Afternoon tea around the world best hotels

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Afternoon tea or low tea is a small meal snack typically eaten between 4pm and 6pm. Observance of the custom originated amongst the wealthy classes in England in the 1840s Afternoon tea, that most quintessential of English customs is, perhaps surprisingly, a relatively new tradition. Whilst the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China and was popularised in England during the 1660s by King Charles II and his wife the Portuguese Infanta Catherine de Braganza, it was not until the mid 17th century that the concept of afternoon tea first appeared. Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o'clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o'clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880's upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o'clock. Traditional afternoon tea consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches (including of course thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches), scones served with clotted cream and preserves. Cakes and pastries are also served. Tea grown in India or Ceylon is poured from silver tea pots into delicate bone china cups. Nowadays however, in the average suburban home, afternoon tea is likely to be just a biscuit or small cake and a mug of tea, usually produced using a teabag. Sacrilege!To experience the best of the afternoon tea tradition, indulge yourself with a trip to one of London's finest hotels or visit a quaint tearoom in the west country.

The Devonshire Cream Tea is famous world wide and consists of scones, strawberry jam and the vital ingredient, Devon clotted cream, as well as cups of hot sweet tea served in china teacups. Many of the other counties in England's west country also claim the best cream teas: Dorset, Cornwall and Somerset.

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Common Afternoon tea collection found around the world DARJEELING FIRST FLUSH The Champagne of teas from the Himalayan foothills creating a light yellow to copper-red colour and a delicate flowery aroma. ASSAM LEAF A full bodied black tea from Northern India. The golden leaf yields a strong rich aroma, malty flavour and red colour. CEYLON ORANGE PEKOE A whole leaf black tea from Sri Lanka producing a rich amber colour with full flavour and scented aroma. RUSSIAN CARAVAN A blend of China, Formosa and Darjeeling leaves reminiscent of tea carried to Russia from China by camels. CAMOMILE FLOWERS A pretty infusion, calming, soothing and delicate, elegant aroma. LEMON VERBENA An elegant, sparkling lemon tasting tisane, a refreshing digesif. EARL GREY Large leafed Chinese black tea with refreshing citrus bergamot, silky and smooth with a delightful aroma. OOLONG FORMOSA A semi-fermented tea from Taiwan, attractive amber hue, slightly nutty taste yet fully developed aroma. JASMINE WITH FLOWERS A green Chinese tea from Fujian, scented with jasmine flowers, offering a wonderfully perfumed light refreshing tea. ROSE CONGOU A black tea from Guangdong, China, enriched with rose petals giving a gentle, light rose aroma to the tea. PASSION FRUIT AND ORANGE A truly wonderful taste, apple, orange. hibiscus, sweet orange peel blended with passion fruit and

ROOIBOS RED TEA 100% caffeine free, rich in vitamin c, mineral salts, proteins and anti-oxidants. LAPSONG SOUCHONG IMPERIALE Large leaf black tea from Fujian, China, which has been smoked over pine fires to give a smoky, silky tarriness. CHUN MEE An unfermented green tea, long fine jade leaves, elegant pale yellow liquor, lightly scented, highly refreshing velvety green taste. MOROCCAN MINT A wonderfully invigorating spearmint tea, caffeine free, highly scented, stimulating soothing digestif. in the morning,

SILVER NEEDLE This White Tea is soft, creamy and velvety on the tongue. It has notes of fresh, honeydew melon and a pleasantly sweet aftertaste. www.finediningindian.com . 2 | P a g e

Sofitel st james, London

Le Tea en Rose Your choice of Jing tea Finger sandwiches Chefs selection of four seasonal sandwiches Freshly baked, homemade scones Served warm with Devonshire clotted cream and rose scented raspberry jam Parisiennes Pastries Your choice of freshly made miniature French pastries 24.50 Accompanied by a Rose & Litchi Champagne Cocktail 29.50

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Ritz ,London

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A fternoon Tea TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA Sandwiches Ham, Grain Mustard Mayonnaise, White Bread Cheddar Cheese, Chutney, Onion Bread Cucumber,Cream Cheese, Dill, Chives, Caraway Seed Bread Chicken Breast, Horseradish Cream, White Bread Scottish Smoked Salmon, Lemon Butter, Rye Bread Egg Mayonnaise, Chopped Shallots, Watercress, White Bread Freshly Baked Raisin and Plain Scones with Cornish Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve Assortment of British Afternoon Tea Pastries and Cakes Traditional Afternoon Tea Champagne Afternoon Tea 45 Per Person 57 Per Person including a glass of Champagne

