London's Afternoon Teas

Afternoon tea has been enjoying a resurgence in recent years, particularly amongst London fashionistas, and this book takes a stylish look at the afternoon tea scene. Featuring 40 of the best places to take tea in London, including classics such as Claridges and the Wolseley as well as a few unexpected venues, there's a tea here to suit all tastes and budgets. The text includes a history of the venues and their tea heritage along with interesting facts, the types of teas available and details of nearby attractions to help the reader make a day of it. With lavish photography and a full history of afternoon tea and its relationship with the fashions of the ages, this is the hippest and most up-to-date source of information for both London residents and tourists alike.