Nick and I planned a trip to Victoria, BC and planned 3 formal afternoon teas and a few informal ones. Pendray Inn & Tea House had an amazing server, even when we arrived 30 minutes early at 11:30 a.m. and tons of people came in about a half hour later. We were the first two customers to begin the lunch hour. There was a special “Dine Around 2020” deal where I was able to receive, even though it technically ended a day early. At $40CAN, it was such a good deal. Nick ordered the Daily Special – soup and quiche. His soup was leek and potato and the quiche – vegetable with bacon. He thought they were good.
Teas were served in pots with two bags of TWG tea. Nick chose 1837 Black Tea and I had a pot of Royal Darjeeling. Nick wasn’t that thrilled with his – tasted average. I enjoyed my simple tea and had a hot water refill in my pot, as I prefer a weakly brewed pot.
Afternoon Tea:
1st course: My tea started with a small cup of roasted butternut squash soup with maple creme fraiche. It was tasty, though reminiscent of baby food as pureed soups often are textured.
Bottom tier: contained a tasty smoked salmon pinwheel sandwich with flying fish roe. The cucumber with lemon & dill cream cheese was good and I shared the roasted turkey tea sandwich (it was huge) with Nick – it had cranberry and dijon. I loved the last two savories, brandy & dried plum pork sausage roll (with onion and pickle – super awesome!) and the warmed spiced chicken and mushroom bun.
Middle tier: 2 scones – white chocolate lavender (my fav) and TWG Earl Grey scones with holiday-spiced Devon-style cream and house-made triple berry jam.
Top tier: profiterole with TWG chai caramel sauce (YUM!), La Roux Macaron (Nick ate), spiced pumpkin tart (delish!), flourless chocolate cake with candy cane topping (could only eat a smidge – I was so full).
Cost with generous tip (server was so nice!) $71.98US.
Afternoon Tea Time with Lisa & Nick 