Afternoon Tea at the Ritz

This bear has been in hibernation for the holidays and what better way to wake up from a long sleepy winter than with food! Over my next few posts I will be treating you to exquisite fine dining across London.

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You only live once and the one beautiful undeniable fact is that we all need to eat to survive. So why not treat yourself to some fabulous food with an unforgettable experience. London is one of the many major metropolitan cities around the world where foodies can unite to indulge themselves. With an endless array of choices, one can dine inside the mind of a brilliant chef, eat among astonishing history, and enjoy the height of sophistication in the local culture.

On my most recent trip to London, as a celebration of various events, I was lucky enough to find myself in three deliciously exquisite London hot spots and each experience left an imprint that will forever remain in my soul. 

We will start out with my childhood dream and go for tea at the Ritz before visiting my next two hot spots later this month. 

The Ritz:

There are not words to describe tea at the Ritz. Elegance & sophistication, opulence & grandeur these words don't even begin to shed light on the palatial hotel and the overall royalty of the experience. Sitting in a crowded room one would not expect to have such detailed and individualized service but the Ritz (unsurprisingly) delivers an experience like no other.

The highlight however, (and rightly so) is not the service but the food. Deliciously delicate sandwiches, richly sumptuous cakes, and warm decadent scones never disappear from the table, despite how many you eat, as they are refilled before you can even notice they are gone. Mouth watering from the bottomless nibbles, hot tea is the perfect compliment, refreshing your pallet while quenching your thirst. The wide array of loose leaf teas on the menu are impossible to choose from as they all sound so delicious, yet luckily you can choose as many as you like given there is room in your tummy and on the table.

Although this culinary adventure is not inexpensive at £50 per person, it is worth every penny. So if you are going to London (and will have the spare time & money) then why not indulge and book yourself afternoon tea at the Ritz. (Just don't forget to the dress the part or you may not be granted entry.)