Tea Rituals Tea Rituals

TW2332_HiltonCardiff.indd 1 31/8/10 12:34:15 “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoonENJOY tea.”TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON OVERLOOKING THE CASTLE…Henry James Oriental Enjoy one of the United Kingdom’s finest traditions, ‘Afternoon Tea’, served in elegant contemporary style “The pleasures of afternoon tea run like a trickle surroundings, whilst enjoying and an unrivalled view of the of honey through English literature from Rupert In 1706 Thomas Twining set up as a tea CastleBrooke’s and Civicwistful Centre lines on of theCardiff. Old Vicarage at merchantWHITE SILVERat 216 Strand, TIPS London. The firm has Grantchester to Miss Marple, calmly dissecting a tradedSilver tipscontinuously is a rare and ever sought since afterfrom teathe madesame case over tea cakes at a seaside hotel.” address,using only an theamazing unopened and unique leaf buds record. of the Now, tea plant. Stan Hey asThe then,Twinings tiny buds are teas packed give thewith world antioxidants, unequalled and Welsh Afternoon Tea£13.50 PER PERSON pleasurebecause andthey satisfaction. are the juiciest part of the tea plant, A classic selection of finger sandwiches to include: they give a delicate fresh flavour. Twinings select smoked salmon, egg & cress, Welsh Cheddar cheese & “Although my neighbours are all barbarians, Asthe expert finest silverblenders tips forfrom over Sri 300Lanka years, and TwiningsIndonesia tomato, smoked ham & mustard and cucumber. And you, you are a thousand miles away, hasto createsought a out light some and delicateof the most tea that’sexclusive sweet, and fresh Warm fruit scones with vanilla cream & strawberry jam. WelshThere cakes are always two cups on my table.” rareand teaspeachy and in infusions character. to Enjoydelight this your tea senses. in its most Served with a selection of pastries including:Tang Dynasty Letnatural us take state you without on a virtualmilk. journey through Bara brith, chocolate éclair, raspberry tart, Merlyn layer the world of tea, bringing you tea tastes and cake and lemon tart. rituals from far-flung locales, served in a way to highlight the beauty and culture of each “Better to be deprived of food for three days, than particular tea ceremony. tea for one.” Champagne Afternoon£18.50 Tea PER PERSON “The spirit of the tea beverage is one of peace, Servedcomfort with and a Glass refinement.” of Piper Heidsieck Champagne Arthur Gray

Rose“There Afternoon is a great deal of Teapoetry£19.95 and fine PER sentiment PERSON Servedin a chestwith aof glass tea.” of Rose Piper Heidsieck A classicRalph selection Waldo ofEmerson, finger sandwiches Letters and to Social include: Aims smoked salmon ,egg & cress, Welsh Cheddar cheese & tomato, smoked ham & mustard and cucumber. Warm fruit scones with vanilla cream & strawberry jam. Welsh“Drinking cakes a daily cup of tea will surely starve Servedthe apothecary.”with a selection of pink pastries Chinese Proverb Scones and Cream £4.50 Warm fruit scones with vanilla cream & strawberry jam www.twinings.co.uk/teadeli Cakes with a Difference £3.95 Please ask your Server for today choices

