Afternoon Tea with a twist
‘Sandwiches intended for afternoon tea are dainty trifles, pleasing to the
eye and palate, but too flimsy to allay hunger where it exists.'
Mrs Beeton 1892
The tradition of taking Afternoon Tea was reputedly introduced by Anna Maria, seventh
Duchess of Bedford, in the early 1840’s to appease her ‘sinking feeling’ in the long hours
between an early luncheon and a late supper. She asked for a pot of water, bread and
butter and cakes; and brewed her own tea.
In a letter to her brother-in-law, sent from Windsor Castle in 1841, she writes: 'I forgot to
name my old friend Prince Esterhazy who drank tea with me the other evening at 5
o'clock...’ By the end of the decade Afternoon Tea was a widespread social event. The
small, crust-less sandwiches, biscuits, and cake were easy to eat without soiling gloves,
prior to a fashionable promenade in Windsor Great Park.
Indulge yourself with a Royal Windsor afternoon tea with a twist:
Meadow Afternoon Tea at Coworth Park
Coworth Park’s elegant Drawing Room enjoys views over 240 acres of Berkshire
countryside. The Meadow afternoon tea includes freshly-made sandwiches, scones and
classic pastries with a twist, accompanied by a tea menu of over 20 varieties. This
includes Coworth Park’s own Meadow Blend, containing lavender picked from the hotel’s
grounds. A special gluten-free afternoon tea is also available.
From £29 per person
Reservations: 01344 876 600
http://bit.ly/1RahpCf
Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea
The Oakley Court Hotel, located on the banks of the River Thames, offers a Gentleman’s
afternoon tea. Instead of cakes and scones it features smashed avocado on toast with
soft boiled eggs, fish fingers with tartare sauce, scotch eggs, sausage rolls and root
vegetable crisps, served with a bottle of Windsor Knot Beer.
Price: £32.50 per person
Reservations: 01753 609988 [email protected]
https://www.oakleycourt.co.uk/eat-and-drink/gentlemans-afternoon-tea-2-2-2/
Perfect Picnics on The Long Walk
Windsor Carriages offers locally made picnics in proper hampers to accompany their
horse-drawn carriage tours lasting 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Relax and enjoy al-fresco eating
at the top of The Long Walk in Windsor Great Park, facing Windsor Castle.
Tour price from £50 - £160 depending on length.
Picnics cost £20 per two people
Reservations essential: 07803 720084
www.windsorcarriages.co.uk
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Floating Afternoon Tea
Enjoy afternoon tea on board a restored 100 year old wooden River boat, floating down
Cliveden reach, the most beautiful stretch of the River Thames. Belmont is a 33-foot
Thames slipper launch, built in the 1930’s. She accommodates up to four guests with a
hamper of finger and open sandwiches, an assortment of cakes and pastries, mini
scones, clotted cream, raspberry compote and tea of your choice. If desired, Champagne
adds fizz to the occasion. Belmont is available to hire on an hourly basis or for the day
from April until October. A river cruise to Bray takes 1 hr, and to Windsor takes 2.5 hours.
Boat hire: First hour £185, subsequent hour £125.
Picnic £33.50 per person
Reservations: 01628 668561
http://www.clivedenhouse.co.uk/restaurant/afternoon-tea.aspx
Vintage Afternoon Tea
Served on vintage china and crisp white table cloths, step into a bygone era in the
Gallery at The Savill Garden, one of England’s greatest woodland gardens. Before or
after a walk through this centre of horticultural excellence, enjoy a selection of
homemade sandwiches, tray bakes, macaroons, scones, strawberry jam and clotted
cream, served with unlimited English breakfast tea or coffee. Add some fizz with an
optional glass of Prosecco. Afternoon Tea available Mondays – Fridays.
Price: £9.95 per person
Price: £14.75 per person with Prosecco
Reservations required: 01784 485402
www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk
On the River Afternoon Tea
Take to the River Thames in a classic 1960’s built motor cruiser. This two hour afternoon
tea cruise involves a gentle journey downstream to Windsor, or upstream to Maidenhead
and back. Sit back in comfort and take in the passing river sights including a lock,
marinas, spectacular houses and beautiful scenery. Your afternoon tea includes a
selection of sandwiches, fresh scones served with clotted cream & jam, fresh
strawberries & cream, tea & coffee.
Boat hire: from £265 for up to 8 people from Oakley Court Hotel or Bray Marina; £300 for
groups up to 12 people from Oakley Court Hotel or Maidenhead.
Afternoon Tea packages at £12 or £15.50 per person
Reservations: Steve on 07977 448 117
www.Fringilla.co.uk
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Valrhona Chocolate Afternoon Tea
Luxury French chocolate manufacturer Valrhona was founded in 1922 by a French
Pastry chef based in a small town called Tain L'Hermitage near Lyon. Cliveden’s
Valhrona experience includes finger sandwiches, warm scones with home-made jams
and clotted cream and a selection of chocolate delicacies including Chocolate Roulade,
Jaffa Cake with grand Marnier cream, Mint Chocolate Tartlet, Tiramisu and Caramelia
Cheesecake. Afterwards enjoy a stroll around the National Trust gardens and parkland.
Price: £50 per person.
Reservations: 01628 668561
http://www.clivedenhouse.co.uk/restaurant/afternoon-tea.aspx
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