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Time for tea
The on-trend tea rooms brewing up a storm across the b.there! network
Text Philippe Pourhashemi
With smoking bans transforming public places across Europe, the idea of partying all night in a crowded, smoke-filled nightclub has lost its appeal… and relevance. Cosmopolitan, well-heeled – and, above all, civilised – trendsetters are rediscovering the joys of tea rooms and socialising amid their calm, luxurious settings. It seems sipping hot tea is the new cool.
LONDON
The Lanesborough
Hyde Park Corner, tel. , lanesborough.com The recently refurbished Apsleys restaurant at this Knightsbridge hotel won the Tea Guild’s Top London Afternoon Tea Award 2008.
Who goes there City brokers, jet-setters and ladies who lunch. House specialties Belgravia Tea, which includes a full afternoon tea selection (sandwiches, pastries and scones), a glass of champagne or Kir Royale, and fresh strawberries and cream.
Claridge’s HotelBrook Street, tel. , claridges.co.uk
Sing Tehus in Copenhagen has
a daily Japanese tea ceremony This luxury establishment – which is no small part responsible for the new tea craze – really no longer requires an introduction.
Who goes there Fashionistas, Vogue journalists, designers, celebrities, actors and socialites. House specialties Indulge with the super-luxurious Dom Perignon Tea.
ATHENS
afé Tesseris Epohes
13 Agiou Dimitriou Square, tel.
Located in the cosy neighbourhood of Kifissia, Café Tesseris Epohes can be found in a renovated 19th-century mansion with a gorgeous painted ceiling depicting the four seasons.
Who goes there Athenian arty types, writers, yummy mummies and fashion designers.House specialties Herbal teas, including sage and peppermint.
Filomousa Café-Tea Room1 Platia Filomousou Eterias, tel.
The building in the Plaka district dates back to the 19th century and has indoor
and outdoor seating,
Who goes there International travellers, stylish locals, stressed businessmen and hip students.
House specialties Order a delicious home-made crêpe with your tea.
Hotel Grande Bretagne
Constitution Square, tel. , grandebretagne.gr
The hotel’s unique location gives its visitors the opportunity to enjoy truly breathtaking views of the Greek capital.
Who goes there Politicians, actors, corporate moguls and famous writers.House specialties Take your tea to the spa – the chicest way to sip at the Grande Bretagne
COPENHAGEN
ing Tehus
25 Skindergade, tel. , singtehus.dk
Located in Skindergade, this tea room combines Japanese minimalism with a
touch of Scandinavian functionalism.
Who goes there Spiritual types, serious intellectuals and open-minded couples. House specialties Don’t miss the Japanese tea ceremony, which takes place every day.
Tante T6 Viktoriagade, tel. , tante-t.dk
Babington’s English Tea
Rooms are a Roman institution This is a traditional, tea room in the city centre has antique furniture and outdoor seating.
Who goes there Posh families, busy locals and romantic couples. House specialties Try oolong tea with luxury butter cookies baked by Dorte, using her own traditional recipe.
TeTemplet26 Købmagergade, tel , tetemplet.dk
Located in the centre of town, this Oriental temple comes complete with large pillows, incense sticks and hostesses dressed in saris.
Who goes there Feng shui devotees, new age bohos and organic aficionados. House specialties The private tea parties and the aphrodisiac tea blends are a must.
ROME
Hotel de Russie
9 Via del Babuino, tel. , hotelderussie.it
Have a taste of
England in Athens at
Hotel Grande Bretagne
Located between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, Hotel de Russie is also near the luxurious designer shops.
Who goes there TV and advertising executives, celebrities and global VIPs. House specialties Have a lemon tea in Le Jardin de Russie, a gorgeous, secluded garden within the hotel.
Babington’s EnglishTea Rooms 23 Piazza di Spagna, tel. , babingtons.net
This most English of Roman tea houses is at the foot of the Spanish Steps.
Who goes there US and British expats, tourists, designer-clad shoppers and blue-blood Italians. House specialties It has to be the English breakfast tea, of course.
