My husband and I have an afternoon tea every Saturday at home. My Mother did the same. When it is spring or summer, we take it in the garden. It’s an English tradition that I like to keep going. We do not always have scones, tomorrow we’ll be having hot cross buns as it is Easter weekend.

I work in hospitality and spend most of my time in central London. Afternoon tea is a serious profit earner!! The GM of an extremely well-known hotel once told me that his costs, on average per person, are about £3.00 for afternoon tea. At the time, he was selling it from £63.00 upwards. He also said, that as a general rule, he’s booked out about three months in advance.

Hats off to these parents! Travelling is one of the best learning experiences for kids!! Congratulations!! 🙏🙏🎉🎉🎉

Two comments: 1) Superb mouth-watering video 2) Lucky girls to have such a lovely couple as parents.

Great video! I am from the USA and live in London. I think the best afternoon tea experiences are at the grand 5 star iconic hotels like the Lanesborough, the Langham, Claridges, The Savoy, The Landmark, The Goring, among others. The old world atmosphere is amazing and the service is impeccable.

Lol I'm British from North Greenwich London and I enjoy watching how Americans enjoy UK. I can't imagine my day without a cup of TEA . Lovely video. Thank you

I live in London and work not far from Selfridges. I’m definitely going to pop in for a cream tea! Great video thanks 🙏🏻😀

I am a Londoner and a loved your video.... It was great watching you and your family enjoy yourselves. I eat my cream tea the cornish way and drink tea from a mug. I wouldn't pass the etiquette test either. Lol. X

My mom & I did Afternoon Tea at the Ritz because we figured it was the step under having at it at the palace 😂 I could not believe the level of fancy -- I'm someone who really enjoys a luxury experience and that was to a level I was almost uncomfortable with. There was always like 4 servers around and as soon as one thing was gone from the platter, they refilled it. It was very intense but of course an unforgettable experience. I also did one at Hotel Cafe Royal in the Oscar Wilde Room and it was absolutely perfect

I can really recommend The Lanesborough near Hyde Park for afternoon tea. Called Bridgerton , the sandwiches were so tasty and the cakes were out of this world, beautifully presented. A wonderful experience in really elegant surroundings.

The Grosvenor, Hyde Park, offers an wonderful Afternoon Tea experience also.

I definitely would do the Four Seasons option. Living vicariously through your videos. Thanks for taking us along.😎

A friend and I visit London, often. Each time we’re there, we try to book one fancy afternoon tea, and one less so. We always have fun comparing the two, and yes, sometimes the less costly tea is a better experience! Loved the video. Thanks for posting!

I had my best London Afternoon Tea with the family of my B&B facility 20 years ago. The mother talked about her nervous breakdown the night before when the daughter came back drunk from a X-Mas party. We also had some kind of punch with "a little drip of Whisky" while the "drip" wasn't that little in fact 😉. I loved the scones and egg and mayo sandwiches a lot.

For me, a cream tea would be a nice treat, but, as London prices are a rip-off (I know, that's only my opinion), I wouldn't even dream of spending nearly £40 on a cream tea (let alone £400+ for an afternoon tea!) for two adults and two children. I would be too busy leaving the building, whilst echoing my Yorkshire's friend's frequent comment of, "How much?! You're joking me, love!" 😉

I love afternoon tea , I have been to many nice places where afternoon tea is served . I’ve never paid £167 . I would do without the Champagne . The Langham , the Ritzz , the Dorchester , Harrods , Fortnum and Mason, the savoy , are all great places to take afternoon tea. Expect to pay around £ 45 to £ 80 .

My first husband & I lived in London on & off for several years. WE lived in his Father's house in London.Anyway - his Dad did like tea in the afternoon so I became very good at baking scones. But in our life it was butter and cinnamon sugar as that was how his father had after school tea growing up. A few times I did have afternoon tea out with friends at Harrods and it was so much food we never ate any dinner! The scones were wonderful and large, the cakes were delicious. It was all just wonderful. Most of those we met having tea at Harrods were tourists - no Londoners.

No slurping No pinkies up No talking with food in ones mouth If one endures painful hand disorders it is quite permissible to hold a cup however possible to prevent spilling which adds to your enjoyment and that above all else is quite wonderful for tea time. Thank you for having us along with your darling family of four.💂 edit p.s. If I may, one is never cheap but rather it is most affordable.

Going cheap is always more fun IMO, but either way, good to see a family have so much fun.

