Coronation Tea At The Goring Hotel

London is the place to be this summer thanks to Queen Elizabeth's 60th  Jubilee and the birth of her great grandchild.  Everyone from around the world is flocking to this city rich with history and food , What better place to celebrate  than with high tea, more specifically a tea honoring Her Majesty at the famed Goring Hotel in London.Visitors not  only celebrate the Royals but dine like them too.

The Goring Hotel is one of London's premier hotels , started a century ago by Otto Richard Goring in 1910. It is the only hotel in England to hold a Royal Warrant and was a favorite of the Queen Mum's. Kate Middleton and her family stayed there the night before her wedding to Prince William. It is a lush , but elegant place, known for high quality service and four star meals. The tea itself is nothing short of breath taking, simple yet classy with a dash of whimsy thrown in. Chef Ian Winton is the person responsible for this English tradition and he has created some interesting sweets.

The Coronation Tea is $65 American dollars and that includes Bollinger Champagne along with  the  a variety of teas. However it's the confect5ons that make it stand out as well as they  honor the monarch. There are the  Earl Grey macaroons,each topped off with a chocolate crown , made to resemble the State Crown. There's a strawberry tart, a nod to the garden parties held at Buckingham Palace and of course the Coronation Chicken salad,a blend of cold chicken, raisins, spices, and mayo. Even the queen's hats are celebrated in a the form of cassis chocolate  mousse hats. Traditional tea fare is here as well such as the airy jumble of cream , meringue and fruit, Eton Mess and cucumber sandwiches.

London is the place to be this summer thanks to the Jubilee and the birth of the next heir. Celebrate both with a rich  tea at this world renown hotel. Toast both Elizabeth and her great grandchild with a flute of Bollinger's and an array of delicious treats!