TW2332_HiltonCardiff.inddTW2332_HiltonCardiff.indd 23 31/8/1031/8/10 12:34:1612:34:18 “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoonENJOY tea.”TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON OVERLOOKING THE CASTLE…Henry James Oriental Enjoy one of the United Kingdom’s finest traditions, ‘Afternoon Tea’, served in elegant contemporary style “The pleasures of afternoon tea run like a trickle surroundings, whilst enjoying and an unrivalled view of the of honey through English literature from Rupert In 1706 Thomas Twining set up as a tea CastleBrooke’s and Civicwistful Centre lines on of theCardiff. Old Vicarage at merchantWHITE SILVERat 216 Strand, TIPS London. The firm has Grantchester to Miss Marple, calmly dissecting a tradedSilver tipscontinuously is a rare and ever sought since afterfrom teathe madesame case over tea cakes at a seaside hotel.” address,using only an theamazing unopened and unique leaf buds record. of the Now, tea plant. Stan Hey asThe then,Twinings tiny buds are teas packed give thewith world antioxidants, unequalled and Welsh Afternoon Tea££13.5015.00 PERPER PERSON PERSON pleasurebecause andthey satisfaction. are the juiciest part of the tea plant, A classic selection of finger sandwiches to include: they give a delicate fresh flavour. Twinings select smoked salmon, egg & cress, Welsh Cheddar cheese & “Although my neighbours are all barbarians, Asthe expert finest silverblenders tips forfrom over Sri 300Lanka years, and TwiningsIndonesia tomato, smoked ham & mustard and cucumber. And you, you are a thousand miles away, hasto createsought a out light some and delicateof the most tea that’sexclusive sweet, and fresh Warm fruit scones with vanilla cream & strawberry jam. WelshThere cakes are always two cups on my table.” rareand teaspeachy and in infusions character. to Enjoydelight this your tea senses. in its most Served with a selection of pastries including:Tang Dynasty Letnatural us take state you without on a virtualmilk. journey through Bara brith, chocolate éclair, raspberry tart, Merlyn layer the world of tea, bringing you tea tastes and cake and lemon tart. rituals from far-flung locales, served in a way to highlight the beauty and culture of each “Better to be deprived of food for three days, than particular tea ceremony. tea for one.” Champagne Afternoon ££18.5020.00 Tea PERPER PERSONPERSON “The spirit of the tea beverage is one of peace, Servedcomfort with and a Glass refinement.” of Piper Heidsieck Champagne Arthur Gray

£ Rose“There Afternoon is a great deal of Teapoetry£19.95 22.00 and fine PERPER sentiment PERSON PERSON Servedin a chestwith aof glass tea.” of Rose Piper Heidsieck A classicRalph selection Waldo ofEmerson, finger sandwiches Letters and to Social include: Aims smoked salmon ,egg & cress, Welsh Cheddar cheese & tomato, smoked ham & mustard and cucumber. Warm fruit scones with vanilla cream & strawberry jam. Welsh“Drinking cakes a daily cup of tea will surely starve Servedthe apothecary.”with a selection of pink pastries Chinese Proverb Scones and Cream £4.50 Warm fruit scones with vanilla cream & strawberry jam www.twinings.co.uk/teadeli Cakes with a Difference £3.95 Please ask your Server for today choices

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TAIWANESE HIGH MOUNTAIN OOLONG ChooseGUNPOWDER from these threeGREEN very differentTEA & but MINT equally Sourced from the Dung Ding mountains in specialGunpowder tea rituals. and Mint is a blend of green tea and Taiwan, a location which gives the Oolong a mint leaves. It has a punchy, sweet flavour and a subtle delicate flavour, High Mountain Oolong is BRITISHgentle earthy AFTERNOON colour. The ‘gunpowder’ part of the a honey-coloured tea with a spring-like fragrance Aname quintessentially comes from British the shape tradition, of the this green classic teas tea once and a velvety texture. Oolong is made using only ceremonythey have beendates rolledback tointo the little 1830’s pellets. when Rolling Anna tea the youngest tea leaves, and unlike black tea Maria,like this the helps Seventh to lock Duchess in the deliciousof Bedford, flavours, first and leaves, they aren’t given a chance to fully oxidize. introducedcombined withit to steamedher exclusive fresh circlepeppermint of friends. leaves This results in a light, blossomy tea which is rich from Egypt, this creates a reviving drink. Add a in antioxidants. Oolong is a delicate tea so is best TISANEteaspoon of sugar to release the flavours and bring drunk without milk. Originatingout the sweetness. from the Best Greek drunk for withoutbarley water, milk. the Tisane ritual offers not teas, but a fabulous array of herbal and fruit infusions – perfect for those LONG JING GREEN seekingJASMINE a light PEARLS and refreshingly different experience. Long Jing or ‘Dragonwell’ green tea was developed Each jasmine pearl is hand-fashioned by twisting ORIENTAL in Zhejiang province in China during the Ming exceptionally long, downy leaf bud sets together A delightful fusion of Chinese and Japanese & Qing dynasties and is recognised as the finest and rolling them into silvery balls. These are then traditional tea ceremonies, with all the poise and variety of green tea from China, being one of scented six times with fresh, aromatic jasmine elegance of the Orient, this delicate, precise ritual China’s ‘10 famous teas’. It is produced in misty flowers. When brewed, the pearls unravel to reveal takes you back to the true origins of tea. hills around the famous West Lake, near the city an elegant scent and a sweet, fresh silvery liquor of Hangzhou, in the Dragonwell Springs area. with the delicate taste of jasmine blossoms. Best Commonly produced by hand, the leaf has a long, enjoyed without milk or sugar. flat appearance creating a rounded full-bodied green tea which tastes sweet initially, with a slightly savoury aftertaste of ‘popped corn’. Enjoy with or without sugar.

