FORTNUM AND MASON AFTERNOON TEA | LONDON LUXURY STORE | BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY SHOP HERE | JOS ATKIN

[@josatkin]

Check out my Afternoon Tea Playlist 👉 bit.ly/3FKwTKX

[@iveguilla]

I am watching from the U.S. I made my first trip to London this past May and had afternoon tea at F&M. Such a wonderful store! These videos are my way to feel transported there. Thank you for making them!

[@josatkin]

Where in the US are you from? F&M is a lovely building and store. Whenever I go into the store I can’t help buying the delicious clotted cream and pistachio biscuits. I love them 😋 I’m glad you enjoy watching my content and thanks for the support! 🤗

[@iveguilla]

@@josatkin I’m in New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from New York City. I brought back a suitcase filled with tea and biscuits. I also ordered more tea and shortbread once I arrived home. I will have to order those biscuits with clotted cream. They sound divine!

[@josatkin]

@@iveguilla oh nice. Did you have a fave tea you liked? I would recommend the clotted cream ones especially if you like an afternoon tea. The biscuits are quite small but a nice little treat 😋

[@iveguilla]

@@josatkin I have tried a bunch and the top ones for me are Earl Grey Classic and Royal Blend. I am a coffee drinker but since I have returned from England, I am a nearly daily tea drinker in the afternoon. The biscuits are never big enough! 😂

[@josatkin]

@@iveguilla I totally agree when it comes to biscuit size 😋

[@sheilagibson982]

The best high tea in London in my opinion.

[@josatkin]

I recently went to check out the F&M Christmas afternoon tea too, so you might be interested in that option too. It will be uploaded to be channel very soon. Thanks for watching!

[@ratsorizzo2497]

Elbows off the table please

[@LeeJohn70]

Looked very nice 👍🏻😁 Fortnums is a wonderful place 👍🏻😁☃🎁🎄❄⛄

[@josatkin]

Thanks it's one of my fave places to visit. Thanks for watching my video and have a lovely festive holiday 🎄

[@LeeJohn70]

@@josatkin You too have a great Festive Holiday and Happy Healthy prosperous New Year 👍🏻😁🎄🎁☃❄⛄

[@christinejenkins4698]

What you don’t eat, will they box it for you to take home? My hope is to have tea at F&M soon.

[@josatkin]

Hi Christine, yes you can take some things home with you. I’ve been with friends before and they have also done that too. I have previously had to also cut short an afternoon tea at F&M a few years ago due to a meeting I had and the staff were amazing and arranged a lot of the afternoon tea for me to take with me. It was really lovely of them. Hopefully you will get a chance to go there soon as it’s a lovely area to relax and enjoy.

[@denizalgazi]

A reminder that F&M tea is unlimited food so ask for more of what you enjoy!

[@josatkin]

Hi Deniz Algazi yes it's great when some of the afternoon tea's are unlimited. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. Have a lovely weekend! 🤗

[@GoldenRetriever.Jr.]

Thanks for sharing this info!!

[@andreas4268]

Thank you Jos! Glad you enjoyed your wonderful afternoon tea experience and thank you for sharing! Happiest New Year! ⛄️❄️😊

[@josatkin]

Hi Andrea S, Thanks for your comment and watching the video. 🤗

[@ladykiwi_nz4102]

I am so glad you mentioned that they ship to NZ because I have been wanting to place an order and I was worried about delivering so far away from UK. I am quite obsessed with the F & M brand ❤️ thankyou...

[@josatkin]

Hi LadyKiwi_NZ, yes it's super handy they deliver to NZ. You have to pay a delivery fee which is £40 so I often do a large order so it's worth the cost of the delivery charge 🤗 I know some items can be restricted or the quantity of them but you will be advised when you add them to the F&M cart and checkout your order. I would recommend not getting any F&M custom gift boxes that have magnets in the lids on them as it can sometimes be stopped/delayed at NZ customs end. I have linked a F&M unboxing in case you wanted to see more. F&M unboxing - bit.ly/3FSsLsv

[@ladykiwi_nz4102]

@@josatkin thank you so much for your feedback. Merry Christmas 💐

[@josatkin]

@@ladykiwi_nz4102 let me know how you get on 👌.

[@GoldenRetriever.Jr.]

Is there a time limit for a reservation? Going to London in a few weeks and hoping to try something like this for my 1st time in London (+bday celebration!). By the way, thanks for sharing your experience through these videos!

[@josatkin]

Hi, thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the video. If you’re planning on doing an afternoon tea now as I would book now as the reservations can often get fully booked especially at weekends. You can usually book about 3 months in advance. I always go on the weekday as it’s easier for me and a bit quieter. I hope you have a lovely time wherever you decide and a great birthday. You can often pre-order a birthday cake at afternoon teas too as they often have celebrations/special occasions happening.

[@DarcyDigs]

I'm with you on the cucumber sandwiches! Never really got it (and don't get me started on the garden pea cream cheese situation you get in some places). Gorgeous vlog; I'm planning a solo afternoon tea when I'll be in London in September and your videos are really helpful!

