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Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea Review

Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea Review

Having now spread around the world, you can have an afternoon tea in Fortnum & Mason in either London or Dubai. They have the same basic design, with a few small differences. However, the location of its second store in Dubai tells you everything you need to know; its luxury. We’ve visited Fortnum & Mason’s perfect afternoon tea before, so let us take you on the journey too.

The Ambience

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The Ritz Afternoon Tea Review

The Ritz Afternoon Tea Review

When you think of an afternoon tea in London, you think of the Ritz. Long known as the best of the best, The Ritz offers a very traditional afternoon tea, it’s in tea rooms used since the 1700s. I recently went for an afternoon tea in The Ritz. Despite living in London for 15 years, I’d never actually dined at The Ritz. It’s well known decoration and service level led me into thinking I knew it…

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Sakurayu: Pickled Cherry Blossom Tea

Sakurayu: Pickled Cherry Blossom Tea

There are literately thousands of tea types ou there, from Assam to Z Tea, however with a little online searching, you can find almost all of those. One major exception is Sakurayu.

Pickled Cherry Blossom Tea

A tisane, Sakurayu or pickled cherry blossom is, exactly what you expect it to be. During Japan’s cherry blossom season the whole country goes crazy for the cherry blossom trees blooming…