On 15th May, Templeton Garden hotel in Earls Court will introduce its new Hidden Garden Afternoon Tea. Taking inspiration from the hotel's elegant central garden and combined with quintessential British tradition, the Hidden Garden Afternoon Tea is a celebration of classic flavours and seasonal produce.
Set upon floral Fleur Des Alpes by Rosenthal bone china, the Hidden Garden Afternoon Tea will be tiered across three layers. Sweet treats include Freshly baked scones, seasonal berry jam and Cornish clotted cream; Raspberry and pistachio dome; English strawberry and chocolate choux bun using seasonal strawberries from Hugh Lowe farms; Foraged elderflower and lemon macaron and favourites like Carrot cake; and fig roll with blackcurrant. Finger sandwiches come as classic Glazed gammon, English mustard; Cucumber, mint and cream cheese; St Ewes egg mayonnaise and cress and Devon Smoked salmon and lemon on beetroot bread. And then there’s the delightfully playful children’s afternoon tea featuring Freshly baked scones with seasonal berry jam and Cornish clotted cream; White chocolate and raspberry bunny rabbit cake; Fox’s biscuit; and dinky jam, ham and cucumber sandwiches.
Afternoon tea is accompanied with - of course - a pot of English Breakfast, as well as seasonal cocktails from Templeton Garden’s bar, Sprout, such as Jam Bramble: a balanced blend of Beafeater gin, seasonal jam, citrus sherbet; the English Rose: Lakes vodka, Rare tea rose cordial, citrus, bubbles; or Strawberries and Cream comprising Lakes pink grapefruit gin, clarified cream, strawberry and bubbles.
At the heart of the 156 room hotel is a verdant oasis, with two beautiful terraces, English plants and herbs, and has most recently become home to the hotel's four pet rabbits. The garden offers a welcomed retreat from the city, making the perfect backdrop to enjoy afternoon tea on Pippin’s sun-lit terrace. To mark the introduction of the Hidden Garden Afternoon Tea, Templeton Garden has collaborated with British textile studio, Colours of Arley, who have designed bespoke picnic blankets from their mill in Cheshire. Using signature stripes, the blankets are designed in Sawdust and Pine striped wool: a celebration of earthy and easy neutral colours. Guests are invited to pick up a blanket, and head to the garden for leisurely afternoons in the sunshine.
With the British weather in mind, guests may also settle into one of the hotel's many comforting spaces - including Pippin’s, the modern British restaurant as well as the calm and welcoming lobby.
The Hidden Garden Afternoon Tea is available from 15th May, served between 12:00 - 19:00 daily. Bookings can be made HERE. Afternoon tea is £55 per person, with the option to add a glass of Nyetimber Demi sec at £65 per person, or a trio of Sprout’s bespoke cocktails at £70 per person. The children’s afternoon tea is £25 per child and is available from 12:00-17:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
