a fashionable way to entertain

Afternoon Tea

… for special occasions, celebrations or just a wonderful little treat.

high tea with a difference

Exquisite setting

Exquisitely laid tables either indoors or outside in the beautiful garden, with fresh flowers and impeccable table service

Why our afternoon tea is sought after in Knysna

Sumptuous treats

Sumptuous sweet and savoury treats handmade by Sandy and her team to suit your specific preferences, dietary requirements or budget

Hand-selected teas

Welcome glass of chilled MCC, followed by unlimited hand-selected teas from all over world and unlimited speciality coffees from our coffee bar

old-world charm

How it all began…

Sandy and I recently experienced a Mount Nelson Afternoon Tea in Cape Town and we fell in love with the old-world charm of the bygone era.

We learned that in 1840, it was Duchess Anna Russell, who first requested a tray of tea, bread, butter and cakes to be sent to her room at 4pm as dinner was served so late. She started inviting friends to enjoy it with her and by 1880, this was a fashionable way to entertain.

We have drawn from our experience and have crafted an Oak Leaf Afternoon Tea offering which can be booked for special occasions, celebrations or just a wonderful little treat.

Leeanne & Sandy having afternoon tea at Mount Nelson

Oak Leaf Knysna Restaurant - High / Afternoon Tea

the setting

What to expect

Weather permitting, your table will be set inside near a fireplace or outside in the beautiful garden, under umbrellas. The table will be laid with linen tablecloths and napkins and set with fresh flowers.

The delectable selection of sweet and savoury treats will be served on tiered cake platters and will consist of 6 sweet treats, 6 savoury treats and a basket of freshly baked butter scones with jam & whipped cream.

Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of Brut Classique MCC and can then order unlimited speciality teas and coffees.

tailor-made

Reservation details

High Tea can be booked for any day Tuesday – Sunday between 11am – 3pm. Please note that we will require at least 2 days notice in order to prepare.

We can also tailor-make your afternoon tea to suit special dietary requirements or budget.

Price: R395 per head

Please contact us for any further enquiries or to book:

Leeanne 082 061 3166
Oak Leaf Café Reservations 066 141 5204 | info@oakleafknysna.co.za

decadent

Delectable selection of treats

Examples of sweet treats:

Mini carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Mini milk tart dusted with cinnamon & sugar
Mini fresh fruit & whipped cream pavlova
Mini chocolate roulade filled with cream & caramel
Mini pasteis de nata
Chocolate peanut date ball

Examples of savoury treats:

Mini quiche
Mini salmon & cream cheese bruschetta
Mini rainbow roll
3 tea sandwiches: cucumber / pastrami & Dijon mustard / cheddar, tomato & pesto

Speciality loose-leaf TEA MENU

Rooibos & Honeybush Teas

Orange & Spices Rooibos
Rooibos flavoured with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, vanilla and orange.

Blood Orange Honeybush
Honeybush flavoured with blood orange and orange pieces.

Vetiver Ginger Honeybush Tea
When the woody and earthy vetiver roots from the Eastern Cape are joined with dried ginger pieces from India, a grounding and refreshing fragrance is manifested and when the honeybush is introduced, a balanced warm sweet cup is initiated.

Black Teas

Snow Black
This is the perfect blend of selected black teas from Sri Lanka, Kenya,
India & China.

Vanilla Coco Rose
Classic black tea flavoured with vanilla and roses. Ethiopian cocoa husks are added to encourage the woody and sweet notes of vanilla.

Lady Grey
Gentle bergamot flavours with a touch of Turkish rose.

Rose Congou
Classic, scented Chinese black tea leaves and rose petals are layered during production to infuse the tea with the floral scent.

Oolong Tea

Peach Jasmine Oolong
When sweet blooming jasmine is paired with peach, tea connection is rapidly raised to a whole different level, both beautifully fruity and floral.

Green Tea

Apple Organic Green Tea
Chinese green sencha tea flavoured with apple pieces

Lovers Green Tea
Sencha is blended with roses, passion fruit and flowers to enhance sensitivity & aroma. This tea is full of vitality.

Herbal Tea

Herbal Immensely Beautiful
Herbal infusion with peppermint, spearmint, chamomile, berry leaves, lemongrass, lemon verbena, lavender, orange blossoms and roses.

Hibiscus Petals Herbal Infusion
This soothing and fragrant tea is famous for various health benefits and has a beautiful red colour.

Fruit Tea

Lemon Fruit Infusion
A soothing blend of lemon pieces, apple, rosehip & lemongrass. Delicious served as a warm tea or an iced tea.

Forest Berries Fruit Infusion
Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, apples & hibiscus.
Powerful fruitiness shines through each sip.