Looking to enjoy some of the best tea from across the pond? Head to the luxury French tea emporium Mariage Frères this afternoon week…

Lockdown measures have lifted just in time to enjoy afternoon tea week (10th-16th August) in some of the best places in the capital. And one such venue is luxury French tea emporium Mariage Frères.

One of the world’s oldest purveyors of tea, originating in Paris 1854, their knowledge of tea is second to none. Choose from over 1,000 different varieties of unique tea blends, with access to your own personal tea-expert to guide you.

Of course no afternoon tea is complete without a selection of treats, and at Mariage Frères you can enjoy fully tea-infused delicacies. Delight in delicate amuse bouche featuring the likes of Croque-Monsieur Mariage and sweet treats such as Mille-Feuille – all at £39.00 for two.

With the newly launched Iced Tea Terrace, you can enjoy the warm summer days and simply switch out your warm teapot to a refreshing glass of iced tea. Tea-infused tipples are also available from the newly curated iced-tea cocktail menu; while away the hours with the Gin Cactus Bleu, a refreshing blend of cactus morsels, cucumber, thyme, and gin.

What’s more, Mariage Frères are participating in the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, offering 50% off up to £10 per person, Monday – Wednesday.

Head on down to Covent Garden and enjoy their award-winning range of tea, tipples and delicacies while the sun shines. Don’t forget to also make note of your favourite to bring home and enjoy any time of day.