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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Savouries

Goa t’s Cheese Mousse – Warqa Pa stry Shell – Sa lt Baked Beetroot – Ma gnolia Pickle – Sloe Jelly Silverside of Beef – Pickled Cucum ber – Mu sta rd M ayo – Seed ed Sou rdough Burren Smok ed Salmon – Dill Cream – Bro wn Sourdou g h Diced Chicken – Swe et Chi lli Mayo– Pickled Sha llot – Brioche Egg & Chives – White Sour dough

Déileálann

Milis

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Sweet

Treats

Pistachio Sablé Strawberry & Verbena Tartlet Blackcurrant Pavl ova Chocola te, Hazelnut & Caramel

Scónaí

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Scones

Plain, Goji Berry & Fru it Scones Lemon Curd – Clotted Crea m – Fruit Pres erve

Alc oho l Fr ee Gl a ss Sparklin g Tea BLÅ J asmin e 15 Sparklin g Tea LYSERØD Hib isc us 15.5

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Fires

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Indulgence

8

Rich Valrhon a choc ol ate an d Irish milk war me d tog ether, topped with tor ch ed m eri ngue an d a sh ortbr ead bisc uit —a polish ed nod to a fireside s’more.

Orch

ard Embra

ce 8

Bold espresso blended with ap ple ‑cinna mon caram el and steamed milk, finished with vanilla crème anglaise foam, and a crisp apple slice—like a sip of w arm orchar d dessert.

Th

e Ches

tnut Grove

10

Smooth ceremonial matcha lifted by c hestnut‑vanilla foam and sw eet estate hone y—a n ea rthy , calming c up of co mfort.

Org anic t eas If you requir e info rmation on the allergen content of our food, plea se a sk a member of staff and they will be happy to help you.

Seas

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nal Teas

Cher

ry &

Cream

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 Honeybush blend with gentl e floral and fruity not es —so othing, aromati c, and perfect for unwinding.

Lotus B

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Chin a A delicate Chinese green tea w ith soft floral aromas and petals of rose, cornflower, and marigold. Light, fragrant, and calming.

Ra

spb

erry

Roya

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A vibrant raspberr y-forwar d blend with rosehip, hibisc us, and eld erberr y, brightened by citrus a nd flor al notes. Fresh, sweet, and refreshing.

Oo

lo

ng

Pea

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I ndia/China A smoo th Oolon g with a hint of black tea, e nriched by jui cy peac h an d finished with gentle floral pe ta ls. Fruity, fragrant, and balanced.

R

ooibo

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Cream Or

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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

W

h

it

e Rose

A delicate Pai M u Tan whi te tea infused with soft rose pe ta ls. Light, floral, and ge ntly sweet —an elegant, so ot hing cup p erfect for q ui e t moments of indulgen ce.

Herbal Teas a

nd Infusions

(Caffeine

F

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ee)

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

mi

le

A mild 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

n

t Nan

a

Aust ria A deliciou s mint with a f re sh, sw eet , and aromatic flavour that has a high percentage of essential oils.

Ver

ben

a

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

Gran

ny’s Ga

rden

A fruit y, fresh rhubarb blend rounded off with the deli cate sw eet ness of genuine bourbon vanilla .

Light &

F

it

Flavoured fruit and herbal infusion with apple and citrus notes.

Gree

n T

ea

Gr

een Dragon

Chin a A premium tea with a flowery elegance and lus ciou s fragrance. Delica te le af buds picked by hand , make for a rare, mildly tart, and refreshing tea.

Ma

tc

h

a

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

ed G

ree

n T

eas

Mo

rg

entau

C hina Green tea composition with large S encha leaf, flower pe ta ls, a nd the fruit y flavou r of mango and citrus.

Ja

smine P

ear

ls

C hina The leaves of this rare special tea from C hina are picked by han d an d rolled into small balls, without breaking the veins - f lavoured with jasmine f lowers.

Oo

long Tea

Ti

e Guan

Yi

n

Chin a 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 S elect Assams imp art the d elicious inten sive aroma of this classic tea.

Darjeeling

India An elega nt flower y 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

h

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, malty blac k tea comple men ted by smoo th, creamy toffee not es. Bol d , sweet, an d indulgent —p erfect for a comforting treat.