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OFFLEY PLACE AFTERNOON TEA
AFTERNOON TEA HISTORY Afternoon Tea is a tea-related ritual, introduced in Britain in the early 1840s. It evolved as a mini meal to stem the hunger and anticipation of an evening meal at 8pm. Tea consumption increased dramatically during the early nineteenth century and it is around this time that Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford is said to have complained of "having that sinking feeling" during the late afternoon. At the time it was usual for people to take only two main meals a day, breakfast, and dinner at around 8 o'clock in the evening. The solution for the Duchess was a pot a tea and a light snack, taken privately in her boudoir during the afternoon.
Later friends were invited to join her in her rooms at. Woburn Abbey and this summer practice proved so popular that the Duchess continued it when she returned to London, sending cards to her friends asking them to join her for "tea and a walking the fields." Other social hostesses quickly picked up on the idea and the practice became respectable enough to move it into the drawing room. Occasionally you will see hotels serving a ‘high tea'. Sadly these days Afternoon Tea is usually only an occasional luxury for the British; a birthday treat in a country house hotel, or a welcome break from a hectic days shopping ‘in town'. Luckily the tourist is still able to indulge in a little bit of British tradition for themself.
Afternoon Tea at Offley Place Our Afternoon Teas are served between 2.30pm – 5.30pm daily and you are welcome to relax in the Hotel Lounge, on the lawn or terrace overlooking the garden. Advanced booking is advised to avoid disappointment during busy periods. Pre-booking is required for larger groups.
Offley Place Cream Tea A selection of Indian and Herbal Infusions with a selection of warm scones, jam preserve & clotted cream £7.95
Offley Place Full Afternoon Tea A selection of Indian and Herbal Infusions with a homemade warm scone, jam preserve & clotted cream, assorted homemade cakes, pastries and tarts & a selection of finger sandwiches; Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraiche, Cucumber & Dill, Egg Mayonnaise & Mustard cress, Honey Roast Ham & Mustard on white and brown bread £19.95
Offley Place Champagne Full Afternoon Tea Includes all the above Full Afternoon Tea plus a glass of Champagne £26.95
Tea Selection English Breakfast Tea Earl Grey Tea Assam Tea Golden Darjeeling Tea Ceylon Tea Red Bush Tea Green Tea Peppermint Tea Lemon & Ginger Tea Cranberry, Raspberry Tea Decaffeinated English Camomile Tea
Coffee Selection Filtered Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Espresso Additional Beverages Available Charged at an Extra £3.95 Cappuccino Café Latte Hot Chocolate
