The Orangery. Kensington Palace

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1 The Orangery Kensington Palace

2 Breakfast menu Served until 12 noon All breakfasts include a choice of freshly brewed filter coffee or English breakfast tea, with a refill on request Hot porridge A bowl of hot porridge with a choice of toppings: nutmeg, sultanas, honey or brown sugar 4.05 Healthy starters Seasonal berries with exotic muesli and low fat yoghurt 5.05 Organic blossom honey with fresh banana, exotic muesli and low fat yoghurt 5.05 Fresh fruits with organic honey, natural yoghurt and vanilla dusted sunflower seeds 6.10 Danish selection Two mini Danish pastries 4.05 Continental breakfast Croissant, English marmalade and Longman s butter 4.05 English cheddar and ham croissant 6.10 The full Orangery breakfast Bacon, egg and onion tart Croissant, English marmalade and Longman s butter Freshly squeezed orange or apple juice Champagne breakfast Bacon, egg and onion tart Croissant, English marmalade and Longman s butter Freshly squeezed orange or apple juice with filter coffee or choice of tea Flute of Veuve Delaroy Brut NV See our cake selection for further sweet treats

3 Soft Drinks Freshly squeezed orange juice 2.35 Freshly pressed apple juice 2.35 Elderflower fruit cordial 2.35 Traditional English iced tea 3.05/ Homemade lemonade 3.05/ Speyside Glenlivet mineral water (330ml / 750ml) 3.05/ 3.67 Pepsi or Pepsi Max (300ml) 2.35 Traditional Ginger Beer (275 ml) 3.05 Hot Drinks Filter coffee 1.68 Cafetière/Decaf 2.35 Cappuccino 2.35 Macchiato Espresso 1.68 Double espresso 2.35 Latte 2.35 Hot chocolate 2.35 Flavour shot: cinnamon, vanilla, hazelnut 0.96

4 Lunch menu Starters Seasonal soup of the day, Artisan bread, 5.25 Longmans butter (v) Peppered mackerel, horseradish, watercress & 5.95 cream cheese (g) Superfood salad (v) (g) 5.50/ 9.50 Roast Caernarvon ham, orange blossom honeyed fig, celeriac remoulade (g) Chicken liver parfait, onion marmalade, cornichons Main Courses Seasonal tart of the day, French bean salad, 9.50 mixed leaves (v) Smoked haddock & spinach fish cake, poached egg, green beans, grain mustard dressing Maple glazed roast chicken Caesar salad Roast fillet salmon, fennel Waldorf salad Navarin of spring lamb, soda bread RECOMMENDED WINES For lighter dishes such as our mackerel, superfood salad, and the salmon with Waldorf we would suggest the SAAM Sauvignon Blanc 2009 as it has a crisp finish that brings the delicacies of these dishes to the forefront. The Riff Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Terra Alpina 2008 is a more complex and fruity white that contrasts perfectly with our smoked haddock fish cakes. For the red wine lovers among you the Australian Deakin Estate Shiraz 2008 possesses fruity and peppery tones, whereas the Bouchard Aines & Fils Pinot Noir Vin de Pays d Oc 2008 has an old world depth ideal for our Navarin of spring lamb.

5 Puddings Caramelized blood oranges, Greek yoghurt 6.00 Warm chocolate beetroot brownie, Madagascan vanilla ice cream 6.00 Seasonal English cheese selection 7.50 Cakes and Biscuits Croissant with English marmalade 3.05 Fruit scone with Cornish clotted cream and English strawberry jam Cheese scone with Longman s butter Millionaire s short bread with caramel Apricot tart (n) Banana walnut (n) 4.35 Raspberry meringue with berries and thick cream (g) The Orangery cake Coffee and Walnut cake (n) Carrot cake (n) Cup cake 2.30 Victoria sponge cake Lemon Crunch cake Chocolate Hazelnut cake ^ Chocolate Gateau

6 Children s menu Wrap Pack 5.35 Chicken tortilla wrap (Includes chicken, mayonnaise, tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce) or Vegetarian tortilla wrap (Includes red pepper, mayonnaise, tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, grated cheddar) With apple or orange Choice of pure orange or apple Juice Afternoon Tea Cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches Mini Victoria sponge cake Pure orange or apple juice Please ask your waiter for details or if you have any specific concerns about ingredients or special dietary requirements.