Celebration Afternoon Tea including a celebration cake 56 Per Person including a celebration cake and a glass of Champagne 67 Per Person Ritz Champagne 19 Per Glass

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Corinthia,London

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Fashion Week Afternoon Tea

39.00 per person

Selection of Finger Sandwiches Served on Artisanal Breads Loch Var Smoked Salmon Goosnaugh Cornfed Chicken, Ale Mustard Organic Egg Mayonnaise, Micro Watercress Roast Sirloin of Beef, Creamed Horseradish Creamed Innes Goats Cheese and Cucumber Choice of Fashion Week Tea Fancies: The Handbag: Traditional fruit Cake and Coconut Financier Unzip It :Peach Pastry Cream clair Glitter Up : Orange and Hazelnut Macaroon The Stiletto :Pistachio Mousse with Chocolate Pearls Diamond Ring: Paris Breast with Blueberry Butter Cream and Fresh Blueberries The Ruffle: Strawberry Mille Feuille Chocolate Couture :Chocolate Texture, Cherry Compote and Hazelnut Sponge The Tailor : Mango Cream Cheesecake with Lemon Sabley Selection of Warm Scones Plain and Raisin, Served with House Preserves and Clotted Cream

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The Athenaeum, London

Evergreen Tea 29.50 Evergreen Tea with a Glass of Rose Petal Champagne 36.50 Evergreen Tea with a Glass of Laurent Perrier Ros 43.00 Traditional English Finger Sandwiches (Smoked Salmon, Cucumber and Cream Cheese, Egg Mayonnaise with Mustard Cress, Ham with Red Onion Marmalade) Freshly Baked Scones and Toasted Crumpets with Homemade Jam, Lemon Curd and Devonshire Clotted Cream Selection of Homemade Pastries and Cakes including Bird Cookies, Fairy Cakes with Sugar Flowers and Mixed Fruit Tartlets Your choice of Tea, Herbal Tea or Infusion Regents Park Honey Tea with a Glass of Honey Fizz 39.00 (available only if pre-booked 24 hours in advance) Inspired by our wonderful Regents Park Honey Selection of Sandwiches including Honey Roasted Ham and Caramelized Golden Cross Goats Cheese Freshly Baked Scones and Toasted Crumpets with Regents Park Honey, Homemade Jam and Devonshire Clotted Cream, Selection of Homemade Pastries including Honeycomb Marquis, Honey Cake, Elderflower Jelly, Lavender and Honey Macaroons, Chocolate and Honey Mille Feuille and Honey Cheesecake. Your choice of Tea, Herbal Tea or Infusion Complimentary Pot of Regents Park Honey : London has an amazing diversity of flowers and plants, and Regents Park London has a particularly great range of flower species. This makes the honey much more interesting than country honey: its taste, colour and texture change with the flowers that the bees get the nectar from throughout the season.

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The Savoy,London

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TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA 42.50 Select from our range of teas A selection of finger sandwiches Smoked Scottish salmon with mild horseradish Organic egg and shiso cress salad Cucumber and cream cheese Wiltshire bone ham with honey mustard Poached corn fed chicken Freshly baked raisin and plain scones Cornish clotted cream, homemade lemon curd and strawberry preserve Delicate Afternoon Tea pastries Savoy chocolate and coffee Opera Raspberry and lime macaroon Seasonal fruit vanilla tartlet Lavender clair Royal chocolate cake Mandarin and elderflower meringue financier Thames Foyer signature cakes Chocolate fudge cake Savoy fruitcake Victoria sponge cake With a glass of Champagne Louis Roederer Brut NV 54.00 All prices are inclusive VAT. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Ruinart Ros NV 56.50 All prices are inclusive VAT. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. TRADITIONAL HIGH TEA 45.00 Select from our range of teas A selection of finger sandwiches Smoked Scottish salmon with mild horseradish Organic egg and shiso cress salad Cucumber and cream cheese Wiltshire bone ham with honey mustard Poached corn fed chicken Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs With melba toast Toasted crumpets With butter & strawberry preserve Thames Foyer signature cakes Chocolate fudge cake Savoy fruitcake Victoria sponge cake www.finediningindian.com . 7 | P a g e

