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Top high tea restaurants in Nairobi

Hemingways, Nairobi  [David Gichuru]

Taking tea is something most of us are accustomed to doing at the comfort of our homes but sipping it in an exclusive surrounding is a simple yet memorable treat. High tea accompanied with delicate cakes, buttery scones and the occasional glass of bubbly, is an English tradition that dates back to the early 19th century. It was a light meal taken between lunch and dinner, while guests, who were ideally elite members of the society, sat at high tables and stools.

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