7 History of Afternoon Tea Prior to the introduction of tea into Britain, the English had two main meals, breakfast and dinner. Breakfast was ale, bread, and beef. During the middle of the eighteenth century, dinner for the upper and middle classes had shifted from noontime to an evening meal that was served at a fashionable late hour. Dinner was a long, massive meal at the end of the day. According to legend, one of Queen Victoria s ( ) ladies-in-waiting, Anna Maria Stanhope ( ), known as the Duchess of Bedford, is credited as the creator of afternoon teatime. Because the noon meal had become skimpier, the Duchess suffered from a sinking feeling at about four o clock in the afternoon. At first the Duchess had her servants sneak her a pot of tea and a few breadstuffs. Adopting the European tea service format, she invited friends to join her for an additional afternoon meal at five o clock in her rooms at Belvoir Castle. The menu centered around small cakes, bread and butter sandwiches, assorted sweets, and, of course, tea. This summer practice proved so popular, the Duchess continued it when she returned to London, sending cards to her friends asking them to join her for tea and a walking the fields. The practice of inviting friends to come for tea in the afternoon was quickly picked up by other social hostesses Today, Afternoon Tea is one of the most special times of the day. An occasion one looks forward to with great anticipation and high expectations for a perfect experience

8 Afternoon Tea menu Signature Orange tea per person An assortment of finger sandwiches, signature orange scented scone with Cornish clotted cream & strawberry jam. Finished with a variety of dainty afternoon tea pastries. Served with a choice of teas or coffee. Recommended tea - Rooibos breakfast (Orange tea) Enchanted Palace Tea per person Enchanted palace chocolate ganache slice and heart shaped raspberry shortbread, signature orange scented scone with Cornish clotted cream & strawberry jam and an assortment of finger sandwiches. Served with a choice of teas or coffee. Recommended tea Chocolate tea Royal Champagne tea per person A flute of Champagne, served with an assortment of finger sandwiches, signature orange scented scone with Cornish clotted cream & strawberry jam. Finished with a delectable éclair and orange and passion fruit tart. Served with a choice of teas or coffee. Tregothnan English tea per person A flute of Champagne, a selection of afternoon tea sandwiches, freshly baked mini scones served with Cornish clotted cream and organic preserves, a variety of dainty afternoon tea pastries. Served with a pot of Tregothnan tea. Selection of sandwiches: 9.15 cucumber, cream cheese and chive on poppy seed bread; poache salmon and dill on onion bread; and sliced ham with grain mustard mayo on sun blushed tomato bread

9 Selection of home made cakes served all day The Orangery cake Croissant with English marmalade Fruit scone with Cornish clotted cream and English strawberry jam Coffee and Walnut cake (n) Carrot cake (n) Cup cake Millionaire s short bread with caramel Apricot tart (n) Victoria sponge cake Banana walnut (n) Chocolate hazelnut cake (g) Cheese scone with Longman s butter Raspberry meringue with berries and thick cream (g) ^ Chocolate Gateau

10 Tea Selection Tregothnan Tea Tregothnan is a real working Estate and home to the UK s first tea plantation, the Wollemia Pine. Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since The Estate, in Kent and Cornwall, is internationally known for its fine English Estate products grown and produced on Tregothnan land. Tregothnan is passionate about growing and collecting plants, including many rare specimens and this passion is the inspiration for their range of English Estate products and experiences, notably the first British tea plantation. Traditional black teas Tregothnan Classic Tea (bag/loose) 3.05/ 3.60 Classic blend of the finest Assam leaf with exclusive Tregothnan leaves grown in England. Tregothnan Afternoon Tea 3.60 Light, exotic blend of the finest Darjeeling leaf with exclusive Tregothnan leaves,grown in England. English Breakfast Tea (bag) 2.30 A much loved blend of black teas from Assam, Ceylon and Kenya. Bright amber cup with full, strong body and richness Perfect first cup of the day. Assam 3.05 From North East India s famous tea growing region of Assam Rich, powerful teas with distinctive liquor, excellent at breakfast Brisk with good astringency.

