In pics: traditional tea store Fortnum &Mason in London

Tea sets are seen in Fortnum &Mason, a traditional tea store in London, Britain, May 19, 2022. Traditional afternoon tea consists of a pot of tea, a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. Nowadays, afternoon tea tradition has become more of an occasion to meet with friends and celebrate special life events. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

People shop in Fortnum &Mason, a traditional tea store in London, Britain, May 19, 2022. Traditional afternoon tea consists of a pot of tea, a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. Nowadays, afternoon tea tradition has become more of an occasion to meet with friends and celebrate special life events. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Tea strainers are seen in Fortnum &Mason, a traditional tea store in London, Britain, May 19, 2022. Traditional afternoon tea consists of a pot of tea, a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. Nowadays, afternoon tea tradition has become more of an occasion to meet with friends and celebrate special life events. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Giant tea cups are seen in Fortnum &Mason, a traditional tea store in London, Britain, May 19, 2022. Traditional afternoon tea consists of a pot of tea, a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. Nowadays, afternoon tea tradition has become more of an occasion to meet with friends and celebrate special life events. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Tea sets are seen in Fortnum &Mason, a traditional tea store in London, Britain, May 19, 2022. Traditional afternoon tea consists of a pot of tea, a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. Nowadays, afternoon tea tradition has become more of an occasion to meet with friends and celebrate special life events. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Tea sets are seen in Fortnum &Mason, a traditional tea store in London, Britain, May 19, 2022. Traditional afternoon tea consists of a pot of tea, a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. Nowadays, afternoon tea tradition has become more of an occasion to meet with friends and celebrate special life events. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Tea sets are seen in Fortnum &Mason, a traditional tea store in London, Britain, May 19, 2022. Traditional afternoon tea consists of a pot of tea, a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. Nowadays, afternoon tea tradition has become more of an occasion to meet with friends and celebrate special life events. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Tea sets are seen in Fortnum &Mason, a traditional tea store in London, Britain, May 19, 2022. Traditional afternoon tea consists of a pot of tea, a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. Nowadays, afternoon tea tradition has become more of an occasion to meet with friends and celebrate special life events. (Xinhua/Li Ying)