afternoon tea

the old government house hotel & spa

Tea was first introduced to Britain in the 1640s as sailors returning from the Far East

brought back packets of tea into the country as gifts. By 1700 tea had become a

popular drink and was on sale in more than 500 coffee houses in London.

In 1840, Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, pioneered the idea of Afternoon Tea. In

her household the evening meals were served fashionably late at eight o’clock which

left a long period between lunch and dinner. To stave off pangs of hunger she started

to request a tray of tea, bread and butter along with some cake to be brought to her

room in the late afternoon. This soon became a habit and she started to invite friends

to join her for this daily ritual.

DELUXE AFTERNOON TEA 40 A selection of finger sandwiches on white and brown bread, freshly baked scones with clotted cream, a selection of delicious homemade cakes, accompanied by the tea of your choice. BELLINI AND PROSECCO AFTERNOON TEA 46 Choose a glass of either Prosecco or strawberry or peach Bellini (150ml) to go with your selection of finger sandwiches on white and brown bread, freshly baked scones with clotted cream, a selection of delicious homemade cakes accompanied by the tea of your choice. CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA 52 A glass (150ml) of House Champagne with a selection of finger sandwiches on white and brown bread, freshly baked scones with clotted cream, a selection of delicious homemade cakes, accompanied by a tea of your choice. OGGIE’S AFTERNOON TEA 17.50 Join Oggie, The OGH Bear for a selection of finger sandwiches, a freshly baked scone, cakes and a choice of a milkshake, hot chocolate or soft drink. (available for children 12 years old and younger) to ENHANCE YOUR AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCE AT THE OGH Additional glasses of bubbly may be ordered Prosecco Brut (150ml) 9.50 Prosecco Rosé (150ml) 10.50 Champagne Brut (150ml) 18.50 Champagne Rosé (150ml) 19.50

Please advise a member of our service team before ordering if you have any food allergies or special dietary requirements. Prices include VAT at the current standard rate. A service charge of 12.5% will be added to your final bill.

SUKI ENGLISH BREAKFAST A traditional Breakfast Tea made from a blend of African and Indian single estate teas. Bright, light and crisp in flavour. SUKI DECAFFEINATED ENGLISH BREAKFAST Decaffeinated using the CO2 method. This is a gentle method of decaffeination that helps retain the greatest flavour and removes around 98% of the caffeine from the tea leaves, also removing around 92% of the polyphenols, leaving the goodness of antioxidants. Decaf, bright, brisk. SUKI EARL GREY BLUE FLOWER Suki Tea’s unique in-house blend combines East African black teas with Italian Bergamot oil and beautiful blue cornflowers for a tea that tastes as good as it looks. Bergamot, light, citrus, floral. SUKI DARJEELING This hand-picked Darjeeling is the “Champagne” of teas. Its unique and refreshing taste is just perfect for that extra treat. Perfect with scones or delicate shortbread biscuits. Flowery fresh, muscatel. SUKI WHOLE PEPPERMINT Quite possibly the best peppermint tea in the world. Whole peppermint leaves create an incredibly fresh purifying cup. Sharp, fresh aromatic. SUKI PINK GRAPEFRUIT Tart and crisp like freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. This naturally flavoured fruit infusion offers something special with a harmonious blend of sharp grapefruit and sweet tropical fruit. It has a refreshing acidity initially with a mildly tangy and sweet finish. Tangy, zesty, fresh. SUKI ROOIBOS (RED BUSH) Suki Tea Rooibos is an excellent caffeine-free alternative to tea and gives an earthy, sweet, deep orange cup. Woody, sweet, refreshing. SUKI CHAMOMILE 100% pure Chamomile blossom, the whole flower produces a high quality, sweet, honey-golden cup. Excellent for calming and soothing the mind and body and a natural sleep remedy. Honeydew, floral, sweet. SUKI RASPBERRY & VANILLA Packed full of sweet apple, strawberry and raspberry this fragrant infusion is also bursting with citrus flavour including pineapple and papaya. Tangy notes of hibiscus blossom and finishing with sweet notes of vanilla, this blend is a tantalising taste of summer. Smooth, sweet, refreshing. SUKI APPLES LOVE MINT The sweetness and acidity of apple combined with playful papaya sweetness, a subtle hint of whole rose blossom and a mint finish. A delight for the senses. Sweet, crisp, fresh. SUKI LEMONGRASS & GINGER A Thai-inspired lightly spiced tea with the warmth of ginger and peppercorns, the freshness of lemongrass and the lingering aftertaste of liquorice root and mint. Citrus ginger, sweet mint.