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A Wedgwood Story

Since the mid-18th century Wedgwood has been intrinsically linked with tea. Josiah Wedgwood, ever perceptive to emerging trends, began designing tea ware collections in response to the fashion for drinking tea, which flourished with the growth of trade routes that brought this new commodity from the Far East to England. The adoption of these collections by Queen Charlotte resulted in permission to rename the collection ‘Queen’s ware’.

The royal affirmation prompted a deeper link between Wedgwood and tea. As ’Potter to her Majesty’, as he was then known, Wedgwood’s tea ware grew in popularity with the aristocratic classes, including the Duchess of Bedford to whom the origins of the English tradition of Afternoon Tea are attributed.

In 1865 the Duchess, experiencing a ‘sinking feeling’ in the middle of the afternoon, took to her room with tea making equipment and some bread and butter. This small repast was so enjoyable that it was soon shared with friends. As its popularity grew it developed into a more elaborate affair encompassing both sweet and savoury delights.

The modern Afternoon Tea is now a universally popular indulgence which crosses boundaries and cultures whilst retaining elements of the original experience. Choice of blends or accompaniments may differ for individual palettes, but the underlying purpose of the ritual, a time to draw breath with good company in a pleasant haven of tranquillity, remains central to the Wedgwood Tea Room experience.

Contents

Light Luncheon

Afternoon Tea

Tea Menu

Wine List

Light Luncheon

Scottish Smoked Salmon

Oak smoked fillet of Scottish salmon, served with Melba toast, horseradish crème fraiche and lemon.

£14.00

Staffordshire Poacher Rarebit

Locally sourced Staffordshire cheese on toast with roasted tomatoes.

£12.00

Smoked Grimsby Fishcake

Grimsby fishcake with poached hen’s egg and hollandaise sauce.

£15.00

Beetroot and Orange Salad

Roasted golden, candy and black beetroots with orange and horseradish combined with goat’s curd.

£10.00

Pea and Mint Soup

Fresh peas blended with a light vegetable stock, seasoned with mint.

£8.00

Shepherd’s Pie

Slow cooked lamb shanks with gravy and a golden mashed potato crust.

£16.00

Afternoon Tea

The Wedgwood Teatime Sandwich Collection

A selection of finger sandwiches

Cucumber and white pepper (v)

Smoked salmon tartar

Coronation chicken

Cheddar cheese and chutney (v)

Staffordshire ham and English mustard

Duck egg and cress (v)

All served with a tea pot for one from our specially selected range of Wedgwood Teas

£10.00

The Wedgwood Afternoon Tea

A selection of finger sandwiches

Cucumber and white pepper, Duck egg and cress, Smoked salmon tartar, Coronation chicken

Freshly baked scones with Wedgwood strawberry preserve and clotted cream

A selection of classic handmade cakes, tartlets and fancies

All served with a tea pot for one from our specially selected range of Wedgwood Teas

£25.00 per person

Served with a glass of Champagne Pol Roger Réserve Brut NV

£33.00 per person

The Wedgwood Afternoon Tea Master Xu Experience

The Wedgwood Afternoon Tea served with a glass of

Champagne Pol Roger Brut Réserve NV

and

Master Xu Da Hong Poa Tea experience

£45.00 per person

Speciality Teas

Please browse our extensive selection of teas and make your selection to accompany your choice of Afternoon Tea Menus

Wedgwood Exclusive Oolong (China)

Master Xu

This roasted Oolong comes from the heart of the Unesco protected Wuyi area of China’s Fujian Province.

Made from small batches by Master Xu one of the few people to have made the original Da Hong Pao Oolong, from six protected ancient trees.

The original old tea bush grew opposite where the local people washed their clothes in the river. Whilst washing, it looked like they were bowing down before the tree, giving the tea tree its special name.

Like all good Oolongs, this tea can be brewed many times.

Tasting notes

Rich, dark roasted flavour with fruit and cinnamon notes.

