Afternoon Tea Week Is Here… Put the Kettle On!

There are few things more comforting than a proper afternoon tea.

A freshly brewed pot of tea. A table full of sweet treats. Good company. 

Whether you're catching up with friends, celebrating something special or simply making the most of a slow afternoon, Afternoon Tea Week (10th – 16th August) is the perfect excuse to press pause and enjoy life's little moments. (As if we needed an excuse.)

Afternoon tea, the Sponge way

Forget spending hours baking or trying to master fiddly finger sandwiches. We think afternoon tea should be about enjoying yourself, not stressing in the kitchen.

That's where we come in.

Our range of cakes is made for sharing, so all you need to do is put the kettle on and decide who you're inviting.

Our Baby Sponges are perfect for creating your own pick-and-mix afternoon tea, letting everyone choose their favourite flavour. Fancy something a little more eye-catching? A colourful Sprinkle Birthday Cake or our brand-new Matcha & Vanilla Cake makes a beautiful centrepiece that tastes just as good as it looks.

And if you're feeling classic, you can’t ever go wrong with Victoria Sponge.

Make it your own

The best afternoon teas don't have to follow the rules.

Swap the fancy china for your favourite mug.

Take your tea into the garden if the sun's shining.

Invite the neighbours over.

Lay out a picnic blanket in the park.

Or simply enjoy a slice of cake on the sofa with your latest TV obsession.

Afternoon tea is less about where you have it and more about taking a little time to enjoy it. 

Little touches make all the difference

Want to make your afternoon tea feel extra special?

Try adding:

Fresh strawberries or raspberries

Clotted cream and jam

Mini sandwiches with your favourite fillings

Scones (because you can't have too many treats)

Plenty of cups of tea

And, naturally, lots of cake.

After all, every great afternoon tea deserves a sweet ending.

WIN the ultimate afternoon tea

Because Afternoon Tea Week is all about sharing a little happiness, we're celebrating with a very special giveaway over on Instagram.

We've teamed up with SPILL Tea to create a delicious afternoon tea prize, of 8 Traditional Baby Sponges and box of exceptionally good SPILL Tea.

Head over to our Instagram page to enter, and don't forget to tag the person you'd invite to share it with. (Sharing is optional... but encouraged.)

Here's to slowing down

Life can be busy. Emails can wait. The washing up can wait. Your to-do list will still be there tomorrow.

But a cup of tea, a slice of cake and an hour spent with the people you love? Those are the moments worth making time for.

So, this Afternoon Tea Week, gather your favourite people, put the kettle on and let us take care of the cake.

We'll see you at the tea table.