Bettys Giveaway!

It’s competition time! 

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Who doesn’t love Bettys Tea Rooms? We recently took a trip to York and couldn’t resist popping in to peruse some of Bettys’ famous cakes and tea. 

Being the generous sort that we are here at ATC, we are sharing the Bettys love by offering you the chance to bag yourself this fab Bettys tea and biscuits gift set.

One lucky winner will get their hands on a box of Bettys Tea Room blend tea, Yorkshire shortbread box and a copy of “Who was Betty”, a collection of stories, poems and thoughts on the elusive figure at the heart of the Bettys story.

To enter, all you have to do is follow us over on Twitter at @TeacupReview and retweet the competition to be in with a chance of winning.

The competition will close on 6th August so get your entries in quick! (T&Cs below).

Good luck!

Laura & Caroline x 

Open to UK residents only. Only one entry per person. Competition will close at midnight (BST) on 06/08/2017. The winner will be chosen and announced on 07/08/2017. The Afternoon Tea Club's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The Afternoon Tea Club is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied by third party connected to this competition. There will be no cash alternative. Winner will be notified via Twitter. By entering the competition the winner agrees to participate in such promotional activity on our website and Twitter. No responsibility can be taken for any entries which are not received for any reason.

The Afternoon Tea Club: Mother's Day Competition!

Mother's Day is just around the corner so if you're still on the lookout for the perfect gift, we have just the thing ...

Last week we were lucky enough to receive the best kind of junk mail we have ever received through our letterbox - chocolates! Designed by The Happy Mail, a London based 'bake and deliver' company, these beautiful packages are just as much a treat for the eyes as they are for your sweet tooth - think marshmallows, popcorn, mini Smarties with a sprinkling of rainbow confetti and pinstripe tissue paper - so cute!

The treats were so good in fact that we teamed up with the lovely people at The Happy Mail to give you the chance to win a very special prize to celebrate your wonderful mum this Mother's Day (March 15th FYI)! 

Up for grabs we have a fabulous Afternoon Tea themed Mother's Day Box delivered to your door complete with all the treats and tea you need for a perfect Mother's Day afternoon in - don't worry, there's enough for you to tuck in too!

We'll let The Happy Mail do the talking: 

A perfect gift for Mothers Day or just to let them know that you are are sorry you can't be there today but no doubt you'll be thinking of them (especially when they are tucking into those tasty treats!)

This package contains all the fun for a perfect afternoon tea. Packaged with a little vintage style spoon and Rose Garden tea bags, you would definitely have made the right choice.

Sound good? To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is follow @the_happymail on Twitter via our competition link below.

The competition closes on Saturday 7th March at Midnight and the winner will be announced on Sunday. 

Good luck!

Laura & Caroline x

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Open to UK residents only. Only one entry per person. Competition will close at midnight on 07/03/2015. The winner will be chosen and announced on 08/03/2015. The Afternoon Tea Club's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The Afternoon Tea Club is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied by third party connected to this competition. There will be no cash alternative. Winner will be notified via email. By entering the competition the winner agrees to participate in such promotional activity on our website and Twitter. No responsibility can be taken for any entries which are not received for any reason.

The Breakfast Club - KitchenAid Competition!

How would you like the chance to win a brand new KitchenAid kettle or toaster, courtesy of Housemakers?

I love a good cup of tea, I really do. However, ask any of my friends and most of them will tell you that they've never seen me drink one. At work I'm known as the girl who doesn't have a brew, and on the odd occasion that I've broken with tradition, my lovely friends have marked the moment with the use of our finest office china - it really is that rare!

'But how can you be an afternoon tea blogger and not drink tea?' 

Now, I hate to think that you can have too much of a good thing, but on the off chance that this is true, I like to save my tea as a morning treat, with a slice of toast or Pikelet. Because of this, a kettle is one of my most prized possessions.

True, my current model is in dire need of an upgrade, with a leaking bottom and temperamental switch, but it's served me well and I'll always love it for that (soppy kettle moment over!)

Everso Sophisticated Office Tea

Anyway, how do you like your tea in the morning? 

Here are my top tips, for anyone who's ever wondered exactly how Caroline makes her tea!

1. Fill your kettle 1/3 full and set to boil. Whilst waiting, do a little dance to welcome in the morning.

2. Find the goofiest mug available and carefully drop in a tea bag (white cups for illustration purposes only - actual collection includes, Harry Potter, Hello Kitty and Pepe Le Pew styles) 

3. When the water has boiled, leave to cool for a few seconds, before pouring. IMPORTANT: Use these seconds to check twitter obsessively.

4. Watch the tea diffuse throughout the water for around three minutes, before removing the bag and throwing towards a bin.

