“T” is for…
I thought I’d do a London alphabet. I was going to start it with B for Beer…. but since I’m having a cup of TEA at the moment, and a number of people were intrigued by my where to have tea posting, what better place to start?
(I’ll get round to B later on, I’m sure!)
TEA - a great British Tradition.
TWININGS on the Strand, the original tea shop of what’s now become a global brand.
THE TEA HOUSE in Covent Garden, with the most stunning selection of teapots in its Japanese style window.
THE TEA ROOMS, now sadly departed, a proper old style caff where tea was made in proper big teapots and served with enough sugar to stand your spoon up.
TOASTED TEACAKES, which personally I think are better than scones. Make sure they are dripping with butter (and not margarine).
TUNNOCKS TEACAKES, not to be confused with the above. These things have marshmallow in and you don’t want them anywhere near a decent cuppa in my opinion. (Unlike Tunnocks Caramel which is a delight.)
TOWER OF LONDON, which - would you believe it - is also available as a teapot!
Photo credit - Pete Jeliffe on Flickr
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11 opinions for “T” is for…
Jody Reale
May 16, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Very clever post, and educational too. (Note to self: never read a blog describing delicious pastries while hungry.)
The Toronto Traveler
May 17, 2008 at 12:53 am
Nicely done! If you’re a Star Trek fan, it could also be for “Tea, Earl Grey, Hot”, lol.
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