£10.50 (supplement)

Black Tea Selection (India)

Darjeeling First Flush (Castleton)

Delicately floral with subtle hints of white fruits (apple, pear, melon), with a balance of sweetness and light astringency.

£3.50 (supplement)

Black Tea Selection (India) - Continued

Darjeeling Second Flush (Highlands)

Wonderfully aromatic, reminiscent of pine trees, raisins, and ripe green grapes; with a balance of sweetness and astringency.

Assam Second Flush (Tonganagaon)

Rich rather than strong with a sweet honey-like aroma; very smooth.

Niligiri Frost (Ooty)

Light, fruity and sweet with saffron notes a gentle natural hint of cinnamon and a smooth finish.

£3.50 (supplement)

Black Tea Selection (Sri Lanka)

Ceylon Uva (St.James)

Bright and vibrant, mouth-filling, with hints of wintergreen.

Nuwara Eliya (Lovers Leap)

Light, golden, subtle and elegant.

Ceylon Decaffeinated

Bright and sweet with a little fullness.

Black Tea (China)

Black Tower (Hunan)

Rich, smooth and fruity, with spicy cinnamon notes.

£3.50 (supplement)

Black Tea (Kenya)

Lord Wedgwood Collection - Safari Sunrise

This comforting and robust Kenyan blend conjures happy memories of early morning mugs of steaming hot tea at my safari campsite. As we stand outside

our tents sipping the strong brew, the sun gradually breaks through the evaporating mist and Mount Kenya appears majestic against a fiery red sky.

Classic Black Tea Selection

Wedgwood Original (India, Kenya)

Strong, mouth-filling and powerful with hints of malty sweetness and caramelised sugar.

English Breakfast (India, Kenya, Sri Lanka)

Combines the smooth sweet maltiness of Assam teas, the brisk golden character of Ceylon teas and the bold strength of Kenyan teas.

Earl Grey (Sri Lanka, China)

A fragrant, light blend with citrus notes.

Earl Grey Decaffeinated (Sri Lanka)

Mild, light with refreshing citrus notes.

Flavoured Black Tea Selection

Lord Wedgwood Collection - 1759 Signature Blend (China)

“As my ancestor Josiah’s pottery became famous throughout 18th century Britain, the China teas sipped from his fine cups were layered with all the exotic flavours of the Orient. The complex elegance of green and black teas, the smoky allure of Lapsang Souchong, delicately heady

jasmine and hints of bergamot blend to recreate past pleasures.”

Taste of History Collection – 1814 Chinese Tigers (China, Indonesia, India, Others)

Powerful, lively black tea balanced with the spiciness of oriental ginger.

Rose Congou (China)

Smooth, satisfying black tea flavour with the exotic, heady perfume of roses.

Peach Tea with Flowers (China)

Rounded, mellow black tea flavour balanced with the sweet taste of ripe peaches.

Green Tea Selection

Jade Rings (Hunan, China)

Deliciously light and sweet with suggestions of mango and orange blossom.

£5.00 (supplement)

Gunpowder (China)

Slightly astringent with hints of smokiness and nutty notes.

Green Tea Selection - Continued

Sencha Fukujyu (Japan)

Intense and savoury with hints of seaweed, nuts and toasted grains.

Green Tea Decaffeinated (China)

Clean, fresh green notes.

Flavoured Green Tea Selection

Lord Wedgwood Collection - Empress Catherine (China, Others)

Smooth and mellow with warming hints of ginger, this satisfying blend of green tea recalls a golden age of enlightenment and nobility when the Russian Empress commissioned from Wedgwood a dinner service

for fifty people. This tea was developed by Lord Wedgwood and echoes Catherine’s qualities – subtle strength and dependable good taste.

Taste of History Collection – 1870 Golden Rose (China, Taiwan, Others)

Gentle green tea with strawberry flavour and the perfume of roses in full bloom.

Jasmine Green (China)

Delicate and gentle with elegant uplifting jasmine notes.

Moroccan Mint (China)

Full flavoured gunpowder green tea with the refreshing tang of dried mint.