My daughter and I had afternoon tea at Kensington Palace in the Orangery. That was pre COVID. It was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Portions were small but lots of variety and the surroundings pretty. I like the fresh open air feeling in the Orangery and all the natural light.. We combined the tea with a walk around the grounds and tour of the Palace. It was a lovely treat.

This brought back found memories. My father was from England, sometimes we had afternoon tea, but we always ate our evening meal at 8:00 PM. It was a lot more casual at home than it was when visiting his side of family abroad. After watching this, I am tempted to start the afternoon tea ritual again. $217.00, pocket change! Sheesh! However, if cost were not an issue, I would love to be at the Four Seasons. The Idea of eating while smelling perfume . . . I can see and hear my father saying, "Blasphemy!" while fluttering his lashes, furrowing his brow and shaking his head with incredulous distaste. He was a wonderful man. Thank you for the memory. "No, it's baby spinach!" Adorable kids!

I loved this video. Super informative, laid back and not staged. Your family is adorable. I’d have to say that I’m a cream tea kinda girl based on this review but I ain’t mad at the four seasons 😘😘

My first work trip to Asia was to Hong Kong and it was first time experiencing afternoon tea, it was at the Peninsula hotel. Now whenever traveling if I’m staying at Fairmont or Peninsula hotels I always skip dinner in favor of their afternoon tea those two hotels have been the most consistent throughout the world as far as afternoon tea.

What lovely daughters you've got !! They are so cute,adorable & polite !! Yes, afternoon teas run about £25 to £85《 champaign 》A very good video with the history of how afternoon tea started ! But,you should had visited British owned hotels ,or cafes for that purpose to be more proper !! Langham hotel was where the afternoon tea service for business started !! Don Perignon is very very expensive off course !! I am jealous !! Lol. Their pink champagne 🍾 was $ 2,000 / bottle at Ritz Carlton here in Cali.back in the 90's !!! I didn't have it ,but my sister & our aunt did it !! My personal favourites are Piperheidd Siek pink champagne !!! Which Marlyn Monroe loved ,too !! I love Veuve Cilquot , Laurent Perrier , Perrier Jouet champagnes 🍾 ♥ Though I hardly drink !! Lol. Once a year .Thanks for this video ! I am currently planning our trip to Wales and England. 👍💜🥁🐉🎤💕💞

your kids are so well behaved and lady like. They will grow up and live luxury life like her mom showed them..

Thanks for sharing. It fun to watch kids experience the whole afternoon tea. And also learn some stuff

WOW!! London first trip what a adventure. Love the history tour and the culture. Y’all make vacation so beautiful and enjoyably. Dessert OMG! The girls just to cute. Thanks for sharing y’all first family vacation in 2022.

Great video. Self ridges sounds like a great option. When I was in London I tried the afternoon tea at Harrod’s. It was super nice and delicious for £65. Also we stayed at an Airbnb in Pilmico. There was a bakery shop in the neighborhood that served a super afternoon tea for £25.

I’ve always wanted to do afternoon tea in London! Thanks for letting me live vicariously through your family!

I love 💓that your girls are loving it as much as Mom and Dad! Building great memories!! My girls always remember the 1st time I took them, dressed up , white gloves, went for proper tea. Then all their friends wanted to come!

I really enjoyed afternoon tea in the Thames Foyer at the Savoy(pre-COVID). The setting is magical and the service top-notch. I also treated myself with a glass of champagne since I was celebrating my 50th bday on the trip. Very pricey(£95), but worth it!😍

One's gotta love it that Selfridge's was founded by an American. I may be a Texan, but attended University at Oxford - and am a total anglophile. Through the Churchill Spencer line, William and Harry are my 9th cousins twice-removed. That being said, I have found some really nice pub teas for around £14.00. Unless it were an adventure: seeking atmosphere and close attention at table, I would never pay more than £25 for tea. You have a very lovely family - and I enjoyed this presentation very much! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

Thanks for the tour...you and your family are charmers. Good presentations, pleasant people, positive and helpful comments...well done.

What an adorable family. Thank you for uploading this.

Aww what a fun trip and such cute kiddos! Thanks for sharing, I am living vicariously through you! 😂

I’m glad you enjoyed London teas. I’m British and think one of our best traditions is the afternoon tea. Informative video and I really like the ladies voices it’s so clear and each word is well pronounced. Love to see more of your videos. So long!

