From Plantation To Pot Tea Experience: The Egerton Salon Series

Follow the extraordinary journey of tea from leaf to cup in this elegant and immersive Salon Series experience, where London itself becomes part of the storytelling.

The experience begins at Leadenhall Market, where you will meet your guide, renowned tea expert Dan Silva of PMD Tea, for an introduction to the origins of Britain’s tea trade. From here, a guided walking journey unfolds through historic streets and riverside landmarks, bringing to life the stories, people and pivotal moments that shaped the nation’s enduring relationship with tea.

Along the way, Dan shares rare insights into provenance, flavour and craft, tracing tea’s path from ancient plantations to the drawing rooms of British society. Through engaging anecdotes and expert commentary, this is not simply a walk, but a considered exploration of tea as both a global commodity and a deeply personal ritual.

Following the walk, you will travel together to The Egerton House Hotel, where the experience continues in the refined surroundings of the Drawing Room. Here, the journey comes full circle with a beautifully curated afternoon tea, personally selected and presented by Dan. Enhanced by expert storytelling and guided tastings, each element reflects the narrative of tea from plantation to teapot, offering a moment to pause, reflect, and savour one of Britain’s most cherished traditions.

When: Saturday 15th August
Time: 1 - 4pm.
Price: £125 per person.

Please note: This experience begins at Leadenhall Market and concludes at The Egerton House Hotel.

Leadenhall Market

A Journey Through Tea’s Defining Moments

Discover key moments that shaped Britain’s relationship with tea, revealed through the streets and landmarks of historic London:

  • The origins of tea in China and its journey west

  • The first arrival of tea in Britain

  • The legacy of the East India Company and early tea auctions

  • The global impact of the Opium Wars

  • The age of clipper ships along the Thames

  • Tea’s role during World War II, passing HMS Belfast

  • The historic warehousing of tea at St Katharine Docks

What's Included

  • Expert‑led guided walking tour through historic tea trade sites hosted by Dan Silva of PMD Tea

  • Transfer to The Egerton House Hotel following the walk

  • Traditional afternoon tea in the hotel drawing room

  • Carefully selected PMD teas presented and explained by the expert

  • Intimate small‑group Salon Series setting

Please note: A full refund is available for cancellations made up to one month prior to the experience.

Reserve Your Place in the Salon

Discover a guided tea journey through historic London, concluding with a curated afternoon tea experience at The Egerton House Hotel.