White Tea Selection

Lelsa Pai Mu Tan (Africa)

Light and sweet.

Flavoured White Tea Selection

Taste of History Collection – 1780 Encaustic (China)

Mild, gentle flavour with subtle sweet taste of apricots.

White Blossom (China)

Light and delicate with the gently floral notes of jasmine, rose and violet.

Oolong Tea Selection

Formosa Milk Oolong (Minjian, Nantou County, Taiwan)

Smooth, creamy, and buttery with powerful honeysuckle notes.

£5.00 (supplement)

High Mountain Oolong (Bamboo Mountain, Taiwan)

Refreshing green flavour with the floral aroma of spring flowers and hints of tropical fruit flavours.

Mountain Pearls (Taiwan)

Light and elegant with a creamy, buttery character.

Oolong Tea Selection - Continued

Oriental Beauty (Xin Bei County, Taiwan)

Aromatic, floral and fruity, sweet/sour character with hints of honey and ripe muscatel grapes.

£5.00 (supplement)

Flavoured Oolong Tea Selection

Taste of History Collection – 2010 Pashmina (Taiwan, China, Others)

Subtle and gentle with a light citrus character.

Herbal and Fruit Infusions

Lord Wedgwood Collection - Etruria (Turkey, China, Others)

The Etruria Blend – a harmonious, well balanced medley of fruits, herbs, rose petals and hibiscus flowers – reminds us how Josiah Wedgwood drew inspiration from

ancient Etruscan design, fused classical architectural and artistic elements to create the Wedgwood style and grace the tables of Britain with elegance and refinement.

Lemon & Ginger (UK)

Tangy and refreshing with a powerful ginger kick.

Strawberry & Kiwi (Germany)

Refreshing, fruity, reminiscent of summer.

Wine List

White Wines 125ml 250ml Bottle

Round Stone Bay Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand £4.10 £7.50 £21.50

A New Zealand Sauvignon with delicious flavours ofgooseberry, well balanced zesty fruit and green apple.

Petit-Chablis ‘Pas si Petit’ - Burgundy, France £5.00 £7.00 £26.00

A classic, dry white Burgundy that exudes class with a superb citrus fruit bouquet and great length on the palate.

Sancerre ‘Domaine des Godons’ - Loire, France £32.00

Dry Sauvignon Blanc from Philippe Raimbault with a delicious gooseberry bouquet, full fruit flavors and a crisp finish.

Red Wines

Finca la Nina Malbec – Argentina £4.80 £8.50 £24.00

From the excellent Don Cristobal winery, a wine full of rich damson fruit flavours made from the Malbec grape made famous by Argentina.

Chianti Riserva ‘Volpetto’ – Italy £5.70 £10.50 £31.00

A classic Tuscan red made from the noble Sangiovese grapewith smooth red berry fruit flavors on the palate.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Rhône, France £41.00

One of France’s greatest reds: A structured Rhône made from carefully selected grapes to produce a wine full of red fruit and balancing tannins.

Wine List

Sparkling Wines & Champagne 125ml 250ml Bottle

Champagne Pol Roger Brut Réserve NV – France £10.00 £60.00

Winston Churchill’s favourite Champagne, and the reception drink for the Royal Wedding.A truly stunning Champagne.

Prosecco Spumante ‘Dea del Mare’ – Italy £5.10 £28.00

The classic Italian sparkling wine with peach fruit flavour.

Prosecco Spumante 20cl - Italy £9.00

The classic Italian sparkling wine with peach fruit flavor.Perfect for any occasion. In a single serve bottle.

Prosecco Rosé 20cl – Italy £9.00

The classic Italian sparkling wine with peach fruit flavor.Perfect for any occasion. In a single serve bottle.

If you have any dietary requirements or are concerned about food allergies, you are invited to ask one of our team members for assistance

when selecting menu items. Alcoholic beverages are only available to people aged 18 and over. All wines are between 8% and 15% abv, wines

sold by the glass are available in 125ml and 250ml. Prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rate. Gratuities are discretionary.