High Tea at the Ritz in London

“After the sandwiches the waiter removed the empty second plate and to my delight returned with warm freshly baked scones with home made strawberry jam and clotted cream. Oh my, they were very special indeed and I was quite determined to have my two scones whilst realising that there was still another tier to go. Around again went the waiters with extra warm scones for anyone who could possibly have room for more. Tea pots were constantly refreshed and by this stage the high tea inspector was feeling like she was in paradise. Then for the third tier, afternoon tea pastries and fresh cream cakes. I must admit it was quite the struggle to do them justice, they were all beautifully presented and a taste sensation.”

“Upon arrival, we were greeted by men in penguin suits, or more formally known as tuxedos. We were first directed to the cloak room to store our coats before being seated in the Palm Court dining area for our afternoon tea experience. [...] Shortly after having seated us, these men in tux brought out a three tier stand with the bottom layer consisting of finger sandwiches, the top layer with a few pieces of beautiful and mouth watering pastries and cakes, and the middle layer empty but to be filled with scones. The wait staff then took our tea order (we made our orders late because there was too much to choose from) and before long came our tea.”