Top places for tea in London named

Thursday, 7 April 2011 11:17 AM

Make time for tea on your city break to London. The UK Tea Council has announced its annual Awards for Excellence and several hotels in London have been praised for their superior afternoon tea services. Three venues are from Red Carnation – The Milestone, The Montague on the Gardens and The Chesterfield Mayfair.

All of the hotels offer a variety of afternoon tea options such as the Champagne Tea, the Traditional Afternoon Tea and the 'Little Prince & Princess Tea' to pamper the children.

The awards are known as the 'Oscars' of the tea world and a full list of 'top places for tea' can be found online.

Jonathan Raggett, Managing Director of Red Carnation Hotels, said: “We’re seeing a huge growth in the popularity of afternoon teas over the last few years. I am proud that The Milestone, The Montague on the Gardens and The Chesterfield Mayfair have been deservedly recognised with this prestigious accolade.”

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