10 Best places in the world to drink a cup of tea

We know that Tiree is the BEST place in the world to drink a cup of tea, but when it comes to the best of the rest we weren’t sure. So we asked the internet!

Here you go..

  1. The Ritz in London, England The iconic Ritz hotel in London is known for its luxurious afternoon tea service, where guests can enjoy a selection of teas, sandwiches, and pastries in the elegant Palm Court.
  2. The Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok, Thailand: The Mandarin Oriental hotel in Bangkok offers a stunning tea lounge where guests can enjoy a variety of teas, as well as delicious traditional Thai snacks.
  3. The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, India: The Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai is known for its traditional Indian tea service, where guests can enjoy a selection of teas and snacks while overlooking the beautiful Gateway of India.
  4. The Peninsula in Hong Kong: The Peninsula hotel in Hong Kong offers a luxurious afternoon tea service, where guests can enjoy a variety of teas and delicious snacks while taking in views of Victoria Harbour.
  5. The Park Hyatt in Tokyo, Japan: The Park Hyatt hotel in Tokyo offers a beautiful tea lounge where guests can enjoy a variety of Japanese teas and snacks, as well as stunning views of the city.
  6. The Shangri-La in Paris, France: The Shangri-La hotel in Paris offers a beautiful tea room where guests can enjoy a variety of teas, as well as traditional French pastries and sandwiches.
  7. The Four Seasons in Sydney, Australia: The Four Seasons hotel in Sydney offers a stunning afternoon tea service, where guests can enjoy a selection of teas and delicious snacks while overlooking the beautiful Sydney Harbour.
  8. The Rosewood in London, England: The Rosewood hotel in London offers a luxurious afternoon tea service, where guests can enjoy a variety of teas, sandwiches, and pastries in the elegant Mirror Room.
  9. The Waldorf Astoria in New York City, USA: The Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City offers a traditional afternoon tea service, where guests can enjoy a selection of teas and snacks in the elegant Peacock Alley.
  10. The Ritz-Carlton in Kyoto, Japan: The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Kyoto offers a beautiful tea room where guests can enjoy a variety of Japanese teas and snacks, as well as stunning views of the city.

There we have it, the best places to drink a cup of tea in the world. Just make sure it’s one of ours. I’m sure you can ask them for hot water!

Where is the best place to drink tea
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