Afternoon tea at Hong Kong's Landmark Mandarin Oriental (Brad A. Johnson)

There are two ways to take afternoon tea in Hong Kong—both revered, both steeped in tradition, but with a different culture and practice. And while one is flourishing, the other is fading. 

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Afternoon tea is a huge part of the culture in Hong Kong. It might even be bigger here than it is in England.

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When in Hong Kong this month, I enjoyed all kinds of amazing food and drink: street food, boat food, rooftop cocktails, underground speakeasies, luxury five-star feats... And one of the greatest highlights of all was discovering MingCha tea boutique in Quarry Bay. The shop is tucked away on the 12th floor of an industrial factory building—so I have to admit, I was skeptical at first as we entered through the high-rise's loading dock. But, wow, what an amazing hidden gem.

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