With Afternoon Tea Week returning from the 10th to the 16th August, here’s a few suggestions on where to go…
At its Holburn venue, guests can enjoy a unique Indian afternoon tea which has been inspired by the travel stories of Colonel Saab and his wife. The menu includes Bombay grilled sandwich, Mud Cake Cups, Lentil & Jaggery Payasam all that are served alongside a range of teas such as Dragon well Green. It is priced at £35 for one and £70 for two.
Science Themed afternoon tea at the Ampersand Hotel:
Perfect for those with a curious mind, this afternoon tea inspired by science brings together physics, chemistry and gastronomy that combines a range of exciting and curious dishes, from jams served in petri dishes, to chocolate spacemen and dinosaur biscuits. The menu includes: white chocolate & Apricot Planet Mousse, cherry and blood orange macaron, Homemade white chocolate and cranberry & plain scones and Basil chicken & lemon mayo bun.
The Animal Kingdom Afternoon Tea at the Queen’s Gate Hotel:
Priced at £60 per adult and £40 per child, this afternoon tea includes sweet treats such as the dark chocolate and blood orange ladybird, the Giraffe elderflower trifle and Sam the sheep cake pop. It is available Friday to Sundays, between 1 pm and 5 pm – last order at 4:30 pm.
Wicked Afternoon. Tea at The Clermont:
Situated just moments away from where the hit musical plays, this special afternoon tea features a range of unique treats that have been inspired by the world of the musical. This menu includes: The Witch’s Hat – adecadent chocolate brownie base cloaked in a glossy glaze, Spellbinding Temptation a luscious strawberry and white chocolate mousse
atop a soft sponge base, sprinkled with crisp rice pops for a magical touch of texture and plenty of traditional sandwiches and scones. You can even add a glass of fizz for an additional £10 inspired buy the show.
Afternoon tea at the Botanical Brasserie:
For those looking for a place to relax after exploring everything that Kew Gardens has to offer, why not indulge in an afternoon tea to make the day last longer. Classically formed from bottom to top, there is also a vegetarian inspired afternoon tea or cream tea available – depending on where your mood takes you.
The Magic of Afternoon Tea at the Vintry and Mercer:
For those looking for a little bit of magic attached to their afternoon tea, might want to check this one out! Take a journey of gastronomic sorcery and spell making courtesy of a menu that is comprised of white chocolate and blueberry owls; the Excalibur’s Sword, a white chocolate & mango cheese cake; the Book of Spells, a coffee, chocolate and almond Opera cake; a ‘Box of Bones’ filled with delicious chocolate soil. For those who want to, they can indulge further with other-worldly cocktails to try, including the Witches Brew, Mystic Orb, and Enchanting Hat.
Afternoon Sea at the Mayfair Chippy:
If you love your sea food then you might want to check out this maritime inspired afternoon tea. It invites guests to enjoy Cornish crab on toast with treacle cured salmon, celeriac and mustard slaw and pickled cockles, as well as Atlantic crab claws, King prawns, Carlingford oysters and cooked mussels. All served with freshly baked sourdough and a selection of sauces. To add to the experience, enjoy a bottle of English sparkling wine.
Afternoon Tea at The Greenhouses:
The Greenhouses is offering a Middle Eastern-inspired Afternoon Tea which is served in the surroundings of The Greenhouses’ designed private dining rooms at One Marylebone and One Smithfield. The menu includes finger sandwiches filled with pomegranate-cured salmon and roast marinated beets, before indulging in Valrhona chocolate delice and freshly baked spiced fruit scones served with fig and molasses jam.
Newby Spring Afternoon Tea at Pan Pacific London:
The hotel is offering an afternoon tea that is filled with British classics with Asian flair and modern twists, in collaboration with luxury tea house Newby Teas. Taking place in the Ginger Lily Lounge, the tea takes a contemporary take on beloved British tradition, surrounded by botanical interiors. Beginning with a refined selection of savoury bites from Marie Rose prawn cocktail to truffled Burford Brown egg, the menu also features freshly baked plain or golden raisin scones, and a collection of colourful cakes and pastries to finish, from blueberry and lemon macarons to mango mousse with kaffir lime and an elegant matcha strawberry opera cake. Newby Spring Afternoon Tea is £58pp, served Thursday to Monday, 1pm – 4pm.