The Blue Room Restaurant at Longworth Hall

Our Teas

The range of teas on offer can vary from half a dozen to over a hundred, including some very rare and obscure ones. Some of the common teas on offer will include the following: We also have a collection of caffeine free teas, fruit and herbal teas as well as for those who prefer it, a range of fresh coffees are available

• Classic Afternoon Tea

  A beautifully delicate tea packed with refreshing flavour

• Assam

  A strong full-bodied tea from India, which has a distinctive, 'malty' flavour

• Darjeeling

  An aromatic and astringent tea from India, with a hint of almonds and wildflowers

• Earl Grey

  A blend of black teas scented with oil of bergamot named after Charles, 2nd Earl Grey, who was Prime. Minister from 1830 to 1834

• Lapsang Souchong

  A Chinese tea fired over smoking pine needles, which produces a striking smoky odour and flavour

• Green Tea

  A traditional Japanese tea served at a lower temperature to ensure a sweeter and more delicate tea

• Black Tea

  A strong robust flavour rich and dark in colour

• Oolong

  Oolong teas have been partially oxidised and have a flavour and body between green and black tea

Noveltea

Alcoholic Tea Blend

• The Tale of Earl Grey

  Earl Grey Tea with Gin (abv 11%)

• The Tale of Tangier

  Green Mint Tea with Rum (abv 11%)

The Classic Traditional English Afternoon Tea

£17.90. A pot of your chosen tea. A selection of delicate sandwiches served on fresh white and granary bread

• The Classic Cucumber Sandwich

  with cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion salt, and Worcestershire sauce served on white bread

• Egg Mayonnaise with Cress

  slow cooked free-range eggs, chive mayonnaise, white pepper, cress served on white bread

• Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese

  Thin slices of light oak smoked salmon, milled sea salt, light cream cheese served on granary bread

• Coronation Chicken

  Delicately flavoured free-range chicken with fresh herbs and spices, flaked almonds, raisins, mango, coriander and crème fraîche served on granary bread

• Ham and Mustard

  local home cooked & thick cut ham with whole grain mustard served on granary bread

Fresh Baked Scones, Cornish Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve

• Fresh Baked Scones, Cornish Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve

  our scones are freshly baked each morning and are served with the finest Cornish clotted cream and Tiptree whole fruit strawberry preserve

A Selection of Individual Cakes and Macaroons From the Classics:

£17.90 per person – min 2 people

• Sicilian Lemon Cupcake

  A light lemon sponge with a lemon curd filled centre, topped with lemon icing and candied lemon peel

• Carrot & Mascarpone Cupcake

  A moist carrot and walnut sponge, topped with mascarpone cheese icing and grated walnuts

• Red Velvet Cupcake

  A red vanilla cake with a slight hint of chocolate, topped with vanilla cream cheese icing and a sprinkling of the red sponge crumb

• Belgian Chocolate Cupcake

  A moist chocolate sponge topped with a rich dark Belgian chocolate ganache icing and white chocolate flakes

• Black Forest Mini Cake

  Banana & Salted Toffee Mini Cake, Blackcurrant & Almond Mini Cake, Key Lime Mini Cake

• A Selection of Chewy Almond Meringue Sandwiches In Classic Flavours of Pistachio

  chocolate, lemon, raspberry, coffee, and vanilla

The Prestige Afternoon Tea

£26. A pot of your chosen tea

• Kir Royal

  a glass of our chilled house champagne served with Crème de cassis

A Selection of Sandwiches Served on Fresh Artisan Breads

£26 per person – min 2 people

• Roast Beef

  Sliced Hereford Beef, horseradish, watercress served on malt bread

• Ham, Brie and Apple

  Home cooked thick sliced ham, Dijon mustard, sliced Brie, thinly sliced apple served on seeded bread

• Potted Shrimp

  Morecambe Bay Potted Shrimps, Maldon sea salt, lemon juice, cayenne pepper & nutmeg, chives & tarragon served on brown pumpkin seed bread

• Pea & Prosciutto

  Pea puree with prosciutto and shaved parmesan served on onion bread

• Camembert-Fig

  Toasted brioche slices with camembert cheese, topped with sliced fresh figs and candied walnuts

Fresh Baked Scones, Cornish Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve

• Fresh Baked Scones, Cornish Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve

  our scones are freshly baked each morning and are served with the finest Cornish clotted cream and Tiptree whole fruit strawberry preserve

A Selection of La Boulangerie Assorted Petits Fours

£26 per person – min 2 people

• Orange Mikado Squares

• Blood Orange Hexagons

• Raspberry Gianduja Tartlets

• Apple Blackcurrant Squares

• Apricot Tartlets

• Coffee Chocolate Rectangles

• Raspberry Coco Tartlets & Coffee Squares

Mini Chocolate Cups

£26 per person – min 2 people

• An Assortment of Filled Mini Dark Chocolate Cups

• Raspberry Panna Cotta

• Tiramisu and Lemon Liqueur

Featured Drinks

• Flowering Bud Teas

  Our flowering tea buds offer a unique experience and can be served along with our traditional teas. First-pick tea tips (Green tea) with selected dried aromatic flowers. £3.50 additional cost

• Alcoholic Teas #1

  The Tale of Earl Grey combines British gin with Earl Grey tea and bergamot oil, resulting in a zesty and refreshing drink

  • 175mmGBP 7.50

• Alcoholic Teas #2

  The Tale of Tangier is a blend of Moroccan green mint tea and spiced rum. The result is an elegant drink with floral hints and notes of exotic fruit and citrus

  • 175mmGBP 7.50

• Fizz

  We offer a wide selection of Champagne and Prosecco to enjoy with your afternoon tea experience. Sold by the glass and bottle. (Only Prosecco or the house Champagne is served by the glass) Additional pot of tea of your choice - £2.50