI87-k_h_TKIxeM/s320/Leb5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646981086850793490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; ">Perhaps it was the desert air or the general atmospherics of this remarkable place – but these were the best biscuits I have ever tasted and kept going back for more.</span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Consolas;font-size:10.5pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 10.5pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcaKfZzIQ23la2bARCvoStZLhquh2azo3qUhc6KmebmKXKBhfh2zkIOVvDZrlN9mMFU2ZqMLEOLHzz9tvtdiciLA0L30LZblPKtfrgbjYWrrFQbFSLcQ9OMf5I7KXgF8Pqb9DcDTAOyZM/s1600/Leb4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcaKfZzIQ23la2bARCvoStZLhquh2azo3qUhc6KmebmKXKBhfh2zkIOVvDZrlN9mMFU2ZqMLEOLHzz9tvtdiciLA0L30LZblPKtfrgbjYWrrFQbFSLcQ9OMf5I7KXgF8Pqb9DcDTAOyZM/s320/Leb4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646980869696834754" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; ">They certainly capped off an amazing day of high adventure and hospitality.</span></div>mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-14051853713696480592011-06-07T23:44:00.000-07:002011-06-08T17:42:51.099-07:00The Ritz, London, England<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbhbna0Oh26TsETulLEZA63L1lZOretofuR2ueB42y_SIVLv-uCIJuDPX1XvswxdO5bN9-3-33c23MOUYy9iM2yufVBin7Ucy40ly32Nu2j3stR-7XFWDX0xUElv417-gyOs9XG-egXo/s1600/P1050361.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwp-PN9WSB7WP7q1SUcv7PO71Jp_5KESbNICC8DcHSGf7BJe2bzk8wVPolIqsu4uAdwhz54WrZCd87ZetgOe_MwneDJuLGwIq3b8YxsvhnCWIpi_HDdhSWn1OKtjh5yxWIruhucjYr0Vw/s1600/P1050361.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVc-c44-8a0xL8l3Ilx8vJpuRhEUDjBajftFuBr-7lGdjioB5RUZIrQVyeqLEeeK3CDMaEtSnAxFqHZO6CjWd-VG9zyjZNMoWaAU8PzBWfqI9omrmY__SY4QGKR9wH1Lgpi-s3AuPzQk/s1600/P1050362.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnxxKraCqKav10ekP2d3m33Fak9yq8Fgwmn6cgL9e_yivvOiPuEaky39fDCa2nl8LDG7bNUOGso1_PC3EZ2jCM-BJBOeSkRAx3ZMB2LFbx3mERdrGC9DHru_u15_HbAO_JHLOs-oqQvs/s1600/P1050373.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnxxKraCqKav10ekP2d3m33Fak9yq8Fgwmn6cgL9e_yivvOiPuEaky39fDCa2nl8LDG7bNUOGso1_PC3EZ2jCM-BJBOeSkRAx3ZMB2LFbx3mERdrGC9DHru_u15_HbAO_JHLOs-oqQvs/s320/P1050373.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615742929560861714" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUUONu5RVY0pOJrEmgiyUd7lqORWuj3kqsijwLxhajLAX5MDtN0q9bOEAS8CJzaCUiIZXjpNXR6wY0K9qRncnMHRJanOG66M1y4v2PBTbodJc_3Lj0ylGlbEwvf8GuBt-96FHVhKuwR4M/s1600/P1050364.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJP6Ilh0KFpmUppVha1OSfv386LIfwVJIXrSzoyyuxy4kU8deAvuyjI1jKAZgp5BhN73EJ5GnWxR15vUCe0fNC6S3nbgIZJIPFUHd_RDrOXKBvlaMqGR9DOBQzJldDsGdGxCDTHozUpDg/s1600/P1050359.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Pure indulgence at the Ritz!</span></span></i><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The High Tea inspector's most cherished wish was to experience afternoon tea at the Ritz London- and during the month of May this dream came true!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">After reading Helen Simpson's book on High Tea at the Ritz I have been looking forward to this outing and I believe this could be the ultimate goal of all tea lovers.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">High tea is offered at the Ritz London in the wonderful Palm Court. The Palm Court is quite magnificent- the decor is elegant and delivers a relaxed ambience in which to sit and soak in the splendour and listen to the pianist tapping out the many requests from the very well dressed tea lovers.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUUONu5RVY0pOJrEmgiyUd7lqORWuj3kqsijwLxhajLAX5MDtN0q9bOEAS8CJzaCUiIZXjpNXR6wY0K9qRncnMHRJanOG66M1y4v2PBTbodJc_3Lj0ylGlbEwvf8GuBt-96FHVhKuwR4M/s320/P1050364.