Every May the late Queen held a garden party at Buckingham Palace - a lovely English springtime tradition now held by King Charles. The invitees are between 3000 and 4000 guests. Regal cucumber and watercress sandwiches are served on white bread, smoked Scottish salmon pate, delicately scented earl grey cakes and most importantly, tea, are served on this prestigious occasion. The invitees include guests from all over the world, the far-flung reaches of the former British Empire. The common thread amongst them is that they have each made a contribution to the British Commonwealth of nations. The guests rub shoulders with lords, earls, dukes, duchesses and ladies from aristocratic British society. At about 3:00 p.m. the Royal Family make their entrance.
The tea that is served is a long time favourite and delicious Palace medley specially selected for the occasion. Intriguing hints of high-grown pure Ceylon Earl Grey blend effortlessly with soft jasmine from Fujian Province. Couple this with malty Assam (from the estate of Borengajuli), flavourful Dimbula Ceylon (from Hatton), brisk and golden cup East of Rift Kenya (from Kambaa and Kagwe) and you have one of the most flavourful teas to come from the British Isles. Each cup is a cup of mystery - the flavours all come to the fore at separate times - one minute you taste the Earl Grey, the next you can almost feel the soft floral notes of jasmine. Finally you get the satisfying fullness of the Assam Ceylon and Kenya blend.
Enjoy this tea and be a part of the annual tradition in the west gardens of Buckingham Palace. A traditional British afternoon tea.
"Beneath the sky so soft and bright,
A garden blooms in golden light.
With royal grace, the teacups gleam,
A fragrant blend, a regal dream.
A kiss of bergamot, floral and fair,
With jasmine whispers in the air.
Lemon’s zest, a lively cheer,
A brew for joy, both grand and dear.
Sip with poise, embrace the charm,
A garden’s warmth, a teacup’s calm.
A taste of royalty, fine and true,
Buckingham’s grace in every brew." - Totally Loose Leaf
Black tea, Green tea, Jasmine + Cornflower petals, Natural flavors (organic compliant).
Flavoury with medium body. Delicate Earl Grey and Jasmine notes. Bright with a touch of golden coppery colour. Perfect for a traditional english afternoon setting!
