Whats The Tea
While the ritual of tea drinking was pioneered by the Chinese, it was in the doily-filled nooks of English palaces, after Queen Catherine of Braganza (the wife of King Charles II) introduced it, that it became a British staple. Since then, teatime -- the ultimate midday excuse for a gabfest -- has been globally exalted to the level of posh. Whether you take your Earl Grey with milk and sugar or soy and agave, this enduring, quiet kiki requires you to bring out the best, like an Hermes teapot, a dapper John Varvatos vest, or even a feather-adorned hat. So settle down, stow your phone, slip into your chicest finery, and savor the moment.
Photography by Justin Bordeaux
Market Editor: Michael Cook
Top Hat available at JJ Hat Center, $150
Vest by John Varvatos, $498
Teacup by CB2, $6.95
Tie by BR/K.LOVE-18, $69.50
Glasses by Krewe, $295
Shoes by Church's, $830
Cardigan by Gucci, $1,280
Scarf by Canali, $450
Teapot by Hermes, $970
