Afternoon Tea:- A very British Tradition
Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o'clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o'clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.
This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880's upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.
Traditional afternoon tea consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches and scones served with clotted cream and preserves. Cakes and pastries are also served. Tea grown in India or Ceylon is poured from silver tea pots into delicate bone china cups.
Traditional Tea Time Treats
English Cream Tea
A pot of your choice of tea,
Two home-made scones, strawberry preserve and clotted cream.
£6.95
Traditional Afternoon Tea
A pot of your choice of tea.
Finger sandwiches with a selection of the following fillings:
Smoked Scottish Salmon, Locally cured Ham,
Mature Cheddar cheese and Egg Mayonnaise;
A home-made scone, strawberry preserve and clotted cream.
A selection of miniature cakes.
£9.95
Champagne Afternoon Tea
A glass of Brut Reserve Champagne,
A pot of Tea of your choice.
Smoked Scottish Salmon, Locally cured Ham,
Mature Cheddar Cheese and Egg Mayonnaise Finger sandwiches,
A home-made scone, strawberry preserve and clotted cream,
A selection of miniature cakes.
A heavenly chocolate pot.
£17.00
Pink Perfection Tea
Smoked Salmon Finger Sandwiches
A glass of Rosé Champagne
A home-made scone, strawberry preserve and clotted cream
A pots of speciality raspberry mousse
A pot of Fortnum & Mason Pink Berry tea
or your choice from our extensive Fortnum‘s tea -list
£18.00
Simple Savouries
Home-made Crab Chowder
Made to a classic thick American recipe, served with crusty French bread
£5.95
Croque Monsieur
Classic French croque of ham and Gruyère cheese served with a salad garnish
£7.95
Quiche Lorraine
Sautéed bacon, Gruyère & onion quiche with salad garnish and fresh potato salad
£7.95
Open Prawn Sandwich
Succulent fresh prawns in a lemon and chive mayonnaise
£6.95
Spinach and Ricotta Tartlet
Served with a potato and pine nut salad
£7.95
Savoury Croissant
A large warm croissant filled with smoked salmon and brie.
£6.95
Cakes & Confectionery
A Large slice of any of the cakes of the day
£3.95
A Cup Cake from our display
£1.50
Two Warm Toasted Tea Cakes or Muffins
Served with real butter
£3.95
A Warm Sultana or Cheese Scone
Served with butter or clotted cream and a preserve selection
£2
A Large Slice of Traditional Apple Pie
Served with fresh cream or custard
£3.95
A Large Slice of Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake
Served with fresh cream
£3.95
Strawberry Tart
A classic tart with fresh strawberries and vanilla cream filling in a rich pastry case
£3.95
Delightful Drinks
A Pot of Tea
Afternoon Blend or
Choose from our selection of fine Fortnum & Masons Teas.
£2.95 per person
A Pot of Coffee
Afternoon Blend or
Choose from our selection of fine Fortnum & Mason Coffees
£3.95 per person
Hot Chocolate
A mug of hot chocolate served with whipped cream and marshmallows
£2.95
A Glass of Pink Lemonade, Traditional Ginger Beer or Elderflower Cordial
£2
A Small Bottle of Still or Sparkling Mineral Water
£1.50
Alcoholic Alternatives
Champagne
A Bottle £25
A Glass £7
Sparkling Wine
Brut Reserve or Rose
A Bottle £15
A Glass £3
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
A Bottle £10
A Glass £2
Red Wine
Merlot
Shiraz
A Bottle £10
A Glass £2
Pimm’s
A Jug £10
A Glass £2
Bottled Beer
Becks £2.75
Old Speckled Hen £2.50
Magners Irish Cider £2.60
Fortnum & Mason’s Tea Selection
Afternoon Blend Tea
This blend of teas from the higher and lower regions of Ceylon delivers a light, refreshing flavour with real body. Of all our blends, Afternoon makes the best iced tea, as it stays perfectly clear when chilled, but is equally good served the traditional way. with a splash of milk and perhaps a scone or two
Royal Blend Tea
First blended for King Edward VII in the summer of 1902, Royal Blend blends Assam with a touch of Ceylon for a smooth, almost honey-like flavour.
Earl Grey Classic Tea
British Prime Minister Earl Grey gave his name to this hugely popular tea back in the 1830s, and ever since it has been thought of as a classic English afternoon tea. It is not a type of tea, but a flavour, made up of a simple black tea flavoured with aromatic and stimulating oil of bergamot.
Lapsang Souchong Tea
To give this tea its unmistakable flavour, the plucked leaves are placed in bamboo baskets and smoked over smouldering fires from particular pine trees. Once confined to China's Fujian province, it is now enjoyed across the globe.
Darjeeling Broken Orange Pekoe
This justly famous tea from the bracing foothills of the Himalayas has a vivid, coppery infusion. The broken leaf grade gives a stronger brew that suits those who prefer to take their Darjeeling with milk.
Russian Caravan Tea
This blend of China Black Keemun and Oolong teas recalls the ancient trading routes that brought tea to the Tsars. Its light, almost nutty flavour and distinct character evoke the grandeur of Imperial Russia and its rulers' passion for really superior tea.
Gunpowder Green Tea
Fortnum’s has stocked this green tea continuously since the eighteenth century, which says a great deal about its likeability. The tightly rolled leaves first resemble gunpowder pellets, which uncurl when brewed to give an unexpectedly peaceful and delicate tea. Excellent served without milk after dinner, either hot or iced.
Royal Blend Decaffeinated
Invented for King Edward VII in the summer of 1902, Royal Blend blends Assam with a touch of Ceylon for a smooth, almost honey-like flavour that goes well with a splash of milk. The perfect traditional cup of tea, it is ideal for any time of day. This naturally decaffeinated version is as refreshing as the original blend.
Fortnum & Mason’s Coffee Selection
Afternoon Blend Coffee
Light floral notes make this invigorating fusion of African and Arabica coffees just perfect for afternoon drinking. Fantastically light and refreshing, it has been carefully selected and blended to offer the perfect end to a satisfying lunch.
Kings Blend Coffee
Originally created for King Edward VII, our most historic coffee blend combines exquisite Arabica ‘milds’ from South America and Kenya with a creamy Indian Monsooned Malabar to produce a rich, full-bodied flavour. Ideal for any time of the day, from breakfast to
after-dinner.
Sandringham Blend
Originally produced for Queen Alexandra, consort of King Edward VII, and popular ever since, this coffee is smoky and aromatic with a pungent punch. The powerful flavour makes it an excellent after-dinner blend.
Decaffeinated Organic Coffee
This is a deliciously clean, milk chocolatey coffee with a deep, resonating flavour. A rounded body and mellowed acidity make this coffee suitable for all times of the day.
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