afternoon tea

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Enjoy a quintessential Afternoon Tea 

Consisting of a mouth-watering array of delicate pastries, homemade cakes, scones with clotted cream and fruit preserve. Accompanied with a selection of traditionally prepared hand cut sandwiches and savoury bites,

Then choose from a wide range of distinct blends of tea and coffee, imported by specialist suppliers from around the world.

(Example menu)

S A N D W I C H E S

A selection of hand cut finger sandwiches on soft white and brown bread with a choice of four from the following examples

Honey glazed ham, English mustard 

Lincolnshire poacher, farmhouse pickle

Smoked salmon, black pepper

Cream cheese, cucumber

Roast beef, horseradish cream 

Coronation chicken 

Free range egg, mustard cress

Poached salmon, crème fraiche 

S C O N E 

Homemade scones, clotted cream, fruit preserve 

S A V O U R Y 

A selection of three of the following 

Handmade sausage roll

Smoked salmon blini

Red onion, goats cheese tartlet

Quail scotched eggs

Miniature pork pie

Parma ham, sun blushed tomato crostini ( other flavours available)

Black olive scone, avocado salsa 

Miniature Cornish pasty 

S W E E T

A selection of three of the following 

Chocolate brownie 

Macaron 

Miniature Victoria sponge 

Chocolate lollipops 

Miniature Trifle 

Bakewell tart

Lemon posset 

T E A

Choose from a selection of teas

H E R I T A G E   B L E N D

A Ceylon based tea, light, bright and refreshing with a full currant character. The Kenyan teas in the blend give a brightness to produce a balanced, invigorating cup. This tea was first blended in the 1930s and is the perfect accompaniment for scones and pancakes.

E A R L   G R E Y

This tea takes its name from the second Earl Grey and is believed to be created in his honour. It is a blend of fine black China teas delicately scented with the Oil of Bergamot; a citrus fruit akin to the lime. A very refreshing brew with a hint of sharpness that can be drunk with or without milk.

G U N P O W D E R   G R E E N   T E A

This Chinese green tea is light and delicate but also penetrating. Its yellow green liquor has the advantage of being packed with antioxidants which are believed to be good for your health.

P E P P E R M I N T   C U T

Fresh and high-quality peppermint leaves that calm and soothe.

C A M O M I L E

The best quality camomile flowers produce a pleasant aromatic tea that may be enhanced with a little sugar or honey.

J A P A N E S E   C H E R R Y

Japanese green tea leaves are blended with pieces of cherry to produce a fruity, refreshing cup.

L E M O N   T E A

Lemon fruit pieces and oil are blended with a light flavoured black tea, creating a fresh and zesty brew.

P E A C H T E A with F L O W E R S

A black leaf china tea that is blended with marigold petals and scented with peach.

C E Y L O N   D E C A F F E I N A T E D

This classic Ceylon leaf tea has been gently decaffeinated by the CO2 decaffeination process yet retains the sweet, rounded character of Ceylon teas.

C O F F E E

Choose from a selection of blends

F I N E S T   K E N Y A *light in strength

A single origin Arabica coffee. This light roast is ideal for breakfast drinking, providing a gentle start to the day. Grown at a high altitude in the Kangema district of central Kenya, the beans are sun-dried after pulping. The coffee is then lightly roasted to a delicate dark caramel colour, providing a nutty smoothness with floral notes and a slightly citrusy aftertaste .

C O L U M B I A N   S U P R E M O (Also available in decaffeinated)

**medium in strength

A combination of two Colombian varietals, both pure Arabica. Ideally suited for breakfast service when coffee drinkers are looking for a kick start to their day but don’t want to be overpowered by strong coffee tastes. In the cup, expect a lovely creamy mouth feel followed by lingering and balanced fruit sweetness. Enjoy flavours reminiscent of black tea with floral notes and an aftertaste that's sweet and just goes on and on.