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Bettys at Harlow Carr Gardens
Crag Lane
Harrogate
HG3 1QB
Each Bettys has a different feel to it. At the RHS Gardens at Harlow Carr in Harrogate, we have created a Bettys fit for an English country garden.
We offer all the usual delights of a visit to Bettys - delicious cakes, freshly baked bread, scrumptious three course meals and, of course, the high standards and friendly smiles - but in a very different location.
Here you will enjoy an elevated position overlooking the beautiful grounds of RHS Garden Harlow Carr. The 58-acre garden can be found on the south-western outskirts of Harrogate, and is home to peaceful woodland, meadows, flower gardens and seven historical gardens from the BBC series 'Gardens Through Time'. As it's located alongside rather than inside, you don't have to pay to enter the gardens in order to visit Bettys.
Single Estate Rwandan Gisovu
We have been buying teas from this lovely tea garden for over 35 years.
Deliciously crisp and refreshing with a rich golden colour, this really is one
of the world's finest black teas.
Lingia Estate Darjeeling
A wonderfully delicate Darjeeling from the Himalayan foothills, where cool
air slows the growth of the tea bushes, leading to a fuller flavour.
Ceylon Blue Sapphire
Deliciously smooth black tea with a honeyed character, decorated with blue
cornflower petals to represent Sri Lanka?s famous sapphires.
China Rose Petal
One of the loveliest China teas, layered with fragrant rose petals,
believed to keep mind, body and spirit in perfect harmony.
Jasmine Blossom Tea
This high quality green tea is infused with jasmine blossoms to create
a light, delicate and aromatic tea, best enjoyed without milk.
Pi Lo Chun Green Tea
Meaning ?spring green snail?, a reference to the distinctive spiral-shaped
leaves, this famous green China tea has a light, floral character.
Yu Luo White Tea
An exquisite white tea from Hunan, China, made from the delicate white
buds that first appear when the tea bush ?awakens? after winter.
Lemongrass & Ginger Tisane
A delicious, refreshing infusion of rosehips, lemongrass,
hibiscus and ginger that?s naturally caffeine-free.
Peppermint Tisane
A ?pick-me-up? herbal infusion of pure peppermint,
served with honey.
Janet Parker
Bettys at Harlow Carr Gardens
Crag Lane
Harrogate
HG3 1QB
Phone: 01423 505604
Web: www.bettys.co.uk
Email: bettys.harlow@bettysandtaylors.co.uk
We are open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Bettys Harrogate
Parliament Street
Harrogate
HG1 2QU
The story of Bettys began in 1919 when our founder, Frederick Belmont, opened his first Bettys Café Tea Room in the fashionable spa town of Harrogate
The combination of mouth-watering Swiss confectionery and Yorkshire warmth and hospitality in such an elegant setting proved irresistible. Bettys was an instant success. Nearly 100 years on, Bettys Harrogate remains as popular as ever. Providing a wonderful relaxed setting for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals, Bettys offers one of the best spots in town to enjoy the beauty of the town's surroundings.
From the swathes of crocuses which herald the spring, through to the autumn colours, the Stray is always a delight, and a window table at Bettys is the best place to enjoy it. You'll also discover our shop where you will be spoilt for choice with over 300 breads, cakes and chocolates, as well as 50 different teas and coffees, and a small delicatessen section with pastries, salads and soups.
Single Estate Rwandan Gisovu
We have been buying teas from this lovely tea garden for over 35 years.
Deliciously crisp and refreshing with a rich golden colour, this really is one
of the world's finest black teas.
Lingia Estate Darjeeling
A wonderfully delicate Darjeeling from the Himalayan foothills, where cool
air slows the growth of the tea bushes, leading to a fuller flavour.
Ceylon Blue Sapphire
Deliciously smooth black tea with a honeyed character, decorated with blue
cornflower petals to represent Sri Lanka?s famous sapphires.
China Rose Petal
One of the loveliest China teas, layered with fragrant rose petals,
believed to keep mind, body and spirit in perfect harmony.
Jasmine Blossom Tea
This high quality green tea is infused with jasmine blossoms to create
a light, delicate and aromatic tea, best enjoyed without milk.
