How do you take your tea?

Whether a builder’s brew or with a squeeze of lemon, us Brits do love a good cuppa. In fact, we love it so much here at Gourmet Society that we offer our members 2 for 1 afternoon tea discounts at over 90 venues nationwide!

To celebrate the arrival of Afternoon Tea Week (10th – 16th August), we thought we’d share our favourite things about this luxurious tradition.
 

5 things we love about afternoon tea

1.     Chintzy china

Because the only time we’ll ever use a fancy side plate is when there’s a cream-laden scone on it. An afternoon tea really isn’t complete without a bit of Granny’s bone china!

2.     Real tea leaves

Forget the bag - a proper brew needs proper leaves. Whether it’s a delicate Darjeeling or an extravagant Earl Grey, long live the loose leaf!

3.     Finger sandwiches

Who knew cucumber could be so satisfying? All it needs is sandwiching between fluffy white bread and oodles of butter… perfect!

4.     The cream and jam argument

Scones with cream and jam, or scones with jam and cream? Dividing cake lovers across the nation, this vital question will always provoke a lively dinner table debate.

5.     Cake of course!

Whether a wedge of Victoria sponge or a hand-crafted pastry – if it’s smothered in chocolate and stuffed with buttercream, we’ll take it!


Discover your favourite things about afternoon tea by finding your nearest venue here, and make some time for 2 for 1 tea with Gourmet Society this summer - because everything is better with a cuppa and a cake!

And for a limited time, you have the chance to win a case of wine courtesy of Naked Wines when you share your #SavingSelfie whilst enjoying a 2 for 1 afternoon tea. Simply dine out with your Gourmet Society card, snap a picture of the bill and tweet it to us @GourmetSociety with hashtag #SavingSelfie, or email it to win@gourmetsociety.co.uk