Remember several years ago when Kate Middleton and Prince William tied the knot?  Well, I don’t know what happened, but my invitation to the event apparently got lost, as I never got it.  I am sure it was some kind of oversight.

But a few months ago I was flying from Italy to the US and my flight was delayed.  As a result, British Air put me up for a night in London and I had the opportunity to do a little late night shopping.

So, naturally I took advantage of the situation to stock up on tea.  I bought a lot because who knows when you’ll be overnight in London again anytime soon?

The Fortnum and Mason teas were beautifully packaged and displayed and if my arms hadn’t been loaded with luggage, handbags and shopping bags, I would have taken some photos of the shop.  Damn, I regret that.

I bought many kinds of teas: Queen Anne, Assam, Darjeeling, Orange Pekoe, Lady Grey.  I even bought a new tea mug that is beyond darling.

But, when I saw the Wedding Breakfast tea blend designed specifically for Kate and William, I knew I had to try it.  In fact, I kind of thought I owed it to myself, seeing as how I had missed out on the actual wedding because of a gone-astray invite.  Well, anyway, I bought a box for myself.  God bless the child that’s got her own.

And, it’s very nice!

I have since discovered that you can purchase this fine tea online: here https://www.fortnumandmason.com/products/wedding-breakfast-blend-25-tea-bags and here http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/3677721/?catalogId=3&sku=3677721&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Shopping&cm_pla=default&cm_ite=default&gclid=Cj0KEQiAlae1BRCU2qaz2__t9IIBEiQAKRGDVUYizj4ostr2NqfYcNaNWYkLaDKrUM-zz1L6yoGZrwsaArWp8P8HAQ&kwid=productads-plaid%5E90872880583-sku%5E3677721-adType%5EPLA-device%5Ec-adid%5E52929358423.  It’s a bit pricey, of course, but a nice splurge once in a while.

Here’s a little info on the blend:

I am sure Fortnum and Mason are the experts, but I prefer the tea without milk.  A little lump of sugar is nice as well, at least to me.