The Grange Hotels Traditional Afternoon Tea The introduction of afternoon tea is attributed to Anna the7th Duchess of Bedford (c.1840). The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. She requested tea, bread and cakes to be brought to her room between 3pm-4pm in the afternoon, developing a habit she could not break. Soon others followed the Duchess’ lead, establishing afternoon tea as a formal pastime to look forward to.
Selection of Teas
Selection of Black Tea, Green Tea and Herbal Tea
Scones (V)
Warm wholemeal butter scones served with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry, raspberry or apricot preserves.
Sandwiches
An assortment of homemade finger sandwiches (Veg and Non Veg)
Sweets
A selection of cakes which are a deeply aromatic and refreshing treat