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AnnaThe origin Maria, of the tea Seventh dates back Duchess to 2737 of Bedford,BC and isChinese credited Emperor with the Shen invention Nung’s of discovery afternoon when tea the inleaves 1840. of She a nearby is said teato havetree fellexperienced into some what water his sheentourage called awere ‘sinking boiling. feeling’ From in theits Chinesemiddle ofroutes the afternoonJapan started due to to learn the longabout gap and between drink tea light in the luncheon7th/8th century and her AD, evening developing meal. Toits ownrelieve distinctive her hungertea ceremony pangs she Cha-no-yu, asked her based footman on the to Buddhistbring hersearch a pot for of spiritual tea and refreshment a little light andrefreshment. harmony Shewith enjoyedthe universe. this ritual so much she began to invite her friends over for tea and gossip about the latestThe traditions scandal. Theof the ritual Far caught East have on andalways afternoon been teavery became different all to the that rage of amongthe western the upper world, crust. as Soonhave theirall of teafashionable rituals. This London Oriental was teaindulging ritual isin afternoona combination tea, asof youboth can Chinese too with and this Japanese classic Britishceremonies, institution. taking you back to the Eastern origins of tea by combining notes from both tea cultures Followto create in thea delicate Duchess and of elegant Bedford’s Oriental footsteps ritual and indulgearound yourthe following sense of finefantasy teas. with our Afternoon Tea Ritual. Simply choose from the following range of fine teas and enjoy this uniquely British experience.

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TRADITIONALPEPPERMINT ENGLISH 2ND FLUSH ASSAM ThisWhole traditional peppermint tasting leaves tea ishave a blend been of roughly the finest cut Assam is a strong black tea with a rich copper Assamto produce teas froma refreshing the rich and flood cleansing plains ofdrink. the Full of colour. 2nd Flush Assam, the harvest picked in Brahmaputraminty fresh flavour, River inthis India, infusion known delivers to deliver a cooling June only, is known for being particularly smooth, exceptionalcaffeine-free tasting brew. tea.Reputed A classic, to aid robust digestion, and it and bursting with rich, malty character. This is a traditionalis ideal as antasting after-dinner tea, which drink. gives As a refreshingstrong, smooth, as full-bodied tea and makes a great alternative to richa bare-foot liquor. Can walk be through enjoyed the with morning or without dew atmilk. coffee, due to its strength of flavour. This tea can Ifsunrise, preferred this avibrant sprinkle and of cleansugar infusioncan be addedis sure toto be enjoyed with or without milk. enhanceblow the the cobwebs flavour. away.

SIGNATURE EARL GREY A rich dark Keemun tea from the Anhui province TRADITIONALBLACKCURRANT ENGLISH & LAVENDER DECAFFEINATED of China, blended with the oil of the citrus fruit The samerich combination classic blend of as sweet Traditional blackcurrant English, but Bergamot, and combined with delicate lavender naturallyand lavender decaffeinated provides fora delicious a rich tasting autumn tea, taste, without flowers to produce an aromatic floral blend. The thetransporting caffeine. Perfectyou to picturesquefor those looking views toof cutfiery down liquor delivers a deep copper colour, whilst the ongolden caffeine leaves, without vibrant compromising holly berry hedgerows on taste. and fields of golden crops ready for harvest. Take lavender emits a soothing relaxing aroma. This tea comfort in the fresh and fruity flavours, which can be enjoyed with a dash of milk, or with a slice provide a touch of warmth as the evenings get of lemon to bring out the Bergamot flavour. colder and the nights draw in.

