The beverage England has put its name to for centuries is now being grown on the Tregothnan Estate in Cornwall - the UK’s only tea plantation. It’s the first first tea to be grown on English soil has just been introduced at the five-star Landmark London Hotel.
Tea is grown in over 50 countries around the world. Now for the first time England can join the enviable list of tea growing countries, due to the perfect growing conditions provided at the Tregothnan Estate, near Truro in Cornwall. On the Tregothnan Estate, the surrounds are similar to the cool and rainy tea growing areas of India, and in a sheltered south-facing spot in the Estate’s old Victorian kitchen garden, over 500 tea bushes have matured over the past seven years.During the tea-plucking season, which runs from April until October, each of the tea bushes has the two top leaves and a bud handpicked at least once a month. This process has produced a limited quantity of Tregothnan Estate’s tea, making it a rare and exclusive drink. The five-star Landmark London is the first hotel in London to offer Tregothnan Estate’s Classic Tea as part of its Traditional Afternoon Tea menu.
This unique introduction will enable guests to sample the delights of a true English brew. The Landmark is renowned worldwide for serving traditional Afternoon Tea within the stunning setting of The Winter Garden, which is located in the hotel’s picturesque eight-storey glass-roofed atrium. Here guests can enjoy afternoon tea under the soaring palm trees, accompanied by a performance of classical music.At The Landmark, Traditional Afternoon Tea (£22.50 per person) is served daily from 3pm until 6pm. It includes a wide range of freshly brewed leaf teas, as well as beautifully presented classics such as finger sandwiches, tea breads, and freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream. For those looking for a real treat, the Champagne Afternoon Tea (£29.50 each) also includes strawberries, cream and a glass of chilled Champagne. Fascinating Facts:- Over 62,000 cups of tea have been poured in The Landmark London in the past year. - Tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant, first discovered in China nearly two thousand years ago. - Tea tasters use the same terminology as wine tasters. Their verdict on Tregothnan Estate’s tea is “quaffable and refreshing”, “fresh”, “quite fruity” with “character”.
To make a reservation, please call The Landmark London
on 020 7631 8000 or visit www.landmarklondon.co.uk