11 Tea Selection continued Ceylon 3.05 From the highland gardens of Spice Island of Sri Lanka. Bright cup with full bodied liquor and lively, spice aftertaste. Darjeeling 3.05 From Darjeeling in the Indian foothills of the Himalayas. Darjeeling has earnt the sobriquet champagne of teas. Silver tips to the greenish leaf, light amber liquor, floral fragrance, muscatel flavour and some astringency. Indian Breakfast 3.67 Unique blend of Indian Assam and high grown teas from the Himalayan region. A lighter breakfast blend, combining the delicate flavours of high grown Himalayan teas with the rich, full body of Assam. Rooiboos Breakfast (Orange Tea/loose) 3.67 Recommended particularly with the Signature Afternoon Tea Rooibos breakfast has a russet rooibos colour cup with a sweet, orange aroma and a smooth, mild and sweet fruity aftertaste. Chocolate tea (loose) 3.67 Recommended particularly with the Enchanted Palace Tea Ceylon black full-leaf loose tea with chocolate chips. Cinnamon spiced tea (loose) 3.05 Assam and cinnamon blend Flavoured teas and tisanes Lapsang Souchong 3.05 Large leaf black tea from China with characteristic smoked flavour. Thick aroma, smoky flavour with sweet ginger and caramel aftertaste. The taste is strong and unusual and very much an acquired one.

12 Tea Selection continued Earl Grey 3.05 Black tea scented with the natural oil of the bergamot orange. Full bodied black tea, bright cup with the natural fragrance and citrus flavour. of ripe bergamot orange. Peppermint 3.67 Pure peppermint leaf. Cool, clear mint flavour with refreshingly clean aftertaste. Chamomile 3.67 Made purely from chamomile flowers. Pale, bright yellow cup, floral, hay aroma and the taste of sun-baked apples with a mellow finish. Rosehip and Hibiscus 3.67 Blended rosehips and hibiscus flower. Bright, deep red cup, sharp and tangy taste to invigorate the palate. Tulsi Mint 3.67 Indian tulsi leaf with sunflowers and the flavour of aloe vera Bright cup with amber hue, sweet initial flavour with piquant aftertaste of aloe vera. Fresh mint leaf 3.05 Home made with bunches of fresh mint leaves Green Teas Tregothnan Green Tea 3.60 Delicate, refreshing blend of fine Chinese green tea and Tregothnan green tea leaves grown in England. Jasmine Blossom 3.60 From China, green tea scented with jasmine blossoms. A light yellowish cup with the delicate perfume of jasmine, sweet and fragrant aftertaste. Green Lemon 3.60 Green tea from China flavoured with tangy pieces of natural lemon. Dark green, long sencha leaf. Citrus flavoured. Delicate character and mild lemon aftertaste.

