Tea culture in the United Kingdom

Tea culture in the United Kingdom has a long and rich history. The British have been enjoying tea for centuries, and it is now an important part of British culture. There are many different ways to enjoy tea in the UK, and the British have developed a wide range of tea traditions. Whether you prefer to enjoy a cup of tea in a traditional tea shop, or in a more modern setting, there is a place for you to enjoy tea in the UK. The British love of tea is evident in the number of tea rooms and cafes that can be found across the country, as well as the wide range of teas that are available. 

Here in this blog, Suchi recounts her experience of visiting one such Tearoom in UK. Enjoy!

The Rabbit Hole Tearoom in Stoke on Trent – a cosy, tearoom in United Kingdom

In Suchi’s words, afternoon Tea ritual started in Britain in the early 1840’s. And a trip to England would be incomplete without a visit to a tea room to indulge in some leisurely Afternoon Tea time. 

We had a wonderful opportunity to visit ‘The Rabbit Hole Tearoom’ in Stoke on Trent this weekend! 

This Rabbit Hole Tearoom in Stoke on Trent, is beautifully decorated in a combination of “Alice in Wonderland” and “Beauty and The Beast” themes. We were in complete awe of the decor which also included a huge open book on the ceiling with Chapter 1 of Alice in Wonderland 

The tea was served in a delicate bone china tea pot and tea cups, and a huge tiered stand served tea sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam and cupcakes, sweet pastries and cakes. And they had also included some salad, hand cooked potato chips, fresh fruit slices, bunny shaped cookies and lemonade in mini mason jars, so cute! 

My daughter Rhea had their hot chocolate and she said it was the best she had! The staff was very considerate and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable! 

The cake portions are big so if you are not able to devour it in the restaurant, you can take it home to enjoy it another day.

So if you are anywhere close to Stoke on Trent do visit this exquisite Rabbit Hole Tearoom and enjoy a leisurely Afternoon Tea! 

This is a guestpost and photoblog by Suchi, who is passionate about Travel & Fashion. She and her husband Rishi Menon, the man behind the camera, have explored over 46 states in the US, 12 countries & currently live in England along with Rhea (featured in the pics above), their daughter, who caught the travel bug from her parents at an early age. Rhea started traveling within weeks of being born 🙂