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If I told you that a magical place filled with Disney style cinderella carriages, charming interiors filled with regal throne chairs, Royal Albert bone china teawares and of course your very own selfie on coffee. The tea terrace fits the bill with three locations in the UK all inside of House of Fraser. The menus are classy and very English style. Pastel blues, pinks and white is the colour scheme for the interior. It was a Sunday afternoon and another date with girls, drinking tea like royalties are one our favourite past times. The tea terrace is found on the 5th floor in House of Fraser, walking across kids clothes you will instantly see the cinderalla carriages in the corner. Parties with kids, people chilling with hot drinks, chatting away. At first the service seemed ok but got worst during our time there. We were seated quickly to the tables. Most of my party were just ordering teas, whereas myself and another ordered a cake plus the tea. On the menu is an extensive range of cakes, baked goodies, sandwich's and light lunches with an affordable price tag. Tea took over 45 mins to be sent to us, and another 15 minutes to have the server get an already pre-sliced cake from the counter. Tea £3.95 served up in pretty Royal Albert china but the waitress couldn't tell which tea was what and had to watch her sniff the tea from the sprout. My orange and lavender cake £4.95 was a big wedge slice, a subtle hint of lavender hits the nose, a candid slice of orange on the top. Dense and crumbly but not moist. Since the service was so slow we went up to the tills to pay the bill. The tea terrace is a nicely decorated tea room but is let down with poor service.

The tea terrace If I told you that a magical place filled with Disney style cinderella carriages, charming interiors filled with regal throne chairs, Royal Albert bone china teawares and of course your very…

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Enchanting tea room hidden in Greenwich – The Orangery

London is a fantastic city with access to many things and places to do. The art fund pass card is brilliant for art lovers that love galleries. The membership gives you access to discounted exhibitions and…

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London Marriott Kensington Afternoon Tea

Did you know it was National Tea Day last Friday on the 21st April? Can you guess which country consumes the most tea in the world? Surprisingly it is Turkey.…

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Wellcome Kitchen – Cheapest Afternoon Tea & Columbia Road Flower Market

My Sundays usually involve me having a lie in as long as possible. It’s my day to make myself a nice breakfast sit and drink my cup of tea. Winding down…

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Hush Brasserie St Paul’s – Cream Tea

Back when I was still working in the city in London by St Pauls more and more places starting open up. Hush brassiere happened to be one of them. Every…

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Taj – Stunning Shakespearn St James Courtyard Royal Afternoon Tea

With it’s famous stunning Shakespearean courtyard and Victorian masterpieces you can easily be fooled to being in a completely different country other than London. The distinctive luxury Taj hotel at St James Court…

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Bonne Maman cakes review – From the grandmother’s kitchen

From your grandmother’s kitchen, that what Bonne Maman means in English the brand is a well known for its preserves, jelly and their cakes. Nothing beats Bonne Maman preserves on…

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Bluebird Chelsea – Mayflower Lavender farm, but first some afternoon tea.

My friend J and I planned a day out of photographic adventures at Mayfield Lavender Farm and a spot of traditional afternoon tea. J coming from New Zealand…

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Betty Blythe Vintage Tea Rooms – place for dress up and nice cakes

Dress up in your favourite vintage frock and get down to Betty Blythe. Betty Blythe vintage tea rooms is the go to place for some tea and cakes. Located by…

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Villandry St James – The Grand Cafe

Villandry grand cafes are named after a French Chateau, with currently three spots in the UK. Villandry St James is in a good location, metres away from Piccadilly Circus and…

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Wok fire explosions Chinese New Year menu – Yauatcha Soho

Has anyone been to the bright blue district of Soho lately? Pop art window display, and gallery, Michelin star Yauatcha has turned baaa-baa crazy with their latest sheep installation for…

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Pour it up, cocktails masterclass with – Kettners

I like spontaneous nights, a random on the day invite arrived and in the evening, I ended up at Kettners in Soho for food, drinks and a master class. Kettner’s…

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Make One New Change 2015 – Barbecoa

First of all Happy New Year everyone and a big thank you for reading, following my website/blog. Here are my highlights from 2014 in a video, I met so many…

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For all happy endings – The Pudding Bar

It rose from nowhere, a place dedicated to all the happy endings in the form of desserts. The Pudding Bar landing in Greek Street downtown Soho. A temporary pop up…

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Jing Tea Black Tea Masterclass

Jing tea is served at the finest hotels, cafes and restaurants. When they invited me down to a black tea master class I just couldn’t say no. If anyone gave…

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The G-L-A-M-O-U-R-O-U-S and the wagyu beef burger – The Bar at the Dorchester

Clinking China teacups, waiters pushing trolleys. Sky scrapper heels treading on polished marble floors belonging to fashionistas. A beautiful promenade filled with soft leather sofas and luxury furniture. There’s the…

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Afternoon Tea Sessions – The Wolseley Piccadilly

Afternoon tea has to be one of my favourite things to do in London. The Wolseley located on the Piccadilly one of London’s most famous boulevards. The grand European building…

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In nature Teas – Review

In nature approached me to sample some of their teas, what raised an eyebrow was the red black tea available from their website. I’ve been on the…

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Afternoon tea sessions – Tom’s Kitchen

I always had a fond love for afternoon tea and cakes, and was squealing with excitement when my friend “V” asked me to join her at Tom’s Kitchen in Canary…

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Afternoon tea sessions with Twinings

Spring has finally made its way to the British shores and what perfect way to throw English afternoon tea party with my friends. The history of afternoon tea dates back…

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The tea terrace – House of Fraser hidden secret

Enchanting tea room hidden in Greenwich – The Orangery

London Marriott Kensington Afternoon Tea

Wellcome Kitchen – Cheapest Afternoon Tea & Columbia Road Flower Market

Hush Brasserie St Paul’s – Cream Tea

Taj – Stunning Shakespearn St James Courtyard Royal Afternoon Tea

Bonne Maman cakes review – From the grandmother’s kitchen

Bluebird Chelsea – Mayflower Lavender farm, but first some afternoon tea.

Betty Blythe Vintage Tea Rooms – place for dress up and nice cakes

Villandry St James – The Grand Cafe

Wok fire explosions Chinese New Year menu – Yauatcha Soho

Pour it up, cocktails masterclass with – Kettners

Make One New Change 2015 – Barbecoa

For all happy endings – The Pudding Bar

Jing Tea Black Tea Masterclass

The G-L-A-M-O-U-R-O-U-S and the wagyu beef burger – The Bar at the Dorchester

Afternoon Tea Sessions – The Wolseley Piccadilly

In nature Teas – Review

Afternoon tea sessions – Tom’s Kitchen

Afternoon tea sessions with Twinings