I TESTED AMERICAN vs. ENGLISH AFTERNOON TEA

[@ewilkinson5361]

Would love to see a series where you travel around the UK and try different regional dishes! It'd be really interesting seeing you try food in the place it comes from and maybe learn a bit of the history/culture around it 😊

[@catsmother4556]

That is a really good idea. Haggis in Scotland to Pasties in Cornwall with everything else in between.

[@ChloeJM205]

Definitely! Great idea!! 👍

[@chantellea7308]

Parmo in north east!

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

Best Jellied Eels 🤣🤢

[@ellarosejohnston9326]

Really good idea! I would love this too x

[@harmonyhope1709]

Grace has definitely got a chance of a future career as a judge of The Great British menu or Bake off!

[@nabilanoor7421]

Can you film a video reviewing afternoon teas with a twist in the UK? For example Cinnamon Bazar in Covent Garden have an Indian afternoon tea. Xx

[@extragrackvlogs]

You don’t have to ask me twice 😍

[@lic7135]

Yes I've suggested this before! The Alice in Wonderland themed one at The Sanderson Hotel would be incredible!

[@sarahcariad702]

Inamo Covent garden. Japanese/sushi and interactive tables. A very different afternoon tea. We loved it but what about you Grace?

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

Yes! Indian sweets are so interesting, the colours and designs are so different. Also recommend an Iranian afternoon tea if that exists in London.

[@jerim4543]

I've always thought it would be fun to create a "NYC Tea" with famous NY and American classics. Like mini bagels with cream cheese and lox, mini rye bread Reuben sandwiches and pigs in the blanket for sandwiches. For the middle I would use American biscuits instead of scones with local jams and cheeses. For sweets, mini black and white cookies, little pumpkin pies, Tollhouse cookies, etc. I'm probably not going to be buying a hotel or restaurant, but I would definitely ask you to be the pastry chef in my fantasy tearoom.

[@natashaj4113]

That sounds amazing 🤩

[@elizabethrose7752]

See, this is what an American tea should be. Unfortunately, what I’m not sure Grace realizes is that we don’t really have an American custom of Afternoon Tea. All of the tea services she’s looking at in the video are English afternoon tea services, that we Americans are just taking reference from. I think she wanted to find something more like what you are describing, which would be very cool!

[@AntoniaSheldrake]

I went to the Langham in February and had COMPLETELY different sweets. These look incredible! I also had the gluten free afternoon tea and would recommend! They tried to make everything the same as what my mum and sister had. And they brought a massive cake for her birthday!! We kinda loved how the staff left us alone, there was no pressure to leave at all and we just drank tea and chatted for ages. Everyone around us did the same thing! Also would have loved another cheese scone lol.

[@garf96]

Grace my girlfriend showed me your channel about 2 years ago, and I literally wait for your videos with excitement every time. The world is a better place with you in it.

[@hymmj147]

That's lovely of you to say!

[@lila3372]

Chairs for bags! Now THAT is something that should move from fancy to common!

[@tammydee9700]

I would love to see our American style thru the ages. 40's, 50's etc. To show the difference between the 2. Great series idea. I know I've said this before, but it would be amazing!

[@laramohammed235]

ahhhh i love ur vids grace they always put a smile on my face :) also i was wondering could you do more chill baking vlogs maybe some easter ones because easter is coming up?

[@extragrackvlogs]

I HAVE ONE COMING ON THURSDAY 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 an old classic 🤫

[@laramohammed235]

Yeyyyy!!!

[@sarahduke9860]

I am currently doing laundry. My washer does the same jingle as yours. I thought I needed to get up to switch the load. 😝

[@LucyandWilbur]

Loved this video! I had a lush afternoon tea at The Lanesborough, probably about 6 years ago though 🤣 I recommend going at Christmas time as they had a pianist playing Christmas carols and the tree was up and it was just so festive and makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside 😊Plus, you can ask for more which is always great! Anyone reading the comments who is gluten free and thinking of going, my sister is as well and she got an amazing one too, coeliacs are often a bit short changed when it comes to these things but hers looked amazing as well 😊 Loving all your videos Grace 😊

[@dinomauss1157]

😂😂 I’m a new mum and I laughed too hard thinking Grace is leaking milk!!! In her green hoodie at the beginning of the video. But it’s just her hair drying.

