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There are few things so quintessentially English as a leisurely afternoon tea in the heart of London – The newly refurbished St. Ermin’s 4 star central London hotel offers just this. Located in the very heart of London, only a short walk from major landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, The … [Read more...]
Our friends at Whittard of Chelsea - the source for traditional English Teas and accessories - is offering a 3 Day sale with Free Shipping if you spend $99 or more in their shop. This is a great way to get great tea stuff direct from Britain with free shipping! Use Coupon Code: SNOWFLAKE - at … [Read more...]
Have you ever imagined what it would have been like to sit down to tea with Jane Austen? I certainly know I have pondered this many times. Would tea with Jane Austen resemble what high tea today? Kim Wilson's book, Tea With Jane Austen answers all of my questions on this topic. After reading the … [Read more...]
1). Rocke Cottage Tearooms in the Clun Valley in Shropshire won the Top Tea Place in the Tea Council Awards 2011. The judges praised the pleasing surroundings, warm welcome and quietly efficient service in the tearooms whose history dates back to the 17th century, and which is themed in the style … [Read more...]
Tea is as much an ingrained part of the British culture as bowler hats and gin. Visitors to the UK who want the true tea experience will find just a few related attractions - but plenty of places to drink it! Note down some of these tea-themed highlights in the UK. Twining’s shop The … [Read more...]
Britain is united on many counts, but when it comes to the world of food and drink there are plenty of battles between counties and cities. From ingredients and methods, to names and origins, debates are hot all around the UK. Visitors would be wise to get the low-down on some of the more common … [Read more...]
Tea is a beverage I’ve enjoyed for much of my life. I grew up adoring the sun tea that my mother would make, poured over ice on a hot, summer’s day. As an adult, discovering tea lattes was something of a treat as well. Side note: Did you know that an Earl Grey Tea Latte, also known as a … [Read more...]
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Devon, located in southwest England, is the ideal holiday destination for anyone who wants to escape from hectic city life and experience English country living for a couple of weeks. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any busy cities in Devon, though – both Plymouth and Exeter, the two main … [Read more...]
In April the Langham, London will offer a celebratory afternoon tea to commemorate the wedding of HRH Prince William to Kate Middleton. The hotel's Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden has created special savouries and pastries for the Tea Royale which will be served in the Palm Court throughout … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is a Christmas Message from our fabulous advertiser, Who's Making the Tea - a fun app that makes the question of who should make the next cup of tea. Well, 'Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat', and these past couple of years it would seem: there is a fair … [Read more...]
One of the most profound questions an Anglophile can ask is: What makes the perfect cup of tea? Anyone serious about being an Anglophile must learn to appreciate a good cup of tea - Britain's national drink. So, what's the best? Our friends at Visit Britain have some some research on their … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from our newest advertiser - Jon Prestidge - who's behind the fun new app called Who's Making the Tea? In this article he talks about the British obsession with Tea and what went behind the creation of his brilliant app. Across the United Kingdom, … [Read more...]
This video from Helen and Olly sponsored by Visit Britain asks "Where is the Best Cup of Tea in Britain?" Click to view larger version. … [Read more...]
If you don't follow the British Film Institute YouTube channel - you should! They keep releasing wonderful little gems from British Film history. They recently released this lovely film called Tea Making Tips that's all about how to make Tea. From the description: Welcome to the world … [Read more...]
On our last trip to England last November, Jane at Updown Cottage had kindly left us Devonshire Tea in our welcome basket and it quickly became a Thomas family favorite. It's a deliciously creamy tea that is a nice little reminder of Britain every time we drink it. I'm happy to report that the … [Read more...]
I was raised in a tea drinking house. While most Americans started their day off with a hot cup of coffee, hot tea was the drink of choice in my house. In fact Christmas morning did not officially "start" unless my mother had a cup of tea in hand. Presents were to be left alone until that mug of … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Jean of The Delightful Repast. Jean is a passionate fellow Anglophile who also happens to have a British mother and grandmother. An avid tea aficionado, she has kindly written her guide to the Ultimate Afternoon tea for us. Yes, I know many … [Read more...]
We're not pleased American citizens at this particular moment. Let me give a little backstory here - as devoted Anglophiles, my wife and I love to take tea. We stocked up last time we were in Britain (last November) but we were running near the end of our Twinnings Earl Grey supply a couple weeks … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: Denise is one of our fabulous advertisers here at Anglotopia. She runs specialized and intimate tea themes holidays to London. She's recently locked the itinerary for next year's trip and there's still plenty of time to join her to discover the best tea London has to offer. Denise has … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia was started to get us back to the UK for a trip and it did that in 2009. Now, the goal is for Anglotopia to make our dreams of traveling to the UK whenever we want a reality.
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