High Tea in Barbados?

[Fancy_Goods]

I have been reading about Barbados and have learned it is heavily influence by the British. Does anyone have a restaurant/hotel recommendation for a High Tea experience?

[barbados]

I have been reading about Barbados and have learned it is heavily influence by the British. Does anyone have a restaurant/hotel recommendation for a High Tea experience?

Yes, Barbados is the England of the Caribbean!

 

Almost all of the finer hotels serve high tea between 3:30-5:30 pm daily.

 

But an especially nice experience can be had at the Sunbury Plantation near Bridgetown.

 

It is a 300 year old plantation and having high tea there is just like stepping back in time.

 

Here's a link I found for you:

 

http://cruises.about.com/od/caribbeancruises/ig/Sunbury-Barbados/index.htm

 

Have a wonderful time on the island! :)

[CVL105]

What is high tea?

[barbados]

What is high tea?

Here is a quick and dirty explanation. Afternoon tea in the UK goes back to the 17th century and there are, and have been, a number of variations over the years.

 

High Tea is often a misnomer. Most people refer to afternoon tea as high tea because they think it sounds regal and lofty, when in all actuality, high tea, or "meat tea" is dinner. High tea, in Britain, at any rate, tends to be on the heavier side. American hotels and tea rooms, on the other hand, continue to misunderstand and offer tidbits of fancy pastries and cakes on delicate china when they offer a "high tea."

 

Afternoon tea (because it was usually taken in the late afternoon) is also called "low tea" because it was usually taken in a sitting room or withdrawing room where low tables (like a coffee table) were placed near sofas or chairs generally in a large withdrawing room. There are three basic types of Afternoon, or Low Tea:

 

Cream Tea - Tea, scones, jam and cream

Light Tea - Tea, scones and sweets

Full Tea - Tea, savories, scones, sweets and dessert

 

In England, the traditional time for tea was four or five o'clock and no one stayed after seven o'clock. Most tea rooms today serve tea from three to five o'clock. The menu has also changed from tea, bread, butter and cakes, to include three particular courses served specifically in this order:

 

Savories - Tiny sandwiches or appetizers

Scones - Served with jam and Devonshire or clotted cream

Pastries - Cakes, cookies, shortbread and sweets

 

No matter what you call it, it's still a very social event that is enjoyed daily.

[Fancy_Goods]

Thank you! Exactly the information I was looking for!

[m steve]

I had lunch there a few years ago. Do they offer tea service and do you know the cost? What would a taxi be there and back to pier?

[ESLO]

I have been reading about Barbados and have learned it is heavily influence by the British. Does anyone have a restaurant/hotel recommendation for a High Tea experience?

 

Dear Fancy_Goods,

 

We have been to Barbados many times and it is our most favorite Island.

 

We've cruised all those times on the QE2 and select the Sunbury Plantation near Bridgetown Tour. They gave us the opportunity to see the Plantation House which is very interesting and then a group Hi Tea in a tented are in the rear.

 

It was interesting but not held in the House proper. We were quite A number and sat at tables in the backyard. I do not remember the price. Also we were transportated by Vans arranged by the Ship.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Regards,

:) ESLO

(Ed & Bev)

[cindi0511]

Here is a quick and dirty explanation. Afternoon tea in the UK goes back to the 17th century and there are, and have been, a number of variations over the years.

 

High Tea is often a misnomer. Most people refer to afternoon tea as high tea because they think it sounds regal and lofty, when in all actuality, high tea, or "meat tea" is dinner. High tea, in Britain, at any rate, tends to be on the heavier side. American hotels and tea rooms, on the other hand, continue to misunderstand and offer tidbits of fancy pastries and cakes on delicate china when they offer a "high tea."

 

Afternoon tea (because it was usually taken in the late afternoon) is also called "low tea" because it was usually taken in a sitting room or withdrawing room where low tables (like a coffee table) were placed near sofas or chairs generally in a large withdrawing room. There are three basic types of Afternoon, or Low Tea:

 

Cream Tea - Tea, scones, jam and cream

Light Tea - Tea, scones and sweets

Full Tea - Tea, savories, scones, sweets and dessert

 

In England, the traditional time for tea was four or five o'clock and no one stayed after seven o'clock. Most tea rooms today serve tea from three to five o'clock. The menu has also changed from tea, bread, butter and cakes, to include three particular courses served specifically in this order:

 

Savories - Tiny sandwiches or appetizers

Scones - Served with jam and Devonshire or clotted cream

Pastries - Cakes, cookies, shortbread and sweets

 

No matter what you call it, it's still a very social event that is enjoyed daily.

 

Thanks for the info!