Afternoon Tea at GF

[Samandmom]

I was wondering about the assortment of tea sandwiches at the GF Afternoon Tea. Are they different types everyday? Can you only pick certain ones?

Thank you

 

[karebear1]

Tea at the GF is a really nice way to spend an afternoon. There are several different food offerings you can choose from the menu, and many different kinds of tea, including herbal teas.

This is what is available on the menu as far as food offerings as concerned (as taken form allears menus)

When I go to tea, I always get the Buckingham Palace meal. The sandwiches are cut into triangles and you receive one triangle of each type of sandwich.: Shrimp salad, egg salad, pear and gorgonzola (my fave), watercress and chicken salad. If you were to put them all together you would basically get one full sandwiich and 1/4 of a sandwich. I am allergic to shrimp, so they are more then happy to substitute my shrimp salad sandwich for and egg salad or whatever I request. It always seems to be enough for me!


Afternoon Tea Offerings

The Grand Tea - The classic English tradition of Afternoon Tea, Grand Floridian style. We offer you a variety of tea sandwiches, scones and jam tarts, followed by your choice of our freshly baked tea pastries or English trifle, accompanied by a glass of Domaine Ste.-Michelle sparkling wine and your choice of tea. $25.50 per guest (Example of tea sandwiches may include: cucumber with watercress, shrimp salad with dill, chicken salad with almonds, grilled pear with gorgonzola, and egg salad, each on a different bread.)

Prince Edward's Tea - A delicious array of duck and cherry terrine, chicken and pork roulade, country pate en croute, and , and English Blue Stilton, the "King" of English cheeses. Served with marinated fresh berries, and Cumberland sauce. We then offer our delicious fresh-baked scones served with rich Devonshire cream. Your choice of our tea with a glass of our Fonseca Bin 27 Character Port. $21.00 per guest

Buckingham Palace - Our traditional tea sandwiches, scones and jam tarts complemented by fresh strawberries and cream, or a selection of freshly baked pastries, along with your choice of tea. $19.50 per guest

Sally Lunn Tea - Sally Lunn bread dates back to the 18th century where it was baked fresh, then sold on the streets of Bath England by the creator. Here at the Grand Floridian, we have carried on this tradition of this sweet yeast bread served lightly toasted with apricot preserves. This is followed by a choice of either trifle or strawberries and cream, along with your choice of tea. $13.50 per guest.

Mrs. Potts Tea - For the young tea lover in your party, we offer a variety of tea sandwiches, tuna salad, ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly on white bread. We serve our magical dark tea (chocolate milk), followed by a choice of two pastries $10.50 per guest

A La Carte Offerings

British Cheese Plate - a selection of traditional British cheeses, served with an array of seasonal fruit $12.50

Gentleman's Tea Platter - house-made duck and cherry terrine, chicken & pork roulade, country pate en croute, accompanied by marinated berries, cumberland sauce and English Blue Stilton $10.50

Plate of Assorted Tea Sandwiches - $8.50

English Blue Stilton Cheese - served with walnuts and marinated berries $6.95; served with Foncesca Port $12.75

Strawberries and Cream - $6.95

English Trifle - $6.95

Freshly Baked Scones with Devonshire Cream and Preserves - $3.50

Two Jam Tarts - $3.50

Sally Lunn Bread - $3.50

Lemon Pound Cake - $3.50


Pastries $2.75 each

Specialty Drinks include: Brandy Alexander, Champagne Cocktail, Grand Mimosa - $7.50

A variety of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic are available)

Non-Alcoholic:
Press Pot Colombian Coffee $5.95
Press Pot Colombian Decaf Coffee $5.95
Espresso $3.19
Cappuccino $3.69
Hot Chocolate $2.19
Milk (hot or cold) $2.19
Chocolate Milk $2.19
Coke, Sprite, or Diet Coke $2.19
Apple or Orange Juice $2.29
Mineral Water $3.25

Selections from the bar:
Fonseca Bin 27, Character, N.V. $7.00
B & B $9.00
Budweiser $6.00
Miller Lite $6.00
Coors Light $6.00
Samuel Adams $6.50
Heineken $6.50
Bass Ale $6.75
Stella Artois $6.75

Champagne and Sparkling Wine:
Taittinger La Francaise Brut, N.V. $74.00 per bottle
Moet et Chandon White Star, N.V. $74.00 per bottle
Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee Brut, Sonoma '97 $10.50 per glass, $55.00 per bottle
Domaine Ste.-Michelle, Blanc de Blanc, Columbia Valley $7.50 per glass, $34.00 per bottle
Martinelli Sparkling Cider $5.50 per glass, $22.00 per bottle

*Wine and Spirits available upon request.

 

[Sandy321]

DD 12 did get her sandwiches the way she wanted...

when we went the first time, she was just starting to drink tea - and looked forward to this Grand Tea - but we met friends, and she looked at her sandwiches and tea - then looked at theirs - and the CM generously stepped in, and asked if she would prefer the Mrs Potts, great relief showed on dd face - the day was saved...

last year, she spent all year trying different teas, and finally latched on to one she loved Darjaleen - We get to the Grand Tea - and it wasnt listed, her face fell... and so I asked - viola - they did have it!! Then she asked if she could just have ham and cheese sandwiches... yep!

So you never know unless you ask!

 

[Holidaymouse]

Does the grand tea count as a TS on the dining plan?

 

[Samandmom]

I am just worried about not liking the pear and gorgonzola and watercress one. To be honest the Mrs. Potts one sounds good to me.
Maybe I can get PB and a ham one instead of those two.

Thanks for the info

 

[Samandmom]

Does the grand tea count as a TS on the dining plan?

No it is not.

 

[karebear1]

I am just worried about not liking the pear and gorgonzola and watercress one. To be honest the Mrs. Potts one sounds good to me.
Maybe I can get PB and a ham one instead of those two.

Thanks for the info

the pear & gorgonzola one is my favorite! It's very mild if that's what you're worried about. But, you can always tell them to substitute it for something else.

Also- if you lke the "herbal teas" you should try the Nobo tea- it's really good too!

 

[MickeyNicki]

I have a ton of pics in my April link and I remember they let you select which sandwiches you wanted because DH doesnt eat tuna so he got 2 of another kind instead

 

[Samandmom]

Thank you very much MickeyNicki for the pictures. Looks so yummy! I just can't decided if I want the strawberries or pastries. Maybe both.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

I was worried if I would like the pear/gorgonzola sandwich. It ended up being my favorite! In fact I'm going to substitute the pear for the chicken salad sandwich when we go in July.

 

[DLBDS]

I love all of the sandwiches and probably wouldn't change a thing. I like the variety. My DD was told by the CM that (on any future visits) she could have any kind of assortment she wanted. If she only liked chicken salad then she could get a plate of those. Or a combination of others she may have liked. (She was trying mine 'cause she didn't think she would like any of them.) I would go with the strawberries and cream. The serving size isn't what it used to be but it's still fresh and delicious. My favorite tea is EROS. Aboslutely it!! It's even good with a bit of cream.

 

[noahdove]

I am happy to hear the clarification of the sandwiches, I thought we would have a choice of which one we wanted. I will stick to chicken salad and if possible, tuna