{"id":2543,"date":"2023-08-25T00:54:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T14:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/worlds-best-afternoon-teas\/"},"modified":"2024-02-13T12:42:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T01:42:52","slug":"worlds-best-afternoon-teas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/worlds-best-afternoon-teas\/","title":{"rendered":"World\u2019s Best Afternoon Teas\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From lavish le go\u00fbter in Paris to quintessentially British spreads in London and caviar service in New York \u2013 these are the world\u2019s best afternoon teas.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, to thank for the delicate tradition of afternoon tea. As dinner was served fashionably late in 1840, her four o\u2019clock hunger would strike, bringing forth a tray of baked delights. Passed down through generations, this pre-dinner ritual has made its way to the far-flung corners of the globe. From 19th-century opulence in Singapore to globetrotting delicacies in New York, here is our guide to the best decadent pastries, freshly made scones and loose-leaf tea the world over.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Plaza, New York<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Palm Court, The Plaza New York.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Afternoon tea doesn\u2019t get much more iconic than that at The Plaza Hotel<\/a>. This century-old institution serves its renowned afternoon tea until 4pm from Thursday to Monday, under a resplendent stained-glass dome. Decadent morsels are delivered on a silver wheel and guests can choose from three tiers of indulgence \u2013 the Plaza Signature Tea includes a classic New York salmon bagel, freshly baked scones, as well as fluffy sandwiches, while the upgraded Grand Imperial Tea adds champagne and a caviar service. Of course, there is a globetrotting tea selection, which includes a rare Chinese green tea rolled by hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kensington, London\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Afternoon tea at The Kensington.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Afternoon tea is a tradition deeply brewed into England\u2019s history, so it\u2019s no surprise that London\u2019s The Kensington<\/a> hosts one of the most opulent afternoons in the world. Its bespoke ’80 Days Around the World\u2019 teatime is inspired by Jules Verne\u2019s headstrong hero Phileas Fogg and his attempted circumnavigation of the globe. Follow in Phileas\u2019 footsteps as you\u2019re transported to the far-reaching corners of the world, starting in Yemen with cheesy flatbread, then to India for spiced chutney sandwiches and south to Singapore for pandan and mango delights. This is an afternoon fit for a monarch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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