Lerato London's African Afternoon Tea in Clerkenwell

A new African High Tea is coming to London!  Created by Lerato London, it takes place on Sunday 11th September at The Printworks Kitchen in Clerkenwell, with sittings at 1pm nd 3pm.  £37 gets you champagne on arrival, followed by all sorts of savoury and sweet treats, plus lots of different teas.  Hopefully this will become a regular event.

"At my African Afternoon Tea, you will be treated to champagne on arrival and a selection of luxuriously exotic African single estate teas paired with a changing selection of contemporary African savouries and sweets. My teas and chocolates have been sourced from fair trade producers like Satenwa Tea Estate in Malawi, and the Kuapa Kokoo cocoa-growing co-operative in Ghana, who secure premium market prices and the best welfare for its owner farmers.
I am desperately in love with food and as seen in my recipes and articles for The Guardian in Nigeria, my cooking is heavily influenced by my experiences, family, environment and the wonderful seasons which I want to offer on an plate. I hope to do so at LERATO LONDON.
After my recent journey foraging across Nigeria I enjoyed learning and sharing with local communities across the country. The women selling mangoes under a bush of mango trees, the village women preserving food using wonderful techniques I hadn’t known, street food hawkers cooking and selling corn, the vibrant tomatoes and peppers from Jos in the Northern region, well known for its exceptionally arable land and fine weather, and last but not least my mother’s love of Boli or Bole (a popular street food of roasted plantain) eaten with open fire roasted peanuts and the goodness of the moringa leaves from the trees shading our house; all these inspire my cooking.
The menu is full of indulgence and a celebration of African and British provenance, using Madagascan and Ghanaian cacao, British grown berries, Ugandan organic vanilla beans, West African nut butters, mangoes, with exquisite teas from Malawi, Kenya and South Africa. A medley of fresh vegetables such as British grown lovage, organic tomatoes, cucumbers and beautiful radishes and more will be used to create this special afternoon tea.
Vegetarians and vegans have a wide selection to enjoy as many of my recipes are fruit and vegetable based, with substitutions used where necessary. I love afternoon tea so much that I have created my special tribute, a new take on tradition. A sumptuous spread of bold African flavours; delicious, decadent and only tamed in size for the tradition of high tea."

When - Sunday 11th September 2016
1pm and 3pm sittings

Where - Printworks Kitchen, 26 Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4SX

Tickets - £37 from Lerato London here

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Link - Lerato London

Good and Proper Tea's 4 Week Residency at tokyobike near Old Street

KERB trader Good and Proper Tea, who sell tea from a converted Citroen Van are moving indoors for a month in February and March with a residency at bike store tokyobike, near to Old Street.  They will be serving tea & home made cakes every day, and will also have three special tea tasting events - see the link at the bottom for how to book a place on one of these.

"Street-food favourite and expert brewers, Good & Proper Tea, are teaming up with tokyobike for a four-week residency at their cycling concept store on Tabernacle Street from 18th February.
Since their launch in December 2012 following a successful Kickstarter campaign, Good & Proper Tea has gained a loyal following on the street-food scene thanks to their unique approach to takeaway tea. Every day, they custom-brew a selection of carefully-sourced loose-leaf teas from their much-loved 1974 Citroen-H van, until now based at KERB King’s Cross and Brockley Market. The partnership with toykobike will be Good & Proper Tea’s first foray into trading from a fixed location - from a custom-built ‘Brew Bar’ inside the store. 
Founder of Good & Proper Tea, Emilie Holmes, says, “The people of Shoreditch are spoilt for choice when it comes to coffee – it’s a notoriously caffeine-fuelled community – but up until now it has been near impossible to get a really good cup of tea. We hope the move will allow us to continue changing the way people think about tea, and thanks to the beautiful space at tokyobike our customers will, for the first time, be able to take time to sit and enjoy the tea too. “ 
The Good & Proper Brew Bar will serve teas from all over the world, including Japan, where tokyobike’s iconic cycles are designed.
The Good & Proper Brew Bar will launch at tokyobike on Tuesday 18th February and will serve a changing menu from their collection of single-estate teas for sit in or takeaway, alongside a selection of homemade cakes. The tea will also be available to buy in 50g or 100g packs to take home.
 Tea Tastings hosted by Emilie will be held on Tuesday 25th February, Tuesday 4th March and Tuesday 11th March. Each session will cover a range of topics including: an introduction to tea types; how the teas are grown and then processed, why loose leaf tea, and how to brew the perfect cup. The tastings will begin at 7pm and last one hour, with an opportunity to chat to Emilie over a complimentary G&P tea cocktail afterwards."

When - 18th February - 18th March
Brew Bar serving times will be Tuesday – Friday 8:30am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am – 5pm.