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615742371951742882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Immaculately presented waiters showed us to our lovers' seat table and offered the quite extensive choice of teas or coffee available. My husband's choice was the Chun Lee and mine was the Jasmine. We both enjoyed our selections, however, I tried the Chun Lee and was happy I went with the Jasmine. The three tiered cake stand came out with the second tier plate empty- this had me a little puzzled. On the bottom plate was afternoon tea sandwiches, smoked salmon, egg mayonnaise, cheddar on sundried tomato bread, ham, chicken and mayonnaise and cucumber. All were delightful, my favourite was the chicken and mayonnaise. Waiters with large platters of extra sandwiches went from table to table offering more sandwiches.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVc-c44-8a0xL8l3Ilx8vJpuRhEUDjBajftFuBr-7lGdjioB5RUZIrQVyeqLEeeK3CDMaEtSnAxFqHZO6CjWd-VG9zyjZNMoWaAU8PzBWfqI9omrmY__SY4QGKR9wH1Lgpi-s3AuPzQk/s320/P1050362.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615747190920814594" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 198px; " /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">After the sandwiches the waiter removed the empty second plate and to my delight returned with warm freshly baked scones with home made strawberry jam and clotted cream. Oh my, they were very special indeed and I was quite determined to have my two scones whilst realising that there was still another tier to go. Around again went the waiters with extra warm scones for anyone who could possibly have room for more.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Tea pots were constantly refreshed and by this stage the high tea inspector was feeling like she was in paradise. Then for the third tier, afternoon tea pastries and fresh cream cakes. I must admit it was quite the struggle to do them justice, they were all beautifully presented and a taste sensation. My favourite being the fruit and custard basket, yum. Unable to finish our cake selection the waiter was more than happy to send a fresh plate to our room- now that is service!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbhbna0Oh26TsETulLEZA63L1lZOretofuR2ueB42y_SIVLv-uCIJuDPX1XvswxdO5bN9-3-33c23MOUYy9iM2yufVBin7Ucy40ly32Nu2j3stR-7XFWDX0xUElv417-gyOs9XG-egXo/s320/P1050361.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615753516525241602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 186px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">To avoid disappointment you will need to book for your choice of either Traditional, Champagne or Celebration afternoon tea. I booked back in January and there was only two places available. Also there is a dress code requiring men to wear a jacket and tie also no jeans and trainers.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">For a totally satisfying indulgence I recommend anyone who can, try the High Tea at the Ritz London. They do it so well.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-86155905793929359122011-06-07T06:09:00.000-07:002011-06-08T04:04:48.494-07:00The Sheraton on the Park – Sydney, Australia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBagB5mzAymD1rOhqAeT5-CiQs8hO6aW3SYA34krytnKZ_zy6Y27mjYY6lLTIPePT-SAq9CdjgK4LMq0_SNioV7Uy44NbNGGLiglc9e5Hfkq7xKbMAdGI8eTc1yX5xSvmrxauGHo02Fdk/s1600/sydney_hotel_001p.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBagB5mzAymD1rOhqAeT5-CiQs8hO6aW3SYA34krytnKZ_zy6Y27mjYY6lLTIPePT-SAq9CdjgK4LMq0_SNioV7Uy44NbNGGLiglc9e5Hfkq7xKbMAdGI8eTc1yX5xSvmrxauGHo02Fdk/s320/sydney_hotel_001p.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615469768640823650" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">High tea on the park</span></span></i></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sitting overlooking a green Hyde Park with autumn leaves falling, and the Archibald Fountain in the background, is a great setting for a High Tea. Sheraton on the Park in central Sydney has taken good advantage of their location to provide a delightful High Tea venue.