Oh i love and afternoon tea as well, MB.
Not had one either for a while.
The last one I had was at The Ivy. It was very nice.
The best one was a small family run tea shop in Polperro. Lots of different finger sandwiches and savoury pastries followed by a good selection of cakes and the famous cornish clotted cream (local farm rather than awful rodda's) and then ice cream from a local dairy.
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"Oh i love and afternoon tea as well, MB.
Not had one either for a while.
The last one I had was at The Ivy. It was very nice.
The best one was a small family run tea shop in Polperro. Lots of different finger sandwiches and savoury pastries followed by a good selection of cakes and the famous cornish clotted cream (local farm rather than awful rodda's) and then ice cream from a local dairy.
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That sounds like my kind of thing. I organised one a little while back where I was could choose what to have and that was amazing.  |
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The last one was in November. A delivery from a notable hotel, with all the bells and whistles and the pomp and ceremony, for a family member who was unwell. It was a rare treat.
Before that, August, in a small hotel near Bond Street, with 8 other forum dwellers. There are plans afoot for a next one! 🫖 |
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Apologies I posted on another afternoon thread also. I was trying to find a previous one of mine as I did afternoon tea for someone special while back and chose some of the things on the various tiers with the help of other forumites. Will show you the list in a mo. I just wanted to explain. |
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"Apologies I posted on another afternoon thread also. I was trying to find a previous one of mine as I did afternoon tea for someone special while back and chose some of the things on the various tiers with the help of other forumites. Will show you the list in a mo. I just wanted to explain. "
This is what I had. It was very special.
Top tier:
Portuguese tarts
Fruit tartlets
Mille-feuilles
Chocolate torte
Coconut macaroons
Lemon drizzle cake
Middle tier:
Fat rascals with strawberry jam and clotted cream
Bottom tier:
Smoked salmon and dill
Cream cheese, cucumber and black pepper
Chicken bacon and avocado
Ham and mustard
Roast beef and Horseradish
mini pork pies with cranberry topping
Champagne toast and then Earl Grey, darjeeling and milk oolong
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"Apologies I posted on another afternoon thread also. I was trying to find a previous one of mine as I did afternoon tea for someone special while back and chose some of the things on the various tiers with the help of other forumites. Will show you the list in a mo. I just wanted to explain.
This is what I had. It was very special.
Top tier:
Portuguese tarts
Fruit tartlets
Mille-feuilles
Chocolate torte
Coconut macaroons
Lemon drizzle cake
Middle tier:
Fat rascals with strawberry jam and clotted cream
Bottom tier:
Smoked salmon and dill
Cream cheese, cucumber and black pepper
Chicken bacon and avocado
Ham and mustard
Roast beef and Horseradish
mini pork pies with cranberry topping
Champagne toast and then Earl Grey, darjeeling and milk oolong
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Fat rascals 🥰🥰🥰 |
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"Apologies I posted on another afternoon thread also. I was trying to find a previous one of mine as I did afternoon tea for someone special while back and chose some of the things on the various tiers with the help of other forumites. Will show you the list in a mo. I just wanted to explain.
This is what I had. It was very special.
Top tier:
Portuguese tarts
Fruit tartlets
Mille-feuilles
Chocolate torte
Coconut macaroons
Lemon drizzle cake
Middle tier:
Fat rascals with strawberry jam and clotted cream
Bottom tier:
Smoked salmon and dill
Cream cheese, cucumber and black pepper
Chicken bacon and avocado
Ham and mustard
Roast beef and Horseradish
mini pork pies with cranberry topping
Champagne toast and then Earl Grey, darjeeling and milk oolong
Fat rascals 🥰🥰🥰"
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"When my nan made me go years ago with her. It's so outdated now , I'm sure places can revamp the idea much better going forward. "
I don't find it outdated personally at all. It dependes on what they serve and the overall experience. |
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"afternoon tea. Did you enjoy? Where was it (if you can say). What was on it? Your favourite part? Love afternoon tea. Not had one for a while. Will treat myself to one at weekend or next week. "
Not tea drinker
Now afternoon coffee
And cake
Now you’re talking  |
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"afternoon tea. Did you enjoy? Where was it (if you can say). What was on it? Your favourite part? Love afternoon tea. Not had one for a while. Will treat myself to one at weekend or next week.
Not tea drinker
Now afternoon coffee
And cake
Now you’re talking "
Of course can have coffee instead of tea |
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"I have not been to one for ages but the last time was at The Ritz in London for my friends special birthday. Expensive but really nice … I liked that you could have extra sandwiches. "
I took my mum there quite few years back now and yes it was even then. |
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Nothing beats a good cup of afternoon tea. Not from bags. A proper cup of tea. Leaves in a tea pot brewing. Cup and saucer, and a milk pot in the shape of a cow. I try to make time for one on a Sunday afternoon. Last one was Sunday before last. |
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I like savoury ones
Beef sarnies, ham sarnies, egg mayo sarnies
Cheese, pickles, crudities, sausage rolls, pork pie, maybe a cheese scone
One cake is enough, maybe a slice of Victoria sponge or an eclair |
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