Chapter 2015： Liz Afternoon Tea

"Is it possible that Ashcroft used Aunt May's hand to retaliate against Cartwheel?"

Yang Cheng considered the possibility repeatedly, and then had to admit, "Yes, it is very possible~"

He shook his head helplessly, "But why are Americans intervening?"

Carson could not give the answer, "Now, we should think about what we want to eat~"

Yang Cheng glanced at her watch subconsciously, "It's the afternoon so soon, let's go, and taste the afternoon tea at Liz London~"

There is still some time before afternoon tea, Yang Cheng made a special turn to Saville Street, and asked the tailor to design several new suits based on his current figure. The details are very detailed, and even the position of his brother's natural fall is accurately measured. .

I went to the Ritz Hotel after finishing all this, in fact it was only across the street.

This is also a manifestation of Ritz's location advantage in London. It is located in the center of central London, nearby the famous Bond Street, and the holy places of local people sweeping goods Regent Street and Oxford Street.

The next door is Savile Street, where there are high-end custom shops. The shops are not large. The dresses, dresses, and leather shoes in the window look very elegant under the soft lighting. They seem to be within reach, like a neighbor’s tailor shop, but you must know , That's just a corner deliberately exposed by the rich.

The same is true for the Leeds Hotel, which was built in 1906. It is hidden in a small alley on the main street. It is easy to miss accidentally. The gate is small and there is no parking lot. There are only elderly waiters in tuxedos and top hats. to.

Britain’s etiquette culture atmosphere is very strong, they pay attention to gentleman demeanor, lady demeanor, and etiquette like this can be seen everywhere in the Ritz Hotel in London. Just entering the hotel’s door, there will be a very polite old doorman greet you and serve you , They all wear traditional uniforms.

Through the wooden revolving door that only allows one person to pass through, it seems to have traveled to the Victorian era. The lobby is far less tall and large than modern hotels, but it is decorated with a lot of gold leaf and is extremely luxurious. All cramps and noise are blocked outside. Time is It freezes briefly here.

The old gentleman answering the phone at the front desk has served at the Ritz for decades and appeared in the movie "Notting Hill".

Yang Cheng asked for a room to change clothes. There was no way. The afternoon tea at Liz London was notoriously orthodox. To put it bluntly, it was staid. It still follows the tradition of not being able to enter without formal clothes.

So Yang Cheng just bought a suit that fits temporarily and prepares to take a shower. Although it is not as fit as a private order, it is the best in terms of materials and workmanship.

The service staff politely took Yang Cheng to the room, and carefully introduced the usage of the facilities in the room. Of course, tipping was indispensable. Old Carson was responsible for this. Yang Cheng didn't have to worry about it.

Compared with the new building, the old building of the Ritz London is incomparable because of the charm of time. It is extremely luxurious.

The hotel's building combines French aesthetics and British style, and is listed as a Grade II listed building. The interior decoration is in Louis XVI style with a lot of gold leaf. At the end of World War I, then British Prime Minister David Lloyd George was in the Ritz Hotel A large number of secret meetings were held.

The hotel I see now has been refurbished many times. The interior decoration is a magnificent architectural style with period characteristics, antique furniture and modern facilities. It is decorated in warm colors, and walking inside will give you a magnificent feeling.

And compared to some not-at-large lobbies, the guest rooms are different. They all have high ceilings, gorgeous fireplaces and chandeliers, air-conditioning, and elegant bathrooms with brand-name toiletries. It is a very high-end item, and even provides Apple mobile phones for guests to take out.

Hotel rooms in European countries are generally small in size, but the rooms in the Ritz are absolutely spacious, and the decoration style of each room is not exactly the same, so you can have a different experience.

In addition to several bedrooms, the presidential suite is also equipped with a kitchen, a meeting room, a living room, and multiple bathrooms. There is even a piano in the living room. Of course, Yang Cheng just changed clothes and took a shower. There is no need to book a master suite, but As the top celebrity in London's upper class society, he was recognized as soon as he showed up, and he asked if he wanted to book afternoon tea.

In fact, for ordinary people, the difficulty of afternoon tea is beyond your imagination, but the privileged class never needs to consider this issue. As long as they are willing to spend money, you can completely enjoy afternoon tea in a large private room. Don't worry about making an appointment.

Of course, there are not too many rooms like this. If they happen to be packaged out, the hotel will regret to ask you to come again next time.

Yang Cheng got dressed and went downstairs at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, which was the time when the afternoon tea began. The hall was full of seats, and well-dressed men and women lived in a corner, chatting about the world.

London is probably the city with the most image and appearance in Europe. Whether in the financial city, or in small restaurants, buses, streets and lanes, Londoners like to dress well and can speak on stage at any time. Being decent and particular is part of the London style. .

