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May 09 2013

To Do In London: Afternoon Tea At The Millennium Hotel in Knightsbridge

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I think I am going to make it my goal to go round all the fancy hotels in London and try out their afternoon teas, I just love all the delicate cakes, the gorgeous scones and the cute little sandwiches, if I could eat it every day I think I would. So when the Millennium Hotel invited me to try out their new menu I jumped at the chance, especially as I would be munching my through the menu with some of my blogger pals.

When considering afternoon tea options location is nearly as important as the food itself, the Millennium Hotel in Knightsbridge is perfectly situated down the road from Harvey Nichols on Sloane Street and just round the corner from Harrods, and what’s better than a spot of tea after a day of shopping.

Unlike a lot of other afternoon teas I have experienced in London this was more relaxed, I am not sure whether that was because I was surround by friends, or the Tangerine Cafe Bar, which has a modern decor with lounging comfortable chairs. However, as it is attached to a bar be aware that hotel guests might be watching football, which is what was on the large TV while I was there.

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The menu itself was very traditional, a tray of sandwiches containing egg mayonnaise, smoked salmon and cream cheese, and ham and pickle, as someone who doesn’t like salmon or ham I was a little limited, however the egg one was pretty tasty. A tray of scones, a selection of incredible crafted cream cakes, and all washed down with traditional English Breakfast tea.

Once the sandwiches are all gone then you can move up the tiers, well that is what the etiquette coach at the event instructed, my opinion is eat what you like, when you like, afternoon tea is however you like it.

The scones, which come in plain and raisin varieties, with the occasional chocolate chip were delicious, the only thing I could add is that they need to provide more clotted cream and jam, I do like to pile mine high. Though to be honest the middle tray, which is always my favourite, did make up for the lack of cream with its exquisite chocolate feast of a chocolate éclair, a profiterole, a chocolate and cream sponge cake and a chocolate cup filled with mousse. A selection that could be a little too chocolatey for some, I on the other hand love chocolate so really enjoyed it.

Overall I did enjoy my afternoon tea, which was a little strange to be eating at 8pm, and for the price only £20 per person **until the end of May 2013** it is certainly value for money, it just didn’t have the excitement of The Sanderson or the variety of The Berkeley, and sadly no one does traditional afternoon tea quite like The Wolseley. However, if you are planning a Knightsbridge shopping trip it is a great alternative to Harrods or Harvey Nichols.

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**Thanks to the Millennium Hotel in Knightsbridge for inviting me and for Sherin, Ashanti, Lucy, Nathalie, Kate, and Faye for being such great company.**

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Mar 07 2013

To Do In London: Sanderson London’s Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea

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My Mum and I have been to many afternoon teas over the years, most of which have been quite traditional – finger sandwiches, scones, clotted cream and a few cakes, well as an early Mother’s Day treat while my Mum was visiting I thought why not try something a little different and that is when I came across the Sanderson London’s charming Mad Hatter Tea.

The beauty about this themed afternoon tea is that it mixes the traditional with the surreal of Alice in Wonderland in perfect measures. You still get the scones, which I kind of missed from the Prêt-à-Portea At The Berkeley, granted not quite traditional, as they change daily when we went it was a chocolate scone and a cheese scone, both delicious. You also still get the sandwiches, rolled instead of fingers, but spinach and lemon breads made them incredible and the rainbow colour palette totally worked with the theme. Plus you can still choose a traditional tea, which is made magical by the addition of a paper crown to the gorgeous Luna & Curious tea set.

The magic of this afternoon tea is in the details and most certainly the sweet treats – there is the ‘tick tock’ Victoria sponge clock, strawberries and cream marshmallow mushrooms, an incredible chocolate tea cup filled with green tea mousse, as well as adorable carrot meringues served on a bed of pea shoots and the divine ‘Drink Me’ elixir, made from layers of passion fruit that you slurp out of an apothecary bottle, which is hard not to do without making a noise!!!

The Mad Hatter’s tea party doesn’t stop there as what would a tea party be without jelly, which is exactly what the Sanderson also thought as well as they have a ‘Jelly Wonderland’ where you are greeted with very unusual jellies made in Victorian jelly moulds, and if you think I am exaggerating one of them was made of lavender.

For two hours we sat, giggled, oohed at the goodies, snapped away at all the cute touches like the sandwich plates featuring zebras and birdcages, the vintage book menu, and the music box holding the sugar cubes, and I even forgot that we were sat outside, granted with heaters, but still outside, I really don’t have anything negative to say about the whole experience.

It was enjoyable, delicious, and left me wanting to do it all over again!!!

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Mad Hatter’s Tea is daily from 11am – 5.30pm and costs from £35 per person. I would recommend booking and if you want to check out the menu click here.

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Feb 04 2013

To Do In London: Prêt-à-Portea At The Berkeley

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I love afternoon tea, the cute sandwiches, the adorable cakes, and I am a sucker for gorgeous bone china tea cups, so when Stylight *a new fashion community that you need to check out* asked me to join them and a few bloggers at The Berkeley I couldn’t say no.

Nearly all the major hotels in London offer afternoon tea but The Berkeley have combined my two loves fashion and cake with their Fashionista’s Prêt-à-Portea, which puts a new twist on the traditional English afternoon tea. So out with the scones and clotted cream, which I have to admit I missed a little, and in with cakes and biscuits that resemble catwalk designs from the likes of Marc Jacobs, DvF, Prada, Burberry Prorsum and Giambattista Valli.

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One of the most impressive cakes had to be the Yves Saint Laurent ‘Cabas Chyc’ crafted into a green Victoria sponge cake handbag, which looked as good as it tasted. Then there was the Burberry Prorsum layered praline and chocolate mousse trench coat teamed with a violet umbrella, just don’t each the stick, and the delicious Giambattista Valli red macaroon, which had a cute rose on the top. I just wish I could make cakes like this!!!

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If the cakes weren’t enough I fell in love with the Paul Smith tea set featuring a gold trim and his signature stripes, I would love to add this to my collection. Plus this hotel has one great florist, the foyer was decked out in gorgeous orange and pink dipped roses, which looked perfect against the backdrop of the fire place. This is a hotel I would love to stay at for a stay-cation.

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Do you love afternoon tea? If you’ve enjoyed a good one recently share with me below as I am always looking for new places to eat cakes and sip tea!

 
Prêt-à-Portea at The Berkeley is served everyday from 1pm – 5.30pm, prices start from £39 per person.
 
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