PEPPERMINT & ROOIBOS The warming taste of Rooibos, delicately combined with the cooling, refreshing hint of peppermint, transports you to a moment of calm and serenity as you drift along the banks of the Nile, gazing into star-lit desert nights.

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The word ‘tisane’ originates from the Greek word ‘ptisane’, a drink made from pearl barley, but is by definition any herbal infusion other than one from the leaves of the tea bush. Tisanes can be made with fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds or roots, generally by pouring boiling water over the plant parts and letting them steep for a few minutes. The tisane is then strained, sweetened if so desired, and served.

Herbal ‘tea’ is best known for its medicinal effects. Though very little scientific evidence exists of its actual efficacy, herbal tea is still highly regarded as a preventative treatment for certain ailments. Choose from a range of light and refreshing infusions, which will brew to give a delicate and fragrant taste and aroma.

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AnnaThe origin Maria, of the tea Seventh dates back Duchess to 2737 of Bedford,BC and isChinese credited Emperor with the Shen invention Nung’s of discovery afternoon when tea the inleaves 1840. of She a nearby is said tea to treehave fellexperienced into some whatwater his sheentourage called awere ‘sinking boiling. feeling’ From in theits Chinesemiddle ofroutes the afternoonJapan started due to to learn the longabout gap and between drink tea light in the luncheon7th/8th century and her AD, evening developing meal. Toits ownrelieve distinctive her hungertea ceremony pangs sheCha-no-yu, asked her based footman on the to Buddhistbring hersearch a pot for ofspiritual tea and refreshment a little light and refreshment. harmony withShe enjoyedthe universe. this ritual so much she began to invite her friends over for tea and gossip about the latestThe traditions scandal. Theof the ritual Far caughtEast have on andalways afternoon been teavery became different all to the that rage of amongthe western the upper world, crust. as Soonhave theirall of teafashionable rituals. This London Oriental was tea indulging ritual isin afternoona combination tea, asof youboth can Chinese too with and this Japanese classic Britishceremonies, institution. taking you back to the Eastern origins of tea by combining notes from both tea cultures Followto create in thea delicate Duchess and of elegant Bedford’s Oriental footsteps ritual and indulgearound yourthe following sense of finefantasy teas. with our Afternoon Tea Ritual. Simply choose from the following range of fine teas and enjoy this uniquely British experience.

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AnnaThe origin Maria, of the tea Seventh dates back Duchess to 2737 of Bedford,BC and isChinese credited Emperor with the Shen invention Nung’s of discovery afternoon when tea the inleaves 1840. of She a nearby is said tea to treehave fellexperienced into some whatwater his sheentourage called awere ‘sinking boiling. feeling’ From in theits Chinesemiddle ofroutes the afternoonJapan started due to to learn the longabout gap and between drink tea light in the luncheon7th/8th century and her AD, evening developing meal. Toits ownrelieve distinctive her hungertea ceremony pangs sheCha-no-yu, asked her based footman on the to Buddhistbring hersearch a pot for ofspiritual tea and refreshment a little light and refreshment. harmony withShe enjoyedthe universe. this ritual so much she began to invite her friends over for tea and gossip about the latestThe traditions scandal. Theof the ritual Far caughtEast have on andalways afternoon been teavery became different all to the that rage of amongthe western the upper world, crust. as Soonhave theirall of teafashionable rituals. This London Oriental was tea indulging ritual isin afternoona combination tea, asof youboth can Chinese too with and this Japanese classic Britishceremonies, institution. taking you back to the Eastern origins of tea by combining notes from both tea cultures Followto create in thea delicate Duchess and of elegant Bedford’s Oriental footsteps ritual and indulgearound yourthe following sense of finefantasy teas. with our Afternoon Tea Ritual. Simply choose from the following range of fine teas and enjoy this uniquely British experience.

