What better way to celebrate the Jubilee than with that most iconic of British traditions, afternoon tea? And what better beverage to sip than sparkling tea, an elevated, memorable and delicious take on Britain’s most famous beverage. Whether you prefer to soak up the street party vibes or head for an iconic London location, Saicho has you covered this bank holiday.

Premium sparkling tea brand Saicho has partnered with boutique Supper Club x Hamper provider Mother Supper to launch Queenie’s Afternoon Tea, perfect for a Jubilee party.
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An afternoon tea fit for a queen, served with Saicho Sparkling Darjeeling Tea, from 70.00.

The classic menu includes coronation chicken, smoked ham, vintage cheddar & mustard, egg & cress and cucumber & cream cheese sandwiches, alongside sausage and leek and spiced chickpea pastries.

For sweets enjoy blueberry and plain scones with clotted cream and jam, followed by raspberry lemon drizzle cake, carrot crowns and chocolate fudge cake.

Each platter includes 16 sandwiches, 4 large pastries, 22 mini cakes and 8 scones along with clotted cream, jam and tea. Saicho added via the website.

Do let us know if you have any further questions!

Saicho offers an elevated way to enjoy non-alcoholic drinking and dining with its pioneering Champagne-like teas that promote as much nuance, flavour and provenance as premium wines – now available via www.saichodrinks.com. A new beverage category that has emerged in the past few years, Sparkling Tea is an ideal alcohol-free alternative to her reported nightcap of choice, a glass of Champagne. For a refreshing and elegant take on the Palace’s summer drink of choice, see our Saicho Pimms recipe below, made using Saicho Jasmine.

Saicho Royal Pimms

Cut sliced oranges, lemons, cherries, strawberries, cucumber peel, mint and borage and assemble in the glass.

Add ice to the glass.

Add 1 part Pimm’s

Add 2 or 3 parts Saicho Jasmine. Serve and Enjoy!

Perfect for picnics, boutique foodie brand Mother Supper has you covered for all seasons. In addition to catering, they create delivery boxes which are made fresh daily and delivered straight to your door. The site always has a selection what can be ordered with a minimum of 2 days notice for delivery in the UK. We love the Cheese, Pie and Beer box, the Cuppa Rosie take on afternoon tea (so perfect for picnics) and the Picker Cheese and Charcuterie Board. Saicho Darjeeling is the perfect accompaniment to each, and can be ordered from the website.

Tea in an Art Deco Masterpiece
The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has partnered with Louis Pommery England to present the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea, available from May 25th. Priced at £49, the menu features a special selection of British scones, pastries and savoury treats.

Finely crafted by our pastry team and inspired by British heritage, the menu includes a Battenberg, a Royal Apricot Mandarin Chocolate Cake, a Queen’s Hat and Victoria Sponge.

The menu also includes freshly baked plain and golden raisin scones served with homemade selection of seasonal preserves and clotted cream. The savoury offering for the Afternoon Tea is refined to deliver a simple nostalgic addition to the menu, and features a selection of sandwiches including coronation chicken, free range egg mayonnaise, smoked salmon and truffled cream cheese. For £28, guests can enjoy a bottle of Saicho Sparkling Tea, a delicate tea with enhanced aromatic flavours, the perfect Afternoon Tea pairing.

The stunning hotel located in Mayfair has a rich heritage as one of London’s oldest and most iconic hotels. From its heyday as the hangout of choice for socialites, celebrities, and the aristocracy upon opening in 1927, the hotel has a long history of bringing people together in the heart of Mayfair. Guests will enjoy the new Afternoon Tea in the hotel’s iconic Palm Court with original Art Deco features, providing a perfect backdrop for a sophisticated afternoon tea.