Macaroons from Bettys (or are they Macarons?)

Bettys Macaroons in a teacup

When it comes down to spelling differences between one country and another, is there still sometimes a definite 'right' or 'wrong' - or does it all just depend on which side of the border you're standing on? Take the case of the 'Macaron', for example. Or should that be … [Continue reading]

A Brief Encounter Over Tea

Brief Encounter tea room

As a tea enthusiast, I'm always on the look-out for anything related to tea. As an Anglophile, I'm always on the look-out for that English connection. And as a lover of cinema, I'm always on the look-out for a good film. I found all three in a 1946 English film called Brief … [Continue reading]

It’s all about me!

Denise in Devon

My name is Denise and I am the creator and writer of the Tea in England blog. I've recently shared with you the story behind this blog and the story … [Continue reading]

The story behind the Tea in England blog

Gravitea for Two by Duy Huynh

The longer I live in England, and the more I see and do, the more I discover that in one way or another almost everything here has a tea connection. … [Continue reading]

The story behind the Tea in England banner

I Love My Blog

One of the things I especially love about my blog is my banner. I'm not really sure how many people click on that little 'About' tab at the top of the … [Continue reading]

I can’t resist Whittard tea

Whittard Shop

Once upon a time there was a man named Walter. Walter was born in London in 1861, the son of a wealthy merchant family who owned leather factories in … [Continue reading]

Steamy Valentine Greetings from Tea in England

Vintage Tea Valentine

         Happy Valentine's Day from Tea in England   … [Continue reading]

Are those tea leaves on Harrods’ family tree?

A Harrods Cup of Tea

Whenever I'm at Harrods, the first place I head to is the Food Hall, mainly because it's one of the few places in the store where I can afford … [Continue reading]

London’s Cabbie Tea Huts

Russell Square Cabbie Tea Hut

There are so many, many things I love about London. The most endearing sights for me, as a tealover, are these adorable little green buildings known … [Continue reading]

Tea at 78 Derngate may be the best Afternoon Tea value in England

78 Derngate decorated for Christmas

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a Scottish architect and designer of both the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements.  My interest in Mackintosh … [Continue reading]

From our Christmas Pinterest Board

Brush Tree in Teacup

I hope you are enjoying the holiday season and that things at your house aren't overly manic. Today I am posting some teacup images from my Christmas … [Continue reading]

The Victoria Sponge – its history and a recipe

Victoria Sponge Recipe

The Victoria Sponge is a sponge cake sandwiched together with raspberry jam and dusted on the top with caster sugar*. It is a quintessential English … [Continue reading]