 There is no better place to enjoy the wonderful English tradition of Afternoon Tea than at St. James's Restaurant in the world renowned department store and grocer to royalty, Fortnum and Mason. This world-renowned restaurant with an elegant and relaxed atmosphere offers Traditional Afternoon Teas daily for all to enjoy and sample in this delightful tradition.
Afternoon tea was invented by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford (1783-1857), one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting. In her day, the upper crust ate a huge breakfast, little lunch, and a very late dinner. Every afternoon, the duchess experienced a "sinking feeling." One afternoon she instructed her servants to serve tea and little cakes in her boudoir. The experience was so delightful that Anna repeated it every afternoon thereafter. Soon others followed the Duchess' lead, and in just a few decades the custom of "taking tea" in the afternoon had become well established.
The famous Fortnum and Mason was founded in 1707 by William Fortnum, one of Queen Anne's footmen. During the 1700's Fortnum and Mason made a name for itself by selling rare teas and spices, not available anywhere else, much like today. Fortnum and Mason has held a number of Royal Warrants over the years, which are reviewed every ten years and still hold the following Royal Warrants: "Grocers and Provision Merchants" by appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, "Tea Merchants and Grocers" by appointment to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and "Suppliers of Leather and Fancy Goods" by appointment to H.M. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea at St James's Restaurant during your visit, consisting of a fine selection of teas, luxury and traditional sandwiches, pastries and a selection of scones with clotted cream and preservatives.
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