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Quintessentially BRITISH : afternoon teaFortnum masons diamond jubilee tea station
If you are looking for the perfect cup of afternoon tea in London, you have found it! What a absolutely amazing experience I had with the London Ambassadors hosted by Fortnum Masons. What stared out as a small shop in 1705 by Hugh Mason, in St James Market, has become a Quintessentially British Staple in the heart of London. We were whisked away upstairs to the 4th floor by our gracious hostesses, Dr. Andrea Tanner and Yvonne Isherwood to tea salons, where her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Duchess of Cornwall as well as the Duchess of Cambridge, arrived for the opening of the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon.
It all dates back to 20 March 1720 when the East India Company delivered about 301 lbs of Bohea "Black tea" to Fortnum's. You would be surprised to know that after this introduction, by 1784 the British were drinking about 5 million lbs of tea per year! Tea went on to become a important ingredient for the public morale during WWI and WWII, where the government rationed it in portions making sure it would last as long as possible. There are soo many types of tea available for you to discover at Fortnum's including; Puerh, Puerh, black tea, yellow tea, green tea, white tea, teas with origins of Assam, China and Darjeeling. It is a great place to find out what your palette for tea consists of,weather it be a 'first flush', where the much more delicate in taste or a 'second flush' where the tea is picked a month later and has much more body to it.
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welcome to' the drawing room': afternoon tea
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THE perfect cup of tea
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selection of elegant Afternoon cakes
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Flavours: Apricot, dark chocolate, rose and gold
FORTNUM MASONS afternoon tea
As we walked into the 'Drawing Room' there was a whimsical air of elegance in the air. The decor, afternoon tea and tea cakes were as delicious as they looked. Featuring some amazing flavors and scents including; rose, apricot, hazelnut, white and dark chocolate. We learned of how tea was once a luxury for the upper class of Europe and become tradition in Great Britain enjoyed by every class. After enjoying the afternoon tea form the lovely turquoise pots, we explored a few of the other floors to discover speciality and rare goodies for both women and men. Throughout the shop there are incredible works of art and the shopping areas feature many quintessential british brands and prints. I particularly loved the luxe and colourful men's pyjamas displayed with Alexander McQueen walking sticks and graphic robes.
There one minute, gone the next: afternoon cakes
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majestic honey made by exclusive british bees
FORTNUM MASONS, LONDON, 2013
Fortnum's had another surprise, that they make their own honey with the British bees nesting upon its rooftops. Of course, these F & M bees are no ordinary bees, they gather nectar and pollinate in the lush exclusive gardens of Buckingham Palace and create honey in architecturally constructed bee hives, unsuspecting to shoppers and tourists below. You can find out more from the 'honey experts' by clicking on the video above.
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British charm: quirky & colourful ties
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peak into london style: Paul smith socks
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exotic perfumes & scents
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Stunning display of speciality fragrances, accessories, and exquisite ceramic tea sets, so that you can transform your home with the same charm you find in F & M's. In addition to the food hall, there is a baking section where you can learn how to bake the best pastries you have ever baked with the exotic and quality ingredients at F & M's.
unique gifts and amazing finds
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Fabulous colors, prints and luxury materials
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my fellow london ambassadors
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quirky and vibrant tea sets
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fabulous store front display's
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The window displays are definitely part of the Fortnum Mason charm and inviting for anybody searching for gastronomic delights exquisitely wrapped in the infamous Fortums turquoise packaging. I loved my visit to Fortnum Masons and and truly think you will too, it is definitely a experience I will always remember.
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