The Hackney Pearl is the closest cafe to my home so apologies in advance if they appear on here more than once. Lucky for me they serve delicious Jing tea and have an amazing range of table tops for me to photograph on! Calling themselves ‘a happy, cosy local' they truly are and whilst inside is full of retro furniture (and people on macbooks) they also have a great outdoor space for when the sun is shining. The Jing Assam tasted ‘toasty' and slightly malty but a comforting brew.

I am a massive fan of the gorgeous prints of William Morris and what makes the gallery in Walthamstow even better is the light and bright tea room with luscious views of Lloyd Park. They offer a wide range of hand-blended teas, including a specially-made ‘William Morris' blend inspired by his life and work and by his love of flowers & fruit. I'm not quite sure how I made such a mess but I like to think it was because I was so inspired by the wonderful patterns!

TIOSK on Broadway Market blends their own teas and serve them in lovely glass pots on lovely copper table tops. I went for the mint tea and enjoyed the refreshing cuppa to the sound of timers going off (making sure their customers get their tea brewed for the best amount of time!) The owner Natasha comes from a fashion background and this is reflected in their beautiful branding and stylish interior.

While Fernandez & Wells is mostly known for its coffee but they also stock a range of loose leaf teas. In need of a strong cuppa I went for Barry's Irish tea, a builders-type brew that went great with a slice of lemon tea bread.