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Sketch - Mayfair - London

By Yummei @yummmei
Sketch is a wonderful hidden world, disguised as a Townhouse from the outside.
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Each room is uniquely decorated; they feel like they are different worlds for you to get lost within.
One of my absolute favourites is their Pink room, The Gallery. 
Paris-based Architect and Designer; India Mah was the mastermind creating the backdrop for British artist David Shrigley's satyrical sketches that line the walls. It is one of the most glorious gallery spaces in London. 
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch's Afternoon Tea Extravaganza, is not just any Afternoon Tea it's an experience.

There is ceremony to the pouring of champagne for example. 


Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch - Mayfair - London
First you choose your tea, and throughout the session you may try as many of the different teas as you like.
I went for the Green Tea blend of Osamnthus, a flowering green tea that is hand tied around an orange osmanthus flower, which gives it a hint of citrus. Later I had the Jasmine Pearl and finished off with Nilgiri Frost, a fragrant black tea with hints of apple.
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch - Mayfair - London
As soon as the teas came, three towering layers of decadence followed suit.
All of which can be refilled as much as you please ;]
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch - Mayfair - London
There is a round of sandwiches including; smoked salmon, quail egg mayo, cucumber, melted cheese pesto; all of which have a modern twist.
My personal highlight was the melted cheese pesto, which was even served warm and wrapped with a bow.
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Topped with a selection of tarts, opera cakes, maracons and scones fresh from the oven.
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch - Mayfair - London
An additional round of sandwiches were obviously a requirement.
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Warm, fruity scones slathered with clotted cream and a choice of fig, strawberry and/or raspberry jam.
The scones were crumbly, crispy-topped and buttery; just how they should be.
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch - Mayfair - London
It was a wonderfully glorious spread. 
Enough to leave anyone grinning from ear to ear with satisfaction. 
If you can't finish your triumphant tower of treats, you can even take the rest away with you. 
Sketch - Mayfair - London
Sketch effortlessly snags the title of 'The Best Afternoon Tea in London,' in my books. 
Yummei's?  10/10Where?Sketch9 Conduit Street,LondonW1S 2XG
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