During lockdown, many bakeries offered an afternoon tea takeaway or delivery service, which have carried on after restrictions eased. From the iconic to a twist on the traditional, here are some of the best to enjoy in the comfort of home.
5. Norton House Hotel
This Edinburgh hotel has recently launched afternoon tea and picnic hampers, to be enjoyed by guests in the grounds or at home. Inside each wicker basket, which comes complete with utensils, diners will find a selection of sandwiches, scones with cream and jam and a range of cakes. Photo: Norton House Hotel
6. Bad Tempered Baker
This Leith cafe is offering an afternoon tea delivery service, which includes a cake box, four scones, whipped cream, a jar of jam and a bag of coffee for £30. Photo: Bad Tempered Baker
7. Artisan Larder
Artisan Larder was created thanks to demand for customers looking to buy products usually available in Edinburgh’s Ostara Cafe. The tea, priced at £20, includes freshly baked Ostara scones with clotted cream and Scottish jam, carrot cake, dark chocolate brownie and filled savoury rolls, to be served with loose leaf Pekoe breakfast tea for two. Photo: Artisan Larder
8. The Stair Arms Hotel
This Pathhead hotel came up with innovative new ways to ensure they were able to stay open, while adhering to the coronavirus regulations – resulting in an afternoon tea drive thru service. Customers can look forward to sweet treats such as caramel shortcake, tablet, truffles and mini Victoria sponge as well as savouries including sandwiches, wraps and sausage rolls. Photo: The Stair Arms Hotel