Windsor Arms Tea Room :: Afternoon Tea (ft. groupon)

Fruit Medley

apricot and apple fruit blend

Of all the teas, this was my favourite! It was fruity and sweet (but not too sweet). I would definitely order this tea again. Note, that I personally prefer fruitier teas.

Earl Grey with Roses :: Eve's Temptation

ceylon, bergamont, and roses :: pure fruit - apples and mango

Very nice earl grey tea! The rose taste is not overwhelming and sneaks onto your palette as an after taste. Eve's Temptation was my least favourite tea - it was reminiscent of hot water and strawberry/mango Jello powder dissolved in it.

Passion & Envy

passion fruit green tea

Passion and Envy was a disappointment for me! I was expecting a fruity and sweet tea, but the passion fruit flavour was not apparent as it was overwhelmed by the green tea leaves. Although it had the passion fruit aroma, it did not have the taste.

Petits Fours

Fresh Sandwiches

smoked salmon and wasabi sour cream with salmon caviar

cucumber with sundried tomato paste and dill cream cheese

asparagus with spinach

The sandwiches were delicious and wonderfully plated. My favourite was the smoked salmon and the asparagus was a close second. The sundried tomato was also good, but it wasn't as flavourful as the other two. As nice as the plating was, in comparison to other afternoon tea locations, the sandwiches are extremely small.

Goat Cheese and Caramelized Shallot Tart and Fresh Scones with Preserves and Devon Cream

These were the stars of afternoon tea! The quiches were delicious and warm throughout. The scones are the best I've ever had! Super fluffy, warm, and dusted with icing sugar. The scones were not dense and a delight to eat!

Regular Pricing:

• Gluten Free Menu Available with 24-Hour Notice
• Monday - Friday: $38/person; Saturday & Sunday: $45/person; Holidays: $50/person
• A glass of Sherry, Chardonnay, Rose or Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Apple Must or Cran-Apple Must: $8/glass
• Prosecco: $11/glass
• Tea to Go which includes 6 sandwiches, 1 tart, 2 scones, and 2 petit fours: $25/person
• Seating Times: 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm

Service at the Windsor Arms Tea Room was friendly and prompt. The waiter was attentive, kind, and attuned to our needs. He made the experience quite enjoyable and I would definitely return again. The food came out promptly and he patiently described what was given and answered all of our questions. Despite the 2 hour seating limit stated in the menu, my party did not feel rushed at all and if it wasn't stated in the menu I wouldn't have known about it since none of the staff reminded us of it when we arrived or was seated. None of the staff 'decreased' their service since we were using Groupons to pay for our meals. This was probably the best afternoon tea experience I've had in the GTA.

Groupon Receipt:

(Groupon was 2 for the price of 1 - $38 x 2 Groupons)

Windsor Arms Tea Room

18 St. Thomas Street 

Toronto, ON M5S 3E7

416.971.9666

reserve@windsorarmshotel.com

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The Old Curiosity Tea Shop :: "Afternoon Tea" for Mother's Birthday

Tuna Sandwich

Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich

Smoked Sockeye Salmon Sandwich

Scones & Clotted Cream

* The waiter awesomely added an extra scone on our plate!

The Old Curiosity Tea Shop

91 Main St N

Markham, ON L3P 1X7 

905.472.9927

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MoRoCo :: Birthday Afternoon High Tea with the Girls

Assortment of Finger Sandwiches

*the mango curry sandwich was removed due to dietary sensitivities

Fresh Scones

served with Devonshire cream, lemon curd, and an assortment of seasonal preserves

Variety of Mini Pasteries

Truffled Mac & Cheese

truffle cream, Fontina, & aged white cheddar cheese

Tuesday - Thursday: $35; With Champagne: $43

Friday - Sunday: $50; With Champagne: $58

MoRoCo Chocolat

99 Yorkville Ave

Toronto, ON M5R 3K3 

416.961.2202 

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T-Buds :: Afternoon Tea with Mom

Classic Afternoon Tea & Cream Tea Sets (Combined on Platter)

Classic Afternoon Tea

served on a 3-tier platter

tuesday - friday $24 | saturday & sunday $27

- warm vegetarian quiche

- 2 freshly baked scones

- creme mascarpone & jam

- two petit fours and a cup of fresh fruit

- selection of 6 tea sandwiches from:

cucumber cream cheese and chives, roast beef and horseradish-dijon, smoked salmon and dill cream cheese, seasoned tuna with lemon zest, smoked turkey and asparagus, curried chicken with green apple & mango chutney, roasted red pepper and cheddar cheese

- served with a flute of sparkling jasmine tea

- a pot of tea of your choice

Cream Tea

$9

two freshly baked scones

creme mascarpone & jam

cup of fresh fruit

a pot of tea of your choice

For those who are seeking afternoon tea in the GTA, T-Buds is a great place to check out. The staff was friendly and the ambience was quite calming. For afternoon tea, you are allowed to order a combination of the classic afternoon tea ($24/27), savoury cream tea ($16), or cream tea ($9) which makes it a cheaper alternative to other locations where afternoon tea is at a set price for each individual. For my mother and I we ordered one set of the classic afternoon tea and one set of the cream tea and shared the goods between the two of us. Considering we haven't eaten in the morning, the portions of the two platters was just enough (though we added a savoury crepe to hit the ball home). The sandwiches were tasty - though it was disappointing that they did not have all the sandwiches we wanted to try (especially the smoked salmon). My mother and I tried the cucumber cream cheese and chives, roast beef and horseradish-dijon, and seasoned tuna with lemon zest. Of the three sandwiches  the seasoned tuna and the cumber cream cheese stood out for me. They were both refreshing and delicious. The roast beef was also very good. The scones were also delectable - they were rich, but not overly so. By the time we got around to the two petit fours, my mother and I were too stuffed to enjoy them!

Jasmine Champagne Tea & Apple Cranberry Tea

Considering that I am not a tea drinker, I went with the apple cranberry tea. It was quite fruity though there was a slight hint of tea in it. The smell was very similar of strawberry jello (my mother did not agree with this though) and tasted like a hot version of the Starbucks Passion Fruit Tea (though Apple & Cranberry). I took a sip of my mothers Jasmine Champagne Tea - it's a white tea so it was quite delicate, however there was notes that was very reminiscent of champagne!

The Arabian Bazaar Savoury Crepe ($10)

arabian spice marinated ontario lamb cubes, wilted baby spinach, red pepper hummus, and spicy date sauce served with minted yoghurt

I love lamb and I love mint and I love yoghurt so what could have gone wrong with this savoury crepe? This crepe was delicious! I loved the arabian spice (which was pretty much like yellow curry) and the lamb was tender (not rubbery as my mother and I had expected). The minted yohghurt was a great addition to the crepe. If you love lamb (as I know some individuals are not accustomed to its gamey nature) I would highly suggest trying this crepe!

I talked with the owner of T-Buds and learned that they will be opening a similar style restaurant at Markham & Steeles within the upcoming month! The restaurant will be called A La Crepe and T-Buds will be inside the restaurant for afternoon tea fanatics. I look forward in checking it out!

T-Buds

3343 Yonge St

Toronto, ON M4N 2M6

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