Take a break from your hectic city-dweller schedule and get civilized for the afternoon. The Taj Boston offers tea-drinking guests five chances for a sophisticated afternoon with their tea-service in the French Room. Available at 1:30pm Friday through Sunday and at 3:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays, the refined menu is ripe with sweets and treats from chef Michael Mandato (who oversees the menu at The Café), fabulous cocktails and, of course, dozens of teas. Prices vary depending on which service you opt for – look over the offerings, then call 617.598.5255 to rsvp. And don’t forget – pinkies up.