5. Add a dash of milk to taste and stir.

6. Enjoy your tea - Simples!

Fancy the chance to brighten your morning routine? Housemakers are running a rather fabulous competition over on Facebook to win a brand new KitchenAid Artisan kettle or toaster. Simply give them a 'like' and vote for your favourite piece HERE, to be in with a chance of winning. Entries open until 31st August. Good Luck!

  

In Collaboration with Housemakers

Competition: WIN Prosecco Tea & Tour of The Queen's House, Greenwich

Next month we're heading off to London to sample a rather splendid new tea at the Queen's House, Greenwich and would love for you to try it too. Enter our competition below for your chance to win!

Afternoon Tea at the Queen's House

We'd like to offer one of you lucky folks two tickets for the fabulous new Prosecco Tea & Tour of The Queen's House in Greenwich Park on one of the following dates:

03-Aug

24-Aug

31-Aug

07-Sep 

Here's some more info about the venue and that all important tea on offer:

The Queen’s House, which you can follow on Twitter, offers a quintessentially British afternoon tea experience in one of the most architecturally important buildings in England’s history with unparalleled views over Greenwich Park. 

Guests can choose from a fine selection of aromatic Dammann Frères Teas including Earl Grey, Jasmin Green and Darjeeling, deliciously elegant finger sandwiches including honey glazed Wiltshire ham and red onion relish, and Scottish smoked salmon and soft cheese, and mouth-wateringly indulgent cakes including macaroons, Bakewell slice and mini fruit scones with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry jam. Guests can also enhance their afternoon tea package with Prosecco and an expert’s curator tour to learn about the history of The Queen’s House and its outstanding art collection, which includes pieces by Gainsborough, Turner and Hogarth. 

To win the Prosecco Tea & Tour of The Queen's House, simply answer the following question:

Which park is The Queen's House situated in:

A) Green Park

B) Greenwich Park

C) Hyde Park

Enter via Rafflecopter below. Good Luck! 

Closing Date: Tuesday 29th July 2014

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Terms and Conditions: Open to UK residents only. Competition will close at midnight on 29/07/2014. The winner will be chosen at random and announced on 30/07/2014. The Afternoon Tea Club's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. There will be no cash alternative. Winner will be notified via email. By entering the competition the winner agrees to participate in such promotional activity on our website and Twitter. No responsibility can be taken for any entries which are not received for any reason. The winner must be able to provide their own transport to and from the venue and accommodation should this be necessary. Prize must be claimed on one of the dates specified above after which no alternative will be available. The venue reserves the right to specify the date and circumstance of the prize should the winner's chosen date be unavailable or conflict with the venue's schedule. The Afternoon Tea Club operates as a separate entity to the Queen's House Greenwich.

WIN a Hope & Greenwood Afternoon Tea Pack

Ever fancied making afternoon tea, Hope and Greenwood style? Well, now you can with out fantastic new giveaway!

Hope & Greenwood Afternoon Tea Goodies

Packed with enough treats to satisfy even the sweetest tooth, this fantastic recipe book has everything you'll need to create the perfect tea party. Covering everything from finger sandwiches to afternoon tea etiquette, Miss Hope will soon have you baking like a pro and teaching your friends a thing or two about the wonderful world of afternoon tea.

Sound good? That's not all...

As an extra little treat, we'll also throw in a box of Hope and Greenwood's brand new Afternoon Tea sweets, to nibble on whilst planning your afternoon tea menu. Coming in three different flavours, we just know that you'll love them as much as us (read our review here)

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic giveaway, simply follow the Rafflecopter instructions below.

Good Luck!

Lots of love,

Laura & Caroline

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Terms and Conditions: Open to UK residents only. Only one entry per person. Competition will close at midday on 31/01/2014. The winner will be chosen and announced on 1/02/2014. The Afternoon Tea Club's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. There will be no cash alternative. Winner will be notified via email. By entering the competition the winner agrees to participate in such promotional activity on our website and Twitter. No responsibility can be taken for any entries which are not received for any reason. 

WIN a Kenwood KM330 Mixer

Ever fancied making your own afternoon tea but didn't know where to start? Well fear not because we've teamed up with the good folk at Argos to lend a helping hand, offering you the chance to win a Kenwood KM330 mixer.

Perfect for all your baking needs, the KM330 is ideal for every day use, with a chef size whisk, dough hook and K-beater to make creating those afternoon treats an absolute delight.

Sound good? Read on...

To enter simply answer this question:

If you owned a tea room, what would your signature bake be?

Please send your mouthwatering answers, name and address to:

theafternoonteaclub@hotmail.co.uk

Closing date - Midnight Sunday 15th December 2013

Good Luck!