[@esperanzab4310]

Grace- I just love your sparkly personality and bubbly character, you’re such a ray of sunshine! ☀️ 🤗Thank you for another wonderful video, and taking me to NYC and London! You’re the best chica! God bless and thanks again 😋

[@Sam-0827]

Grackle feels like a warm hug ugh🥺

[@ruthrice3498]

you cant beat the Ritz they just keep bringing the sandwiches and cakes as much as you want!!! recently we had tea at the Grand in brighton very underwelming

[@natashaj4113]

Ooh how interesting I went to the Ritz and it wasn’t nice at all 😞 but it’s so highly rated so maybe I went on a bad day!

[@remi9n3_45]

My favourite afternoon tea ever, which totally changed my opinion of them was in The Cotwalds called The Painswick Hotel they made all the food in their kitchen there. There was pork pie without any of that gross jelly stuff and the best coffee and walnut cake but the scotch eggs were the best, giant scotch eggs that were warm and you could tell they were freshly made because the yolk was still runny in the inside, like how is that even possible in a scotch egg? Also they had super comfy lounge chairs in front of a log fire which the staff maintained they had a games room for kids too with board games and a pool table. I don’t think the afternoon tea was even that expensive either.

[@bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917]

Sounds fantastic 👏 👌 😀

[@Tils2114]

The afternoon teas in London always look so nice. I’ve only been to a few places in Yorkshire and Wentworth Woodhouse is the best one I’ve found up there

[@bellaluce7088]

For anyone visiting San Francisco, California, I highly recommend Lovejoy's Tea Room for a more down-to-earth, cozy afternoon tea with a more savory-focused menu and mismatched china (think Grandma's parlor vs. grand hotel). I'm obsessed with their egg and onion sandwich with hints of capers, and the scones are lovely and come with proper double devon cream. (Some tea places in the U.S. try to pass off grotesque "substitutes" like cream cheese mixtures or fast-deflating sweet whipped cream as "scones with cream," which is a travesty!!) The full-size teas come with a tiny but delicious shortbread biscuit, and optional petit fours and/or truffles can be purchased separately. I'm convinced the mini portions of balsamic-dressed greens and coleslaw they include help keep me from falling into a food coma after such an abundant, delicious meal, and it remains one of my favorite tea rooms ever.

[@kevinhayes1656]

I was born and raised in the United States, and I have never heard of afternoon tea in the United States only England

[@bellaluce7088]

Yes please to all tea places using removable strainers! Very nice to hear a Brit saying tea can otherwise be over brewed! ; - D Another point in favor of the Langham is that it seemed the tables had more space between them. But for me, the dry bread at Bergdorf Goodman's alone would have clinched it. Would love to see as many afternoon tea reviews as you care to make! 😻🫖❤

[@nickiefetzer8312]

I know what I’m watching on my lunch break. Thanks Grace! 💗

[@baileygraykeith9072]

Omg can’t wait to watch the whole vid 💕 i hope you’re doing great and I love that you love Afternoon Tea as much as I do 😭

[@Cat-sw3jn]

My favourite afternoon teas in London have been Fortnum & Mason and The Savoy. Just outside central London, I'd recommend Petersham Hotel. Get a table by the window. We went in December and they even poured out fake snow by the window and it was lovely. You get a view of the Thames and Richmond park. Also Pennyhill Park hotel does wonderful afternoon teas. Again, try to get a table by a window. The hotel grounds are lovely and the food was super delicious.

[@bellaluce7088]

Thank you so much for your recommendations! ❤

[@teawrecksuk9414]

We recently watched a few random documentary about The Langham and it looked exquisite!

[@abigailwilt6705]

I loved the comparison! I'm American and it's interesting because afternoon tea has always been a British thing in America. I have never heard of an American afternoon tea. I also thought clotted cream was a British thing, but I guess we have it here too!

[@gracebevill]

Grace + afternoon tea : relaxing vibes all the way 💙

[@doodydoesitddi5717]

You give such thorough reviews. Very impressive

[@itskatiek26]

I really want to go for afternoon tea now! We went to Betty's in Harrogate for the Princess Afternoon Tea and it was INCREDIBLE. I'd highly recommend!

[@ellahobbs1073]

I loved this sm, feeling super down atm bc I have COVID and this really cheered me up :)

[@janicegagnon2294]

I did the Mary Poppins tea a few years back at The Shard and it was simply incredible!

[@vilstef6988]

What a lovely kitty! So floofy!

[@Daniellex12341]

I keep seeing ads on Facebook for pastry delivery boxes! Would be good to see you review a few of them! ☺️

[@aracycharles4830]

This was a great video idea. It makes me want to have any afternoon tea.

[@BecomingFinn]

I am crying inside at the way you topped those scones 😭

[@krystle_marie]

I love afternoon tea! I went to the one in Harrods a few years ago. Food and service was great. They even offered top-up's of tea and more sandwiches. I can't remember how much I paid for it but it was worth it.

