Blended teas are not the same as single estate teas. Rather like blended and single malt whiskies.

The tea I reccommended was part of Fortnums "rare quality" teas which also include many other varieties, but these are not what one would consider a traditional tea.

I myself am not one for taking traditional afternoon tea, it leaves no room for dinner, but I am aware it is a popular pastime, so enjoy!

I know what you mean "m"! I had never before experienced an English tea, and I can't believe you still eat dinner later. I was very full for the rest of the evening. Do you know if the English have tea and dinner every day as a rule?

I hope that you were being sarcastic, if not, the English rarely take tea, always dinner. I myself, haven't had an afternoon tea for more years that I care to remember, but dine every evening.

Afternoon tea as a meal has very largely died out, but high tea is still very much alive in Scotland and the North of England.
It tends to be eaten around 6 o'clock and is a substantial meal with a meat course followed by cakes or scones.
M-Kingdom is much posher than I am. I only really dine on a Sunday. To me, dinner is a three course affair with wine.
I would describe my normal two course evening meal as supper.

I normally take afternoon tea everyday at around 4pm-4.30pm. However, it is not a meal - simply a cup of tea (or two) along with a scone, biscuit or a pastry of some kind.

It certainly is not a meal but keeps the wolf from the door until dinner later in the evening.

I loved High Tea at the Dorchester Hotel. It was "special" and fun to do at least once. The room is beautiful, and the service is wonderful.
If it is your first time in London, it is a nice experience. Be sure to make reservations before.

Don't forget Claridges. We had a fantastic afternoon tea there. The setting is stunning, and the atmosphere very classy and discreet. not at all 'olde English theme park'. The hotel looks amazing too. 10/10