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Saturday and Sunday are booked well in advance with a comprehensive and exciting smorgasbord of High Tea delights. Monday to Friday is more your traditional High Tea which we enjoyed on a rainy Tuesday afternoon. Service is efficient and friendly with no booking required for parties less than 5.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuLtFe2cBrm2JoTjy_CYh-1EFEs8sxXO7TCJD2iQk2frR4z-e1K-iz7KJDy4LpRtUej0ovndEzRkmcBip-9szJA8Nx3LzYaaiu0IMVVwB1N3MElJ2622og4rx34p709npXRDyY3XAhBno/s1600/Shereton.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuLtFe2cBrm2JoTjy_CYh-1EFEs8sxXO7TCJD2iQk2frR4z-e1K-iz7KJDy4LpRtUej0ovndEzRkmcBip-9szJA8Nx3LzYaaiu0IMVVwB1N3MElJ2622og4rx34p709npXRDyY3XAhBno/s320/Shereton.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615467326290383890" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 163px; height: 214px; " /></a><!--[endif]--></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">My partner decided on the hot chocolate as his choice of beverage, served piping hot in a chocolate bowl, mine was green tea, but the menu was extensive with all coffees and the various loose leaf tea selections. Champagne was an optional extra.</span></span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Our three layer stand was impressive with smoked salmon and prawn open sandwiches on a dark rye bread, dainty egg sandwiches, and rolled spinach and anchovy sandwiches on a light pita bread. The scones were both fruit and plain, lightly warmed and served with heaps of strawberry jam and King Island cream - yum! The top layer of our stand was filled with delicate and delicious treats such as mouth melting chocolate macaroons, mini chocolate eclairs, cheese cake slices and fruit/custard pastries.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-ukgIsCgXaL-6sdNfgmF-sjkUdF-qJKCnwIRk1YUW4Zb18isgfJaDXQZZDfbn0qFKF-s1fX00NFTf6SEFVzlEiHeF9qIoMwAOdD0mI-YBGs73lQ5vUuXxq3jJkVV_-XZWFfjnYNnBNs/s1600/Shereton2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-ukgIsCgXaL-6sdNfgmF-sjkUdF-qJKCnwIRk1YUW4Zb18isgfJaDXQZZDfbn0qFKF-s1fX00NFTf6SEFVzlEiHeF9qIoMwAOdD0mI-YBGs73lQ5vUuXxq3jJkVV_-XZWFfjnYNnBNs/s320/Shereton2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615467569307862770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 160px; " /></a></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">At $40 each we thought it was a delightful treat which we both enjoyed.</span></span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">My only complaint was the china - thick white cups, saucers and plates which didn't compliment the chef's creation of a fine High Tea.</span></span></p>mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-91357421917096030602011-05-28T05:07:00.000-07:002011-06-08T04:09:15.528-07:00The Pump Room, Bath, England<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1c6eU-UPUusQTVX_e8kearEjI8BlwzhArwSjpDkyYZU9wCOF3YVdbNGShPO5QuBT_Nmpaieh0jhkl8HbKB_9VB8jvwD-CSrSEgRQ3NwbvZ7h26Zm9shQjrAh6bv0rMLNWjyktYpC2EM/s1600/P1040676.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1c6eU-UPUusQTVX_e8kearEjI8BlwzhArwSjpDkyYZU9wCOF3YVdbNGShPO5QuBT_Nmpaieh0jhkl8HbKB_9VB8jvwD-CSrSEgRQ3NwbvZ7h26Zm9shQjrAh6bv0rMLNWjyktYpC2EM/s320/P1040676.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611742161517491842" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Bath tea-time</span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">On a sunny spring day, Bath is a jewel – flowers blooming, people lazing about in the sunshine and of course, fine afternoon tea for the taking.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">When previously in Bath the High Tea Inspectors visited the famous Sally Lunn’s, however on this occasion some dear friends and fellow tealovers booked afternoon tea at the charming Pump Room – the tea rooms at the Roman Baths.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiO0MujE1eORjAyKFwZcxdmjPFnKXmxqj1QV2L_nd1Fa3LM98RMlcmtoaPmFKWu6Dq9Mj3qaAWOWZcGBXvLkfn96uXDcPrMMoTx-LQVNtLJFulcxJB-UqX-ZzePXWSROaWYjFpUJyJLHc/s1600/P1040682.