If you are new to my blog then let me tell you I love afternoon tea and if you are a treasured reader then you already know that! In fact afternoon tea is the one British tradition I would lobby Parliament to keep if it were ever in danger!!
I was invited by The Wallace Collection along with a few blogger friends to try their Afternoon Tea.
The Wallace Collection is a beautiful collection of great paintings and sculptures open to the public, absolutely free entry and is only a 8-10 minute walk from Bond Street Underground station on Oxford Street, London. The central hallway greets you with an idea of the caliber of collections you will see.
You can wander around on your own with a guide book or take a guided tour and benefit from the knowledge and stories of the well informed guides.
We were there for Afternoon Tea which they serve in the restaurant in a conservatory like area, light and comfortable.
There was no rush and as we waited for one of our party we sipped cool, crisp champagne - my drink of choice of course!
Each guest was served their own individual three tier tea carrier.
Afternoon Tea served on an individual, three layer plate carrier consisted of a selection of sandwiches (smoked salmon and cream cheese, ham, egg and cress and coronation chicken), home made scone, clotted cream and Payton and Byrne preserves and a selection of mini cakes.
The collection of teas is from
Peyton and Byrne 's selection of black teas with the usual English Breakfast, Assam and Darjeeling as well as Formosa finest Oolong. Green teas and herbal and fruit infusions which included Orange rooibos and Vanilla Chai.
The top layer of cakes changes regularly and our collection was Eclair with Chantilly cream and caramel, Madeleine with lemon zest, Amaretti Biscuit with orange zest.
We left and it was dark outside on this wintry January late afternoon. Off to do a spot of shopping before heading home.
Opening Times
Sun
– Thur 10:00-16:30
Fri
& Sat 10:00-22:30
Breakfast
10:00-12:00
Lunch
12:00-15:00
Afternoon
Tea 14:30-16:30
Dinner
(Fri & Sat) from 18:00
I was a guest for Afternoon Tea at the Wallace Collection along with four other foodie bloggers. All photos and opinions belong to Heidi's Kitchen Talk.
Here is what fellow food blogger
Emma had to say about the afternoon tea.
What a lovely place to have afternoon tea! I've not done an afternoon tea for a while, must sort one out soon.
ReplyDeleteI love trying all the afternoon tea places in London - there are so many now!
Deletewhat a beautiful venue. I have to say I have not yet visited but heard lots of good things. Must do tea there next time!
ReplyDeleteI had never been there before but will certainly be going back for the tour of the museum
DeleteI adore Afternoon Tea too, not that I get to go our for it very often. This looks like a fab venue an I adore that black teapot.
ReplyDeleteI know that teapot is gorgeous but it wouldn't fit in my handbag!!
DeleteI love afternoon tea - this one looks fab. Can't beat an egg sandwich on soft white bread ;)
ReplyDeleteThere is just something so English about Afternoon Tea - my favourite meal of the day!
DeleteHeidi thank you for the very informative post. Noted the Wallace Collection and afternoon tea in my diary. Must visit the place during my next visit to London. I simply love the British tea... scones, dainty sandwiches, biscuits and so many yummy treats.
ReplyDeleteI try to visit lots of places for afternoon tea because it is simply my favourite meal!!
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