Afternoon tea is a great thing to have on a special day out – delicious, indulgent. relaxing and loads of fun, it could be with a group of friends, on a romantic date or the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

Like all good things, it comes in many varieties, with different options to suit different personalities. Let us take you through the main five varieties.

The Classic

It’s hard to beat a classic and part of the attraction of afternoon tea is it’s deep root in British tradition. Finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with cream and jam, sweet treats and a drop of tea are sometimes all you need for an afternoon of delicious decadence.

With A View

Afternoon tea is all about atmosphere and taking tea with a gorgeous view makes it taste even better. Find somewhere that has something nice to look at while you dine – whether it’s a beautiful cityscape or a fragrant English garden, it will definitely make your tea tastier.

Quirky

Kitsch cakes, crazy coloured bread and quirky crockery – try tea with a theme if you are bored with the usual spread of tend to stray from the norm. They come in all shapes and forms – why not try a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party or a Gentlemen’s Tea?

Alcoholic

The easiest way to make a treat more luxurious – just add alcohol! It might be a glass of bubbly, or maybe a classic gin cocktail – whatever takes your fancy! The fact that it’s the afternoon makes a cheeky tipple taste even better.

Homemade

This is a totally different way to take tea and definitely strays from tradition! Ideal on a sunny afternoon, bring a picnic hamper filled with all that’s needed for an afternoon tea. Make dainty cucumber sandwiches at home and bring along some sweet treats, scones, jam and cutlery as well as a thermos of tea. The location is up to you!

Have a look at our extensive range of afternoon teas to see if any tickle your fancy.