I went to Brown's Hotel, the oldest and one of the fanciest hotels in London, for afternoon tea. Queen Victoria, Theodore Roosevelt, and Agatha Christie were among the big names who dined here.

The afternoon tea is a sophisticated staple at most of the major players on London’s hotel scene, but where some shine with scones, others fall as flat as a limp cucumber sandwich. Planning a visit to ...

Delicate formal settings were in place, dainty antique teacups at the ready. It could be the daily London tradition but instead the Afternoon Cream Tea was shared by guests at a sold-out holiday event ...

Good news for tea enthusiasts craving a grown-up midday aperitif: You can have it all. If you've ever sat down to a formal afternoon tea before, then you know it's an experiential dining affair. The ...

Afternoon tea played a big role in how people gathered and spent their afternoons before other drinks became popular. Many thought the custom had faded for good, but it’s thriving in luxury hotels and ...

Afternoon tea, a quintessentially British custom, has transcended its origins to become a beloved ritual around the world.

The last time I attended an afternoon tea, the harpist went through a total of nine outfit changes and guests took a break between the canapés and petit fours to string personalized friendship ...

Colonial House residents enjoyed an Afternoon Tea on June 29 sponsored by the Health and Wellness Committee of Parkersburg Woman’s Club. Residents learned how the tradition began and the etiquette ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Picture this: Daylight is petering out behind the snow-capped Rockies, and it’s getting cold — really cold. You’re comfortable, though, sipping loose-leaf ...