With a glass of Champagne Louis Roederer Brut NV 56.50 Ruinart Ros NV 59.00 Langam park, london

Wonderland Afternoon Tea 40.00 Finger sandwiches including Poached Loch Duart salmon with crme frache and caraway Egg mayonnaise with mustard cress Roast Castle of Mey with tarragon mustard and landcress Cornfed chicken with sweetcorn, spring onion and dijon mustard Atlantic prawns with marie rose sauce Warm selection of golden raisin and plain scones from our Palm Court bakery with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry preserve Selection of French pastries and specialist mini cakes Chocolate tart Banana cake Victoria sponge Strawberry meringue Hibiscus and blackcurrant jelly Wonderland Afternoon Tea served with 52.00 a glass of Laurent-Perrier NV

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Aspreys Diamond Jubilee Afternoon Tea 49.00 Speciality sandwiches including Quail egg and wild mushroom othelo Smoked duck and foie gras and cherry Crayfish with fennel and thousand island sauce Parmesan with Fourme dAmbert and cucumber Lamb and mint pastry Selection of scones from our Palm Court bakery Bedford scone Raisins Chocolate and marinated orange Served with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry preserve Our ber selection of pastries and cakes are inspired by Aspreys most recent jewellery collection. Praline truffle Pina colada macaroon with Malibu Blueberry and bilberry battenburg Purple jasmine with apricot Blackcurrant and white chocolate mousse Bijoux Afternoon Tea served with a glass of 62.00 Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV or Laurent Perrier Brut Reserve NV ber Bijoux Afternoon Tea for two 122.00 Served with a half bottle of Laurent-Perrier Brut Reserve NV

1865 Langham High Tea Mini Coupe of Laurent Perrier NV Selection of cold canaps Finger sandwiches including Poached Loch Duart salmon with crme frache and caraway Egg mayonnaise with mustard cress Roast Castle of Mey beef with tarragon mustard and landcress Cornfed chicken with sweetcorn, spring onion and dijon mustrad Atlantic prawns with marie rose sauce Demi-Tasse Soup of the Day Poached hens egg Florentine or Omelette Arnold Bennett Selection of French pastries and specialist mini cakes Praline truffle Pina colada macaroon with Malibu Blueberry and bilberry battenburg Purple jasmine with apricot Blackcurrant and white chocolate mousse 1865 Langham High Tea served with half a bottle of Laurent-Perrier NV 80.00 www.finediningindian.com . 9 | P a g e

Grosvenor house Marriott, London

Annas Tea 34.50 per person The introduction of Afternoon Tea, a quintessentially British tradition, is usually credited to Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford, in the early 1800s. Selection of Finger Sandwiches Plain and Raisin Buttermilk Scones with Devonshire Clotted Cream and Cornish Strawberry Jam Selection of Cream Puffs and French Pastries Choice of Tea Annas Tea with Champagne A full afternoon tea selection as above, Complemented by a glass of Piper Heidsieck Champagne, 45.50 per person Taittinger Rose Champagne, 46.50 per person Hendricks Afternoon Tea 44.50 Turn Teatime into Tipple Time with a Teatime Martini Selection of Finger Sandwiches Plain and Raisin Buttermilk Scones with Devonshire Clotted Cream and Cornish Strawberry Jam Selection of Cream Puffs and French Pastries Signature Hendricks Tea Blend Complemented by a Hendricks Martin i West Country Cream Tea 17.50 No one really knows why, but in Cornwall the cream always goes on top of the jam whereas Devonians put cream on first! Plain and Raisin Buttermilk Scones Cornish Strawberry Jam Comb Honey and Devonshire Farmhouse Clotted Cream Choice of Tea Thunder and Lightning Cornish Cream Tea 17.50 Sir Oliver Lyle in his history of the Tate & Lyle Syrup Company wondered why more syrup was sold per person in Cornwall than in the rest of the country. In 1998 syrup consumption in the south -west was still 60% above the national average! Plain and Raisin Buttermilk Scones Treacle or Golden Syrup Devonshire Farmhouse Clotted Cream Choice of Tea Grovers Tea Time 12.50

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Tropical Fruit Salad Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry Ice Cream French Pastry A Glass of Luscombe Wild Elderflower Bubbly And your very own Grover to take home.

