Time for Tea
THERE is nothing more quintessentially English than the ritual and ceremony of serving afternoon tea, and recently this historic pastime seems to be enjoying an enthusiastic revival. It is believed that the credit
for the custom of serving afternoon tea goes to Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford in the early 19th century. The usual habit of serving dinner as late as 9pm left the duchess hungry in the late afternoon, so she would order tea, bread and butter and cakes to be served in her room. This was thought to be an excellent idea, the habit caught on and afternoon tea was born. Before long, it was a common occurrence for members of fashionable society to be sipping tea and nibbling sandwiches in the middle of the afternoon. These days many hotels, tearooms and restaurants serve
afternoon tea. The tea traditionally starts with savoury finger sized smoked salmon, cucumber or egg and mustard and cress sandwiches, followed by scones with jam and cream and finally a selection of cakes. The tea is traditionally served from heavy ornate silver teapots into delicate bone china cups. So why not take a break from today's hectic lifestyle, relax and indulge in a little bit of this Great British tradition?
ENJOY AFTERNOON TEA AT TUDOR PARK
Includes your choice of tea or coffee, scones served with jam and clotted cream, a selection of freshly cut sandwiches and delicious cakes
ONLY £15.00 PER PERSON Why not add a glass of Champagne for only £7.00?
Call us now on 01622 734334 to book
Tudor Park, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4NQ
MarriottTudorPark.co.uk
Mother’s Day Cream tea
Special Mother’s day experience within the beautiful setting of the 13th Century Pilgrims Hall
Cream tea, sandwiches,
cake and unlimited tea and coffee for two just £25 Sunday 10th March
Served
Wednesday to Saturday, 3pm to 5pm Please book in advance
Elvey Farm, Elvey Lane, Pluckley, Kent TN27 0SU
01233 840 442
www.elveyfarm.co.uk
Book early to avoid disappointment Call Heather or Sharon on
01622 717272
www.pilgrimshallrestaurant.com
The Friars, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX Tel 01622 717272 Email:
enquiry@thefriars.org.uk Limited by Guarantee Company No 3487590 Charity No 1068518
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