Afternoon Tea Inspirations

I recently had a chance to visit London with my husband and we got a chance to experience afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason's, where they've been serving afternoon tea for the past 300 years! Queen Victoria supposedly used to send out boxes of Fortnum and Mason teas to army officiers during war-times. (Check it out here: http://www.fortnumandmason.com/)

Having parents from the India/Pakistan area, I grew up drinking tea in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. Chai with a hard-boiled egg and buttered toast was my favorite breakfast in elementary school!

Afternoon Tea Menu

Red Velvet Cupcakes from Martha's Bakery

Fruit Tarts from Lety's Bakery

Lemon Madelines

Macaroons from Financier Patisserie

Fresh Fruit

Assorted Tea Sandwiches (made by moi, consisting of turkey/basil, curry chicken, pate/cucumber, wild salmon/creme fraiche)

Roasted Baby Potato and Basil Frittata

Gorgonzola and Sausage Stuffed Endive Leaves

Cheeses from Murray's Cheese Shop (including Mount Enbro Cheese, the

best cheese I've ever had)

Acacia Honey

Lingonberry Preserves

Rosemary Roasted Nuts

Traditional Cardamom Chai made with PJ Tips

Harrod's Darjeeling Blend

Harney and Sons Lemon Coconut Green Tea

Sparkling Water