The Palm Court at The Langham London is famous for being the birthplace of the afternoon tea tradition.
The hotel has undergone a complete but comprehensive renovation, reminding you of the decadent Victorian era when the hotel first opened in 1865. At this time, Victorian society came together to enjoy the indulgent splendors of pairing tea and cakes. in the afternoon.
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Afternoon tea information
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Palm Court en The Langham London
1c Portland Place, Regent Street
London W1B 1JA
Days and times: every day, from 12 pm. M. At noon at 5:30 p.m. M. (5 sessions at 1.5 hours each).
Cost: from £ 55 per person.
Dress code: elegant but not formal.
Reservations: 44 (0) 20 7636 1000 or online at www.palm-court.co.uk
Photography: not a problem, and the staff is willing to help.
Children: welcome.
Music: Live piano music, both modern and classical.
Langham London Afternoon Tea Review
The original price of afternoon tea at Palm Court in 1865 was 1 / 6d (now 7.5p). Everything may have gone up in price, but the high level of service has been maintained.
You enter the Palm Court through handcrafted iron gates, in a glamorous setting with exquisite touches of Art Deco style. Contemporary crystal chandeliers in the high ceiling are reflected in the mirrored walls. I sat in an alcove and could see myself reflected from many angles, but soon I stopped noticing.
Seats are mostly upholstered armchairs and high-back armchairs and there are seating options for different party sizes. Our round table had a large central base that made it difficult to sit close enough for my partner and I to sit sideways. Not all tables were like this, but it made the experience less comfortable than I expected.
Standing cake stand
Instead of a three-tier cake stand on the table (which can often mean you can’t see your companions once it arrives), The Langham has chosen an exquisite standing cake stand that also has a shelf for your kettle.
Tea selection
There are custom tea blends for the Palm Court and I tried both: The Langham Blend , a traditional style black tea, and the exclusive Palm Court Blend , a more scented and aromatic infusion; Perfect for the afternoon. It is white tea, so it has a light taste but has fruity undertones and is a surprisingly bright pink color. Both are available to buy.
Other teas are from Tregothnan, the only estate that produces tea grown in England. Also, there is a wide selection of Jing teas available. In total, over 30 blends are served, with organic, decaffeinated, and herbal infusions, including silver needle yellow tea before the Jun Shan (Imperial Mountain) rain, which is really rare.
There was no way to get the tea out of the pot to prevent it from stewing, but there were jugs of water left on the table.
When we finished our delicate finger sandwiches, the scones were brought to the table warm and it is this attention to detail that The Langham excels at. I never managed to serve my own tea as the staff always seemed to know when I needed more. It certainly didn’t feel like we were being watched, but the staff just work their tables very well. All the staff were able to describe the teas and answer dietary questions about the food and this level of service from everyone is not always standard elsewhere.
Conclution
The only negatives about the afternoon tea at The Langham were the slightly uncomfortable seating and table combination and the long brew tea, but the positives far outweigh those little concerns as the place is stunning, the food It is delicious and the staff are impeccable. A real pleasure.
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