This high tea is also fun and delicious for men

You may think that high tea is only for women, but that does the phenomenon’s origins a disservice. High tea originated in England as a hearty meal for the working class. And we’ve collected some addresses where you can confidently take a man along. Success guaranteed.

High tea versus low tea

The term high tea comes from the custom of eating the meal at a high table, such as a dining table, unlike low tea or afternoon tea, which was served more like a light snack at low tables, often with sweets and sandwiches. For the working class, high tea was an evening meal that usually consisted of savoury dishes such as meat, potatoes, bread and cheese. It was usually eaten after a long day at work and replaced dinner.

Afternoon tea

In modern times, high tea is often confused with the more refined afternoon tea. In England, the latter was particularly popular among the upper classes and aristocracy, where light snacks and tea were served in the afternoon. Afternoon tea is therefore a light meal between lunch and dinner, popular among the elite and served with finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets. High Tea is a nutritious meal with both savoury and sweet dishes, eaten as an evening meal by the working class.

2. Signature Royal Afternoon Tea – Het Weeshuis in Gouda

When the weather is nice, you can enjoy the teas in the courtyard at Het Weeshuis, where the themes regularly change, from Emily in Paris to Christmas and La Dolce Vita. The signature tea at the moment is the Royal Afternoon Tea, available from Thursday through Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00. On the menu: delicate bites such as lemon-yoghurt hares, Black & White Diamonds, finger sandwiches and homemade scones.

Reservations are recommended due to the limited number of places – price: 39.95 euros

3. French-Caribbean tea – The College Hotel

The College Hotel recently underwent an extensive renovation in collaboration with Piet Boon. Not only has the hotel been completely renewed, but the Bar & Bistro menu has also had a makeover. At The College Hotel, you can drop in at any time of day for a High Tea with French elegance and a touch of Caribbean island vibes. From brioche with truffle egg salad and onion tarte tatin with goat’s cheese and macadamia, to mini scones and madeleines. Oh, and The College Hotel has a beautiful courtyard, named the best terrace in Amsterdam, where you can also enjoy your High Tea.

Price: 39.95 euros

4. Limited Edition Tea – Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

From Wednesday through Sunday, you can visit Peacock Alley, the hotel’s ground-floor lounge, between 15:00 and 17:00. On the menu: savoury bites such as an aubergine cracker with goat’s cheese and honey, BBQ celeriac with truffle cream, and oyster with caviar and salmon tartare; followed by sweets such as apple ganache with white chocolate and pecans and cherry compote with thyme.

Reserve your table here – price: 85 euros

5. Afternoon Tea in the clouds – LuminAir

You can recently enjoy the new Afternoon Tea in the clouds at LuminAir, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 13:00 to 17:00. Expect a welcome cocktail, a starter, an afternoon tea stand, a treat from the bonbon and lollipop cart, and unlimited tea. The dishes range from brioche with foie royal de canard, duck rillettes and cranberry, and a salmon, lobster and yuzu Magnum, to malakov with hazelnut, almond, pistachio and chocolate. The tea served is Dilmah’s exclusive Maker’s Private Reserve, available only at selected locations worldwide.

Reserve your table here – price: 49 euros

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Source: ModMod