Bloomsbury Group Afternoon Tea
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£45 per person
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£60 per person with an Only Connect cocktail
Avallen calvados, apple cordial, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Champagne
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Vodka cured salmon on rye
Featured in a cookbook kept by Grace Higgins at Charleston, salmon rolls were frequently eaten by Leonard and Virginia Woolf on their motorcar excursion luncheons – this is our twist
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Love triagle toastie
Comprising of thin slices of honey-cured ham, creamy béchamel and toasted white bread, these savoury delights take inspiration from Dora Carrington’s love triangle at Ham Spray House
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Onion & goat's cheese gratin toastie (V)
With slow-cooked caramelised onions and browned Golden Cross goat’s cheese, this indulgent creation is inspired by Vanessa Bell’s, Still Life in the Kitchen, 1933
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Charleston tipsy chicken slider, pickled cucumber
Chicken marinated in gin, infused with “delicious ‘tipsy’ botanicals” as described in Frances Partridge’s scrapbook
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Trinity cream tart (V)
A favourite in the dining halls at Trinity College, Cambridge, this crème brûlée-style pudding was enjoyed by the likes of Lytton Strachey and Leonard Woolf
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Blackberry choux (V)
The flavours of this choux reinterpret the original fruit mousse recipe found in handwritten form in The Bloomsbury Cookbook by Jans Ondaatje Rolls
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Coffee & walnut cake (V)
An afternoon tea delicacy enjoyed by Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, on the rare occasion that they sat down for tea together in the garden at Charleston
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Clive Bell's chocolate delice
This multiple layer cake playfully mirrors the complexity of Clive’s extravagant personality as written by his close friend Lytton Strachey as well as his ‘gargantuan appetite for chocolate’
Classic scones & rock cakes
Clotted cream, strawberry preserve and St Clements curd (V) These traditional bakes are a nod to Charleston cook Grace Higgins who could always be relied on for a cup of tea and a ‘Grace cake’
Your choice of tea, coffee or hot chocolate
Speciality Teas & Infusions
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Breakfast Tea
A robust and malty black tea. Assam and Ceylon, have been blended to create a full bodied, strong cup of breakfast tea. A dark copper cup, with a hearty flavour
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Earl Grey
One of the most widely drunk teas in the world and its distinct flavour is a result of combining high quality Chinese black tea and oil of bergamot. A beautifully scented tea with bold citrus flavours
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Mythical Creatures
Let your imagination wander to a land of Mythical Creatures by Kit Kemp. A tea with oolong, sunflower blossoms, cornflower blossoms and a touch of green mango
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Lapang Souchong
A smoked tea that is a specialty of the Fujian Province in China. An intensely rich and smooth flavour that lingers with distinctive smoky notes
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Rooibos, Orange & Cactus Fig
A unique rooibos blend, packed with the flavours of papaya, liquorice and orange. A distinct creamy sweetness complemented by fragrant citrus tones and a fruity finish. A great caffeine free alternative
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Yunnan Green
The tea is grown at 900 metres above sea level in Yunnan, China. The tea bushes benefit from heavy mists, clouds and bursts of sunlight, which enriches the tea’s flavour with an intense yet smooth cup
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Peppermint
This premium whole leaf peppermint offers a pleasant sweetness intertwined with crisp menthol notes. A great palate cleanse and digestive aid
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Very Berry
An exciting, pure fruit tea consisting of a wide selection of berries and dried papaya. The deep red cup is characterised by a vivid fruitiness and a pleasing sweetness, offset by tart hints of hibiscus
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Lemon & Ginger Zest
A light-bodied and refreshing herbal tea that has a soothing and calming effect on the body. It contains lemongrass, lemon peel and ginger, with a tangy aroma and a light spicy finish