125 Anniversary Afternoon Tea

Indulge in a quintessential British tradition this summer, with a special afternoon tea celebrating 125 years of University of Birmingham.

Served every weekend from 1pm – 5pm.

£28.00 per person. Add a glass of prosecco for £7.50.

Available from 21 June

Finger sandwiches

Classic cucumber and watercress

crème fraîche, dill

Smoked salmon

cream cheese, chives

Honey-roasted ham

English mustard mayo and beef tomato

Coronation chicken

wild rocket

Sweet treats

Elgar’s Opera cake

layered coffee and chocolate slice

Mini raspberry dome

fresh berries, chocolate garnish

Victoria sponge

vanilla buttercream, dried raspberries

Passionfruit macaron and prosecco shot

Scones

Classic Winterbourne and golden raisin scones

Clotted cream and strawberry jam

Birchall teas

Breakfast tea

a light, single-origin black tea, elegant and refreshing

Earl Grey

fragrant bergamot and cornflowers with bright rich black tea, delicious with or without milk

Great Rift breakfast blend decaffeinated

strong, refreshing black tea, best taken with milk

Darjeeling

exquisitely delicate tea with muscatel notes, best enjoyed without milk

Green tea

pure Chinese green tea, rich in antioxidants

Camomile

soothing, scented herbal infusion

Red berry and flower

full-flavoured blend of sweet red berries and refreshing hibiscus

Peppermint

a classic herbal infusion made from the finest peppermint leaves

Choose from a selection of sparkling and English wines, champagnes, and 0% sparkling wines to accompany your meal, available at an additional cost. We also offer a fantastic selection of soft drinks, spirits and hot drinks.

 

Vegan and gluten-free afternoon teas are available upon request

 

Although we have excellent food hygiene standards and keep food containing allergens away from non-allergenic food, our kitchen is not a completely allergen-free environment. If you have any allergy or specific dietary requirements, please speak to a member of our team

A taste of history

This anniversary menu honours Queen Victoria, who granted the University its charter in 1900, and the University’s first professor of music, Pomp and Circumstance composer Sir Edward Elgar. The raspberry domes are a delicious nod to architect Aston Webb’s landmark buildings and the scones are named for Winterbourne House and Garden, an Arts-and-Craft heritage attraction opposite our hotel.

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