[@Spiritualrepenter]

Your mum is so pretty !

[@halcyc2245]

Best early birthday gift this video is, I’m having an afternoon tea on my birthday also so that’s cool :3

[@carrie-leehurzeler7413]

I think the Langham beating the Bergdorf is quite fitting. You guys are famous for afternoon tea and it only makes sense that you have perfected it.

[@TCSOKO]

Pop high tea at the Mount Nelson in Cape Town on your bucket list - buffet style in a grand old spacious hotel with a piano player. A real experience

[@kristinaleeson4233]

I love that you do these types of videos! Where would you say has been your favourite afternoon tea of all time?

[@sianchild]

I really love the Piglets Pantry afternoon tea - very delicious!

[@maddiejaneec]

YES! Love you Grace!! Sending love always ❤️

[@samprice5265]

Can certainly recommend an ‘alternative afternoon tea’ at the wild boar in the Lake District 😊

[@jalledira]

The only channel i would aprove a teen age girl to watch. Just a normall very lovely, well raised (well done papa and mama booth) to watch. Just a beautiful soul that shows a “normall” girl be very succesfull.. you are an example for young girls who think they need tons of crap to be good. U show u can be u and be just FAB! Absolutely love your channel. One of a kind. So relatable. So “normall”. Channel I look the most forward to. Only … your mum.. she would be succesfull just reading books. I would listem. Her voice is so calming

[@Vonmacfire]

😂 My pinky naturally goes out when I drink anything and my daughter is the same!! I genetically can’t help it 🤣😂! I also used to work in a tea shop and it was such a lovely job!! I loved decorating the tables with the different fancy places!!!

[@labcat647]

As an American, I have never heard of an “American Afternoon Tea” before.

[@debragoring]

Did she say the cost of the Langham? Super enjoyable! Love these types of vids! xxx

[@nadiadoingthings]

You should do a week of afternoon teas and then rank them

[@EmLEA_on_the_web]

Grace ur my fave human!

[@kaygrant7935]

Lol I love how grace remembers bride wars and I only Rem Eloise hahah

[@georgialonie933]

can you make a public spread sheet with your reviews so we know which ones to visit!

[@elizabethmcintosh6722]

Rec for a savory afternoon tea: The Old Parsonage in Oxford. It’s so so good.

[@bellaluce7088]

Thanks so much for the recommendation! This video's comments are turning into a much-appreciated guide for my trip to the U.K.!

[@FoodieMeatsFood]

Loved this style of video. I didn’t even realise afternoon tea was a thing in the states!

[@loriedgerly7229]

Nice video, you really don't hear much about afternoon teas in America, was interesting.

[@erikhughes8412]

We, in America, don't "do" an afternoon (or "high") tea. What we have is the Coffee Break, with weak coffee and donuts usually, or with a piece of pie and a cup of coffee at a diner (like in the American TV series, "Twin Peaks"). Many Americans pick up what they call a "snack" at a fast-food drive through on the way home from work (generally a burger, fries and drink or some kind of dessert) to eat before Dinner is ready at home. Any "afternoon tea" in America is, for all intents and purposes, an English Afternoon Tea.

[@leslieyancey5084]

I love afternoon tea! Never had the privilege of having one in the UK!

[@SongbirdCollageArts]

English all the way. It's really no contest...

[@jennyhonda9642]

Part of going to a fancy afternoon tea is the venue and décor, it would have been great to have a snap of the building from outside, a snap of a staircase or architectural feature, and a snap of the room. I know you would need to get permissions to publish but it would give context.

[@bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917]

I'd rather see the afternoon tea, as showing the building would eat up, pun intended, 😜 too much of the video, everyone wants to see the food

[@44hey]

I SAW you in New York🤩 I wasn’t sure if it was you cause I didn’t know you were in the USA!

[@elliebelly2294]

Love the Langham! Been twice and both times were delicious 😋

[@aeolia80]

You're forgetting, afternoon high tea isn't a thing in the US, whatever you do find is technically based on British high tea, even if it doesn't look it to a British person. And it might be weird to say this, but it honestly has to do with that whole Boston Tea Party thing and the over taxing of tea sent to the colonies before the US was even a country. It was legitimately that bad that it permeated to the whole culture of the country to avoid anything having to do with learning the etiquette around tea and stuff like that. It eventually came back in style in the 1880s or something, maybe a little earlier, but only in the upper upper class, and it was still based on British customs. In general, US culture is so far gone/removed from this part of British culture, that if you happen to see high tea being offered in the US, it is in no way "American" high tea, because, again, it doesn't exist. We never really developed these customs of taking something in the afternoon like tea, or l'heure goûter, or fika. And if you do see it currently in the US, it's considered a slightly "exotic" European thing that's done for fun, but it's not a custom in the US.

