AFTERNOO

N TEA

An exquis

ite setting for

a traditional

pastime

The long-established tr adition of Afternoon Tea has been wond erfully preserved at Ashf ord Cast le sinc e 1868 - you’ll notice the original silver te a s et displ ayed in the Con na ught Room, which was present ed to Lord and Lady Ardi laun to cel ebrate t heir 25th w edd ing anniversa ry in 1896. With spectacul ar views from t he comfort of t he castle’s el egan t int erior, take your time to s avour ever y del icious moment.

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Executive Chef: Liam Finnegan

€78 per p

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Savouries

Vegan Feta Mousse – Warqa Pastry Shell – Sal t Baked Beetroot – Magnolia Pickle Wild Garlic Bud – Pickled Carrot – Pickle d Cucumber – Je rus alem Artichok e – Seeded Cr acker Carrot & Cumin Hummus – Rocket – White So urdough Celeriac Pastrami & Remoulade – Horseradish – Mus tard – See ded So urdough Quo rn C hic ken – Es tate Sweet C hilli – Pickle d Shal l ots – Tomato – Brown S ourdough Déileálann Milis – Sweet Treats Chocolate & Blackberry Tartle t Pear & Cinnamon Tartl et Apple & Elderflower Pavlov a Seasonal Sorbet Scónaí – Scones Pl ain, Goji Berry & Fr uit Scones Vegan Butter – Ve gan Cream – Fruit Pr eserve

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Sparkling Tea Pairing

22.5

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Rich Valrhon a chocol ate an d Irish milk war me d tog ether, topped with tor ched m eri ngue an d a sh or tbread bisc uit —a polish ed nod to a fireside s’more.

Seas

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nal Teas

Cher

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A velvety fruit infusion of sweet cherry and so ft creamy not es, balanc ed with apple, hibiscus , and pineap ple for a smooth, aromatic cup.

Col

ourful Meadow

South Af ri ca A naturally sweet, caffeine- free Hone ybush blend with gentl e floral and fruity notes—so ot hing , aromati c, and perfect for unwinding.

Lotus B

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C hina A delicate Chinese green tea w ith soft flo ral aromas and petals of rose, cornflower, and marigol d. Light, fragrant, and calming.

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A vibrant raspber ry-forwar d blend with rosehip, hibisc us, and el d erber ry, brightened by citrus a nd flor al notes. Fresh, sweet, and refreshing.

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Pea

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I ndia/China A sm oo th Ool on g with a hint of black tea, e nriched by juicy peac h an d finished with gentle floral peta ls. Fruity, fragrant, and balanc ed.

Rooibo

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South Af ri ca A full- bod ied rooibos with a creamy, delicate vanilla flavour and the taste of ripe oranges.

Whi

te Tea

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A delicate P ai Mu T an whi te tea infused with soft rose peta ls. Light, floral, and gently sweet —an elegant, so ot hing cup p erfect for q ui et moments of indulgen ce.

Herbal Teas a

nd Infusions

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Cla

ss

ic Ro

oibos

South Af ri ca Rooibos f rom the South Africa n Cape region, highly aromatic and full-bodied in flavour.

Pur

e Camo

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le

A mil d herbal tea made from whol e camomile flowers, whic h are c ar efu lly prepared so th at the y retain their distinctive, tangy, and floral character .

Mi

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t Nan

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Aust ria A deliciou s mint with a fresh, sweet, and aromatic flavour that has a high percentage of essential oil s.

Ver

ben

a

The aromatic verbena has a del icate, citrus-l ike taste.

Gran

ny’s Garden

A fruit y, fresh rhubarb blend rounded off with the delicate sweetness of genuine Bourbon vanilla .

Light &

F

it

Flavoured fruit and herbal infusion with apple and citrus notes.

Gree

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Gr

een Dragon

C hina A premium tea with a flowery ele gance and lus ciou s fragrance. Delica te leaf bu ds picked by hand , make for a rare, mil dly tart, and refreshing tea.

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Japa n A smoo th, vibrant powdered green tea. Rich in flavour and n aturally invigorating, it brings a bright, u plifting touch to any tea moment . A ls o available as a latte.

Flavour

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Mo

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entau

China Green tea composition with large Sencha leaf, flower peta ls, a nd the fruit y flavou r of mango and citrus.

Ja

smine P

ear

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China The leaves of this rare special tea from China are picked by han d an d rol led into small ball s, without breaking the vei ns - f lavoured with jasmine f lowers.

Oo

long Tea

Ti

e Guan

Yi

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C hina An expressive green Oolong with a bright, floral aroma and gentle fruity notes. This famed “Godd ess of Mercy” tea offer s a smooth, fragrant cup with elegant depth.

Black Tea

s

Irish Breakfas

t

Tea

India Select Assams impar t the d elicious intensive aroma of this classic tea.

Darjeeling

India An elega nt flowery black tea with a delicious Muscat flavo ur .

Flavour

ed Black

Teas

Ea

rl Gr

ey

India A richly aromatic autumn Da rj eeling blended with the ref reshing citrus aroma of bergamot.

Irish W

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iskey-Cream

India The extravaga nt flavo ur o f Irish whiske y with a hint of cocoa b lended with a m alty Assam tea.

Bl

a

ck Toffe

e

India A rich, m alty black tea complem en ted by sm oo th, cre amy toffe e not es. Bol d , sweet, an d indulgent —p erfect for a comfor ting treat.