Pi Lo Chun Green Tea
Meaning ?spring green snail?, a reference to the distinctive spiral-shaped
leaves, this famous green China tea has a light, floral character.
Yu Luo White Tea
An exquisite white tea from Hunan, China, made from the delicate white
buds that first appear when the tea bush ?awakens? after winter.
Lemongrass & Ginger Tisane
A delicious, refreshing infusion of rosehips, lemongrass,
hibiscus and ginger that?s naturally caffeine-free.
Peppermint Tisane
A ?pick-me-up? herbal infusion of pure peppermint,
served with honey.
Bettys Harrogate
Parliament Street
Harrogate
HG1 2QU
Phone: 01423 814070
Web: www.bettys.co.uk
Email: bettys.harrogate@bettysandtaylors.co.uk
We are open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Montpellier Café Bar: 8:00am to 9:00pm
Gift Vouchers
Why not treat a loved one to a sumptuous Afternoon Tea. To buy a Bettys Afternoon Tea Gift Voucher please visit www.bettys.co.uk or telephone 0800 456 1919 for more information.
Bettys Ilkley
The Grove
Ilkley
LS29 9EE
After an energetic walk on Ilkley Moor or a visit to scenic Bolton Abbey, Bettys Café Tea Rooms on Ilkley's tree-lined Grove is the perfect place to refuel and relax.
Alternatively, you can stock up on a cake or two from the shop before setting out for a lengthy ramble.
Ilkley is many people's favourite Bettys. Blessed with a lovely Wharfedale location, the shop looks south towards Ilkley Moor, and the Café Tea Rooms faces north towards Middleton Moor.
The bright, sunny Café Tea Rooms are lit by windows inset with stained glass Yorkshire flowers and motifs.
A collection of antique and contemporary teapots is displayed around the walls, and the café also boasts 'La Chasse', the largest ever marquetry picture made by the Spindler Studio in Alsace.
It depicts a medieval hunting scene and is made entirely of unstained wood veneers.
Single Estate Rwandan Gisovu
We have been buying teas from this lovely tea garden for over 35 years.
Deliciously crisp and refreshing with a rich golden colour, this really is one
of the world's finest black teas.
Lingia Estate Darjeeling
A wonderfully delicate Darjeeling from the Himalayan foothills, where cool
air slows the growth of the tea bushes, leading to a fuller flavour.
Ceylon Blue Sapphire
Deliciously smooth black tea with a honeyed character, decorated with blue
cornflower petals to represent Sri Lanka?s famous sapphires.
China Rose Petal
One of the loveliest China teas, layered with fragrant rose petals,
believed to keep mind, body and spirit in perfect harmony.
Jasmine Blossom Tea
This high quality green tea is infused with jasmine blossoms to create
a light, delicate and aromatic tea, best enjoyed without milk.
Pi Lo Chun Green Tea
Meaning ?spring green snail?, a reference to the distinctive spiral-shaped
leaves, this famous green China tea has a light, floral character.
Yu Luo White Tea
An exquisite white tea from Hunan, China, made from the delicate white
buds that first appear when the tea bush ?awakens? after winter.
Lemongrass & Ginger Tisane
A delicious, refreshing infusion of rosehips, lemongrass,
hibiscus and ginger that?s naturally caffeine-free.
Peppermint Tisane
A ?pick-me-up? herbal infusion of pure peppermint,
served with honey.
Bettys Ilkley
The Grove
Ilkley
LS29 9EE
Phone: 01943 608029
Web: www.bettys.co.uk
Email: bettys.ilkley@bettysandtaylors.co.uk
We are open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Gift Vouchers
Why not treat a loved one to a sumptuous Afternoon Tea. To buy a Bettys Afternoon Tea Gift Voucher please visit www.bettys.co.uk or telephone 0800 456 1919 for more information.
Bettys Northallerton
High Street
Northallerton
DL7 8LF
Northallerton is a traditional Yorkshire market town, nestling between the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors.
This is where you'll find our most northerly branch, sited in a Grade II listed building.
