Afternoon Tea

It was in 1840 that Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, noticed she felt a 'sinking feeling' around min-afternoon. Once served with a pot of Darjeeling tea, some bread, butter and biscuits, she felt decidedly better. The afternoon tea was born.

The first time I ever had afternoon tea was on my 22nd birthday. The women of my family traveled from all over the U.S. to London for my graduation celebration, visiting London and Paris. While in London we had afternoon tea at the Corinthia London, an experience I’ll never forget.

Since it was my birthday, we chose the Rosé Champagne Afternoon Tea package. This package includes a glass of Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne. After enjoying your glass of champagne, you partake in a selection of finger sandwiches. Then, you enjoy a scones with a variety of jams. And finally, you indulge in a selection of “sweet delicacies inspired by the season”. These three groups are enjoyed while sipping tea, personally I chose English breakfast decaf.

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Afternoon Tea Menu

Finger Sandwiches

Pickled Cucumber, Goat’s Curd, Mint on Brown Bread
Smoked Salmon, Horseradish Crème Fraîche
Honey Roast Wiltshire Ham and Dijon Mustard, Watercress on Mediterranean Bread
Clarence Court Egg Mayonnaise, Truffle, Dijon Mustard on Brioche

Plain and Sultana Scones

Served with Organic Strawberry, Rhubarb & Litsea Cubeba Jam and Cornish Clotted Cream

Sweet Delicacies inspired by the Season

Yogurt & Raspberry Frangipane Tart
Pistachio & Apricot Gateaux
Mascarpone & Bourbon Vanilla Saint Honoré
Milk Chocolate Mousse, Lemon & Hazelnut
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Coconut Truffles
Marshmallows – Vanilla, Rose

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Corinthia London provided a vast list of teas for your choosing. English Breakfast Decaf was described as below.

English Breakfast Decaf

Caramel. Comforting. Robust – The warn embrace of glorious English Breakfast, without the caffeine kick.

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