Its not news that Britain is a nation of tea drinkers, but most of us need to get out of our Twinings-Typhoo-
Whittard rut. Try a cuppa at TeaSmith, a new tea shop which has just opened in London's Spitalfields neighbourhood. The timber and glass space sells and serves a mind-boggling array of teas from all over the world, as well as Oolong and Lapsang Souchong. Super keen on tea? Take a class with master teachers sourced from all around the world. And if you get hungry while daintily sipping on your tea, try some green tea chocolates or Earl Grey teacakes. TeaSmith, open 7 days a week, 11-6, 6 Lamb Street, London E1 6EA, Phone 0207 247 1333.