The consumption of afternoon tea increased dramatically in popularity during
the early nineteenth century, when it is said that Anna, the 7th Duchess of
Bedford made the taking of tea fashionable. It is said that she complained
of “having that sinking feeling” during the late afternoon when at the time
it was usual for people to take only two main meals a day, breakfast and
dinner at around 8 o’clock in the evening. A solution for the Duchess was a
pot a tea and a light snack, taken privately in her room during the afternoon.
Recently the afternoon tea has been somewhat forgotten with the surge
of skinny lattes and creamy cappuccinos, but at Armathwaite Hall we are
bringing it back to the 21st century. Our afternoon teas have come a long
way from the cucumber sandwiches and one choice of tea. Today, afternoon
tea is far more cosmopolitan with teas being imported from all over the
world including Kenya, India, The Himalayas and China.
Afternoon tea service from 2pm-5pm.
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Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa
Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4RE
Tel: 017687 76551
www.armathwaite-hall.com
Menu
ARMATHWAITE HALL
HOTEL AND SPA
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Teas
All our teas are £3.50 per person
English Breakfast
Classic Black Leaf Tea – refreshing traditional
English breakfast tea, invigorating at any time
of day!
Lapsang Souchong
Large leaf black tea from Fujian, China, which has
been smoked over pine fires to give a smoky, silky
tarriness
Coffees
Filter Coffee
£3.50
Flavoursome and well rounded with
a strength and mellow sweetness
Americano
£3.95
A refreshing long black coffee made
by placing an Espresso shot on top of
hot water
Darjeeling
The Champagne of teas from the Himalayan
foothills creating a light yellow to copper-red
colour and a delicate flowery aroma
Cappuccino
£3.95
A velvety and rich drink made from
equal quantities of Espresso, steamed
milk and foamed milk
Assam
A full bodied black tea from Northern India.
The golden leaf yields a strong rich aroma, malty
flavour and red colour
Caffe Latte
£3.95
A long milky drink made with Espresso,
steamed milk and a gentle head of foam
Classic Earl Grey
Authentic, delicately scented Earl Grey using
Chinese black leaves and natural oil of bergamot
Espresso
The short strong coffee
£2.85
Pure Organic Camomile
A calming and delicate infusion of natural
camomile with a floral aroma and sweet, soothing
flavour
Double Espresso
The short strong coffee with twice
the strength
£3.50
Strawberries and Cream
Caffeine free infusion – anyone for tennis? Classic
British summer flavours
Mocha
£4.50
An indulgent and rich drink made with
Espresso, chocolate, steamed milk and
often topped with whipped cream
China Green Sencha
Green Leaf Tea – distinctive flat leaves and a clean
mild flavour
Rooibos
100% caffeine free, rich in vitamin C, mineral salts,
proteins and anti-oxidants
Hot Chocolate & Marshmallows £4.50
A mixture of luxury hot chocolate
blended with milk to produce a smooth
velvety texture, topped with marshmallows
Peppermint Tea
Caffeine free infusion – herbal tea made from an
infusion of peppermint
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Afternoon Tea
Pastries and Cakes
• Homemade scones with jam and clotted cream,
Fruit, cheese, plain or apple & cinnamon (2 per person) £4.95
• Assorted homemade biscuits (2 per person) £2.95
• Homemade shortbread £3.95
• Selection of homemade cakes (1 tray bake and 1 cream cake) £3.50
• Toasted teacake with butter and jam £3.50
• Hot toasted crumpets with butter and jam £3.50
Armathwaite Hall Traditional Afternoon Tea
Freshly prepared finger sandwiches using speciality breads
Homemade mini quiche
A selection of homemade scones with jam and clotted cream
Selection of cream cakes, homemade tray bakes, biscuits
and a shot of dessert wine
£22.50 per person
Please choose from a selection of our loose teas
Champagne Afternoon Tea
Armathwaite Hall traditional afternoon tea with a glass of Jean-Pierre Marniquet
Champagne. This comes from a small independent producer just outside Epernay.
£33.00 per person
We also offer gluten free, vegetarian and diabetic options on request prior to you booking
Food Allergies and Intolerances
If you have any concerns relating to the allergens detailed below please speak to our Duty Manager
prior to ordering: Cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk, nuts,
celery, mustard, sesame, sulphur dioxide and sulphites, lupin and molluscs.
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