This is especially true when drinking afternoon tea at the Liz. You must be dressed in a formal dress. Men must wear a suit and tie or bow tie. The suit cannot be taken off during the whole process. Women must wear skirts, dresses and leather shoes, otherwise they will be turned away. In addition, large bags Bags cannot be brought into the restaurant. Of course, there is no problem with small bags. You can go to the dressing room to change clothes and give the thick coat to the custodian before eating.

There are not many people on Yang Cheng, but he still booked a large private room. The reason is that there is only one room left. The waiter in charge of the introduction helped open the door. Just about to walk in, a tall and slender figure was not far away. The man with a gray-blue tie came over and greeted enthusiastically, "Good afternoon, Mr. Yang. I am honored to meet you. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Wei Mingsi, from Xiangjiang. I am an afternoon tea instructor. "

Yang Cheng and Old Carson looked at each other confusedly, what the hell, did they strike up a conversation?

However, this foreigner with a Chinese name speaks with a circumflex, a sense of rhythm, and a very pleasing appearance, which is not objectionable. Of course, Yang Cheng can't speak harshly at such a gentleman's occasion.

He smiled politely, "Good afternoon, Mr. Wei Mingsi, have we ever met?"

Wei Mingsi talked without stage fright. It seemed that he was not very old, but he was not young enough. He actually organized an afternoon tea party for the queen and the royal family.

He also worked with Old Carson. He took the initiative to say hello because he failed to make an appointment, so he had to try to find someone to have a lunch. Of course, he would pay for his own part of the consumption.

In fact, this kind of thing is quite common, after all, there are only so many reserved seats, and the average person is really not that capable.

Seeing that old Carson seemed to really think of such a past event, Yang Cheng didn't refuse, anyway, the private room was big enough, and he didn't have much.

"Come in, let's talk together~"

Wei Mingsi was very happy to give a gift, and after Yang Cheng entered the private room, Wei Mingsi took the initiative to help Yang Cheng open the seat, automatically ignoring the murmur of the waiter.

Although the private room is very large, there is only a long table covered with snow-white tablecloths in the middle. Wei Mingsi began to use his expertise and emphasized, “In fact, the traditional English afternoon tea, yes. The height of the table has very strict standards, so far, perhaps only Liz London still follows this tradition.

You see, this is a standard-height table. If you are not holding tea cups and having tea, don’t put your hands on the table. This is a basic etiquette. "

Yang Cheng knew how to chat, and asked in cooperation, "Oh? Why?"

"Because the level of craftsmanship of ancient tables is not high, if we put our arms on the table and press the weight of the body, it is easy to make the table roll over, so this custom is passed down."

Old Carson smiled and nodded, seeming to be very pleased to see his younger generations understand this.

English afternoon tea, Darjeeling is the first choice, but there are also relatively cheaper black teas such as Assam and Ceylon. Assam is more suitable for making milk tea. Ceylon is very cheap, but Ritz London will have 20 for every afternoon tea. Several kinds of tea to choose from, unlimited refills.

Because there was a professional instructor, he was asked to be responsible for choosing black tea. Without thinking, he chose a blended tea based on Darjeeling, which has a more complex aroma than pure Darjeeling.

However, the best Darjeeling is not as comfortable as a cup of Longjing. This is the idea of ​​the people of Z, and it is true. But the English afternoon tea is just a scene. The important thing is the atmosphere, the sense of ritual and the human touch. The afternoon tea is essentially It's a social event, every detail must be paid attention to.

So whether the tea itself is good or not, and whether the dessert is good or not is really not the most important thing.

You just need to keep the details in place, and this is the perfect afternoon tea. For example, to hold a tea cup you need to pinch the handle of the cup with your thumb and index finger instead of the usual index finger. The correct posture is like The bow of the violin, the wrong one is like a trigger, and it will look rude to someone who knows it.

Of course, the rules are set by people. If you have the ability to overthrow it, people think that pulling the trigger is also an elegant move. That's your ability!

Use a tea drainer to pour tea to prevent tea dregs from rushing into the cup. There are two kinds of sugar cubes, red and white, red for coffee and white for tea.

British black tea can be added with milk and sugar. When stirring with a spoon, it can only be moved forwards and backwards. You cannot draw a circle in the cup, let alone make a tinkling sound against the wall of the cup. These are considered impolite.

The rules are for people to show. If the person watching doesn't care, you can be presumptuous.

In Wei Mingsi's words: If he drinks afternoon tea alone, he will definitely choose to wear the most comfortable home clothes on his balcony, how he wants to drink and how to eat.

Although he is alone today, he recently wanted to publish a book, so he came to Liz for inspiration.

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