Palm Court
Legend has it that Palm Court, the glamour – perch on a velvet stool Details
dazzling nexus of the Langham and allow the resident tea sommelier
Where The Langham, 1c Portland
Hotel, was the place where to advise you on the 30 blends on
Place, Regent Street, W1B 1JA
afternoon tea was born 140 years offer. The 1990 Royal Loose Puerh w palm-court.co.uk
ago. It is said that the hotel, inspired Tea, reputed to have fat-burning t 020 7965 0195
by Anna, Duchess of Bedford (who properties, may be wise if indulging
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was partial to an afternoon snack), in the Bijoux Tea, which features
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began serving tea to the public, smoked salmon and Oscietra Caviar
Tip Under no circumstances dunk
any item into your tea. Dunking
triggering a craze among the sandwiches, Louis Roederer-soaked
is a huge faux pas! For more tea
Victorian elite. Today, following raisin scones and a glam selection
etiquette tips, check the website.
a lavish £80m refurbishment by of cakes ‘inspired by the sparkle of
Prices £33 £15 £14
architect and designer David Collins, jewels’. As dusk falls, the ambience
Palm Court is once again one of the changes. The lights give way to the
most fashionable places for tea, and glow of candles, and the tinkling
has recently been awarded Tea Guild of piano keys mingles with the
Membership in recognition of its popping of corks – over 40 varieties
outstanding quality. With its plush of champagnes are available by the
fabrics and gold encrusted walls, the glass to round off an afternoon of
room oozes grown up, bygone era pure pleasure.
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