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiO0MujE1eORjAyKFwZcxdmjPFnKXmxqj1QV2L_nd1Fa3LM98RMlcmtoaPmFKWu6Dq9Mj3qaAWOWZcGBXvLkfn96uXDcPrMMoTx-LQVNtLJFulcxJB-UqX-ZzePXWSROaWYjFpUJyJLHc/s320/P1040682.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611742705827343698" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Being attached to one of the most visited attractions in England, the grand, neoclassical room with peeks of the Roman Baths below and twinkling live piano music, is incredibly popular with tourists, but we picked a good day for our mid-week visit in April and it was relatively quiet.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizuzECdXi8nJj2Xdfxy1WKw4jJTnwQtA6ZXZ_Ls89s6pvZs2c3BmRCBq2l6bjeAzhgMRMvJf34_fPamzOhlQkOK3VyEg2Ttza3lyWUMVOjWqMUL_JviGxotsGCO6HT-cNdV0Ttd483EA/s320/P1040678.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611743248723237522" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">While it is possible to sample some of the real ‘Bath water’ for 50p per glass, from the looks on most punters’ faces, I think we did somewhat better with our classic afternoon tea, which was a traditional three tiers of fresh finger sandwiches, scones and little cakes. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmx6Vdlx5Vr6fJaHJkqXg2DhQHEjqCjpixXsq4T4pRtA-kKjOlYYV9B3GxI5f2xTfo1eFZHXWnILBLHQ9DGvzjbdYOeKsI7Ptv1guqKcDn7M1jLiZNuAGsYwOnUVO9CFXa_4O20bJXn1w/s1600/P1040684.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmx6Vdlx5Vr6fJaHJkqXg2DhQHEjqCjpixXsq4T4pRtA-kKjOlYYV9B3GxI5f2xTfo1eFZHXWnILBLHQ9DGvzjbdYOeKsI7Ptv1guqKcDn7M1jLiZNuAGsYwOnUVO9CFXa_4O20bJXn1w/s320/P1040684.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611743791623349186" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The spread is traditional, fresh and reasonably priced –but it really is the atmosphere of the historic restaurant that has been a part of socialising in Bath for the better part of 200 years – that makes afternoon tea at the Pump Rooms such a treat.</span></span></div><p></p>mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778255118631266205.post-53812839942709238202011-05-06T04:54:00.000-07:002011-06-08T04:09:48.773-07:00The Mandeville Hotel, Marylebone, London<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSa8Sq9WbRXyXYLgB8hvxIqOsTe2OEpaenT1app3gu38WoZt0S7f3Z5DCQpnR7iCIDGKuUa2LH4oeudKg7cEr43X5_Pi3PJ-jOw8iuDIjqgRNvGNTe3aCEuzL5DXtpJM9XtQ2AUW5scYI/s1600/P1040550.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KBq2BW4bs9dcU7OvMJmakDGAKPJ_nfmOukFX51O_z5O-WSeYia03d-CP-zS149IecaKfANMr_l8R5To6wudZlNi1XbgnPJPOpoIQeT9aFhTLUlsksiA6dtWOxclXEMHcEEVRk7l0OTk/s320/P1040548.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603571690743274914" /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“Tea-time with a twist”</span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">London spoils the afternoon tea lover with so many options that it is hard to know where to start. On a short trip it is even more difficult – should we go traditional and search out the best scones and finger sandwiches at a posh old-school hotel? Or something more cutting edge?</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">At the Mandeville Hotel, amid the stylish shopping hub of Marylebone, we found all the traditions that we love about afternoon tea, with some delightful twists.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Hotel itself is definitely in the luxe category, and I could quite happily set up home there. Alas we merely partook of the afternoon tea, served in the deVille Restaurant which is an elegant blend of cosy banquettes and plush fabrics set off by funky art and lots of flowers – the perfect tea-time setting.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjeY4vTNXiKlvtAoZKVyq5z75IVKa3Nh8taBLzpHyE6HC2u2uKi_28bFtb5hn_FR_P6nYYGh-3n9iMvhm8YMtsRaPhK3tKmv3R8E9vV4rmkePN5mTWdkH9S-9v-33tlsBZEMfTpyS1eU/s1600/P1040541.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjeY4vTNXiKlvtAoZKVyq5z75IVKa3Nh8taBLzpHyE6HC2u2uKi_28bFtb5hn_FR_P6nYYGh-3n9iMvhm8YMtsRaPhK3tKmv3R8E9vV4rmkePN5mTWdkH9S-9v-33tlsBZEMfTpyS1eU/s320/P1040541.