No trouble brewing in world’s best tearooms
England may be the birthplace of the traditional afternoon tea – but there’s much more to your cuppa if you look further afield, says Paul Cole
One of the largest producers of tea in the world, Sri Lanka is the ideal place to visit for all teaholics.
The tea country hills of central Sri Lanka are often referred to as “Little England” due to the cool climate and colonial-era bungalows, although it boasts a landscape far more theatrical than that of the UK.
Mist-shrouded mountains and terraced tea plantations surround the area, while worldclass brews are in abundance.
Mature solo travel experts One Traveller runs tours to Sri Lanka where visitors can enjoy the slower pace of life and drink in the destination.
The itinerary includes a picturesque train ride from Kandy to the tea plantations, passing by villages, waterfalls and mountains, before reaching the tea estates.
Guests have the chance to sample the finest Ceylon teas before being shown the
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The five-star St Regis Doha is located in the heart ofWest Bay in Qatar’s capital city, adjacent to the Pearl Island and offers sweeping views overlooking the Persian Gulf.
The hotel features 12 destination restaurants and lounges including Hakkasan, the Vintage Lounge and Astor Grill, as well as a spectacular rooftop bar and Sarab, great for a light snack or afternoon tea from a world collection of more than 100 blends.
As the winner of the Best Afternoon Tea at the Time Out Doha Restaurant Awards 2018, Sarab’s Afternoon Tea menu offers a vast selection of teas, infusions, coffees, cocktails, and champagnes that recalls the vision that