Afternoon Tea at the Phoenician - A Taste of Royalty in Scottsdale

The recent wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton has reignited a love of British royalty in the United States not seen since the time of Princess Diana. The regal clothing, the manners, and the traditions of the British are unlike anything we have in this country. Even our leaders are not as formal as the British. It may be for that reason that people in our country are fascinating with all of the British customs.

Even those people living in Scottsdale homes, rather than in English homes, can experience one of the oldest British traditions: afternoon tea. The relationship between the British and tea time goes back centuries and really is the cornerstone of many of the events there, including celebrating birthdays and other special occasions.

Each day of the week at the Phoenician, guests can experience the fun and tradition that is afternoon tea. This award-winning tea service, voted "Best Afternoon Tea" by several publications really goes all out to replicate an authentic British tea experience. Guests are served tea finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and, of course, a selection of fine blends of tea.

The experience touches all the senses, as they play classical music throughout the dining experience, to make it feel quite regal and formal. Speaking of formal, the tea requires formal dress, so do not show up in jeans and a t-shirt and expect to be served. The elegance and formality of the experience really makes it a great treat for a birthday for a mother or other person who would appreciate it.

For more information on the Afternoon Tea at the Phoenician, call (480) 423-2530 or visit their website. The Phoenician is located the intersection of Camelback Road and 64th Street. It is easy to get to and the Tea is rather affordable, given the elegance and precision that goes into putting on the tea for the customers.

No longer do you have to imagine what life is like for the British royalty who experience formal tea on a daily basis. Now, at least for an afternoon you can enjoy the pleasure of being a British person enjoying their afternoon tea. While certainly you may not enjoy doing something like this every day, it is a fun experience and worth an afternoon to try out this interesting custom.