Terms and Conditions: Open to UK residents only. Only one entry per person. Competition will close at midnight on 15/12/2013. The winner will be chosen and announced on 16/12/2013. The Afternoon Tea Club's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. There will be no cash alternative. Winner will be notified via email. By entering the competition the winner agrees to participate in such promotional activity on our website and Twitter. No responsibility can be taken for any entries which are not received for any reason. The Afternoon Tea Club operates as a separate entity to argos.com

National Afternoon Tea Week - Competition time!

This week you may have heard us banging on about a very special date in our blogging calendar - yes, it's National Afternoon Tea Week. Bring on the scones, pretty pastries and lashings of tea, as we celebrate our favourite afternoon ritual and you could be celebrating too with our fantastic giveaway! 

Last week we were lucky enough to try one of Delimann's fab afternoon tea gift boxes. Packed with everything you need to bring the tea room to your kitchen, we indulged in Delimann's oversized scones, Devon fudge and signature biscuits and now we're offering you the chance to do the same. 

We've joined forces with the lovely people at the Deli, to offer our readers the chance to win a Traditional Cream Tea delivered straight to their door. Excited? Read on. 

The Traditional Cream Tea includes: 

4 Oversized Devon Scones - Freshly baked on day of despatch
Devon Clotted Cream - Made on the local farm with milk from Guernsey cows

Delimann Jam - Winner of Gold Medal in Great Taste Awards

Westcountry Tea - 15 bags of refreshing afternoon tea
Traditional Tea Bread - Delicious signature tea bread, perfect buttered or even toasted.
Tea Lover Biscuits - Delimann's own biscuits, crisp and short and made in Devon
Organic, Clotted Cream Fudge - Made in the West Country with 100% natural ingredients

 

Oh we are good to you. 

 

All you have to do is answer this simple question:

 

In which town is The Delimann based?

Email your answer along with your name to theafternoonteaclub@hotmail.co.uk or tweet us at @TeacupReview 

Entries must be received by midnight on Saturday 17th August and the winner will be announced this Sunday. 

 

For more information on Delimann, visit their website at www.delimann.co.uk

Good luck! 

 

Terms and Conditions: Open to UK residents only. Only one entry per person. Competition will close at midnight on 17/08/2013. The winner will be chosen at random and announced on 18/08/2013. The Afternoon Tea Club's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. There will be no cash alternative. Winner will be notified via email. By entering the competition the winner agrees to participate in such promotional activity on our website and Twitter. No responsibility can be taken for any entries which are not recieved for any reason. The winner must be able to provide their own transport to and from the venue and accommodation should this be necessary. The Afternoon Tea Club operates as a separate entity to delimann.co.uk.

The Afternoon Tea Club Champagne Tea Competition!

Tempted by some of our Afternoon Tea Adventures? Well we're giving you the chance to win a fabulous Champagne Afternoon Tea for two at one of our favourite venues!

Back in March we visited Crewe Hall in Cheshire to try their famous Afternoon Tea and we must say were very impressed! Check out our review here. 

So impressed in fact, we teamed up with the folks at this fantastic venue to offer you the chance to win an afternoon of utter indulgence. 

One lucky winner and a friend will be treated to Crewe Hall's delicious Champagne Afternoon Tea at a date of their choice this summer! 

To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is answer this simple question:

'Name the room where Afternoon Tea is served at Crewe Hall.'

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Simply email your answers to theafternoonteaclub@hotmail.co.uk or Tweet us at @TeacupReview. 

All entries must be submitted by midnight on Friday 14th June. We will announce the winner on Sunday 16th June. 

For more information on Crewe Hall, you can visit their website at: www.qhotels.co.uk/our-locations/crewe-hall/food-drink/

Good luck! 

Terms and Conditions: Open to UK residents only. Only one entry per person. Competition will close at midnight on 14/06/2013. The winner will be chosen at random and announced on 16/06/2013. The Afternoon Tea Club's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. There will be no cash alternative. Winner will be notified via email. By entering the competition the winner agrees to participate in such promotional activity on our website and Twitter. No responsibility can be taken for any entries which are not recieved for any reason. The winner must be able to provide their own transport to and from the venue and accommodation should this be necessary. The venue reserves the right to specify the date and circumstance of the prize should the winner's chosen date be unavailable or conflict with the hotel's schedule. The Afternoon Tea Club operates as a separate entity to the QHotels Collective.

Nominate the Afternoon Tea Club for a Cosmo Blog Award 2013 (Best Food Blog)

We're asking for your support... again!