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603573790886955442" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Depending on your mood you can choose from a range of menus – both for food and tea. If you are feeling girly – the Fashion Ladies Afternoon Tea is served on fine pink china with a selection of scones, pink meringues and sandwiches.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Purporting to be a more masculine affair – the Men’s Afternoon Tea is no less dainty, but served – naturally – on blue china, with the option of fine whiskies as an accompaniment to the very tempting treats on offer from the kitchen. We chose this more interesting sounding menu – and it turned out to be an indulgent, modern take on the traditional afternoon tea.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Highlights on the savoury side included roasted sirloin with red onion thyme jam on a mini foccacia, beef and chicken satay with chilli créme-fraiche, and potted shrimps with gentlemen’s relish and toast.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh4oGLyBTFFIobweZ7v0jghV_A6Ux8GSHO3wi90PhLbRBQexGd8YYC1LnudGhje0vBhaMnWBvo2q9vlaww6AMpWuGFvxUuSFGjFcIfeW4f_sE7WryQ4152YYjw4HRgfGq1lT1EoeYy13o/s1600/P1040552.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh4oGLyBTFFIobweZ7v0jghV_A6Ux8GSHO3wi90PhLbRBQexGd8YYC1LnudGhje0vBhaMnWBvo2q9vlaww6AMpWuGFvxUuSFGjFcIfeW4f_sE7WryQ4152YYjw4HRgfGq1lT1EoeYy13o/s320/P1040552.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603572908775014578" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 203px; " /></a></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The sweets were equally thoughtful and tasty creations, including – a double chocolate brownie, lemon-basil tart, chocolate-blueberry cheese cake, fig chocolate beignet, and freshly baked raisin scones with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry jam.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSa8Sq9WbRXyXYLgB8hvxIqOsTe2OEpaenT1app3gu38WoZt0S7f3Z5DCQpnR7iCIDGKuUa2LH4oeudKg7cEr43X5_Pi3PJ-jOw8iuDIjqgRNvGNTe3aCEuzL5DXtpJM9XtQ2AUW5scYI/s1600/P1040550.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSa8Sq9WbRXyXYLgB8hvxIqOsTe2OEpaenT1app3gu38WoZt0S7f3Z5DCQpnR7iCIDGKuUa2LH4oeudKg7cEr43X5_Pi3PJ-jOw8iuDIjqgRNvGNTe3aCEuzL5DXtpJM9XtQ2AUW5scYI/s320/P1040550.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603574659418547250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 269px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjeY4vTNXiKlvtAoZKVyq5z75IVKa3Nh8taBLzpHyE6HC2u2uKi_28bFtb5hn_FR_P6nYYGh-3n9iMvhm8YMtsRaPhK3tKmv3R8E9vV4rmkePN5mTWdkH9S-9v-33tlsBZEMfTpyS1eU/s1600/P1040541.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Quibbles with gender specificity cast neatly to one side, the Men’s menu was certainly working a charm for most of the couples we spotted around the room, though a few pink meringues were also doing the rounds.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The selection of tea for both menus is first class, and can be served with champagne if you wish, but for me, a perfectly brewed White Peony with Whole Rosebuds blend was the ultimate counter to the rich spread.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">My cup was also rarely half full thanks to the delightful, warm service of our waitress who returned with our individual pots for refreshers regularly and looked after us exceptionally well.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Starting at 26.50 GBP, afternoon tea at the Mandeville is good value for such a quality experience.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">London has so many wonderful places for afternoon tea – but if you are looking for something a little different and a little special, the Mandeville is definitely worth a twirl. </span></span></p>mistressofteapartieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930241782050855786noreply@blogger.com0