Sabrina Messenger at TeaMuse by Adagio Teas

Afternoon tea at Victoria’s historic Fairmont Empress is the penultimate tea experience: Edwardian elegance, Royal Doulton china, live piano, meticulous service, abundant tiered trays, and Empress Blend to take home. Pricey, popular, reservation‑worthy, and best enjoyed dressed smartly, it remains the crown jewel of this “little bit of England.”