To begin with, we'd just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who voted for us in the Company #StyleBloggerAwards2013. We really appreciate the support and feel very lucky to have such a lovely lot following us - we'll be sure to keep you updated on how it all goes (and of course celebrate with you if we win!)

Now to ask for your help again...

Whether you've just found  The Afternoon Tea Club or have been following for a while now, we’d be thrilled if you could nominate us as 'Best Food Blog' in the Cosmo Blog Awards 2013.

If you'd like to support us, simply visit the Cosmo website HERE and fill in a short form, including our URL when prompted. (www.theafternoonteaclub.com)

Thank you so much for all of your support - we can't wait to welcome you back to the site soon!

Laura & Caroline

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The Afternoon Tea Club: Baking Mad Competition

Fancy yourself as a keen baker? Or maybe you're just starting out and looking for some cake-spiration? Well we have a fantastic prize to give away that might be just the thing you're looking for!

We at The Afternoon Tea Club recently teamed up with the folks at BakingMad.com to take part in their Baking Challenge and chose from their huge range of recipes to create the perfect homemade afternoon tea. Take a look at how we got on here.

We're offering you the chance to get your hands on two fab BakingMad.com books which tell you all you need to know about great British baking and cake decorating.

For your chance to win, simply answer this question:

Name one of the three things we made in our Baking Mad Challenge.

Email your answers, along with your name and address, to theafternoonteaclub@hotmail.co.uk remembering to put 'Baking Mad Competition' in the subject line. The closing date will be midnight on Sunday, March 24 and the winnner will be announced on Monday, March 25.

Good luck!

Terms and Conditions: Open to UK residents only. Only one entry per person. Competition will close at midnight on 24/03/2013. The winner will be chosen at random and announced on 25/03/2013. The Afternoon Tea Club's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. There will be no cash alternative. Winner will be notified via email. By entering the competition the winner agrees to participate in such promotional activity on our website and Twitter. No responsibility can be taken for any entries which are not recieved for any reason. The Afternoon Tea Club operates as a separate entity to bakingmad.com.

Product Review: Drink Me Chai Latte

For our caffeine conscious readers, The Afternoon Tea Club teamed up with our friends at Drink Me Chai to sample some of their fab 99% caffeine free lattes!

So what exactly is Drink Me Chai? A lusciously sweet, exotic blend of spices, tea and skimmed milk, it’s a different kind of hot drink – based on the original ‘latte’ invented in India more than 5,000 years ago. And because it’s 99% caffeine free, with all the antioxidant benefits of tea, it’s got that extra little virtuous edge too.

So sit back, draw in the enticing scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla... and take a sip. We think you’ll be converted.

Here’s what we thought:
Laura – “I must admit, I am a bit of a coffee fiend and so I couldn’t wait to try DMC’s reduced caffeine lattes.

I tried both the vanilla and spiced latte flavours. The vanilla was definitely my fave - the perfect drink to unwind from a busy day with and great with either hot milk or just water. I added a light chocolate dusting too as an extra treat.

A fitting alternative if you’re watching your caffeine count!”

99% caffeine free.

Caroline - "What I loved most about 'Drink Me Chai' was how guilt free I felt after drinking it. The Vanilla latte in particular was lovely, being very reminiscent of that sold by one of the leading high street coffee chains, only with 99% less caffeine and available for immediate consumption within the comfort of my own home. Win-win!

If you're looking to cut out the caffeine or just feel that little bit healthier, then I'd definitely give this product a try."

Competition time!

How would you like to be in with the chance of winning a suite of Drink Me Chai 250g tubs in all 6 flavours? All you have to do is answer this simple question:
Where was the original 'latte' invented?

a) Italy
b) India
c) Spain

Email your answers to theafternoonteaclub@hotmail.co.uk with 'Drink Me Chai Comp' in the subject line. Don't forget to include your name and address. The closing date will be midnight on Thursday 28th February and we will announce the winner on Friday, March 1.

Good luck!

Laura and Caroline

Terms and Conditions: Open to UK residents only. Only one entry per person. Competition will close at midnight on 28/02/2013. The winner will be chosen at random and announced on 01/03/2013. The Afternoon Tea Club's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. There will be no cash alternative. Winner will be notified via email. By entering the competition the winner agrees to participate in such promotional activity on our website and Twitter. No responsibility can be taken for any entries which are not recieved for any reason. All prizes will be distributed by 'Drink Me Chai'. The Afternoon Tea Club operates as a separate entity to the Drink Me Chai company.

Twitter Competition

Fancy winning £5 to spend at @HLCupcake? Just follow and RT @TeacupReview & once we hit 100 followers one lucky person will get a voucher!

— Afternoon Tea Club (@TeacupReview) March 19, 2012