MT judges the level of civility in a city by it’s capability to rustle up a grand afternoon tea in such a way that an Englishman abroad can feel right at home. We may have just missed Sydney’s latest foodie festival but it didn’t stop us partaking of the special Afternoon Tea served at the Tea Room in the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney. It was delicious and served laid back Aussie style but with the tradition befitting of a true Afternoon Tea. The sugar rush was quite something and has inspired me for some more home entertaining when we get back to NZ.
Wow, this looks delicious, Julie! Susan and I had much the same experience in June when we had a three-tier afternoon tea in Victoria on Vancouver Island. It’s no coincidence that such a fine tea could be had on an island with such a strong British influence. I agree with Martin about the afternoon tea being a measuring stick of sorts!
Im really tempted to try one this Saturday – just not sure I can handle the sugar 😉 Had a nice coffee this morning at the Vienna Cafe on level 3 though.