Thé Verde46 Via Bocca di Leone, tel.
This is a hip and central address, with a stylish courtyard tea room located in the middle of the building.
Who goes there Writers, fashion types and business executives.House specialties Any green tea will do – there are more than a undred
different types on offer here.
BRUSSELS
Conrad Brussels
71 Avenue Louise, tel. , conradhotels.com
Sip your tea alongside politicians
and shoppers alike at
Conrad Brussels
Luxury afternoon tea is served daily in the Lobby Lounge, echoing the famous Avenue’s cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Who goes there Politicians and Commission members, international shoppers and ladies who lunch. House specialties The Earl Grey served here is divine.
The Tea House5 Rue de Rollebeek, tel. ed in an intimate, 17th-century building on a pedestrianised road in the city centre.
Who goes there Peaceful locals, international tea-lovers, English expats and students. House specialties The Tea House has a great lapsang souchong.
Le Comptoir Florian17 Rue Saint-Boniface, tel.
Located in the Ixelles area, Le Comptoir has an art nouveau façade that’s one of
the most famous sights in the city.
Who goes there Trendy students, artists and smart ladies. House specialties Go for classic teas such as the Earl Grey varieties.
VIENNA
emmers Teehaus
5 Mökler Bastei, tel.
The gorgeous
Monastery Lounge
at Mandarin Oriental
Prague is the perfect
place to relax Refined, city centre location, close to the museums and art galleries.
Who goes there Yummy mummies, trendy students and artists. House specialties The Earl Grey Royal and Bio Vietnam teas are highly recommended.
Haas & Haas Teehaus4 Stephansplatz, tel.
The outside garden at this tea house is the place to be seen in the Austrian
capital during the summer months.
Who goes there Stylish locals, business types and writers. House specialties The vegetarian Tea Breakfast is a great choice.
PRAGUE
Karavanseráj
22 Masarykovo Nábrezí, tel.
Located south of the Opera House in Prague’s new town, Karavanseráj has a hookah lounge and a Lebanese feel.
Who goes there New bohos, spiritual dwellers, lazy students and US expats. House specialties Have a cup of mint tea with baklava on the side.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel459/1 Nebovidska, tel.
Located within the historical old town, the hotel serves afternoon tea in the
gorgeous Monastery Lounge.
Who goes there Celebrities, world travellers and posh couples. House specialties Try anything from the Traditional Afternoon Tea menu.
Obecní Dum5 Republiky Námestí, tel.
The Municipal House is a national landmark and one of the most significant art nouveau buildings in the Czech Republic’s capital.
Who goes there Writers, intellectuals, architects and international travellers. House specialties The home-blend ice tea is truly refreshing.
FR Le thé est dans le coup
Une nouvelle génération cosmopolite et branchée redécouvre les joies des salons de thé et de leur atmosphère où règnent calme et volupté. Déguster un thé chaud s’inscrit désormais dans la nouvelle tendance.
ATHÈNES
Café Tesseris Epohes (13 Agiou Dimitriou Square, Kifissia)
Une ancienne demeure du 19e rénovée avec un somptueux plafond peint.
Filomousa Café-Tea Room (1 Platia Filomousou Eterias, Plaka) Superbement situé dans la vieille ville avec des tables à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur.
Hôtel Grande Bretagne (Constitution Square) Des vues étonnantes de la capitale.
COPENHAGUE
Sing Tehus (Skindergade 25)
Le minimalisme japonais rencontre le fonctionnalisme scandinave.
Tante T (Victoriagade 6)
Salon de thé traditionnel avec du mobilier antique et des sièges à l’extérieur.
TeTemplet (Købmagergade 26 E)
Temple oriental avec une touche finale de coussins et d’encens.
ROME
Hôtel de Russie (Via del Babuino 9) Situé tout près des magasins des stylistes de la ville.
Babington’s (Piazza di Spagna 23)
Le plus anglais des salons de thé romains.
