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The 6 Best Afternoon Tea Blends

Afternoon tea blends are designed for that 4 o'clock moment—lighter than breakfast teas but with enough character to pair with scones and sandwiches.

We tested traditional afternoon blends from heritage tea merchants.

Best Afternoon Tea Blends
Editor's Choice
Fortnum's Afternoon Blend

1. Fortnum's Afternoon Blend

★★★★★ (Quintessentially British)

Fortnum & Mason created afternoon tea culture. Their blend is the benchmark for the style.

Pros:
  • Historic blend
  • Perfect balance
  • Quintessential
Cons:
  • Premium price
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Best Value
Twinings Afternoon Tea

2. Twinings Afternoon Tea

★★★★★ (Accessible Classic)

Twinings' affordable afternoon blend captures the style without the Fortnum's price.

Pros:
  • Affordable
  • Widely available
  • Good quality
Cons:
  • Mass-market
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Best Light
Whittard Afternoon

3. Whittard Afternoon

★★★★★ (Delicate Balance)

Whittard's interpretation is light and delicate—perfect with delicate sandwiches.

Pros:
  • Very light
  • Elegant
  • Good with food
Cons:
  • Almost too light
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Best Darjeeling
Darjeeling Afternoon

4. Darjeeling Afternoon

★★★★☆ (Muscatel Notes)

A Darjeeling-based afternoon blend with characteristic muscatel notes.

Pros:
  • Distinctive character
  • Interesting choice
  • Quality base
Cons:
  • Different from traditional
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Best Harrods
Harrods No. 42

5. Harrods No. 42

★★★★☆ (Department Store Classic)

Harrods' afternoon blend is a classic choice for those wanting prestigious presentation.

Pros:
  • Prestigious brand
  • Good quality
  • Gift-worthy
Cons:
  • Premium for brand
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Best Modern
Good & Proper Afternoon

6. Good & Proper Afternoon

★★★★☆ (Contemporary Take)

A modern interpretation of afternoon tea from London's Good & Proper.

Pros:
  • Modern approach
  • Quality sourcing
  • Interesting
Cons:
  • Less traditional
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