Thank you for sharing your experiences on London. You have a delightful family. 👍😊

My son had his wedding at the 4 Seasons it was absolutely gorgeous stunning and we were treated like Royalty

I've had afternoon tea for £6. Didn't contain any Alcohol. Everything was home made . Served in the garden.

I enjoy watching your videos & the history you give. I look forward to more videos👏🏼👍🏼

Both sound wonderful! I would probably pick out the scones for everyday and the more elaborate tea for special occasions.

Of all the places I’ve been, I’ve never been to London. Loving the different aspects of the city you’re showing

I just found all of YOU! I love y’all!!! I love the Family vibe, your beautiful narrating and all the historical research!!! Thank you for sharing. I am definitely prescribing! God bless y’all and Have FUN!! 🙏🏻☺️🌟🌟🌟🌟☺️🙏🏻🎉

Very educational... I'm glad I stumbled onto this video. I really enjoyed this video and your family!

love this...thank you for sharing your experiences!

Thanks for the history of tea. Nice to know how it all got started. Loved how you did a comparison.

How cool! in April of 2011 my 16 year old granddaughter and I took cream tea across from Harrad's and though inexpensive we both loved it!

I think I would love to experience the afternoon tea at the Four Seasons at least once. Thanks for sharing this!

BTW scones are so easy to make! I use the recipe for Lemonade scones. They also freeze well but are best eaten just out of the oven.

WOW, this brought back so many memories when we spent six months in Woking! The Afternoon Tea(full experience) should be on visitors "To-Do" list in the UK! Thanks for sharing.

This is such a helpful subject. I'm hoping to make something like this memorial during a mother-son trip this year. I think she would enjoy Dolly's more, but Four Seasons is outstanding.

Your kids are so lucky. They travel more in 1 year, than I have in my entire 62 years of life.

We love a cream tea. The worst has to be the Ritz at Christmas. Really rushed, robotic staff and very snobby towards us. The best has to be Fortnum and Mason for food and staff, Hilton Park Lane for cakes, The Worsley for good portion size and fab Art Deco and Cafe Royal for luxury decor.

these two girls tasting the fancy pastries just made my day!

If I can give another afternoon tea recommendations, I highly recommend Brigit's Bakery Classic Afternoon Tea Bus. The food was delicious, it gives you a great tour and was one of my favorite things to do while in London.

OMG, you have explained both Devon and Cornwal cream tea! For a posh afternoon tea, the Savoy is great.

Definitely going to try Four Seasons on our trip and let you guys know our thoughts. Thanks for the recommendation

Thanks for presenting my favorite ritual in London going to tea.

Throughout my life I have spent some memorable afternoons having tea or coffee with friends and loved ones. You all looked as though you were enjoying your experience. Pleasing video, thank you for sharing...

I always love your videos. Keep them coming!!!

My Gran worked for a brit family for a long time. She acquired the afternoon tea tradition and to this day, a day would never pass by without her having her tea and pastries at 3 o'clock every single day. Hi Carmen and fam 💕 I'm so excited for 22 cities in 2022. Can't wait to what you have is store for us this year

I enjoyed your video, thank you. You mention etiquette in relation to drinking tea, Debretts (the go to reference for etiquette) says that the Cornish method of putting jam on first is the way to do it.

I recommend Fortnums for tea, not The Ritz; The Ritz's afternoon tea is full of tourists and yokels from the Shires LARPing the experience of being wealthy and cultured. Fortnum's is lower key and considerably more chic. My favourite place for scones and tea in the UK will always be teahouses in converted cottages in tiny hamlets adjacent to farms and farm shops. It quietly bruises my heart to think of how much international tourists miss because they never get the chance to leave London, and secondly because their wildest 'Pride & Prejudice' fantasies are impossibly difficult to get to for total newcomers unfamiliar with narrow country lanes and who don't have rental cars they're confident in driving. Those laneways fenced in by hedges challenge even competant English city folk so just imagine a non-Brit attempting them! :D PS= I'd love videos about authentic country pubs, ones with black labs, farmers, crackling log fires and authentically old, patinated interiors that look ancient and remain untouched by the gruesome vision of modern 'gastropub' renovations. They're harder and harder to find in 2022. I love them.

Thank you for posting the video and I love all the historical facts. We are planning a trip right now and I definitely want my kiddos to experience tea.

Ooo great to see - I love treating myself to an afternoon tea in London, it's a must when my friends/family visit from the US. Looks like you had a wonderful time.