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TAIWANESE HIGH MOUNTAIN OOLONG ChooseGUNPOWDER from these three GREEN very different TEA & but MINT equally Sourced from the Dung Ding mountains in specialGunpowder tea rituals. and Mint is a blend of green tea and Taiwan, a location which gives the Oolong a mint leaves. It has a punchy, sweet flavour and a subtle delicate flavour, High Mountain Oolong is BRITISHgentle earthy AFTERNOON colour. The ‘gunpowder’ part of the a honey-coloured tea with a spring-like fragrance Aname quintessentially comes from British the shape tradition, of the this green classic teas tea once and a velvety texture. Oolong is made using only ceremonythey have datesbeen rolledback to into the little 1830’s pellets. when Rolling Anna tea the youngest tea leaves, and unlike black tea Maria,like this the helps Seventh to lock Duchess in the ofdelicious Bedford, flavours, first and leaves, they aren’t given a chance to fully oxidize. introducedcombined withit to steamedher exclusive fresh circle peppermint of friends. leaves This results in a light, blossomy tea which is rich from Egypt, this creates a reviving drink. Add a in antioxidants. Oolong is a delicate tea so is best TISANEteaspoon of sugar to release the flavours and bring drunk without milk. Originatingout the sweetness. from the Best Greek drunk for withoutbarley water, milk. the Tisane ritual offers not teas, but a fabulous array of herbal and fruit infusions – perfect for those LONG JING GREEN seekingJASMINE a light PEARLS and refreshingly different experience. Long Jing or ‘Dragonwell’ green tea was developed Each jasmine pearl is hand-fashioned by twisting in Zhejiang province in China during the Ming ORIENTALexceptionally long, downy leaf bud sets together & Qing dynasties and is recognised as the finest Aand delightful rolling themfusion into of Chinesesilvery balls. and TheseJapanese are then variety of green tea from China, being one of traditionalscented six tea times ceremonies, with fresh, with aromatic all the jasminepoise and China’s ‘10 famous teas’. It is produced in misty eleganceflowers. Whenof the brewed,Orient, this the delicate, pearls unravel precise to ritual reveal hills around the famous West Lake, near the city takesan elegant you back scent to and the atrue sweet, origins fresh of silvery tea. liquor of Hangzhou, in the Dragonwell Springs area. with the delicate taste of jasmine blossoms. Best Commonly produced by hand, the leaf has a long, enjoyed without milk or sugar. flat appearance creating a rounded full-bodied green tea which tastes sweet initially, with a slightly savoury aftertaste of ‘popped corn’. Enjoy with or without sugar.

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TAIWANESE HIGH MOUNTAIN OOLONG ChooseGUNPOWDER from these three GREEN very different TEA & but MINT equally Sourced from the Dung Ding mountains in specialGunpowder tea rituals. and Mint is a blend of green tea and Taiwan, a location which gives the Oolong a mint leaves. It has a punchy, sweet flavour and a subtle delicate flavour, High Mountain Oolong is BRITISHgentle earthy AFTERNOON colour. The ‘gunpowder’ part of the a honey-coloured tea with a spring-like fragrance Aname quintessentially comes from British the shape tradition, of the this green classic teas tea once and a velvety texture. Oolong is made using only ceremonythey have datesbeen rolledback to into the little 1830’s pellets. when Rolling Anna tea the youngest tea leaves, and unlike black tea Maria,like this the helps Seventh to lock Duchess in the ofdelicious Bedford, flavours, first and leaves, they aren’t given a chance to fully oxidize. introducedcombined withit to steamedher exclusive fresh circle peppermint of friends. leaves This results in a light, blossomy tea which is rich from Egypt, this creates a reviving drink. Add a in antioxidants. Oolong is a delicate tea so is best TISANEteaspoon of sugar to release the flavours and bring drunk without milk. Originatingout the sweetness. from the Best Greek drunk for withoutbarley water, milk. the Tisane ritual offers not teas, but a fabulous array of herbal and fruit infusions – perfect for those LONG JING GREEN seekingJASMINE a light PEARLS and refreshingly different experience. Long Jing or ‘Dragonwell’ green tea was developed Each jasmine pearl is hand-fashioned by twisting in Zhejiang province in China during the Ming ORIENTALexceptionally long, downy leaf bud sets together & Qing dynasties and is recognised as the finest Aand delightful rolling themfusion into of Chinesesilvery balls. and TheseJapanese are then variety of green tea from China, being one of traditionalscented six tea times ceremonies, with fresh, with aromatic all the jasminepoise and China’s ‘10 famous teas’. It is produced in misty eleganceflowers. Whenof the brewed,Orient, this the delicate, pearls unravel precise to ritual reveal hills around the famous West Lake, near the city takesan elegant you back scent to and the atrue sweet, origins fresh of silvery tea. liquor of Hangzhou, in the Dragonwell Springs area. with the delicate taste of jasmine blossoms. Best Commonly produced by hand, the leaf has a long, enjoyed without milk or sugar. flat appearance creating a rounded full-bodied green tea which tastes sweet initially, with a slightly savoury aftertaste of ‘popped corn’. Enjoy with or without sugar.

