Every so often the English part of me has a craving for a big pot of really nice tea, and the greedy part of me has a craving for lots of nice things to eat to go with that tea, so I am happy to report that there are a few places to get a good afternoon tea in Copenhagen. Arguably the best is at Hotel Angleterre, but that's out of the picture at the moment as it's currently being renovated. It reopens in Spring 2012, and when it does and that craving for tea and sinful cakes gets to you, then make this your first port of call!
In the meantime, Perch's comes a close second, and for around 200dk you get a couple of pots of beautiful hand blended tea, served in almost translucent bone china (what else?), a cheeky glass of prosecco, plus a plate of sandwiches, tiny cakes, and two (yes two) giant scones served with lemon curd, jam and clotted cream (trust me, you will be asking for more of this, more generous servings please!!).
The scones in Denmark aren't really the same as the cloudy light affairs we (usually) get at home, they are much heavier and taste like they each contain a whole pack of butter, not that I am complaining because they are good, but they are not scones as we know them...!
Perch's is quite popular, so make sure you book in advance, and you have plenty of time to spare - the service can be rather "relaxed", and afternoon tea should never be rushed...(plus you will need to allow extra time to waddle to the Metro afterwards)!
A nice (rare) treat to remind you of home!
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Makes me want to break open the teapot and have a propper cuppa - should one go the whole hog and cut open the teabags into the pot for authenticity?
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, break out the tea strainer!! :)
ReplyDeletei'm such a sucker for tearooms. love mismatched china and bits of silver, and the scones! one of my favorite tearooms is called 'the orchard' in grantchester, near cambridge. tea under apple trees.
ReplyDeleteI think i will bypass the scones, although they sound like the ones we get at home.. And head straight to the second level.. they look divine...
ReplyDelete@Pia - that sounds so lovely, have family near there I will tell them to go for me, or perhaps you can in the near future?!
ReplyDelete@Frankie - is it a NZ recipe then I wonder? They are nice, but I did look at them in disbelief the first time I was presented with a "scone" here!
I've always fancied doing a posh afternoon tea somewhere but it has to be with someone who would appreciate it. My family just don't fit the bill!
ReplyDelete@Kelloggsville... as much as it's nice to go with a group of friends, I would see nothing wrong with going by yourself (I recommend Claridges!) as a special treat, especially as it means you don't have to share with anyone!! ;)
ReplyDeleteemma, i'm sure that your photos don't do your afternoon tea true justice - i think that an afternoon tea with friends or loved ones is a beautiful way to while away an afternoon and nothing can truly capture that experience. Here in Glasgow we have so many places to choose from for afternoon tea but we save it for when our souls need lifting and some quiet time away from the kiddiwinks is a much needed treat... oh, and i love the pink dahlias...
ReplyDeleteGlasgow sounds like a fabulous place, would love to visit one day! We should go for tea together! Emma :)
ReplyDeleteTea always has to go with something, here for me its something sweet or a marmite sandwich!! SInce here in the NL I love tea with stroopwafels hence my new blog title!
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat a good stroopwafel! I love your new blog header, it makes me hungry every time I look at it! :)
ReplyDeleteemma, afternoon tea sounds like a plan!
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