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TIME FOR TEA

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea”
Henry James

The traditional Afternoon tea evolved in the early 19th Century and was characterised  by fastidious attention to detail and etiquette with silver teapots, delicate china and how to pour the milk being just a few.  Its ceremonial nature typifies a thoroughly English affair, particularly during the days of the British Empire, yet it still remains a wonderful occasion to indulge in, and at The Milestone guests can experience it in all its glory and in beautiful surroundings to match.

Afternoon tea is served daily in the Park Lounge and the Conservatory from 3.00pm to 6.00pm

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Cream Tea
Freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream and preserves with a pot of tea of your choice served with milk or lemon.
£ 15.50

Little Prince and Princess Tea
(For children under 12 only)
A selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, preserves, French pastries, chocolate truffles and hot chocolate.
£ 12.50

Traditional Afternoon Tea
A selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, preserves, French pastries, and a pot of tea of your choice
£29.50

The Milestone Champagne Afternoon Tea
A selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, preserves, French pastries and a pot of tea of your choice served with a glass of chilled Champagne.
£37.50

Afternoon Seduction
(For 2 people)
A selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, preserves, French pastries, fruitcake, strawberries with cream and a pot of tea of your choice served with a half bottle of Champagne.
£ 70.00

Ruinart Seduction (for 2 people)
A selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, preserves, French pastries, fruitcake, strawberries with cream and a pot of tea of your choice with a half bottle of Ruinart Champagne.
£100.00

Traditional Tea Selection

Breakfast Tea
Choice Ceylon and China blacks blended for the morning hours.

Darjeeling
A harmony of expertly blended Ceylon & Darjeeling teas yielding a delicate flavour and aroma.

Green Tea
Green tea is a drink made from the steamed and dried leaves of the Camellia sinesis plant. Green tea is said to have many health benefits, including lowering your cholesterol, boosting your immune system and helping to prevent cavities and tooth decay.

Earl Grey
Perhaps the world's most famous tea. A  blend of fine Ceylon, Darjeeling and China teas, lightly scented with real oil of bergamot.

Assam
The most flavourful tips form this fine black tea. Assam teas are especially good where water conditions overpower more delicate teas.

Herbal and Fruit Infusions selection

Camomile
Camomile tea has long been cherished as a soothing antidote for life's complications. The infused flowers have a heady aroma of sweet hay and floral, grassy flavour.

Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea combines the cool freshness of mint with 100% natural herb tea.

Decaffeinated
Expertly combined 100% caffeine free herbs and natural tea flavours to create a flavourful, black tea taste.

Lapsang Souchong
A China black, pan-fired over pine to produce a very smoky 'tarry' flavour. Very distinct. Large leaf, clear bright 'tarry' flavour.

Lemon with Peel
A blend of black China tea mixed with pieces of dried lemon peel to give a refreshingly citrus aroma and flavour.

Spice with pieces
China black tea blended with mixed spices and pieces of clove to offer a satisfyingly warming brew.        

Chocolate Heart Tea
A balanced blend of China black tea mixed with tiny white chocolate hearts.  As the tea brews, the chocolate melts into the brew to give a delicate chocolate flavour.