Tea is a way of life in Great Britain. Following the introduction of tea by Portuguese princess Catherine in 1660 AD, Brits slowly developed their love affair with this wonderful, calming, stimulating and refreshing beverage. Eventually tea became the national beverage of this island nation. Few centuries ago, due to the long gap between lunch and dinner, Brits (specially house wives) were searching for an alternative to get rid of little hunger. As a result, they used to have some cookies, short eats etc in the afternoon around 3 o’clock. Of course, they didn’t forget to add their favorite beverage “Tea”. That’s how afternoon tea became a part of British Tea culture. But later on because of busy lifestyle, consumers found it difficult to enjoy a steaming pot of tea at home. As a result, more and more hotels and restaurants started serving afternoon tea.

By the mean time, AFTERNOON TEA.CO.UK announced the best venues in the UK to sip a sumptuous Tea have been named in the Afternoon Tea Awards 2019.

Four awards were presented:

• Best Traditional Afternoon Tea – The Savoy
• Best Contemporary Afternoon Tea – Cadogan’s by Adam Handling
• Best Themed Afternoon Tea – The Berkeley
• Best Tea Service – Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

Finest hotels and restaurants from all over the UK took part in the awards, which recognize the best in Tea service and creativity. The award ceremony was held in the elegant 5-star surroundings of The Mirror Room at Rosewood London and were also sponsored by new restaurant reservation system, Time For Food.

Keith Newton, Managing Director of AfternoonTea.co.uk mentioned, “These awards look at the whole Afternoon Tea experience from the customer’s perspective. Our expert judges visit twice to ensure that food quality and service levels are consistent. The creativity shown by the chefs, combined with exceptional service, show that Afternoon Tea is still a very special culinary experience that can be enjoyed by all.”

The judges awarded the following ‘Highly Commended’ and ‘Commended’ Awards of Excellence.

Highly Commended

• Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London
• Hotel Cafe Royal
• Rosewood London
• The Langham, London
• Landmark London
• Kona at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate
• The Dorchester
• Lanes of London
• The Lanesborough
• Pennyhill Park
• The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
• The Milestone Hotel
• The Berkeley
• Grosvenor House
• Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square
• Coworth Park
• Intercontinental London Park Lane
• Intercontinental London – The O2
• Corinthia Hotel London
• Sheraton Grand London Park Lane
• Claridge’s

Commended

• Fortnum & Mason The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
• Brown’s Hotel 
• Café at the Palace
• The Ampersand Hotel
• Swan, Shakespeare’s Globe
• Royal Lancaster London
• Rubens at the Palace
• The Wellesley
• Lainston House
• CUT at 45 Park Lane
• James Martin Manchester
• The Chesterfield Mayfair
• The Den at St Martin’s Lane
• Royal Garden Hotel
• Laura Ashley Solihull
• Tewin Bury Farm Hotel
• Summer Lodge 
• Sanderson London
• DUKES London
• Laura Ashley Coventry
• London Hilton on Park Lane
• TĪNG at Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard London
• Foxhills Manor
• COMO The Halkin
• Le Méridien Piccadilly
• Fortnum & Mason The Royal Exchange

“Tea with Nipun” would like to take this opportunity to Congratulate All The Award Winner & Wish Them Wisdom and Courage to Serve Good Quality Tea to Brits.

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References

1.Original Post: https://afternoontea.co.uk/top-afternoon-tea-award-winners/