The drinking of tea not only became a social event for the upper classes, it altered the time and manner in which they took tea. High tea is somewhat of a tradition in London and people from all over the world book at London’s top tea spots to sip on tea and eat delicious little foods. The experience of a high tea is best shared with a best friend and lots of gossip to catch up on.

A high tea served with gin infused Veuve cocktails is a good way to spend an afternoon, High tea found us sitting at Pont St in The Belgravia Hotel, this hotel is a chic boutique style hotel that brings Bohemia to Belgravia, combining New York’s loft style with the stately traditions of Britain.

Savoury

Dandelion, Burdock and honey seared salmon with pickled cucumber
Rose coronation chicken mini hoagie roll
Orange blossom infused cream cheese and smoked duck crostini
Isle of mull cheddar cheese and gazpacho sandwich
Elderflower and blue cheese savoury doughnut

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Home made plain and fruit scones clotted cream and homemade jam  Sweet

Cucumber and mint pimm’s jelly shots with lemon foam
Raspberry, rose and lychee macarons
Green apple – mousse, gel, caramelised
Honey bee financier
Violet scented eclair

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The menu was mouth-watering The cocktails delicious and the conversation even better

am now on a mission to attend the best voted high teas in London. Next on the list, Sketch.

 

Cheers