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Renaissance st Pancras Marriott, london

CLASSIC AFTERNOON TEA 35 Savoury Cucumber, mint, lemon and curd cheese on turmeric bread Oak Smoked Scottish salmon, dill crme fraiche on brown bread Rare roast beef, horseradish cream on beetroot bread Egg mayonnaise, mustard cress on white bread Plain and fruit scones served with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry jam Treats Mille-Feuille Lavender Macaroon Pavlova Raspberry Chocolate Sponge Victoria Sponge Opera Tea selection English Breakfast Earl Grey - Lemon Verbena - Green Whole Leaf - Muscatel Darjeeling Wild Rooibos Jasmine Chamomile - Fruit Blend - Peppermint

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TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA THE LANESBOROUGH TEA, A selection of finger sandwiches, pastries, toasted teacakes and homemade scones Served with homemade fruit preserves and clotted Devonshire cream 38.00 per person THE BELGRAVIA TEA A full afternoon tea selection as above, served with fresh strawberries and cream, complemented by a glass of Taittinger Champagne 48.00 per person Laurent Perrier Rose Champagne 55.00 per person OUR PRESTIGE 2000 KRUG CHAMPAGNE TEA 85.00 per person GLUTEN & DAIRY FREE AFTERNOON TEA We are pleased to introduce our gluten & dairy free afternoon tea, offering a traditional selection of favourites. Please note that we require 12 hours notice for preparation. 38.00 per person 48.00 per person including a glass of champagne & fresh strawberries

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AFTERNOON TEA AT CLARIDGES 39.00 Claridges Sandwich Selection A Selection of Traditional Finger Sandwiches Using the Best of British & Organic Produce on Artisanal Breads From Claridges Bakery Assorted French Pastries Freshly Baked Raisin & Apple Scones, Devonshire Clotted Cream & Strawberry Jam Hot Beverage Tea, Coffee or Herbal Infusions CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA 50.00 Afternoon Tea Accompanied by a glass of Specially Selected Champagne (Additional glasses of Champagne will be charged on consumption) ROSE CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA 63.00

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Berkeley, London

AUTUMN/WINTER COLLECTION 2012 A delectable selection of miniature mouth-watering savoury taster spoons such as soy marinated tuna with apricot-ginger chutney or turkey and chestnuts millefeuille Berkeley tea sandwiches A delicate collection of cakes and fancies, inspired by the worlds finest designers: Fashionista's favourite Yves Saint Laurent "Cabas Chyc" green Victoria sponge cake handbag. Sell-out Fendi maple and ginger ankle boot biscuit with yellow and black icing Marc Jacobs double breasted chocolate biscuit blazer with show stopping sparkly pink icing Lanvin chocolate and orange mousse topped with mouth-watering French meringue Diane Von Furstenberg pink lady apple mousse and kalamancy cremeux topped with playful interlocking sugar puzzles. Giambattista Valli red macaroon with rose ganache and lavish chocolate ruffles Red-carpet favorite Prada nougatine and beriolette mousse with geometric pattern Manolo Blahnik "Neurotica" pink polka dot cake pumps with gianduja cream. Burberry Prorsum layered praline, dulcey cream and chocolate mousse trench coat topped with stylish violet umbrella Prt--Portea 39.00 per person Champagne Prt--Portea 49.00 per person including a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne Additional glass of Laurent Perrier NV 14.00 per glass Couture Champagne Prt--Portea 55.00 per person including a glass of Couture Champagne (Laurent Perrier Ros, Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut) Additional glass of Couture Champagne 21.50 per glass

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Mandarin oriental, Hongkong

MANDARIN HIGH TEA (ONE PERSON) Sandwiches Foie Gras Terrine, Quince, Brioche Coronation Chicken, Mango, Curry Smoked Salmon, Sour Cream, Chive Warm Grougere Corn Fed Chicken, Vol au Vent Bacon and Onion Quiche Pastries American Cheesecake Double Milk Chocolate Mousse Cake Caramelised Banana Cake Scones Raisin Scone Classic Scone Clotted Cream and Rose Petal Jam Coffee or Tea HK$258+10% for one person MANDARIN HIGH TEA (TWO PERSONS) Sandwiches Foie Gras Terrine, Quince, Brioche Coronation Chicken, Mango, Curry Egg and Cucumber Salad, Chive Smoked Salmon, Sour Cream, Chive York Ham, Mustard Warm Grougere Corn Fed Chicken, Vol au Vent Bacon and Onion Quiche Ham and Cheese, Truffle, Brioche Pastries American Cheesecake Double Milk Chocolate Mousse Cake Coffee clair Caramelised Banana Cake Scones Raisin Scone Classic Scone Clotted Cream and Rose Petal Jam Coffee or Tea HK$448+10% for two persons

