This is the time of year when the frazzled shopper needs a haven: somewhere away from the noise and the people, to recharge and relax. I give you the festive tea — afternoon tea, but with a seasonal twist.
Think turkey, cranberry sauce or truffles in the sandwiches (not necessarily together), and inviting little cakes — maybe with gold leaf or shaped like baubles — to follow. What could be more gladsome than to see tiers of sandwiches, scones and patisserie coming towards you, and in the background, a pianist rippling through It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas?