[@whatevs236]

I doubt she’s forgetting it. It’s a known thing, particularly in Britain, that afternoon tea/high tea is a tradition here and definitely not in America. I think what Grace was implying was that she was looking for America’s take on a British tradition, not that America themselves have afternoon tea regularly or it’s a part of their culture and way of life.

[@elliebelly6980]

why are u mad

[@pinkpyrex4962]

Please come back to the USA and try Afternoon Tea at the Plaza Hotel, it's the best in NY. And in Southern California the best Afternoon Tea are Rose Tree Cottage And Tea Rose Garden both are in the city of Pasadena. I'm a Southern California girl and treat myself to Afternoon Tea at Tea Rose Garden often, the sandwiches and tea are perfection. The scones are not as good as Rose Tree Cottage, but you won't be disappointed. Take care!

[@bellaluce7088]

@Pink Pyrex Thank you for sharing your favorite tea spots! Have you ever been to tea at Huntington Gardens in San Marino? I just learned they are reopening their tea parlor in the spring, and I am so excited! - I had a not-great experience at the Tea Rose Garden (my waitress was in a mood and it must have been an off day for the kitchen), but I would love to try Rose Tree Cottage someday! 🫖 If you ever come up to Northern California, I highly recommend Lovejoy's in San Francisco for a more savory-focused tea in a cozy grandma's parlor kind of setting. They have cute mismatched china, tasty scones with proper double devon cream, and optional petit fours or truffles for dessert. I am totally obsessed with their simple but to me delicious egg salad sandwich with capers and tiny bits of shaved onion!

[@pinkpyrex4962]

@@bellaluce7088 yes I love Huntington Gardens Tea Room in San Marino it's a beautiful location, and the the Afternoon Tea is delicious. I can't wait to visit this Spring, take care.

[@bellaluce7088]

@@pinkpyrex4962 You're lucky to live nearby! Enjoy!

[@GloriaZThompson]

Ok so I'm coming to London on holiday at the end of August and I would love to go to an afternoon tea. Since you are an expert now and I totally trust your opinion, if you could only recommend ONE in London, which would it be?

[@laurenc9614]

I'll be in London in July and need to know this too!!!

[@natashaj4113]

It really depends on budget as they can be so expensive! But would recommend googling and looking at menus and reviews 🙂

[@aliplay5]

She did mention once that the one at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park was her favorite (and I think they did top-ups). Don't know what video but I saved it in my google maps for when I'm in London next time :) Hope you get to try it!

[@YenAndMar]

One day I'll visit London again to try all these fun places you show in your videos 😍 I think I'll need a few weeks.. and a very empty stomach 😅

[@CHERRY-BLOSSOM-53.71]

I'm not Englisch but that's my number one because the Brits are THE people who are the best in that! 😁😍😋❤

[@courtneydouglas5793]

haha, Grace this video is so you bestie

[@Blarby1]

I wish we had more access to clotted cream here in the U.S. I can’t find cream that’s not ultra pasteurized to make it. The British store has clotted cream but it’s definitely not as good as England. I have tea parties. They’re not perfect but they’re really fun.

[@dr.katunicorn]

Our Lowes gorcey store has ot here in SC but I have not had it. Waiting for a special cheat day lol

[@Nimeariel]

@@dr.katunicorn Not trying to dox you but..... whereabouts is your closest Lowes?? I see there are a few in SC. There's a few in the Lowcountry/Charleston area, and I wonder if those would have some!

[@dr.katunicorn]

@@Nimeariel I spoted it in Pawley Island in the fine cheese section. It was in a small glass jar near the goat feta cheese on the upper shelf.

[@Nimeariel]

@@dr.katunicorn Will have to check a few that are closer to me but that sounds awesome!! Thanks!!!

[@dr.katunicorn]

@@Nimeariel also if your this are you should try Smuggler's Den if you like British meals. If I remeber correctly the owner/head chef is from Emgland and owned a pub there before coming here and opening this place.

[@ArtwithKrissy]

JAM FIRST GRACE! WHAT THE SMEG!

[@autumn5852]

… butter first, then jam then cream ☺️ and scone not scon 🙃

[@JessieCarty]

My Southern US soul wants you to have a proper deviled egg now :) This video has such classic vibes.