Where - tokyobike, 87-89 Tabernacle St, London EC2A 4BA

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Link 1 - Good & Proper Tea
Link 2 - tokyobike
Link 3 - Tickets for tea tastings (on sale fromTues 18th Feb)

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The Dalston Department Store's March Pop-up

The Dalston Department Store is back, for 4 days in March, offering goods from local businesses to discerning customers, interested in design, accessories, clothing, and more.

"Thanks to a successful launch at the end of 2012, Dalston Department Store is ‘Springing Back’ again, from March 21st to 24th.
The Dalston Department Store is a new shopping experience for shoppers who want something different to the usual high street chain stores. It features local design and business talent as much as possible, so come along and see what is new.
Housed in a former tramshed it is accessed by a goods lift (with an elevator man ) , and includes a drinks bar, gourmet coffee and cakes during the day. Each event offers new items, but the quality of products on offer are distinctive , innovative and expertly made.
‘Departments’ in this event include mens and womenswear, kids clothing for the first time , accessories, jewellery, homeware, furniture, art , books and food. Look on our website or facebook page for details of who will be participating this time around."

When -
Thursday 21st March: 5pm - 9 pm
Friday 22nd March 10am - 6 pm
Saturday 23rd March : 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday 24th March : 11 am to 6 pm

Where - Star House, 3 Richmond Road, E8 3HY

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Link - Dalston Department Store


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Feed&Read Pop-up Books Event in Deptford

Feed&Read is a group who pop-up in artistic surroundings to serve seasonal cakes with a local and literary twist, accompanied by a proper cup of tea.  They sell quality crafts made from salvaged and saved second-hand books, and run a book shop-and-swap of 'pre-read' books, so bring a book or two with you to swap!  (In this case BYOB means bring your own book)

"Feed&Read are back! We're popping up on Sunday 3rd March, 12-4pm at Bearspace Gallery in Deptford.
Once again we'll be running our book swap-and-shop, serving our delicious seasonal cakes (thanks to Crumbs & Roses AKA Charlie Deane) alongside bottomless cups of organic and fairtrade teas and selling upcycled crafts and cards made from pre-loved books.
So come along, bring your friends, bring your books, bring an appetite for great cakes and spread the word."

When - Sunday 3rd March, 12pm - 4pm

Where - Bearspace Gallery, 152 Deptford High St  London, SE8 3PQ

Prices: FREE entry / Cakes £2-3 / Tea £1 / Books free to swap, or £2 to buy / Crafts £1-5.

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Link 1 - Feed&Read

Link 2 - Event on Facebook

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The Big Rooftop Tea & Golf Party at Selfridges

Rooftops are definitely getting a lot more use these days, with cinemas and diners, and now Selfridges are opening theirs up for Crazy Golf for the summer.  It's only open from 12pm - 7pm, and you need to buy timed-entry tickets.  Full details below.

"This summer Selfridges London will reopen its legendary roof to launch The Big Rooftop Tea & Golf Party, as part of the Big British Bang - our all-encompassing creative homage to all things British. 
Opening on 31 May and running throughout the summer, The Big Rooftop Tea & Golf Party will transform the roof into a destination for a round of a crazy golf like no other and a 100% organic tea-shop for the highest afternoon tea on Oxford Street.
Bompas & Parr’s crazy golf
The very crazy, cake-based 9-hole golf course is designed by British food architects, Sam Bompas and Harry Parr, with each jelly, icing and fondant-clad hole representing one of London’s most famous landmarks. Open from 12 noon until 7pm each day, find out how you can play and buy your timed entry tickets here.
The highest tea on Oxford Street
The 100% organic Daylesford Cafe will serve a traditional British afternoon tea, with a twist. Open from 12 noon until 10pm each day, the Selfridges roof will be the destination for a royal lunch, a proper afternoon tea and summer evening drinks and dinner, all six stories above London’s busiest shopping street.
The rooftop will be accessible via the lift in the Ground Floor Fragrance Hall. Don't miss out; stay tuned for details of how you can join us at summer’s coolest place to eat and play - The Big Rooftop Tea & Golf Party."

When - 31st May - 2nd September

Where - Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London, UK W1A 1AB

Cost - £6 per person.  Pre-book only from here
(It's sold out on some days, but try searching into mid-June)

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Link - Selfridges

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Ruby's in Hackney

A nice idea for Mother's Day from Ruby's, the new basement bar in Hackney / Stoke Newington.

