cherry blossom

traditional

afternoon tea

the milestone hotel & residences

25th march - 3rd may

traditional afternoon tea

Afternoon

Tea,

a

beloved

British

tradition,

first

emerged

in

the

early

19th

century

when

Anna,

Duchess

of

Bedford,

introduced

the

ritual

to

bridge

the

long

hours

between

luncheon

and

dinner.

What

began

as

a

simple

refreshment

soon

became

a

refined

social

occasion,

complete

with

silver

teapots,

delicate

china,

and

tiered

cake

stands

-

a

symbol

of

elegance

embraced by fashionable hotels during its golden age.

Today,

we

honour

this

heritage

while

infusing

it

with

our

Cherry

Blossom

Afternoon

Tea

at

The

Milestone

Hotel,

where

the

delicate

charm

of

the

season

meets

the

timeless

tradition

of

this

cherished

ritual.

Inspired

by

the

fleeting

elegance

of

sakura,

our

pastry

team,

in

partnership

with

Paula

Pastry,

Global Director of Chocolate & Pâtisserie at Red Carnation Hotels,

have

crafted

a

selection

of

exquisite

sweets

and

savouries

that

celebrate

both

the

artistry

of

the

blossoms

and

the

rich

heritage

held

within

our

historic Kensington residence.

OUR CHAMPAGNE SELECTION

Turn your Afternoon Tea experience into a real celebration by adding a little fizz! Glass Bottle Lanson Le Black Réserve NV 27 155 Lanson Rosé Label NV 29 165 LANSON EXTRA AGE Rosé NV 225 Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé NV 190

OUR Cocktail SELECTION

Glass hanami collins 18 Ukiyo Blossom Gin, Dragon Fruit, Rhubarb, Rose Liqueur, Lemon Juice society of exploration 18 Desi Daru Mango Vodka, Dragon Fruit, Lemon Juice (Alcohol-Free Version Available) 11 dragon prince 19 Tanqueray 10 Gin, Lemongrass & Ginger Cordial, Apple, Bergamot, Elderflower, Gold (Alcohol-Free Version Available) 11

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

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. 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.

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 Irresistibly 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.

the milestone

Cherry blossom traditional afternoon tea 25th March - 3rd May 2026

SAVOURY

SMOKED SALMON

Nori & dill crème fraîche

EGG MAYONNAISE

Watercress

CUCUMBER

Cream cheese

honey roast HAM

Red cabbage & seeded mustard slaw

whipped goat’s curd

Beetroot jam

Katsu CHICKEN MAYONNAISE

Toasted almond

SCONES

FRESHLY BAKED PLAIN & RAISIN SCONES

Cornish clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam, lemon & matcha curd

SWEET

Forced Rhubarb Aerated Cream Opalys white chocolate, dulce crémeux, shortbread pink grapefruit tart Pink grapefruit & toasted almond Miso macaron Miso, peanut & raspberry Yuzu & hibiscus choux Hibiscus, strawberry & yuzu japanese rollcake Sencha tea & cherry

£85

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Cherry blossom prince & princess afternoon tea 25th March - 3rd May 2026

SAVOURY

honey roasted ham

Honey roasted ham & butter

Peanut butter & Jam

Homemade strawberry jam & peanut butter

Katsu CHICKEN MAYONNAISe

Toasted almond

SCONES

FRESHLY BAKED PLAIN scone

Cornish clotted cream & homemade strawberry preserve

SWEET

japanese rollcake Sencha tea & cherry Miso macaron Miso, peanut & raspberry dark chocolate brownie Hazelnut, praline

£45

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Cherry blossom vegetarian afternoon tea 25th March - 3rd May 2026

SAVOURY

EGG MAYONNAISE

Watercress

CUCUMBER

Cream cheese

red leicester cheese

Red onion & piquillo pepper jam

ROASTED FIELD MUSHROOM

Truffled hummus

whipped goat’s curd

Beetroot jam

HARISSA ROASTED SQUASH

Toasted almond

SCONES

FRESHLY BAKED PLAIN & RAISIN SCONES

Cornish clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam, lemon & matcha curd

SWEET

Forced Rhubarb Aerated Cream Opalys white chocolate, dulce crémeux, shortbread pink grapefruit tart Pink grapefruit & toasted almond Miso macaron Miso, peanut & raspberry Yuzu & hibiscus choux Hibiscus, strawberry & yuzu japanese rollcake Sencha tea & cherry

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Cherry blossom vegan afternoon tea 25th March - 3rd May 2026

SAVOURY

VEGAN CHEDDAR

Red onion & piquillo pepper jam

ROASTED FIELD MUSHROOM

Truffled hummus

GRILLED & Marinated COURGETTE

Vegan pesto

HARISSA ROASTED SQUASH

Toasted almond

CUCUMBER

Vegan cream cheese

whipped vegan feta

Beetroot jam

SCONES

FRESHLY BAKED PLAIN & RAISIN SCONES

Homemade strawberry jam & dairy-free spread

SWEET

CHERRY blossom cake Sencha tea & cherry pink grapefruit tart Pink grapefruit & toasted almond raspberry & cashew bar Coconut, raspberry & cashew Yuzu & hibiscus cheesecake Hibiscus, strawberry & yuzu dark chocolate brownie Hazelnut, praline

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Cherry blossom gluten-free afternoon tea 25th March - 3rd May 2026

SAVOURY

SMOKED SALMON

Nori & dill crème fraîche

EGG MAYONNAISE

Watercress

CUCUMBER

Cream cheese

honey roast HAM

Red cabbage & seeded mustard slaw

whipped goat’s curd

Beetroot jam

Katsu CHICKEN MAYONNAISE

Toasted almond

SCONES

FRESHLY BAKED PLAIN & RAISIN SCONES

Cornish clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam & lemon curd

SWEET

Forced Rhubarb Aerated Cream Opalys white chocolate, dulce crémeux, sablé pink grapefruit tart Pink grapefruit & toasted almond Miso macaron Miso, peanut & raspberry Yuzu & hibiscus blondie Hibiscus, strawberry & yuzu japanese rollcake Sencha tea & cherry

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Cherry blossom halal afternoon tea 25th March - 3rd May 2026

SAVOURY

SMOKED SALMON

Nori & dill crème fraîche

EGG MAYONNAISE

Watercress

CUCUMBER

Cream cheese

honey roast HAM

Red cabbage & seeded mustard slaw

whipped goat’s curd

Beetroot jam

Katsu CHICKEN MAYONNAISE

Toasted almond

SCONES

FRESHLY BAKED PLAIN & RAISIN SCONES

Cornish clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam & lemon curd

SWEET

Forced Rhubarb Aerated Cream Opalys white chocolate, dulce crémeux, shortbread pink grapefruit tart Pink grapefruit & toasted almond Miso macaron Miso, peanut & raspberry Yuzu & hibiscus choux Hibiscus, strawberry & yuzu japanese rollcake Sencha tea & cherry