[@bellaluce7088]

@Jessica Carty Lol! Love this! A good deviled egg is a glorious thing, and I bet as a Southerner you know how to do them well! If you feel inspired to share, I would love to know your recipe!🥚❤🥚

[@bbutterfly]

I missed seeing Banksy. She’s so lovely 🥺🥰

[@13LavenderRose]

Now I've gotta see if there's an afternoon tea place around me!

[@nataliecatone9525]

We got schooled on pinks down by Mary Poppins when we were at Disneyland. So funny

[@gerolbeatyfulsoldierinthew9544]

love you 💗 Grackle

[@robertamcmunn3642]

Grackle I have been in NY for 36 years and the bread here is just horrible. It is what I miss most about home.

[@elinalannah0022]

I’ve missed seeing Banksy! 🥺🥰what a babe

[@Saraisdone]

Love your videos

[@angiewatson9870]

Thank you much love xx

[@tessakehler715]

Is there a top ten list of places you would recommend to have tea in London for someone who has never been?

[@MS-19]

There's a place near me where the Afternoon Tea is something into which you can sink like a warm bath. Are you up for travelling? It's a lot nearer than the USA!

[@claudiafingret9992]

You need to go to bettys tearoom in Harrogate!!!!

[@GraceVictoria]

Mandarin oriental will always be my favourite afternoon tea 🥰

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Really cool video!

[@KateS1980]

It’ll be a national tragedy if GB loses! Regardless, Grace deserves the OBE :)

[@rdu239]

its 2:30pm or 3pm...ITS TEA TIME. Unfortunately you re ally cant find restos in the US that offer good tea time meals

[@plainsong76]

You would 99% most likely only find an afternoon tea in a place like NYC- we don’t have those here at all.

[@Food_video]

Dessert looks delicious ~~~ You are good at cooking and you have a pretty face

[@alexanderschwarm7755]

I like this girl.. Her chriping gives me good vibes.

[@jamiek4421]

1:46 white TAYBOWLE cloth 😇

[@helenruth5024]

I am 65, I grew up in America, I have never heard of an afternoon “tea” unless it was referring to England.

[@sarahjennison8295]

I’m from Australia so I’d like to know, what’s a borbon dessert?

[@naseenabibi2844]

A bourbon is a chocolate biscuit, i guess the afternoon tea made a fancy version with it.

[@yussefaboud6519]

The harsh reality is America doesn’t do afternoon tea😂😂, the place you went was 100% british influenced

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

And America failed 🤣 worth only half the price.

[@vilstef6988]

I'm a big guy, older than dirt. I know the idea is the experience, but it looked like I could put all the food in my two hands. I've seen Tea shops in videos and the variety and quantity beat the posh places, and their quality was not off the mark either. I grew up poor and have some matters of taste which exceed my income. I am always eyeingg the bottom line!

[@vilstef6988]

Videos watched include posh places as well as village tea shops. The village shop seem to give great value and don't stint on quality.

[@erinjessicahagon5003]

Oddly I recognise your friends voice in the bathroom clip, is her name Gemma. If not then woops 😂

[@isla6]

How much does an average afternoon tea for two cost in London? :)

[@extragrackvlogs]

VERY VARIED !!! I’d say a solid good one about £30 but a more luxury high end £60-£70! (I’m talking claridges/savoy level)

[@isla6]

@@extragrackvlogs Good to know, thank you! 💕

[@tatersprecious5827]

I haven't even watched this yet, but I just have to say Americans are at SUCH a disadvantage in this taste test because "afternoon tea" isn't even a thing here. The only restaurants that would offer it would be specifically modeling it for an English experience. So I can't imagine we're going to win. 🤣

[@purnpurshotam]

Jay Swaminarayan 🙏

[@AthynVixen]

Tea Ans Sympathy actually are English people .. it's connected to a shop that sells English foods.

[@MelissaThompson432]

Since afternoon tea is really not an American thing, I think it would surprise me if you chose the American one.

[@kimstubbs4862]

I prepare a lovely Canadian afternoon tea. 🍰🍧🍷

[@SongbirdCollageArts]

Me too! Snowy in Edmonton this morning. :)

[@DioneN]

@@SongbirdCollageArts hey I’m from Edmonton too! I thought it was supposed to be warm this week!😠

[@KateS1980]

Canada represent (from drizzly Victoria)!

[@kimstubbs4862]

@@SongbirdCollageArts Manitoba. Brrrrrrr

[@Naomi-ce4rp]

What do you put in your tea @Kim Stubbs? Scones and clotted cream aren't really a thing here lol. Hour NW of Toronto enjoying a grey but mild day!

[@dalemoore8582]

Egg mayonnaise. Haha