Afternoon Tea at Royal Lancaster London

Prices

• Monday to Friday£49.00

• Saturday and Sunday£55.00

• Children’s Afternoon Tea£30.00

Make it extra special with a glass of...

• Nyetimber Classic Cuvee MV£15.00

• Nyetimber Rosé MV£18.00

• Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV, France£20.00

• Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé NV, France £22.00

• Noughty Sparkling Chardonnay non-alcoholic sparkling wine£9.50

• Noughty Sparkling Rose non-alcoholic sparkling wine£9.50

• Saicho Jasmine non-alcoholic Sparkling Tea£9.50

Bespoke Teas from Camellia’s Tea House

• The Royal Lancaster Afternoon Blend

  A bespoke blend created to complement the savoury selection of our celebratory afternoon tea. An unusual combination of timeless English Breakfast, warm woody China Keemun with the floral notes of calming chamomile. This is a tea to relax with and savour time well spent with friends and loved ones.

• The Pollinator Blend

  Created exclusively for Royal Lancaster London, in partnership with the Natural History Museum, the Pollinator blend marries black teas from Darjeeling and China with cornflower, rose and marigold petals and the final flourish of organic bee pollen. Full of health-giving properties, the bee pollen adds a sweet honeyed note to this delightful celebration of the insects which keep Mother Nature in timeless bounty.

• CEYLON KENILWORTH

  This Sri Lankan tea estate was created in 1947 by an English pioneer who named it after the famous Kenilworth castle in Warwickshire, England. This particular estate produces one of the highest quality teas in Sri Lanka with beautiful black leaves. The full-bodied infusion is a dark-red with an earthy, spicy flavour. Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

• CEYLON DECAFFEINATED

  A full bodied Ceylon black tea with spicy undertones, which has retained its character by a flavour protecting CO2 decaffeinating method. This tea is ideal for those who want to limit caffeine in their diet or to enjoy a delicious cup of tea at night without disrupting sleep. (NB contains traces of caffeine). Kandy, Sri Lanka

• DARJEELING GOOMTEE, 2ND FLUSH

  Goomtee is ranked among the top gardens in the Darjeeling district, India and produces luscious green leaves with hues ranging from oaky-brown to light green. This tea offers a deliciously smooth and refreshing cup with distinctive muscatel characteristics. South Kurseong, North East India

• AFTERNOON TEA

  Also known as the ‘High Noon’ tea, it has a particularly lovely aromatic, flowery taste. This tea is blended with long leaves from Darjeeling and Ceylon and is ideal with scones and cakes. Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

• SWEET RHUBARB

  The tantalising, refreshing aroma of this tea encapsulates the very essence of an English summer garden. Earthy rhubarb notes are complemented with a lively tartness from a medley of goji berries, pomegranate and hibiscus, beautifully balanced with sweet, juicy apple pieces.

• DA XUE WILD TREE

  Harvested from wild-grown tea trees in the high mountain forests of Da Xue Shan, this exceptional Yunnan black tea offers a vivid expression of untamed terroir and ancient tea heritage. With notes of wild honey, ripe stone fruit, and orchid blossom, followed by layers of cocoa, cedar, and soft spice. Yunnan, China

• GISOVU WHITE TEA

  Gisovu White is a rare, expertly hand plucked tea at 2350m from a specific clonal bush up in the hills of Gisenyi region of Rwanda. Made from delicate young buds and minimally processed, it produces a light, smooth and silky cup, with subtle sweetness, gentle floral notes, and a soft buttery finish. Gisenyi, Rwanda

• ROSE TEA

  Also known as Mei Gui Hong Cha, this Rose Tea is considered to be one of the classic scented Chinese teas. During its production, the tea leaves are layered with rose petals and left to absorb the elegant flowery aroma. The final result is a medium bodied black tea, marked by a floral sweetness not unlike champagne. Anhui, South East China

• SPICED WINTER TEA

  An aromatic, slightly smoky China-Ceylon tea blend infused with cinnamon, ginger, orange peel and vanilla to create a beautifully balanced spicy tea that’s perfect on a winter’s day. Anhui, South East China

