before tackling the problem, put the kettle on...to celebrate the fact that its been solved, put the kettle on....
everything always feels better once everyone had a "nice cuppa"...
I've learned over the years now that secret to brewing the perfect cup of tea is the fill the kettle with fresh water that has not previously been boiled ( reheating the water reduces the oxygen content and compromises the taste). Once water is boiled, swirl your teapot or mug with it before adding a teabag...add water and leave it to brew for few minutes....and voila...you have perfect tea....
Now I am very particular about colour of my tea..it just has to be that perfect milky but not too milky....
Recently i found out something quite interesting.
Onkar Singh Kular ( product designer) created a set of mugs in each of 128 Pantone shades of brown so that each family member or co-worker can choose the mug corresponding to their favourite colour of tea...whenever a friend or colleague makes tea for you, they will be able to tell from the colour of the mug exactly how strong it should be and how much milk to add:))
But apart from having you afternoon office tea break amazing thing about London is .....soooo many perfect places for perfect afternoon tea...
My number one is
The Orangery at Kensignton Palace
Queen Anne built the idyllic Orangery in the grounds of Kensignton Palace in 1705. Fresh strawberries and double cream are a seasonal speciality..or try Tregothnan English tea, which comes with a glass of English Pinot Noir. Tea is served between 2.30 and 5pm.
I also had some of the best Sunday brunches there:)
Sketch
Sketch is top notch and mega fun!!!
Cakes are displayed like jewels,decor is ravishing and make sure you visit ladies room as well.......that's another adventure:)
202
Discovered by acident one sunny Saturday afternoon....
1.walk towards Westbourne Grove and get lost in the process...
2.find Westbourne Grove near Queensway
3.walk a kilometre to find 202 at a remote corner of the city..
This is where food,fashion and decor come together:)
the whole place is open and bright and the way the restaurant portion spills into the clothes area is just charming..
I had french toast with my tea and it was just perfect:)
Fortnum & Mason
In Fortnum & Mason's St James's restaurant you can enjoy a range of teas selected by Fortnum's tea taster. The afternoon tea menu includes sandwiches, scones and pastries. There is also a Champagne Afternoon Tea:) a Birthday Afternoon Tea ......
And you can always enjoy an afternoon tea in Liberty but that's the whole different story and different letter:)
what i like in Liberty are the little teacups with letters:)
Mad Hatter: Would you like a little more tea? Alice: Well, I haven't had any yet, so I can't very well take more. March Hare: Ah, you mean you can't very well take less. Mad Hatter: Yes. You can always take more than nothing.
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