London's poshest afternoon teas

There are few things more satisfying than working your way through a tiered assortment of scones, sandwiches and cakes, all washed down with a nice cup of tea – or a glass of bubbles.

And the experience is all the better when it’s taking place in England, the home of fancy afternoon teas.

Here are just some of the most decadent, elaborate and straight-up aristocratic daytime nibbles in London.