afternoon tea

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If your schedule allows, don’t miss the hotel’s afternoon tea service, which includes live piano accompaniment and fills up quickly.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"Spending the day with my whole family and enjoying a lovely afternoon tea party with plenty of bubbles made it especially memorable," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

It’s pinkies up at Wimbledon, as match-goers partake in a traditional British afternoon tea overlooking the courts.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2025

The final, between contestants Christiaan, Dylan and Georgie, saw them tasked with making scones, creating a quintessential afternoon tea and constructing a hanging tiered celebration cake.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024

“Hello there, you two! Are you staying up here all day? You’ll miss afternoon tea if you don’t hurry. There’ll be precious little left with three squirrels, three voles, and Basil Stag Hare as guests.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques