In-person Afternoon Tea Course | The English Manner

Course summary

Join William Hanson and Jo Bryant in the elegant private dining room at the iconic Fortnum & Mason for this once-a-year afternoon tea course.

Your tutors will guide you through tea history, customs and etiquette while you enjoy one of London’s best traditional afternoon teas.

Includes a traditional afternoon tea, complimentary glass of Champagne, tea/coffee and filtered water. Further drinks are an additional investment on the day. All dietary requirements can be catered for with sufficient notice.

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Course information

Location

Fortnum & Mason
181 Piccadilly
St James’s
London
W1A 1ER

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Available

11th February 2024

3.30 - 5.30pm

Investment

£195

All taxes including VAT included

Includes

Tuition
Traditional afternoon tea
Glass of Champagne
Soft drinks

Three reasons to register

Laugh and learn

This masterclass is ideal for those who wish to enjoy a relaxed, informal learning experience, meet like-minded people from all over the world, and be entertained by the tutors.

Enjoy delicious food and drink

The course is held in a private dining room in one of Britain’s best tea venues – Fortnum & Mason. Investment includes the traditional afternoon tea, plus a glass of Champagne.

Certificate

Upon registration, participants can choose between a digital or printed full-colour certificate of attendance, which is issued shortly after the course ends.

What you'll learn

Learn the colourful history and customs of tea, cakes, scones and sandwiches in the most stylish of settings.

Afternoon tea can be a manners minefield, but after this most elegant and educational of experiences you’ll know all the answers and never worry again.

As you relax in refined splendour in one of central London’s best tea salons, Fortnum & Mason, you will hear the tinkling notes of a grand piano underscoring your tutor’s extensive knowledge as they guide you through the quirky nuances of English tea etiquette.

The real history and origins of afternoon tea
The rhythm and pace of Western dining
How to brew, steep and serve tea, English-style
Tea accompaniments: milk, lemon, sugar and honey
How to hold your teacup and saucer
The etiquette of finger sandwiches, scones and cake
Correct posture for the tea table
Conversational skills for afternoon tea

Course tutors

William Hanson

William joined The English Manner in 2008 before taking ownership in 2019. He is widely regarded as the freshest and most trusted authority on etiquette and civility, with his relative youth and old-fashioned values making him an arbiter of modern manners.

Based in London, William’s work sees him teach in the UK and all over the world, including in Europe, America, China, south-east Asia and GCC countries. He is a trusted advisor and trainer to many official households, embassies, businesses and academic institutes.

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Jo Bryant

Described by The Telegraph as ‘the empress of etiquette’, Jo joined The English Manner in 2019 from Debrett’s, where she spent over a decade as a tutor and the editor of more than fifteen acclaimed books on etiquette and modern manners.

Jo has worked with leading restaurant and hospitality groups, luxury retail brands, top concierge agencies and exclusive education specialists, along with private clients from all over the world.

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