Thé Verde (Via Bocca di Leone 46)
Tendance, une adresse centrale, salon de thé avec une cour stylée.
BRUXELLES
Conrad Brussels (Avenue Louise 71) Après-midi thé luxueuse, chaque jour dans le salon du Lobby.
The Tea House (Rue de Rollebeek 5)
Intime, bâtiment du 17e siècle dans une rue piétonne.
Le Comptoir Florian (Rue Sainte-Boniface 17) Le Comptoir dispose d’une façade art nouveau – l’une des plus célèbres de la ville.
LONDRES
The Lanesborough (Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge)
Vainqueur du Prix 2008 ‘Tea Guild’s Top London Afternoon Tea Award’.
Claridge’s Hotel (Brook Street, Mayfair W1) Endroit luxueux de Mayfair, responsable en partie du nouvel engouement pour le thé.
The Rubens at The Palace (39 Buckingham Palace Road)
Référence historique, proche de Buckingham Palace.
VIENNE
Demmers Teehaus (Mökler Bastei 5) Proche des musées et des galeries.
Haas & Haas Teehaus (Stephansplatz 4) L’endroit où être vu.
PRAGUE
Karavanseraj (Masarykovo nábr. 22, New Town) Karavanseraj propose un salon à narguilé et un esprit libanais.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel (Nebovidska 459/1) Buvez un thé dans le salon de ce fabuleux monastère.
Obecní Dum (Námestí Republiky 5)
Une référence nationale.
NL Tijd voor thee!
ATHENE
Café Tesseris Epohes (Agiou Dimitriou Square 13, Kifissia) Gerenoveerd 19de-eeuws herenhuis met een prachtig beschilderd plafond.
Filomousa Café-Tea Room (Platia Filomousou Eterias 1, Plaka) Betoverende ligging in de oude stad, met tafeltjes binnen en buiten.
Hotel Grande Bretagne (Syntagmaplein) Adembenemend uitzicht over de hoofdstad.
KOPENHAGEN
Sing Tehus (Skindergade 25) Japans minimalisme versmolten met Scandinavisch functionalisme.
Tante T (Victoriagade 6)
Traditionele tearoom met antieke meubels en een terras.
TeTemplet (Købmagergade 26)
Oosterse tempel, compleet met kussens en wierook!
ROME
Hotel de Russie (Via del Babuino 9) Dicht bij de designerboetieks van de stad.
Babington’s (Piazza di Spagna 23)
Het meest Engelse onder de Romeinse theehuizen.
Thé Verde (Via Bocca di Leone 46)
Trendy, centraal adresje, met een stijlvolle binnenplaats.
BRUSSEL
Conrad Brussels (Louizalaan 71)
In de Lobby Lounge wordt elke namiddag afternoon tea geserveerd.
The Tea House (Rollebeekstraat 5)
Knus, 17de-eeuws gebouw in een verkeersvrije straat.
Le Comptoir Florian (Sint-Bonifaasstraat 17) Le Comptoir mag uitpakken met de meest bekende art nouveau-gevel van de stad.
LONDEN
The Lanesborough (Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge) Winnaar van de Tea Guild’s Top London Afternoon Tea Award 2008.
Claridge’s Hotel (Brook Street, Mayfair W1) Het luxueuze adresje in Mayfair dat de nieuwe theetrend hielp lanceren.
The Rubens at The Palace (39 Buckingham Palace Road)
Historisch monument op een boogscheut afstand van Buckingham Palace.
WENEN
Demmers Teehaus (Mökler Bastei 5) Dicht bij museums en galerieën.
Haas & Haas Teehaus (Stephansplatz 4) Wie helemaal mee wil zijn, moet hier wezen.
PRAAG
Karavanseraj (Masarykovo nábr. 22, Nieuwe Stad)
Karavanseraj heeft een hookahlounge en ademt een Libanese sfeer.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
(Nebovidska 459/1)
Drink thee in de prachtige
Monastery-lounge.
Obecní Dum (Námestí Republiky 5) Een nationaal monument.
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