"Join us for an afternoon filled with delcious cakes, scones, sandwiches and bubbly to celebrate all that mums do!
Nothing says Happy Mothers Day more than treating your mum to an indulgent afternoon tea with a twist, set in the decadent surroundings of Ruby’s in Dalston.
Mother’s Day Afternoon tea:
A selection of classic sandwiches, Savoury tarlets, Scones with clotted cream and homemade jam, mini cupcakes, lemon drizzle cake, dark chocolate brownies, iced and spiced biscuits, a glass of Prosecco and of course a pot of tea all for £24.50 per person.
During the afternoon Ruby’s bar will also be offering a full list of delectable cocktails and the finest wines and spirits."

When - Sunday 18th March, from 2.30pm

Where - Ruby's, 76 Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, N16 7XB

Note - pre-booking only

Cost - £24.50 per head from rubys@castlegibson.com

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Link 1 - Mother's Day at Ruby's

Link 2 - Ruby's

Art+Cake Valentine's Fair in Clapham

Art+Cake is a monthly design bazaar in Clapham high Street, held in the new glass-fronted foyer of the Methodist Church.  They have a special Valentine's event this weekend.

"This affordable high quality art and design craft event offers locals new art, fashion, jewellery, vintage, collectibles, home wares, contemporary design, vintage books along with tea, coffee and… cakes galore.
Exhibitors include breathtaking contemporary artwork from Dawn Thompson and Art Satiety, fashion clothing with Jason Ellis' stylish designs, contemporary cutting edge jewellery by Glitterglass Studios along with handmade gifts and home wares from Mr & Mrs House.
Also featured is stunning art work from Studio 8, local Clapham paintings and jewellery by June Collins, along with a host of quality art and design collectibles… and cakes from Kodi Cupcakes. Come along and admire stunning designs, indulge in some tea and cake and get to know our talented collective of artists and designers."

When - Saturday 4th February

Where - Clapham Methodist Church, 121 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UH

(Where Clapham High Street meets Nelson's Row)

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Link - Article in the SW4 Magazine

Alice's Tea Garden Pop-up Retox Tea Party in SW18

This sounds like a very fun afternoon!  Regular popper-uppers Alice's Tea Garden are holding a Sunday afternoon tea party in a house in SW18.  Have a look at the planned menu above, but expect lots of tasty treats!

When - Sunday 19th February, in the afternoon

Where - Address to be supplied on booking.  Book via kristie@alicesteagarden.co.uk

Cost - £18 per person

Link - Alice's Tea Garden

Fika Square Pop-up Swedish Tea Party & Picnic in Soho - NOW FINISHED

To promoted Swedish tourism, Soho Square is going to play host to Swedish tea parties over three days towards the end of August.

"Visit Sweden is transforming Soho Square into ‘Fika Square’ from Wednesday 24th to Friday 26th August. The three day event will feature a bookable and free Pop Up Fika Parlor and walk in Fika Picnic, between 12.30pm and 2.30pm each day. A team from the Southern Swedish holiday destination of Skåne, led by world famous pastry chef Jan Hedh will be serving traditional Fika, the Swedish equivalent of high tea and sharing stories about the region.
Aided by a team in traditionally Swedish dress, Jan will be indulging guests in Fika, a Swedish treat tradition, which includes a special blended coffee and 7 delicious cookies, each with a unique recipe. Jan is Sweden’s most famous chocolatier, pastry chef and cookbook author, who is making a rare visit to the UK to promote the summer destination of Skåne and introduce Britons to the custom of Fika.
The Pop UP Fika Parlor can be booked for up to 6 people per table and reservations can be made by emailing reservations@fikasquare.co.uk The Fika Pop Up Picnic will be on a first come, first served basis, so if you don’t get to book a table you can still come and enjoy the relaxing experience of Fika, serving delicious cookies baked by Jan Hedh and Löfbergs Lila coffee."

When - 24th - 26th August

Where - Soho Square, London W1D

Note - for the tea party you need to book in advance by emailing reservations@fikasquare.co.uk

However even if you don't book there will still be things to see, and more importantly eat.

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Link - Article

Bea's of Bloomsbury Pop-up Tea Party at Dennis Severs' House - NOW FINISHED

Bea's of Bloomsbury are holding a pop up tea party at Dennis Severs' house in Shoreditch on Saturday 23rd July.  It's a one-off event, for a very limited number, so booking is essential.

"Located in the heart of Spitalfields Dennis Severs' House is time capsule, with rooms preserved in an 18th and 19th century style. The house draws on the imagination of its visitors with the sights, sounds and atmosphere created each room. Guests will be taken on a silent tour of the house before sitting down to a bespoke teatime menu of miniatures finger sandwiches, scones cream and jam, lemon meringue tarts and a selection of whole cakes."

When - Saturday 23rd July from 12pm - 7pm

Where - Dennis Severs' House, 18 Folgate Street, EC1 6BX  (Booking essential - don't go without a ticket)

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Link - Bea's of Bloomsbury
Link - Dennis Severs' House