Afternoon Tea - Fortnum and Mason

My recent trip to London included Afternoon Tea at Fortnum and Mason, a chance to celebrate my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary.  The Afternoon Tea was served in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, the atmosphere was relaxing with the sounds of a pianist playing Debussy's Clair de Lune.  The service and attention we received was exemplary, whilst warm and welcoming.

I have my eye on those afternoon tea cakes!

Afternoon Tea Cakes - Fortnum and Mason

You will see from the photographs and menu, there was an excellent choice of sandwiches and cakes, they even included some plain sandwiches for some of us. We did not quite manage to eat all of the cakes, we left one scone and a chocolate cake. My favourite was the Rose Eclair, a light and slightly fragrant cake. Afternoon Tea at Fortnum and Mason cost £40 per person, which I thought was good value for the surroundings, atmosphere and quality of the cakes. 

Cup of tea at Fortnum and Mason

Afternoon Tea Menu

Tea 

Fortnum's Classic Blend Tea

Fortnum's Single Estate Tea

Finger Sandwiches

Cucumber and Cream Cheese

Chicken and Sweetcorn

Fortnum's Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Cream

Rare Roast Beef, without Cafe de Paris Butter

Scones

Plain Scones

Apricot and Amaretti scones

Afternoon Tea Cakes

Mini Rose Eclair

Cherry and White Chocolate with Pistachio tart

Mango Choux bun

Chocolate Parfait 

Rose Eclair - my favourite cake

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