Located on the wide Georgian High Street - which is particularly bustling during the Wednesday and Saturday markets - the Award winning Bettys Café Tea Rooms in Northallerton (winner of The Tea Guild's Top Tea Place Award 2012) is a perfect base for exploring James Herriot country.
Walk through our well-stocked shop and you'll find an elegant café and 'Palm Room', with a domed glass roof, huge window mirrors and a three metre high Chusan Palm.
During the warmer months you can enjoy Afternoon Tea 'al fresco' in our walled outdoor garden courtyard.
Single Estate Rwandan Gisovu
We have been buying teas from this lovely tea garden for over 35 years.
Deliciously crisp and refreshing with a rich golden colour, this really is one
of the world's finest black teas.
Lingia Estate Darjeeling
A wonderfully delicate Darjeeling from the Himalayan foothills, where cool
air slows the growth of the tea bushes, leading to a fuller flavour.
Ceylon Blue Sapphire
Deliciously smooth black tea with a honeyed character, decorated with blue
cornflower petals to represent Sri Lanka?s famous sapphires.
China Rose Petal
One of the loveliest China teas, layered with fragrant rose petals,
believed to keep mind, body and spirit in perfect harmony.
Jasmine Blossom Tea
This high quality green tea is infused with jasmine blossoms to create
a light, delicate and aromatic tea, best enjoyed without milk.
Pi Lo Chun Green Tea
Meaning ?spring green snail?, a reference to the distinctive spiral-shaped
leaves, this famous green China tea has a light, floral character.
Yu Luo White Tea
An exquisite white tea from Hunan, China, made from the delicate white
buds that first appear when the tea bush ?awakens? after winter.
Lemongrass & Ginger Tisane
A delicious, refreshing infusion of rosehips, lemongrass,
hibiscus and ginger that?s naturally caffeine-free.
Peppermint Tisane
A ?pick-me-up? herbal infusion of pure peppermint,
served with honey.
Mr Lindsay Judd
Bettys Northallerton
High Street
Northallerton
DL7 8LF
Phone: 01609 775154
Web: www.bettys.co.uk
Email: bettys.northallerton@bettysandtaylors.co.uk
We are open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Bettys Stonegate York
Stonegate
York
YO1 8AS
With its quaint and traditional interior, Bettys Stonegate (previously known as "Little Bettys") is a charming place to take a break from shopping or sightseeing in the famous city of York.
Situated in a listed building on medieval Stonegate, just a stone's throw from York Minster, you'll be greeted by a characterful shop with antique dressers and cabinets, stocked with an extensive range of teas and coffees, cakes and gifts.
Up a flight of winding stairs there's a cosy café with wooden beams, and roaring fires in the winter. Just as our cakes and breads celebrate the best of traditional craft skills, so too do our interiors.
At Bettys Stonegate be sure to look out for fixtures and fittings by the 'Mouseman of Kilburn', whose oak carvings all carry a trademark 'signature' mouse. Bettys Stonegate is also home to a large collection of prints, advertisements and paraphernalia, which tell the story of the tea trade.
Single Estate Rwandan Gisovu
We have been buying teas from this lovely tea garden for over 35 years.
Deliciously crisp and refreshing with a rich golden colour, this really is one
of the world's finest black teas.
Lingia Estate Darjeeling
A wonderfully delicate Darjeeling from the Himalayan foothills, where cool
air slows the growth of the tea bushes, leading to a fuller flavour.
Ceylon Blue Sapphire
Deliciously smooth black tea with a honeyed character, decorated with blue
cornflower petals to represent Sri Lanka?s famous sapphires.
China Rose Petal
One of the loveliest China teas, layered with fragrant rose petals,
believed to keep mind, body and spirit in perfect harmony.
Jasmine Blossom Tea
This high quality green tea is infused with jasmine blossoms to create
a light, delicate and aromatic tea, best enjoyed without milk.
Pi Lo Chun Green Tea
Meaning ?spring green snail?, a reference to the distinctive spiral-shaped
leaves, this famous green China tea has a light, floral character.
Yu Luo White Tea
An exquisite white tea from Hunan, China, made from the delicate white
buds that first appear when the tea bush ?awakens? after winter.
