Afternoon tea in London — whether at a posh hotel such as the Ritz or the Savoy or in a department store like Harrods or Fortnum & Mason — is a special occasion treat for visitors and locals alike. It’s not an inexpensive affair, as you’ll be sitting in elegant surroundings, perhaps dressed up a bit.
” Most of the hotels and tea experts I queried agreed the ideal brew temperature for black tea is about 202 to 203 degrees, although at the BoTree they heat it closer to the boiling point, and several recommended preheating the pot with water at the same temperature to prevent a cold pot from cooling the water. Third tip: Time the brewing to the minute. No “waiting patiently” nonsense.