• EARL GREY ORANGE & LEMON

  A vibrant and uplifting blend of classic Earl Grey and naturally sweet rooibos, lifted by juicy papaya pieces, a burst of citrus, and delicate jasmine flowers. This blend offers a refreshing and fruity twist on a timeless favourite. Keemun, China

• CHINA OOLONG

  This Gold Taste award winning oolong tea has a delicious and distinctive flavour with vanilla undertones. This extraordinary tea is characterised by a milky and smooth infusion and is a true delight to all the senses. Fujian, China

• BAI MU DAN

  Also known as White Peony, this Chinese white tea is well-known for its delicate and refreshing flavour. The multi-coloured leaves, ranging from faint green to pale brown, create a clear, light yellow cup with a pleasantly sweet aroma and smooth, mellow flavour with a hint of spiciness and even a touch of nuttiness. A definite favourite among white tea connoisseurs. Fujian, China

• CAMELLIA’S WELCOME TEA

  A delectable and refreshing combination of white tea with fragrant and succulent apricots reminiscent of summer orchards, bound with delicate jasmine undertones and warming ginger. A light golden infusion with soft texture that will refresh and soothe your senses. Fujian, China

• ORANGE BLOSSOM

  White Orange is a very refreshing tea which combines white tea with sweet orange peel and mullein flowers. The combination of sweet orange and the gentle flavour of the white tea creates a delightful tea. Fujian, China

• JAPANESE SENCHA

  Sencha, which means ‘steamed tea’, is by far the most popular tea in Japan. It has a tender and sweetish note, which will appeal to everyone’s taste! Kagoshima, Japan

• CHERRY BLOSSOM

  This is a delicious Japanese green tea which is blended with peony flower petals, rose petals and cherries to produce a beautifully balanced tea with a distinctive cherry undertone. Japan

• GREEN MINT

  A truly invigorating tea, which combines the strength of a high-quality China Gunpowder tea with the delightful sweetness and aroma of premium peppermint leaves. This Gold Taste Award winning tea offers a bold and stimulating, but well-balanced cup which will awaken all your senses. Zhejiang, South East China

• HOJICHA

  Hojicha is a special Japanese tea, that unlike other green teas is roasted, not steamed. It is made using traditional, sun-grown bancha tea stems, harvested and prepared by premium tea growers to produce a pleasantly earthy tea appreciated for its nutty, coffeecaramel like flavours and a low caffeine content. Kyoto, Japan

Savoury

A selection of traditional sandwiches

• Maize-fed chicken with bee pollen and tarragon

  on white bread

• Smoked salmon, capers and dill cream cheese

  on wholemeal bread

• Classic egg mayonnaise with watercress

  on granary bread

• Cucumber with Kalamata olive butter

  on granary bread

Savoury (Vegan)

• Pickled heritage carrot and cucumber with caramelized onion and vegan cream cheese

  on granary bread

• Chickpea salad sandwich with chive cress

  on white bread

• Tomato & basil cress with sliced avocado and balsamic vegan margarine

  on wholemeal bread

• Vegan BBQ Tofu sandwich with cabbage and spring onion slaw

  on granary bread

Scones

• Warm homemade scones

  served with clotted cream and a selection of preserves

Sweet

• The bat

  Cinnamon mouse, blood orange gel, matcha sponge, chocolate streusel

• The Beehive

  Spiced fig jam, light mascarpone mousse, honey cake

• Rosemary and pumpkin cheesecake

  Pumpkin praline, maple sponge

• Coffee and Chocolate Gâteau

  Chocolate sponge, William’s pear confit, whipped cappuccino ganache

Sweet(Vegan)

A selection of pollinator-themed sweet bites

• The bat

  Cinnamon mousse, blood orange gel, mandarin sponge

• Rosemary and pumpkin vegan cheesecake

  Pumpkin praline, vanilla shortbread

• Coffee and pear mini gateau

  Chocolate sponge, William’s pear confit, whipped vegan coffee cream

• The Beehive

  Spiced fig jam, vegan coconut yogurt mousse, maple sponge