Word: tearoom
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...Peacocks Tearoom, Ely Situated about 30 km from Cambridge in the town of Ely, Peacocks, peacockstearoom.co.uk, was voted Top Tea Place in 2007 by the U.K. Tea Council - and that's no mean accolade when your competitors are the Dorchester and Savoy. The august body praised Peacocks' warm atmosphere, amazing range of teas and delicious sandwiches. There's also the lovely riverside setting and wisteria-strewn gardens, both enticing draws on a sunny day. The tea count runs to almost 60 varieties, and as you'd imagine there are no tea bags allowed...
Trim waitresses gliding around in starched white pinafores, delicate aromas of freshly brewed Darjeeling and Lapsang Souchong, the genteel tinkle of stainless steel on proper china: Whatever happened to the great British tearoom? With the homogenization of the high street, you could be forgiven for thinking they'd all but disappeared. Look beyond the big-brand coffee chains, however, and you'll find them alive and kicking. Here are some of the best...
...Eteaket, Edinburgh A newcomer to the tearoom scene, Eteaket, eteaket.co.uk, is a hit with the Edinburgh cognoscenti. Most of the 40-plus leaf teas are sourced from smaller estates around the world, which the company says secures a fairer price for plantation workers and is kinder to the environment. However, "it's not all kaftans and flower power," says owner Erica Moore. Hot pink and turquoise seating and brightly colored fondant fancies served on vintage cake stands inject the necessary note of playfulness...