Science Afternoon Tea at The Ampersand Hotel

Do you remember that 80's movie Weird Science?

I'm sure some of you do and if you don't, please don't rub it in.

I've had that Oingo Boingo song in my head all week.  (And now you will, too.  You're welcome.)

The reason I've been thinking about science is because on Monday

I experienced an amazing London afternoon tea with a scientific twist.

The Drawing Rooms at The Ampersand Hotel is one of my very favorite London tea rooms.

It's located just across from South Kensington Station and in close proximity to both the

Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. The perfect spot for a Science Afternoon Tea.

Quite clever, if you ask me.

All the important components for a great afternoon tea were there.

A gorgeous setting.  I love the colors and the quirky artwork of The Drawing Rooms.

My life will not be complete until I have that painting of a giraffe in a champagne glass.

 Fresh Flowers and amazing, friendly service.

As soon as we walked in, our coats were whisked away.

The staff were wonderful throughout our visit. 

Champagne!  Afternoon Tea isn't Afternoon Tea without, well, a glass of bubbly.  Amiright?

Tea, obviously.  I had the Mint Tea which was perfect.

Although, I always forget to use the strainer when I pour another cup.

We were trying to read my fortune in the tea leaves by the end of it.
"I see more afternoon teas in your future."

 Three-tiered serving trays loaded with scrumptious nibbles.

Savoury gougeres

Glouster old spot ham, sauce gribiche

Cheese with fruit chutney

H.Forman & Son London smoked salmon, dill and cream cheese

Coronation chicken

 A warm selection of plain and white chocolate scones,

served with Devonshire clotted cream and homemade strawberry preserve.

The best part was the fun-filled top layer served complete with billowing smoke
straight from the lab of a mad scientist.   

She's not really mad at all.  Chef Ji Sun Shin is actually lovely.
Not only was the menu incredibly clever but every element was an absolute treat.
(Element.  See what I did there?)

 Hazelnut, walnut and chocolate cake with Mango Mousse Volcano

Chocolate Dinosaurs

Pistachio Macaroon with Cherry Sauce Pipette

Raspberry Cake Planet  (My favorite!)

Citrus Cocktail

There is nothing traditional and stuffy about this Afternoon Tea.

It was absolute fun. It left me with a huge smile on my face and humming that wacky song.

Of course the tea was that much more wonderful because of the company of these enthusiastic ladies.

If you've never seen a group of bloggers at an afternoon tea, you're missing out.

This was before the food floating in dry ice arrived at the tables.

Then everyone was up out of their seats.  Madness ensued.


 The Drawing Rooms at The Ampersand Hotel

Science Afternoon Tea available until 21st March.
£32.50 per person or £44.50 per person with a glass of Champagne.


How do you feel about tea with a bit of science?

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  *I was a guest of The Ampersand Hotel for the purposes of review.
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