Afternoon tea is having a moment in California, with luxury hotels across the state putting fresh spins on the centuries-old British tradition.

At the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, the oceanfront property serves its afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, warm scones, pastries, and Fairmont’s signature Lot 35 loose-leaf teas. The experience returned in August and is served in the hotel’s Fountain Room.

House of Dior in Beverly Hills just launched its own afternoon tea at its third floor restaurant, Monsieur Dior. It features tea, exquisitely crafted tarts, brioche, and mini sandwiches. They almost look too pretty to eat.

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