Delicious afternoon tea treats to enjoy on National Tea Day

Our love of tea dates back centuries and only seems to get stronger as the years go by.

As a nation, we consume more than 60 billion cups a year - which is in excess of 165 million cups a day!

Whether you need something to jump start your day or a nice hot drink to help you relax, there is a tea to suit all palates.

And what better way to enjoy a nice cup of tea on National Tea Day than with a few sandwiches, cakes and freshly baked scones - afternoon tea treats!

Today, Sunday, is National Tea Day – a day dedicated to the great British cuppa.

This year’s slogan is ‘brew more, do more’ which is aimed at inspiring special moments with tea.

How about you enjoy National Tea Day with afternoon tea?

Last year, we crowned The Grand as Warrington’s Best for Afternoon Tea.

You nominated your favourite destinations for afternoon tea and we created a shortlist of the top eight.

Why not visit one of these top places today for a spot of afternoon tea and good cup of tea?

WARRINGTON'S BEST AFTERNOON TEA DESTINATIONS:

ROOM FORTY

Room Forty offers award-winning afternoon tea served in your home on fine vintage crockery.

Talking about the business, one person said: “Room Forty definitely – beautiful food and catered for individual parties and celebrations.”

For more details, go to: https://www.facebook.com/roomfortyvintage

Jen Perry is the founder of Room Forty

CJ'S COFFEE HOUSE AND TEAROOM

Based in Penketh, this is an independent coffee house.

“Delicious fresh cakes and the quiche is tasty too,” one person said.

While another said: “CJ’s Coffee House and Tearoom every time for me.”

For more details, go to: https://www.facebook.com/CJSPenketh

Afternoon tea at CJ’s Coffee House and Tearoom (Image: Annette Robinson)

STATHAM LODGE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL

You can enjoy afternoon tea at Statham Lodge in Lymm with a selection of sandwiches, scones, and miniature cakes.

“We had a lovely one at Statham Lodge Hotel,” said one Facebooker.

For more details, go to: https://www.facebook.com/Stathamlodgehotel

Afternoon tea at Statham Lodge (Image: Statham Lodge Hotel)

The WHITE HART

The White Hart offers afternoon tea in the heart of Warrington.

It serves sandwiches, cakes, tarts, and seasonal favourites.

For more details, got to: https://www.facebook.com/whitehartwarrington

Afternoon tea at The White Hart (Image: Adam Collins)

THE GRAND

“The Grand serves the best afternoon tea,” said one diner.

Another said: “The Grand on Bridge Street is my first choice now. It is just perfect and the staff are so friendly and helpful.”

The Grand offers afternoon tea with bottomless prosecco.

For more details, go to: https://www.facebook.com/TheGrandWarrington

Afternoon tea at The Grand (Image: Chloe Rubotham)

POPPIES IN THE WOODLANDS

The afternoon tea at Poppies in the Woodlands is described as ‘lovely’ with ‘fabulous’ staff.

One person said they were ‘very impressed’ following their visit to the Great Sankey venue.

For more details, go to: https://www.facebook.com/PoppiesWoodlands

Afternoon tea at Poppies in the Woodlands

VAGO CHAMPAGNE BAR

This ‘elegant’ champagne bar in based in Lymm.

It offers afternoon tea and can even be booked out for private events.

“It is awesome,” one person said.

For more details, go to: https://www.facebook.com/vagochampagne

A glimpse at VAGO (Image: Newsquest)

AUSTIN'S FOOD EMPORIUM

“Amazing afternoon tea deliver to you. Wouldn’t go anywhere else,” one person said about Austin’s Food Emporium, which is based in Padgate.

Another said: “Everything is homemade with love and delivered to your venue. Just perfect”

For more details, go to: https://www.facebook.com/austinsfoodemporium 

Afternoon tea by Austin's Food Emporium (Image: Austin's Food Emporium/Facebook)