– The Chelsea Harbour Hotel creates new afternoon tea highlighting the history and development of the popular afternoon repast –
This month, The Chelsea Harbour Hotel is launching a Travel Through Time Afternoon Tea in partnership with Whittard of Chelsea, taking guests on a journey through the history of afternoon tea, from its advent in 1840 by the Duchess of Bedford through to the present day.
The perfect treat for any day of the week, the Travel Through Time Afternoon Tea comes with a selection of sandwiches and desserts from various periods throughout history. The delicious menu includes finger sandwiches filled with classic and contemporary delights such as; salmon and cucumber, a modern twist on the quintessential cucumber sandwich created in the 1700s; coronation chicken, a sandwich created in 1953 specifically for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation; and brie and purple piccalilli, a quirky take on the classic British teatime treat.
The theme continues with the selection of desserts on offer. Guests can expect to enjoy sweets such as; flummery, a traditional jelly-like dessert made from oatmeal and originating from 1623 with a delicious rhubarb twist; passionfruit and berry egg, a creamy passionfruit mousse topped with a seasonal berry selection and inspired by the 1885 Fabergé egg; and a chocolate rainbow cake fashioned in the shape of the gnomon of a sundial pointing to four o’clock, the traditional time to enjoy afternoon tea. All of which will be served on a bespoke, time machine-inspired afternoon tea stand complete with dry ice making for a truly magical experience.
Located in the heart of Chelsea, The Chelsea Harbour Hotel is a luxurious, five-star hotel that boasts panoramic views over Chelsea Harbour Marina and the River Thames. The hotel’s harbourside restaurant, Chelsea Riverside Brasserie is perfect for indoor and alfresco dining while taking in the stunning views.
The Travel Through Time Afternoon Tea at The Chelsea Harbour Hotel costs £28 per person, or £38 with a glass of champagne.
For further information and hotel reservations, visit www.millenniumhotels.com.