MISS QUEEN ELIZABETH GREATLY !!! GOD BLESS HER SOUL !! ETIQUET APART ITS NICE TO SEE A NICE FAMILY ENJOYING THEMSELVES !!!

Loved it for the information!!

I love afternoon tea, the whole process. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Great video. I should have eat breakfast before watching this video. Now I am starving! lol

I'd go for All day English breakfast lol and a lot of it, followed by some cheese and onion pasties 😋

I’m about 40 miles from London and we have a nice little cafe that does a lovely afternoon tea for £10. I’m not sure I’d pay London prices 🤔 I think I’d cry! 😂 Hope you enjoyed your time here.

We not need to be exactly in London for afternoon tea in Windsor you can have 5 stars afternoon tea it's very nice xx

What a great video, thank you! And your girls are adorable! Subscribed! 🤣

Nice you found out about the order of the jam and clotted cream 😂🙏 jam first is always the best way

Cutest little girls ever! Plus they thoroughly enjoyed their teas!

Loved seeing this. Your girls are precious. I'll remember Selfridges.

Love thier Hi-Tea , many location to explore n nice ambience, too.

Love your videos 🥰🥰🥰🥰 I lived in England for 10 years,now back in India but I have to have my afternoon tea with scones…but if you really want to enjoy English tea you must visit Cotswold villages where they have these small boutique tea shops

What fun to share your lovely English afternoon tea. From a Calilfornia native who doesn't like to leave home. You are all cool. Thanks.

I love taking afternoon teas wherever I go, especially in Britain and my dream is to have it at the Ritz. I also love to host teas at home. Looks like you all enjoyed your afternoon experience.

You should've hit up Jarrolds in Norwich - best scones ever. Fruit or cheese, and considerably cheaper. Of course, by the time you add in the train fare, probably in line with the cheaper of your options. By the way, Brit living in Texas and I make my own scones (which are pretty popular here with friends, I can confirm). Hope you enjoyed your trip to London.

I love both each has its own charm

It was pleasant to listen to you. Sweet voice. Beautiful family. I love Sconessssss

Thank you for this lovely review. I had afternoon tea at the Savoy last week, and it was lovely. I think it was about £100 per person, but that didn’t include champagne which was mega expensive a glass. I’ve had afternoon tea at the Ritz too, and that was also lovely. There is a strict dress code for both, and you have to book both months (months!) in advance. In fact to meet the demand, afternoon tea starts at 11 am, for both, and you book a time slot. They are very good at getting you through and out before you know it, so the next group can come in. It doesn’t feel rushed, but they definitely get you in and out in your allotted time. The worst cream tea I had had to have been at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. It was a long time ago now ( well I’d gone there to meet Princess Diana, who was attending a charity event, so that will tell you how long ago it was ). Afterwards I stayed on for a Devon cream tea - it was really reasonably priced - until it became apparent it didn’t actually include the pot of tea, only the scones , cream and jam. Incidentally regarding the cup holding ‘etiquette’ - I’ve seen members of the royal family hold the cup with fingers through the handle, so I wouldn’t worry too much about what the etiquette expert says.

For me the highlight of every London trip is the Afternoon Tea and I usually try to squeeze in as many as I can - My favourite place is Fortnum & Mason.

I love fluffy scones paired with tea so I am perfectly happy with just that. :)

One of my favorite memories from childhood is having High Tea at my great Aunts house. High Tea is more of a meal and totally awesome! Not as posh, of course.

I would like to experience the tea time at the Four Seasons, such varieties !

What a beautiful family! And what a fun experience!!

Thanks for filming!

Adorable children! They definitely stole the show 💕

For the experience I would go with the more expensive one. Only because I think if you can swing it money wise. It looks like a very nice appetizing way to spend the afternoon. Just chatting with your friends or family and having so real quality time together.

Having daughters is very sweet.. 31 yrs .. I have never gotten over my little princess 👸.. now princess 👸 2

Thank you for the video 😄 I believe the cheaper version would suffice for me however I'm sure there are other great cheaper version if one would want a full on afternoon tea 😊

i'd love to have afternoon tea at the four seasons with my two girls. this experience would surely be something we'd all enjoy. great video; thaaaank you!!

Great video, thanks for sharing!

Love this video.I am from Hongkong to Uk for 3 months .I am trying to have English tea. Thank you for everything about this video.Hope you are all good.

I like how well informed and eloquent you are.. watching your video from Mumbai, India. ❤

What a great family. Welcome to London.

I think i would steal the tea pot and plates----PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!