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AFTERNOON TEA AFTERNOON TEA IN THE GLENDEVON

A very warm welcome to the Glendevon Room at . Within the stunning surroundings of our beautiful Glendevon Room, we invite you to relax and unwind in our oasis of tranquillity. Take in our magnificent views across the grounds and the Ochil Hills. Since 1924, The Gleneagles Hotel has enjoyed the enviable reputation of being the best place in to come for that special, memorable occasion, and especially for the experience of Scotland’s finest Afternoon Tea. Gleneagles Afternoon Tea offers a mouth-watering selection of finely-cut finger and open sandwiches, followed by freshly baked buttery scones, lavishly served with clotted cream and our own Gleneagles & Co. preserves of Scottish Strawberry, Blueberry and Glenturret Whisky. To finish, a beautifully adorned plate of indulgent pastries and delicious cakes, freshly prepared by our talented team of pastry chefs. Enjoy our Afternoon Tea with our own exclusive Glendevon Blend, made with a delicate blend of Assam and Himalayan tea.

Afternoon Tea 45.00 per person add a glass of Brut NV Champagne 62.50 add a glass of Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne 65.00

Additional glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut NV Champagne 21.00 Additional glass of Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne 23.00 GLENEAGLES AFTERNOON TEA

Includes: A selection of the finest teas

SAVOURIES Celeriac and apple, mushroom granola Blue Murder cheese and quince tart, bacon, candied walnuts Gleneagles & Co salmon, capers and sour cream crisp bread Chicken, Arran mustard and chive, Gleneagles & Co oatcake Haggis bon bon, whisky mayonnaise

SANDWICHES Roast Tweed Valley beef, rocket and horseradish Duck egg mayonnaise, mustard cress George Campbell & Sons smoked salmon, dill and lime crème fraîche

SCONES Talisker whisky-soaked currants and candied lemon Buttermilk Served with Gleneagles & Co jams and clotted cream

SWEET 64% Valrhona chocolate cremeux, blackberry, pear and Tonka bean Coffee gâteau, salted caramel and cinnamon Kalamansi and ginger choux, candied orange and kumquat

CAKES Dundee cake, confit fruits Chestnut and hazelnut Earl Grey tea and plum GLENDEVON TEA SELECTION

BLACK TEA

THE GLENDEVON BLEND Created exclusively by Newby of London as the perfect accompaniment to our signature afternoon tea. A classic English black tea, rich and robust with a wonderfully rounded taste. EARL GREY Named after the British Prime Minister Earl Grey, who is believed to have initially brought black tea scented with bergamot orange to the UK. This tea remains a firm favourite. DARJEELING Long sunny days, rainy nights and a cool mountain breeze gives Darjeeling its delicate taste, combining floral aromas with flashes of muscatel grape. ASSAM Assam is one of ’s least populated regions, with monsoons raging from June to September, accompanied by high average temperatures. Some of the world’s finest teas flourish in this region.

RARE ASSAM (supplement £3.00) Picked during the second flush to guarantee a fresh and unrivalled flavour, this luxury tea is noted for its rich, malty taste and sweet aroma. CEYLON From the beautiful island of Sri Lanka, from which it takes its name, and famed for its lush jungles and monsoons, this Ceylon tea offers an amber cup with a refreshing citrus taste and a full spicy finish. LAPSANG SOUCHONG Originating in the Fujian province of , this tea is produced by delicately smoking Souchong pine wood to create a distinctive, sweet, smoky flavour. GLENDEVON TEA SELECTION

GREEN TEA GREEN SENCHA Green Sencha tea is plucked from the early spring tea bush when flavour and quality are at their peak; the young leaves are gently steamed to create a distinctive taste. JASMINE BLOSSOM Exceptionally high quality tippy green tea. Spring-plucked green leaves with layer upon layer of fragrant jasmine blossoms, exquisitely infused into the tea. Delicate and beautifully floral.

