Tuesday 24 May 2011

Tea Party at Fortnum's - Fortnum & Mason


Tea Party at Fortnum's - Fortnum & Mason


Summer has at last arrived, and, to celebrate, all day long Fortnum & Mason will be buzzing with inspirational summer events for all ages. The store will be alive with events for all ages, from tea tastings, demonstrations of cooking with tea, and workshops on the art of afternoon tea. Our restaurants offer everything from a pot of Royal Blend Tea to our renowned full afternoon tea, with tea based cocktails and tea sorbets in the Demonstration Kitchen;
Attendees – or should we say Attenteas? – will be offered an exclusive 10% discount on all purchases in store on the day. Now, we’ll drink to that!
1pm - Tea Dishes with Luke Turner: a demonstration of will how to make mint tea couscous with roast squash, halloumi, dates and pistachios and a prawn linguini with fennel tea and citrus butter.
2pm - Our in-store bakers Fred and Andrew will be making english and french madeleines.
3pm - Luke creates tea inspired desserts, his first an Earl Grey mousse with delicious shortbread.
Also in store there will be tastings of our delectable teas on Ground Floor and alongside this Fortnum's delectable cakes, tea jellies and fruit juices and many more. Margot Cooper, our tea specialist will be on hand to answer any tea questions you may have, how do you make the perfect cup of tea? What is the difference between Oolong and Puerh?
The bakery (Ground Floor) will be serving delicious scones all day for you to purchase with clotted cream and jam and our takeaway counter (Lower Ground Floor) will be serving everything you could need for a picnic or feast.
Afternoon Tea will be served in the St James's and Gallery Restaurants, ensure you don't miss out and book online or by calling 0845 602 5694.



2012

  • The Art of Tea Tasting

    The Art of Tea Tasting

Thursday 28 June at 6.30pm

The Art of Tea Tasting

Today we launch The Tasting Room, with a tutored tasting of our finest blended and single estate teas.
 It is a unique opportunity to educate your palate in the most delicious way.

The Tasting Room, Fourth Floor.Ticket Price: £20 Reservations: 0845 602 5694
  • Rare Teas & Rarities

    Rare Teas & Rarities

Thursday 19 July at 6.30pm

Rare Teas and Rarities

Join us for a talk and tasting of our finest and most exclusive teas, including single estate, 
aged teas and teas from plants that were known to ancient Chinese emperors.

The Tasting Room, Fourth Floor. Ticket Price: £20 Reservations: 0845 602 5694