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...The tea terrace – House of Fraser hidden secret
June 30, 2018 in Afternoon tea
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...Enchanting tea room hidden in Greenwich – The Orangery
January 4, 2018 in Afternoon tea
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 FREE entry to many of the museums. One of the places on the to go list was...London Marriott Kensington Afternoon Tea
April 30, 2017 in 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. The UK is listed as 14th out of 172. As one of the...Wellcome Kitchen – Cheapest Afternoon Tea & Columbia Road Flower Market
November 27, 2016 in Afternoon tea, Markets, Things to do
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 before Monday arrival, but Columbia Road Flower Market has always been on my...Hush Brasserie St Paul’s – Cream Tea
December 27, 2015 in Afternoon 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 morning I walk past at 8:15am looking through the windows watching people eat...Taj – Stunning Shakespearn St James Courtyard Royal Afternoon Tea
October 31, 2015 in 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 yard between Buckingham Palace and the House of Parliament makes an obvious choice to...Bonne Maman cakes review – From the grandmother’s kitchen
October 11, 2015 in Afternoon tea, Review
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 freshly crusty toast for breakfast. The branding is simple red checkered on white...Bluebird Chelsea – Mayflower Lavender farm, but first some afternoon tea.
August 9, 2015 in Afternoon tea, Just desserts
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 wanted to experience high tea in England. Drinking tea in England is daily...Betty Blythe Vintage Tea Rooms – place for dress up and nice cakes
April 28, 2015 in Afternoon tea, Just desserts
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 Hammersmith and Olympia area admire the 1920’s vintage style interior and pretty bone...Villandry St James – The Grand Cafe
March 21, 2015 in European
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 Regent Street. My friends and I usually park nearby and pass the St...Wok fire explosions Chinese New Year menu – Yauatcha Soho
February 22, 2015 in Chinese, Michelin star
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 Chinese New Year. It’s the Year of the Sheep and they have collaborated...Pour it up, cocktails masterclass with – Kettners
January 11, 2015 in Bars, Masterclass
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 is made up of 4 Georgian houses, host a bar, restaurant and private...
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 chefs and attended a lot of events and went to one of my...For all happy endings – The Pudding Bar
November 7, 2014 in Bars, Just desserts, Pop up
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 until next year January 2015, serving only puddings, a selection of twinings tea,...Jing Tea Black Tea Masterclass
October 26, 2014 in Masterclass, Tea
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 me a choice of coffee or tea, I will 9/10 say tea all...
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 balcony for eating the finest pastries and drinking afternoon tea. In built shopping...
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 is gorgeous, as soon as you step in. The high ceilings, gold, black...
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 search high and low for some red leaf tea; the tea usually used...Afternoon tea sessions – Tom’s Kitchen
August 24, 2013 in Cheap eats, Coffee, Just desserts, Tea
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 Wharf. Tom’s Kitchen rang a bell to me, it took a while to...Afternoon tea sessions with Twinings
May 19, 2013 in Food, Just desserts, Tea, Turkish
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 in 1662. The menu for afternoon/high tea developed much later on over the...