13 Tea Selection continued Newby of London Newby Teas was founded in London in 1997 by a family with three generations of experience in the tea industry. Since its inception Newby has rapidly grown to become a leading international brand with an extensive range of premium quality products. Newby has received 13 Gold awards at the UK s Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Awards including 9 Gold awards in Continue your Orangery experience with the following teas. Rooibos Breakfast (Orange Tea; tea bags) With mango and orange. The sweet aromas of mangoes and zest of orange combine to make a fruity cup. An Orangery favourite! English Breakfast (loose leaves) Very popular blend of black teas from Assam, Ceylon and Kenya. This was a personal favourite of Queen Victoria and to this day is one of the most popular black teas. Bright amber cup with full, strong body and richness, perfect first cup of the day. Earl Grey (loose leaves) Black tea scented with the natural oil of the bergamot range. Named after the 19th century British Prime minister, it is a intrinsic part of English afternoon tea-time. Full bodied black ea, bright cup with a natural fragrance and citrus flavour of bergamot orange. Strawberry and Mango (loose leaves) Ceylon tea blended with real pieces of early summer strawberries and tropical mangoes. The complex balance of this blend allows the individual flavours of mango and strawberry to come through while retaining the full body character of the Ceylon tea. Chocolate Tea (loose leaves) Ceylon tea enriched with the creamy flavour of real chocolate. The delicious smoothness of this intriguing combination of flavours is a tribute to Newby s creative blending. Ideal in the afternoon or with dessert. Amber cup with some creaminess from the chocolate, mild caramel flavour with rich, sweet aftertaste. All boxes are 7.50 each

14 Drinks Champagne and Sparkling Wines Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin NV, France Yellow Label Fresh, powerful and well structured with a lingering elegant fruit finish and great finesse. bottle Veuve Delaroy Brut NV Fresh citrus aromas with yeasty overtones. The palate is elegant with strawberry Pinot fruit, Chardonnay creaminess and balanced acidity with good length on the finish. flute bottle Chapel Down Pinot Noir Brut Reserve 2002, Kent, England Clean classical Pinot nose (strawberry and gooseberry aromas) with a complex, spicy palate. Certainly English - certainly World Class. flute bottle Jiao Prosecco Rose Brut NV, Vento Italy Elegant and complex nose with rose notes, hints of fresh fruit, citrus and lychees. Harmonious and persistent with a dry and long lasting finish. flute 6.65 bottle White Wines La Croix Languedoc France Crisp, lively with citrus and green apple flavours with hints of white peach orange blossom. 175ml ml ml SAAM Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2009, South Africa Grassy, herbaceous flavours on the nose, with a crisp, intensely aromatic palate and long finish. 175ml ml ml Riff Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Terra Alpina 2008, Italy Soft and gently fruity with green apple and citrus fruit with just a touch of honey bringing more drama than your average Pinot Grigio. 250ml ml 26.60

15 Rosé Wines Domaine d Astros Rosé 2006, Provence France Cool, crisp and pale with zesty pink grapefruit, raspberry on the nose and a dry, citrusy palate with some strawberries soaking into the finish. 175ml ml ml Argento Malbec Rose 2009,Argentina This sophisticated Malbec Rose offers intense aromas of fresh red berries, with concentrated cherry fruit flavours and a hint of watermelon. 175ml ml ml Red Wines La Croix, Languedoc France Soft and fruity with cherry and plum notes alongside herby thyme and rosemary flavours. Ripe tannins and just a hint of spice complete the picture. 175ml ml ml Deakin Estate Shiraz 2008, Australia Concentrated plum and black cherry fruit flavours, peppery overtones, intergrated Oak and juicy tannins. 175ml ml ml Bouchard Aine & Fils Pinot Noir Vin de Pays d Oc 2008, France Fruit forward with soft tannins and heaps of blackcurrant, liquorice and black cherry notes. 250ml ml Pimms and Lemonade A classic English Beverage glass 6.05 jug 18.00

16 Beer, Ale and Cider Becks (275ml) 3.05 Historic Royal Palaces Real Ale (500ml) Weston s premium organic cider (500ml) Soft Drinks Freshly squeezed orange juice 2.35 Freshly pressed apple juice 2.35 Elderflower fruit cordial 2.35 Traditional English Iced Tea 3.05/ Home made lemonade 3.05/ Speyside Glenlivet mineral water (330ml / 750ml) 3.05/ Pepsi or Pepsi Max (300ml) 2.35 Traditional Ginger Beer (275 ml) 3.05 Hot Drinks Filter coffee 1.68 Cafetière/Decaf 2.35 Cappuccino 2.35 Macchiato Espresso Double espresso 2.35 Latte 2.35 Hot chocolate 2.35 Flavour shot: cinnamon, vanilla, hazelnut 0.96

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