Afternoon Tea

Did you know that this tea-related ritual was introduced to Britain in the early 1840s by Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, and has evolved as a mini-meal to ward off hunger in the afternoon?

Afternoon Tea conjures up the simple pleasures of a bygone era - fine bone china, cucumber sandwiches, and Victoria sponge. It offers that little bit of decadence for today's discerning guests, but is still delightfully affordable. Cream teas are that extra bit of indulgence, and let you decide...cream or jam first?

From finger sandwiches to mini cakes and scones, all washed down with tea or bubbles... what’s not to love about an Afternoon Tea?

Did you know that there's even a week celebrating Afternoon Tea each year? It runs 12th - 18th August #AfternoonTeaWeek