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The Royal Tea Served with a Glass of Mumm Napa Cuve Prestige 50 or Served with a Glass of Nicolas Feuillatte Brut 55 Freshly Sliced Strawberries with Whipped Cream Sandwiches: Egg Salad with Watercress on Marble Bread Cucumber Sandwich with Dill Charred Vegetables on Wheat Bread with Pesto Spread Our Own Smoked Salmon with Cucumber and Preserved Lemon Coronation Chicken: Curried Chicken with Almonds on Raisin Bread Pastries: Sour Cherry Macaroon Chestnut Financier Pear and Milk Chocolate Mousse Cake Praline Tartlet Caramel Profiterole Scones: Currant and Classic with Homemade Preserves, Lemon Curd and Devonshire Cream and a Pot of your Favorite Tea The Imperial Tea Served with a Glass of Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Ros 65 or Served with a Glass of Nicolas Feuillatte Brut 60 The Royal with the addition of a Savory Caviar Cake and a Peninsula Page Boy Cap Cake wrapped to take home A la Carte Pastry The Peninsulas Page Boy-Inspired Cap Cake 11 www.finediningindian.com . 17 | P a g e

Five Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake 11 All pastries, cakes, scones, preserves and lemon curd are hand-made in our Pastry Shop Four seasons parklane, London

ENGLISH AFTERNOON TEA Add a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne to your selection Selection of Sandwiches: Organic Free Range Egg and Watercress in a Brioche Roll Tea Smoked Salmon with Lemon and Black Pepper Mayonnaise on Caraway Seed Bread Cucumber and Truffle Cream Cheese on Raisin and Vanilla Bread Salt Beef, Pickle and English Mustard Mayonnaise on Brown Bread Roast Chicken with Sage Mayonnaise on Rosemary Bread Traditional, Golden Raisin and Cranberry Scones served warm with Homemade Strawberry Jam, Preserves and Thick Clotted Cream Lemon Meringue Pie Seasonal Fruit Tartlets Caramelised Blueberry Cheese Cake White Chocolate and Rhubarb Compote Pannacotta Gianduia Cream clair

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LA DOLCE VITA Tomato Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta Focaccia al Formaggio Bottoncini with Parma Ham and Robiola Vegetarian Fritto Misto Sweet Brioche filled with Apricot Jam Cannolo Siciliano Torta Caprese Cannoncino Cream and Pistachios Bigne San Giuseppe with Candied Cherries Soft Torrone Mascarpone Cheese VEGETARIAN AFTERNOON TEA Add a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne Selection of Sandwiches: Tomato and Mozzarella on Basil Bread Egg Mayonnaise and Watercress on Baby Baps Bread Home Pickled Vegetable Bruschetta Grilled Vegetables and Pesto on Brown Bread Cucumber with Truffle Cream Cheese on Cranberry Bread Traditional, Golden Raisin and Cranberry Scones served warm with Homemade Strawberry Jam, Preserves and Thick Clotted Cream Lemon Meringue Pie Seasonal Fruit Tartlet Caramelised Blueberry Cheese Cake White Chocolate and Rhubarb Compote Pannacotta Gianduia Cream clair CREAM TEA Add a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne Choose from a Selection of Freshly Brewed Teas or Coffees Traditional and Golden Raisin, Cranberry Scone served warm with Homemade Strawberry Jam, Preserves and Thick Clotted Cream or Traditional Tea Crumpets served warm with Homemade Strawberry Jam, Preserves, Honey and Butter VINTAGE AND UNIQUE BLENDS

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The Dorchester, London

A selection of finger sandwiches: Cucumber with cream cheese on caraway seed bread Egg mayonnaise with shiso cress on white bread Chicken with wholegrain mustard mayonnaise on basil bread Smoked salmon on granary bread Warm raisin and plain scones from our bakery served with homemade strawberry jam, a seasonal jam and Cornish clotted cream A selection of French pastries

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Ritz carlton, china

Sanderson, London

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Burj al arab,Dubai

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