by Ranjit Shergill
To be made to feel like a tourist in one’s own backyard is a sensation only driven by a uniquely insightful experience. Indeed, Brigit Bakery offers the Classic Afternoon Tea Bus Tour to witness the sights and quirks of London and become acquainted with what was hitherto unknown to most (e.g. the most expensive hotel in London, the Lansbury).
The savoury and sweet offerings were not only suitably sized but gave perpetual fragrance in one’s pallet. The persistence of flavour in Afternoon Tea lingers on and off the bus.
Red double decker London buses are often synonymous with overbearing crowds of commuters and never-ending journeys. However, the Brigit Bakery Afternoon Bus (L’Afternoon Tea with a French Twist) Tour presents an infinitely more soothing and indeed charming way to endure a bus ride through the epicentre of the storied city that London is.
The Departure point is from Victoria Coach Station. Consequently, you are already surrounded by history and culture before your journey begins. Furthermore, you are the envy of the station as you are boarding a bus of luxury, culinary delights and fact finding, whilst other buses are simply heading to a said destination with no-frills.
Upon boarding the bus, an opulence of flowers are fashionably aligned along the sidewalls and are given an extra glow with the presence of spotlights.
Now it is time to delve into the sumptuous Afternoon Tea presented in such a way that you may find you are face down for longer than anticipated as you indulge in a plethora of nibbles, ranging from copious intricate cupcakes to finely cut sandwiches. There are also piping hot scones served that can be smothered in cream and jam.
A very nice touch is the personalised Brigit Bakery cup that is placed in a holder to ensure that no matter what you are drinking, it can be done in a steady manner whether a hot or cold beverage! The service provided by the onboard staff is a welcome combination of humour and hospitality.
The bus ride lasts approximately 90 minutes and the London storytelling will keep pace with the journey as you pass by longstanding landmarks, including Portobello Market, High Street Kensington and Buckingham Palace.
The Afternoon Tea does not conclude upon completion of the Tour, as you are provided with takeaway bags to pack any unfinished food items. Therefore, you are guilt free in the knowledge that whether you have eaten too much or too little, nothing gets left behind! The Tour departs five times a day, and hence caters for those who prefer Afternoon Tea at midday or conventional Tea Times.
Amongst passengers onboard, are those celebrating birthdays, so it is an experience for many a special occasion. Your Classic Afternoon Tea experiences starts by clicking here
