Discover High Tea at Brackendale Tea Co in Blackwood, South Australia. Enjoy hand-blended teas, homemade scones, savoury delights, and decadent petit fours just 20 minutes from Adelaide.
Owner Anthea Brockbank has brought her passion for baking and tea to life creating the tearoom with an undoubtably traditional feel. Details have not been missed at the Brackendale Tea Co; from the traditional fine bone China trios to the gold cutlery to the background music being played.
Anthea has been surrounded by tea most of her life visiting tea regions from India to the United Kingdon. She has immersed herself in tea traditions, tea making and how to serve tea.
My guest has previously been to Brackendale Tea Co on numerous occasions. She said they do the best tea in South Australia, as they serve it correctly with the infuser and timer. You know when to rest the tea creating the perfect taste.
They make their own tea with over sixty blends to purchase from choc mint to organic wild lavender to sassy hot black ginger.
On the day we were served Tier 3, Brackendale’s Royal Tea which included a Glass of non-alcoholic Etch Sparkling, warm Brazilian Cheese Puffs, Finger Sandwiches, Scones, homemade Jam and Cream, Petit Fours and tea and coffee.
Tier 3 began with Etch sparkling which was refreshing without any added sugar and alcohol. It was served with Brazilian Cheese Puffs. I cannot remember the last time I had cheese puffs. They were very cheesy and smooth. Delicious!
Anthea knew my passion for the traditional butter and milk scone and made them especially for the day. They were soft, buttery and fluffy served with their homemade raspberry preserve and vanilla whipped cream.
The chocolate brownie was dark and moist. I really liked the richness and bitterness of the cocoa compared to others that taste cakey and milky.
I do love a lemon tart and this one from Brackendale Tea Co did not disappoint with the tartness of the lemon shining through in a refreshing way.
The savoury portion of the high tea were finger sandwiches which were fresh, with tasty traditional fillings.
All the items except for the macarons were made onsite fresh with local South Australian ingredients.
It was an exceptional High Tea with excellent service. I look forward to coming back very soon to support the family-owned small business. I will slowly work my way through the extensive tea menu!
Brackendale’s Royal Tea Menu:
(items may vary)
Savoury:
- Brazilian Cheese Puffs
Traditional Finger Sandwiches:
- Egg Salad
- Smoked salmon with cream cheese
- Cucumber and crème fraiche
- Ham and cheese with caramelized red onion chutney
Scones:
Traditional scones with homemade jam and vanilla whipped cream
Sweet Petit Fours:
- Almond and Lemond Cake (GF)
- Chocolate Brownie (GF)
- Lemon Curd and Raspberry Tart (GF)
- Macaron
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry
Beverages:
- Non-alcoholic Etch Sparkling
- A selection of Coffee and Tea from Brackendale Tea Co
Advise of dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Gluten Free/Vegan Options available at an additional cost.