[@josatkin]

Hi Darcy, thanks for watching and glad the videos have been helpful. I’ll be overseas again in a few weeks and will be filming a lot more afternoon teas so helpful you’ll find them useful too 🤗👌

[@richmck007]

First shot at 13 seconds, please share the place…Looks like a train station..?

[@josatkin]

Hi rich Mck, The footage is from St Pancras Train Station in London. It's one of the main hub train stations in the centre of London. You can get the Eurostar from this train station too which is convenient for places like Paris. The train station has many stores inside including a mini Fortnum and Mason store which is really handy if you can't get to the main F&M store. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. 🤗

[@richmck007]

@@josatkin Thanks for the info! Merry shopping Xmas!

[@josatkin]

@@richmck007 you too 👌

[@rturney6376]

I was going to say you seem a bit regal. Any connections in England?

[@josatkin]

Hi R Turney, I'm from the UK but currently in New Zealand 🤗

[@alyahamzah1952]

I would like to try this the next time in in London. Do u know if the food is Muslim friendly? Thank you in advance 🇲🇾

[@josatkin]

Yes I think when you book you can request Halal Afternoon Tea but I would contact them in advance of your booking to double check. I always request certain changes to the afternoon teas I have due to dietary requirements I have and I found them very accommodating. Two ladies sat next to me when I went and they had vegan and dairy free afternoon teas so I think there is flexibility in the options. Also the Fortnum and Mason afternoon tea is bottomless so you can get refills of the food which is great. I would suggest going with an empty stomach :)

[@alyahamzah1952]

@@josatkin Thank you for your prompt and helpful reply.

[@mynewyork165]

You should at least taste the deserts with a tea similar to what you drank in the restaurant. When you pair food with tea, the tea exentuates certain tastes & cancels others.

[@josatkin]

Thanks for watching and great that you enjoy tea so much. Do you have any places you can recommend where you might have been for afternoon tea? I can imagine you would enjoy the combination of delicious food and tea choices so much! Thanks for your support with my channel.

[@mynewyork165]

@Jos Atkin I live in NYC. There are tea rooms here but probably not as many as where you are in. And they have different cultural themes. Ex, Russian, French, Japanese, (etc.) The only one that I've been to is the famous Russian Tea Room where I had dinner. They do afternoon tea also but they have one with lunch foods & the other with caviar.

[@scottbrandon6244]

That's $114.89 CAD for the afternoon tea. I guess you are paying for the experience.

[@josatkin]

Hi Scott Brandon, Thanks for watching! I find an afternoon tea in places like F&M are usually about a special occasion/celebration. I've always thought it was something special but doing the afternoon tea playlist I have found some places better than others depending on what you like/want from it. I also think afternoon teas where you receive re-fills of items can give you more bang for your buck too 🤗

[@jessbooth5495]

I’ve just discovered your channel and am loving your content. I don’t know what some of your negative reviewers did with their manners! I like your authentic style 🌸☕️👏

[@josatkin]

Hi Jess, I'm glad you're enjoying my content as it means a lot especially as it's a new channel. I'll be uploading more afternoon teas in the next few weeks that you might like. Have a really nice week and thanks again for watching! 🤗

[@jessbooth5495]

@@josatkin Thank you for your reply. Terrific, I look forward to your upcoming videos. Have a good weekend ☕️🌼✨

[@davidford420]

Please keepn your elbows off the table 😕

[@josatkin]

Thanks for your thoughtful comment and engagement with my channel. Have a lovely weekend! 🤗

[@cjenkins8785]

Joe, she does need a little polish!

[@josatkin]

Thanks for suggesting the level of polish I require. I will continue to be my accepting and happy self as that's not always the case with everyone. Thanks for your ongoing commitment and engagement with my channel! I hope you have a really nice festive period!

[@cjenkins8785]

Jos, you are correct. Your life is your life. Your etiquette or lack of etiquette is a part of your life. Perhaps the reason you partake in afternoon tea alone. Blessings and joyous New Year.

[@cindyhalpern3187]

These rude comments are made by people who envy your experience.

[@pasekdahl]

Your table manner is non existent !

[@josatkin]

Thanks for watching

[@cjenkins8785]

Halina, I suggested that perhaps she purchase a book on etiquette. She can only understand how she chooses to dine in public.

[@PrincessHarlotte]

Ugh please take your elbows off the table.

[@josatkin]

Thanks so much for watching and providing such a thoughtful comment about my elbows

[@shadowguard3578]

What a ridiculous thing to point out.

[@shadowguard3578]

@@josatkin LOL!

[@cjenkins8785]

Still licking your fingers! Perhaps get a book on etiquette or take a look at the Nicholas Fairford on KZbin.

[@josatkin]

Hi C Jenkins, Nicholas has a great channel and I would recommend his IG too. I imagine various books would help you too, but it's great to see your authentic self. Good to know I have you taking note and keeping such a close eye on my fingers. Thanks for your continued support! 👌