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Tea at The Park
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to Afternoon Tea at The Park Regis Hotel.
The creation of this thoroughly English institution is credited to a lifelong friend of Queen Victoria, Anna Maria Russell, who was looking for a means of avoiding hunger pangs in the long gap between an early lunch and a late supper.
At The Park Regis we have created an experience observing this delightful aspect of our nation’s culinary heritage for the best part of 150 years.
Our Executive Chef has remained faithful to the classic combination of finger sandwiches, scones served warm, and sweet pastries accompanied by a remarkable selection of wonderful loose leaf tea. Our ingredients are painstakingly sourced, skilfully prepared and served fresh each day.
The centrepiece of afternoon tea is, of course, the drink itself. We have scoured the world to bring you delicious tea from a small bespoke tea producer. We have carefully selected teas that will complement your food perfectly and all our tea is prepared and poured at your table to your preferred strength. Your afternoon tea is served from a specially designed stand.
Over the next few pages you’ll discover the degree of care that goes intoeach cup of tea and morsel of food, as well as some surprises that makeTea at the Park such a magical experience. If there’s anything more you’dlike to know, don’t hesitate to ask.
All that remains is for us to wish you a wonderful afternoon.
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Black Teas
Ridgways Royal Blend -“Park Regis bespoke blend”Blended Black LeafOur signature Ridgeways Royal Blend is a fusion of second flush Assam teas from the finest tea gardens in India. Exquisitely smooth and fullbodied, warm brown leaves, flecked throughout with golden tips, producing a rich and malty cup.
Earl of Grey -Scented Black LeafEarl of Grey tea defines how Earl Grey should taste. Made from a base of exceptional whole leaf Ceylon scented with bergamot oils fermented in Limoncello barrels and sprinkled with cornflowers to create a tea that delights all the senses.
Darjeeling First Flush -Black LeafThe Champagne of all teas. Our Indian Gielle spring first flush is extremely refreshing and fragrant with a sweet and soothing taste. The perfect spring or summer afternoon tea.
Smokey Russian Caravan -Scented Black LeafRichly and smoulderingly smoky yet with great harmony and wealth of aroma, leaving an impression of almost peaty warmth, a tea with a sense of adventure!
Green Teas
China Jasmine -Green LeafOur Jasmine tea is composed of the most perfectly balanced spring hand picked Chinese green tea, scented with fresh jasmine blossoms for a delicate and memorable cup.
Herbal and Fruit Teas
African Rooibos -Red BushOur Rooibos red bush caffeine free herbal infusion is soft and tangy, with a hint of bitter Seville orange and a biscuit aftertaste. Rooibos is the perfect match of health and exquisite flavour.
Mojito Mint -Blended Herbal LeafPeppermint combined with the calming freshness of lemongrass and the subtle sweetness of blossoms. A delicious, soothing and refreshing tonic, fantastically invigorating for anytime of the day.
Camomile Blossom -Blended HerbalWhole Egyptian camomile blossoms rubbed with Spanish lavender is the perfect pairing. The honey-like camomile combined with lavender produces an infusion with fragrance and sweetness.
Red Berry Burst -Blended FruitA deliciously rich berry explosion both in flavour and colour. Enjoy its sweet and slightly tangy fruit taste, packed full of goodness. Its intense fruity aroma is like pure summer sunshine all year round.
Dragonwell -Green LeafDragon Well Green Tea handpicked and fired in the gardens of Zhanjia, offering the perfect, classic balance of hazelnut sweetness and refreshing spring freshness.
Classic Afternoon Tea 24
Amuse bouche
Cucumber and mint (v)Cream cheese
Honey roast gammon hamDijon mustard
Rare roast beefHorseradish and tomato, brioche bun
Smoked salmon and chiveCrème fraîche wrap
Homemade Cheddar cheese and chive sconeMaldon sea salt butter
Homemade fruit sconeClotted cream and conserve
Blackberry passion fruit lollipopMango, sour cherry granules
Jasmine green tea macaroon
Salted caramel and chocolate mousseJivara sponge
Cherry chiboust, orange sablé breton
Raspberry and pistachio opera cake
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Piper-Heidsieck Afternoon Tea 34
Glass of Piper-Heidsieck Brut
Amuse bouche
Cucumber and mint (v)Cream cheese
Honey roast gammon hamDijon mustard
Rare roast beefHorseradish and tomato, brioche bun
Smoked salmon and chiveCrème fraîche wrap
Homemade Cheddar cheese and chive sconeMaldon sea salt butter
Homemade fruit sconeClotted cream and conserve
Blackberry passion fruit lollipopMango, sour cherry granules
Jasmine green tea macaroon
Salted caramel and chocolate mousseJivara sponge
Cherry chiboust, orange sablé breton
Raspberry and pistachio opera cake
Champagne upgradePiper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage, additional £2 per person
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Hendrick’s Afternoon Tea 29
Hendrick’s teapot cocktailHendrick’s Gin, jasmine green tea, elderflower syrup
Amuse bouche
Cucumber and mint (v)Cream cheese
Honey roast gammon ham,Dijon mustard
Rare roast beefHorseradish and tomato, brioche bun
Smoked salmon and chiveCrème fraîche wrap
Homemade Cheddar cheese and chive sconeMaldon sea salt butter
Homemade fruit sconeClotted cream and conserve
Rose and gin macaroonCucumber and rose cupcake Elderflower and chocolate opera cakeWhite chocolate and cucumber tart Cucumber and rose delice
Additional Hendrick’s teapot cocktail£12
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Gents’ Afternoon Tea 29
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Gents’ cocktailGold of Mauritius, Bitters, honey, double cream
Amuse bouche
Open steak sandwichWith caramelised onions, blue cheese and roquette
Buttermilk chicken sliderCrispy battered mackerel filletHorseradish mayonnaise
Homemade Cheddar cheese and chive sconeMaldon sea salt butter
Homemade fruit sconeClotted cream and conserve
Blackberry passion fruit lollipopMango, sour cherry granules
Jasmine green tea macaroon
Salted caramel and chocolate mousseJivara sponge
Cherry chiboust, orange sablé breton
Raspberry and pistachio opera cake
Additional Gents’ cocktail£11