traditional

afternoon tea

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traditional afternoon tea

Afternoon Tea as a specific meal did not evolve until the beginning of the 19th

century, although the drink had been popular since its introduction in 1559. Anna,

Duchess of Bedford, invented the meal to fill the time between early luncheon and

late dinner which she felt proved to be the low point of many a country

house party.

As time progressed, it became a meal surrounded by etiquette and very strange

customs; silver teapots, delicate china, cake stands, starched napkins, whether to

pour the milk before or after the tea?

The heyday of Afternoon Tea was in the days of the British Empire when the ‘Sahib’

and his family, having taken early luncheon, would have to wait until the cool of the

late evening to take dinner. Afternoon Tea once again filled the gap - when they

returned home they brought the ceremony back home with them. It was at this

point that the fashionable hotels took whole-heartedly to the serving of traditional

afternoon and Cornish cream teas.

Our finger sandwiches include:

Smoked salmon, dill & lemon crème fraîche

Free-range egg mayonnaise, watercress

Bea Tollman’s chicken mayonnaise, toasted almond

Cucumber & cream cheese

Honey roast ham, Piccalilli mayonnaise

Red Leicester cheese, red onion & Piquillo pepper jam

Feast on a selection of hand-crafted French pastries, tartlets & cakes

A selection of warm freshly-baked plain & raisin scones

served with Cornish clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam and lemon curd

with a pot of tea of your choice, served with milk or lemon.

Please do let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements.

Take a slice of Kensington home: scan our QR code to

discover a selection of Executive Chef Daniel Putz’s

Afternoon Tea Recipes.

traditional afternoon tea

TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA 85 Our Afternoon Tea is the perfect balance of sweet and savoury featuring three tiers consisting of sandwiches, French pastries and cakes followed by fruit and raisin scones with Cornish clotted cream, homemade preserve and your choice of fine leaf teas. CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA 98 The Afternoon Tea selection is accompanied by a pot of tea of your choice, served with milk or lemon, and a glass of perfectly chilled Champagne to start. ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA (FOR TWO PEOPLE) 210 The Afternoon Tea selection is accompanied by a pot of tea of your choice served with milk or lemon and half a bottle of Champagne. ROYAL ROSÉ AFTERNOON TEA (FOR TWO PEOPLE) 220 The Afternoon Tea selection is accompanied by a pot of tea of your choice served with milk or lemon, half a bottle of Rosé Champagne. Lanson Extra Age AFTERNOON TEA (FOR TWO PEOPLE) 300 The Afternoon Tea selection is accompanied by a pot of tea of your choice served with milk or lemon and a bottle of Lanson Extra Age Rosé. prince & princess afternoon tea 45 Our Prince & Princess Afternoon Tea features a reduced version of three tiers consisting of three sandwiches, three French pastries and cakes with a plain scone with Cornish clotted cream and homemade preserve. Included is a choice of fine leaf tea, hot chocolate or a milkshake

OUR CHAMPAGNE SELECTION

Turn your Afternoon Tea experience into a real celebration by adding a little fizz! Glass Bottle Lanson Le Black Réserve NV 31 155 Lanson Rosé Label NV 33 165 LANSON EXTRA AGE Rosé NV 225 Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé NV 190

Prices are inclusive of VAT & a discretionary 15% service charge will be added to each bill.

If you are allergic to any food products, please advise a member of the service team.

our tea selection

PLANTERS’ RANGE PLANTERS’ BREAKFAST Strong and full bodied. The perfect conditions for creating that rich full taste are found in the Dimbula Valley. PLANTERS’ MISTRESS A light, golden tea scented with bergamot, orange and lemon peel that leaves the palate feeling refreshed with a pleasant citrus flavour. PLANTERS’ AFTERNOON Light and crisp with floral undertones. Ideal on its own or with a splash of milk. PLANTERS’ EARL GREY The most aristocratic of teas is infused with the unmistakable aroma of bergamot. PLANTERS’ GREEN Fresh, sweet and reinvigorating. PLANTERS’ DECAF Bold, strong and full of flavour, minus the caffeine. SEASONAL SINGLE ESTATE TEAS LOVERS LEAP TEA ESTATE, NUWARAELIYA, CEYLON The flavours are bright, crisp and clean -a lighter cup without milk. CASTLETON ESTATE DARJEELING Light and fruity with signature muscatel flavour. ST ANDREWS ESTATE ORANGE PEKOE Bright golden cup with a distinctive rosy flavour. NEW VITHANAKANDE TEA ESTATE - FF EXSP A world-renowned tea estate amongst connoisseurs. When infused, New Vithanakande has a complex caramel flavour and has hints of forest fruits; a tea truly blessed by nature. UNUSUAL AND EXCITING SERENDIPITY SOUCHONG A tea which flourishes at sea level and is gently smoked over cinnamon wood, furnishing it with a fragrant smoked note. CHAI CINNAMON The marriage of quality high grown tea and indigenous Ceylon spices produce an exceptional tea with piquancy.

MANGO SUNSHINE A juicy flavourful cup of tea with low grown black tea grown in southern Sri Lanka married with mango. RADIANT ROSE An irresistible combination of high grown tea with rose petals which flourishes into a sweet and floral infusion. MILK OOLONG Irresistably smooth with a sensual creaminess. JASMINE GREEN Reinvigorating green tea with a floral bouquet. HERBAL TEAS CHAMOMILE Light and refreshing, chamomile flowers possesses a clean and sweet flavour that finishes with delicate floral notes. ROOIBOS Unique to the Western Cape of South Africa this is a bright orange infusion that is rich in vitamin C, Iron & Magnesium. PEPPERMINT LEAVES Tangy and refreshing. Best enjoyed after meal as a palate cleanser or as a digestive aid. LEMONGRASS & GINGER Aromatic and refreshing the fusion of fresh, zesty lemongrass with spicy, sweet ginger produces an uplifting herbal concoction. APPLE CINNAMON Artful blend of, apple pieces, hibiscus, marigold, liquorice and Ceylon Cinnamon gives your cuppa a fruity and spicy twist. AWARD-Winning TEAS MATTAKELLE GOLDEN CURLS *Gold award winner at THE LEAFIES – International Tea Academy Awards organized by UK Tea Academy and Fortnum & Mason A fusion of Japanese and Sri Lanka flavour. It has a natural rosy aroma with a jasmine floral flavour. SILVER TIPS Separate taste per infusion (up to three), with notes of apricot, melon and fresh cut flowers.

We are proud of our partnership with PMD, renowned,

family owned single estate Sri Lankan tea producer.