GREEN SANGUINELLO (supplement £3.00) Delicate Chinese green tea, our fine Sanguinello gets its strong citrus aroma from pieces of Spanish blood orange. OOLONG TEA

FUJIAN OOLONG (supplement £3.00) An exquisite Fujian Oolong that balances tastes of fruit and spice with a floral, orchid like aroma. MILK OOLONG Premium Milk Oolong tea is layered and floral with a temptingly creamy caramel aroma. A smooth and sweet loose leaf tea made from the finest Tieguanyin oolong.

GINSENG OOLONG (supplement £3.00) Fragrant and floral, Ginseng Oolong is a fine semi-oxidised tea with a sweet lingering finish. WHITE TEA

SILVER NEEDLE (supplement £3.00) A fine white tea from China’s Fujian Province, delicate and slightly creamy with a honey-melon aroma. WHITE PEONY Our White Peony blend is an aromatic and refreshing cup with sweet notes of honey and cucumber, perfect for a mid-afternoon pick me up. GLENDEVON TEA SELECTION

ROOIBOS TEA ROOIBOS BREAKFAST A rich blend with a sweet orange and mango aroma with a lightly spiced, nutty flavour.

ROOIBOS TIRAMISU (supplement £3.00) Our caffeine-free Rooibos Tiramisu tisane combines indulgent tastes of chocolate and coffee with a sugary cocoa aroma.

HERBAL TEAS AND TISANE PEPPERMINT This herbal infusion is the perfect after dinner drink. Almost spicy when first sipped, the predominant flavour sensation is penetratingly minty, with a refreshingly clean after taste. CHAMOMILE A fine tisane made from only chamomile flowers. STRAWBERRY & MANGO A delicious blend of mango and strawberry combined with apple and papaya to create a succulent drink with hints of honey. ELDERFLOWER & LEMON An invigorating tea with a sweet taste and fine citrus aroma. Flavours of sweet elderberry, lemongrass with a hint of blackberries. GINGER & LEMON Made with root ginger and lemongrass, this tisane is distinctive, spicy and warming with a fresh, lasting finish. GLENEAGLES & CO.

The jams used in our Signature Afternoon Tea form part of Gleneagles & Co, our new range of fine foods, devised in collaboration with a number of local artisans to celebrate the wealth of traditional recipes, cooking heritage and high quality ingredients in Scotland.

These jams, made with the finest Scottish fruits, are created by hand in traditional copper basins.

Gleneagles & Co. jams make the ideal gift and are available to purchase here in the Glendevon, with our full range of Gleneagles & Co. products including chocolate, chutneys and shortbread available in The Gleneagles & Co. Shop.

FOOD ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES If you have a food allergy, intolerance, or other dietary requirements, please highlight this with us, and we will guide you through what options are available.

All prices are inclusive of VAT at 20%. Gratuities are left to your discretion. GIFT VOUCHERS

What better way to treat a friend or loved one than with a Gleneagles Afternoon Tea experience? Our Afternoon Tea gift vouchers are the perfect gift to help make a celebration even more special.

AFTERNOON TEA RITUAL FOR TWO 90.00 Our exquisite afternoon tea ritual is a unique gift to treasure, offering the finest selection of teas, classic finger sandwiches, irresistible scones and delicate French pastries from our patisserie.

LUNCH FOR TWO IN THE BIRNAM BRASSERIE 100.00 Relax in the stunning surroundings of the newly refurbished restaurant, which offers a classic French-American setting and the very best service and style.

SPA & AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCE from 175.00 pp Enjoy this indulgent experience by checking in to the calming and cocooning surroundings at the Spa at Gleneagles, followed by a restorative 80 minute spa treatment. Thereafter, join us in the elegant setting of our Glendevon room where your signature Afternoon Tea awaits, to mark the end of a truly memorable occasion.

Speak to a member of the Glendevon team for more details.