Tipsy Tea at Colonel Porters

Colonel Porter's is turning its attention to another British tradition afternoon tea - with its Tipsy Teas. Tipsy Teas, which must be pre-booked, feature a selection of finger sandwiches, lobster vol-au-vents, fruit scones with clotted cream and preserves and a variety of sweet treats including Colonel Porters signature rhum baba. And, along with tea or coffee, customers can choose a glass of Champagne or a specially crafted cocktail, such as Lady Porter, made with Ketel One vodka, basil, grapefruit juice, hibiscus and lemon syrup, bitters and prosecco, or the mysteriously named Grey Lady. Featuring Earl Grey infused Poetic License Northern Dry Gin, it also contains cre de bergamot, lemon marmalade and syrup.

Rum is a Colonel Porters Emporium speciality and not only can Tipsy Tea customers opt for The Great Bear, made of Havana Especial Rum, Noveltea Tangier, cre dabricot, angostura bitters, ginger syrup and mint leaves but they can also pay a visit to Archies Lab Tipsy Teas cost from 16.95 per person, to book, or for further information, call 0191 261 7600, visit www.colonelporters.co.uk or email enquiries@colonelporters.co.uk.