TW2332_HiltonCardiff.inddTW2332_HiltonCardiff.indd 54 31/8/1031/8/10 12:34:2212:34:21 “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as ENJOYafternoon TRADITIONALtea.” AFTERNOON OVERLOOKING THE CASTLE…Henry James Oriental Enjoy one of the United Kingdom’s finest traditions, ‘Afternoon“The pleasures Tea’, served of afternoon in elegant tea contemporary run like a trickle style surroundings,of honey throughwhilst enjoying English literatureand an unrivalled from Rupert view of the In 1706 Thomas Twining set up as a tea CastleBrooke’s and Civic wistful Centre lines onof Cardiff.the Old Vicarage at WHITEmerchant SILVER at 216 Strand, TIPS London. The firm has Grantchester to Miss Marple, calmly dissecting a Silvertraded tips continuously is a rare and ever sought since after from tea the made same case over tea cakes at a seaside hotel.” usingaddress, only an the amazing unopened and uniqueleaf buds record. of the Now, tea plant. Stan Hey Theas then,Twinings tiny buds are teas packed give withthe worldantioxidants, unequalled and Welsh Afternoon Tea£13.50 PER PERSON becausepleasure theyand satisfaction.are the juiciest part of the tea plant, A classic selection of finger sandwiches to include: they give a delicate fresh flavour. Twinings select smoked“Although salmon, my egg neighbours & cress, areWelsh all barbarians, Cheddar cheese & theAs expertfinest silver blenders tips fromfor over Sri Lanka300 years, and IndonesiaTwinings tomato, smoked ham & mustard and cucumber. And you, you are a thousand miles away, tohas create sought a lightout someand delicate of the mosttea that’s exclusive sweet, and fresh Warm fruit scones with vanilla cream & strawberry jam. There are always two cups on my table.” andrare peachyteas and in infusionscharacter. to Enjoy delight this your tea senses.in its most Welsh cakes Served with a selection of pastries including:Tang Dynasty Let us take you on a virtual journey through natural state without milk. Bara brith, chocolate éclair, raspberry tart, Merlyn layer the world of tea, bringing you tea tastes and cake and lemon tart. rituals from far-flung locales, served in a way to highlight the beauty and culture of each “Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one.” particular tea ceremony. Champagne Afternoon Tea “The spirit of the tea beverage£18.50 is one PERof peace, PERSON Servedcomfort with anda Glass refinement.” of Piper Heidsieck Champagne Arthur Gray

Rose“There Afternoon is a great deal of Tea poetry£19.95 and fine PER sentiment PERSON Servedin a withchest a ofglass tea.” of Rose Piper Heidsieck A classicRalph selection Waldo of Emerson, finger sandwiches Letters and to Socialinclude: Aims smoked salmon ,egg & cress, Welsh Cheddar cheese & tomato, smoked ham & mustard and cucumber. Warm fruit scones with vanilla cream & strawberry jam. Welsh“Drinking cakes a daily cup of tea will surely starve Servedthe withapothecary.” a selection of pink pastries Chinese Proverb Scones and Cream £4.50 Warm fruit scones with vanilla cream & strawberry jam www.twinings.co.uk/teadeli Cakes with a Difference £3.95 Please ask your Server for today choices

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