The origins of afternoon tea
It is in the early 1840's that Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, is first credited with creating the concept of afternoon tea. She would request a small meal of bread, butter, and other treats, including cakes, tarts, and sweets to be taken secretly to her in her boudoir to curb her hunger prior to the traditional dinner time of 8.30 or 9 in the evening. When her snacking was uncovered she was not mocked as she had feared, but her habit caught on and the idea of a small meal of treats, and sometimes tea, became the height of fashion eventually becoming known as "afternoon tea".
Since then afternoon tea has evolved over time and was at its greatest during the popular tea dances of the early 1930’s. Today it is a special luxury primarily taken advantage of by ladies on a social outing with friends and for out of the ordinary celebrations.
Tiny Tim's Tearoom offers Afternoon Tea and Cream Tea available all day, accompanied regularly by live piano music transporting you back to a golden era of the popular 1930's in the ambience of our chandelier-lit tearoom.
The Menu
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Tea, cakes & sandwiches
Afternoon Tea.Our special Afternoon Tea is perfectly suited for a late lunch, early supper, or a well deserved treat before an evening meal. Served on a traditional three tiered stand it includes a variety of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, the finest miniature cakes and pastries… all topped off with a pot of tea!
High Tea. High tea is a variation on the afternoon tea theme with the finger sandwiches substituted for a poached egg on crumpets. If you fancy the theatre of afternoon tea, but want something hot instead of sandwiches - this is for you. It is accompanied by a scone with clotted cream and jam, and a selction of our miniature cakes and pastries and includes a pot of tea.
Cream Tea. Our Cream Tea is Tiny Tim’s version of a British classic. It is served on one of our tiered cake stands with all of the traditional trimmings: A pot of our Kenya Blend tea served with milk or lemon and two fruit or plain scones served with butter, jam and clotted cream.
Daily specials
Huffkins and Puffkins. Our menu includes 'Sausage Puffkins' which are our own take on the traditional sausage roll and 'Huffkins' - a traditional Kent soft bread roll flavoured by the hops and denoted by its characteristic dimple - stuffed with a variety of fillings and garnished with a fresh green salad.
For Breakfast. As well as our scones and fruit loaf, you can choose from poached eggs on thick granary toast, beans on toast or indulge with smoked salmon and scrambled eggs or porridge served with fruit, cream and sugar.
Light lunches. We serve a selection of light lunches throughout the day. All our dishes include fresh ingredients sourced locally where possible and do not contain additional flavourings or preservatives. We offer daily specials for lunch from our ever increasing repertoire including homemade soups and Quiche, Spitfire Ale rarebit, salads, Ploughmans and cauliflower cheese to name a few.
Sandwiches. Dainty finger sandwiches are served as part of the afternoon tea, but the sandwiches can be served alone as a selection of the four fillings or pick your favourite filling from egg and cress, smoked salmon, roast ham or cucumber.
Cakes, pastries and scones.Our craft bakers prepare and create a varied selection of cakes and pastries for all tastes every morning. No additives or preservatives are used to ensure nothing taints the taste of our delicious treats. Enjoy them in-house served with cream, ice-cream or a jug of warm custard to pour over. All our scones are baked by hand every day. We offer sultana, plain or cheese scones as well as our infamous Plump Pilgrims (pictured left) and speciality scone of the day.
Check out the full menu by clicking the link above and remember that there will also be selection of cakes and pastries, speciality scones and lunches available off the menu.
