With a chef-driven menu designed to offer updates to traditional tea accompaniments, Fairmont Miramar’s brand-new afternoon tea is a full-on culinary experience. Get your best gloves and fascinator out of the closet and give it a whirl. With that in mind, here are 15 of the best places to pop in for a cuppa, or host a full-blown tea soirée. Almost any traditional afternoon tea menu includes the option to add bubbles, if desired, but it’s an afterthought - the tea will always be the focus.
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