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Tea Off the Beaten Path

“Tea should be taken in solitude.”
—C. S. Lewis

While little can take the gracious place occupied by a properly prepared and executed afternoon tea, there are times when an impromptu teatime must suffice. When travels take a tea aficionado off the beaten path, learning to make do provides a pleasant option—often bringing a sense of order and unexpected surprises to an unfamiliar setting.

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