Celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week with a Luxurious British Hamper.

Did you know it’s National Afternoon Tea Week from the 11th to the 17th August? 

This is the week we celebrate the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea!

Afternoon tea is thought to have been introduced to Britain in the 1840’s by the Duchess of Bedford and originally consisted of a light offering of bread and butter and biscuits. It has since evolved, thankfully (!), to include a whole lot more and it’s fair to say it’s become a much-loved national treasure.

And did you know that afternoon tea is growing in popularity and has recently been described as ‘the new Happy Hour’? It’s become popular internationally too!

How amazing, and funny, is that?!

Why Afternoon Tea still matters and why we love it:

The popping on of the kettle is so familiar to us Brits. We find comfort in a simple cuppa. We have tea to relax us, to lift our spirits, to celebrate, to refresh us, to gossip. It’s therapy!

Add cakes, scones, biscuits and sandwiches and you have all this and more in the delicious, joyous tradition of afternoon tea!

Only when taking afternoon tea is it perfectly acceptable to savour plates of crustless sandwiches, scones piled high with cream, and homemade cakes in the middle of the day! Absolutely no guilt is felt! Afterall, it’s an experience not a snack!

And it provides the perfect opportunity to bring people of all ages together.

You can enjoy it in hotels, in restaurants, in cafes and, of course, AT HOME!

Whether you’re looking for afternoon tea gifts by post or are looking to host your own afternoon tea, the British Hamper Company can help!

We have a large range of luxury afternoon tea hampers and afternoon tea gift baskets suitable for celebrating National Afternoon Tea Week.

How to host at home (no fuss, all flavour):

With our wide range of luxury hampers we make it easy for you to enjoy an afternoon tea at home. No shopping is needed; no great prep is required (unless you really want to iron those linens) and we’ll leave it up to you to decide if your best china is needed.

All our hampers are carefully packed with the finest quality, tasty food from some of Britain’s finest artisan producers, and beautifully presented, which makes them excellent gifts.

Suggestions from our range:

Afternoon Tea Hamper- our bestseller, this lovely, flavoursome hamper contains buttery shortbread, hand-baked fruit cake, full-flavoured British Breakfast tea, refreshing Earl Grey Tea and more. Just flick the kettle on and enjoy!

For a touch of decadence, take a look at our Luxury Afternoon Tea Hamper, which includes a bottle of award-winning Ruggeri Prosecco and divine Sea Salt Caramels.

British Cream Tea Hamper- afternoon tea with hand-made scones, clotted cream, fruity raspberry jam, Stem Ginger Cookies and more in this charming afternoon tea gift box.  Absolute heaven!

Cream or jam first….?

All beautifully presented in our attractive gift boxes and delivered with your personal message.

Tea in the garden: a summer afternoon tradition:

Taking tea in the garden must be one of our favourite summer activities. It’s relaxing, it’s fun, it’s healthy and it’s memorable!

Afternoon tea in the garden has a celebratory feel to it; somehow birthdays, anniversaries, romantic dates and catch-ups with friends, all feel more special when we’re outside!

All of our afternoon tea hampers are suitable for relaxing garden teas but here’s our top pick:

The Picnic Celebration Hamper – Smartly presented in a traditional wicker basket, this beautiful hamper is ideal for an afternoon tea in the garden. It contains everything you need for a lavish and indulgent afternoon tea picnic. Finest cured smoked salmon, award-winning Lincolnshire Poacher cheese, scones and clotted cream, an elegant English Rose and much more.

Afternoon tea’s just been taken to a new level!

Afternoon tea for every diet:

Did you know we have a range of hampers suitable for those with dietary requirements?

We believe passionately that no one should miss out because they follow a special diet. Indeed, we have a resident coeliac, so we do know our stuff!

Gluten Free Cream Tea Hamper- this delightful hamper contains everything you need for a traditional cream tea. Hand-made gluten-free scones, fruity raspberry jam with Cornish clotted cream, British Breakfast tea, and more, perfect for a leisurely afternoon under the summer skies!

Check out our range of luxury dietary hampers here.

Gifting Afternoon Tea:

Can’t be there in person? No problem. Gift your loved ones the Afternoon Tea experience, wherever they are in the world!

We offer UK, UK next day and international delivery, delivering to over 50 countries worldwide using fast and reliable couriers.

Our hampers are carefully packed for safety, beautifully presented and are delivered with your personal message.

Check out our delivery page for more information.

Celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week!

Order your Afternoon Tea Hamper today and keep this much-loved social institution going!