What comes up in your mind if you think of England?
No, not "Fish&chips"! but "Afternoon Tea" !
No, not "Fish&chips"! but "Afternoon Tea" !
I have never had a proper Afternoon Tea in a cafe or restaurant although I have lived in this country for more than 2 years.
Besides, we recently found out that there was a museum (Hove museum) in the city where we have been living for more than one year!
Our main interest was not the museum itself but the cafe within where they offer a "Truly Scrumptious" Tea.
Our main interest was not the museum itself but the cafe within where they offer a "Truly Scrumptious" Tea.
This Saturday, we went to see how truly scrumptious this tea would be!
This place is really a hidden spot because firstly the museum is not so famous and located in a residential area but also few people know this afternoon tea set that its cafe sells. Plus, you can only get it if you reserve in advance for minimum 4 people.
This place is really a hidden spot because firstly the museum is not so famous and located in a residential area but also few people know this afternoon tea set that its cafe sells. Plus, you can only get it if you reserve in advance for minimum 4 people.
Anyway, the tea room interior was very nice with the wall packed with cute tea pots, plates and vases.
Once we sat down, we ordered a type of tea each. Of course you could order coffee but we were there to experience a "proper" English ritual so no way!
After about 10 minutes, here it comes!!
A tour, no two tours of feasts! (sandwiches, scones, cakes and cup cakes)
We were so excited and delighted of the food, so were those sitting in nearby tables.
My favourite was raison scone. According to Ben, it was not as good as the last time when he came for a cup of tea in the morning. It was more fresh as probably they were just made.
Nevertheless, it was not too sweet and greatly matched with clotted cream and jam♡
Nevertheless, it was not too sweet and greatly matched with clotted cream and jam♡
We enjoyed it so much with nice chats but it was impossible to finish them all. Most of them were quite sweet and heavy, indeed.
But we could not leave them on the table. So although asking a doggy bag has not been so common and considered so well in this country, we asked it and waiters at the cafe were very nice to accept it.
It was a very nice experience, indeed!
If you come to Brighton, I would be very happy to take you there!
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