Lemongrass & Ginger Tisane
A delicious, refreshing infusion of rosehips, lemongrass,
hibiscus and ginger that?s naturally caffeine-free.
Peppermint Tisane
A ?pick-me-up? herbal infusion of pure peppermint,
served with honey.
Ms Samantha Lawton
Bettys Stonegate York
Stonegate
York
YO1 8AS
Phone: 01904 622865
Web: www.bettys.co.uk
Email: bettys.stonegate@bettysandtaylors.co.uk
We are open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Gift Vouchers
Why not treat a loved one to a sumptuous Afternoon Tea. To buy a Bettys Afternoon Tea Gift Voucher please visit www.bettys.co.uk or telephone 0800 456 1919 for more information.
Bettys York
St Helen?s Square
York
YO1 8QP
In 1936 the founder of Bettys, Frederick Belmont, travelled on the maiden voyage of the Queen Mary.
He was so enthralled by the splendour of the ship that he commissioned the Queen Mary's designers and craftsmen to turn a dilapidated furniture store into his most sophisticated branch yet - an elegant café in the land-locked location of St Helen's Square. Today, as you sit in Bettys, surrounded by huge curved windows, elegant wood panelling and ornate mirrors, you can almost imagine yourself aboard a luxury liner.
The art deco elegance of the Queen Mary is particularly evident in our first floor Belmont Room which was inspired by one of the cruise liner's state rooms. Throughout the year we host musical evenings and events here.
A few years after Bettys opened its doors in York war broke out, and Bettys - in particular the basement 'Bettys Bar' - became a favourite haunt of thousands of airmen stationed around York. 'Bettys Mirror', on which many of them engraved their signatures with a diamond pen, remains on display today as a fitting tribute to their bravery.
Single Estate Rwandan Gisovu
We have been buying teas from this lovely tea garden for over 35 years.
Deliciously crisp and refreshing with a rich golden colour, this really is one
of the world's finest black teas.
Lingia Estate Darjeeling
A wonderfully delicate Darjeeling from the Himalayan foothills, where cool
air slows the growth of the tea bushes, leading to a fuller flavour.
Ceylon Blue Sapphire
Deliciously smooth black tea with a honeyed character, decorated with blue
cornflower petals to represent Sri Lanka?s famous sapphires.
China Rose Petal
One of the loveliest China teas, layered with fragrant rose petals,
believed to keep mind, body and spirit in perfect harmony.
Jasmine Blossom Tea
This high quality green tea is infused with jasmine blossoms to create
a light, delicate and aromatic tea, best enjoyed without milk.
Pi Lo Chun Green Tea
Meaning ?spring green snail?, a reference to the distinctive spiral-shaped
leaves, this famous green China tea has a light, floral character.
Yu Luo White Tea
An exquisite white tea from Hunan, China, made from the delicate white
buds that first appear when the tea bush ?awakens? after winter.
Lemongrass & Ginger Tisane
A delicious, refreshing infusion of rosehips, lemongrass,
hibiscus and ginger that?s naturally caffeine-free.
Peppermint Tisane
A ?pick-me-up? herbal infusion of pure peppermint,
served with honey.
Una Heron
Bettys York
St Helen?s Square
York
YO1 8QP
Phone: 01904 659142
Web: www.bettys.co.uk
Email: bettys.york@bettysandtaylors.co.uk
We are open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny
15 Cross Street
Abergavenny
NP7 5EN
The Angel Hotel is a luxurious hotel, located in the centre of Abergavenny.
Situated between 7 hills on the Welsh/English border, Abergavenny is often referred to as the ?Gateway to Wales?.
The Angel has previously held an ?Award of Excellence? from The Tea Guild since 2008. In 2011 The Angel Hotel were proud recipients of The Tea Guild?s top national award, ?The Top City & Country Hotel Tea Award? considered to be the Oscar of the tea world.
Each morning, specialist baker, Sally Lane and her team freshly prepare the sandwiches, savouries, cakes and scones ready for the afternoon. Afternoon tea is served daily in The Wedgewood room.
There are wide range of teas and infusions on offer at The Angel. Guests are encouraged to experiment with the varieties on offer and staff are very knowledgeable about all the teas and infusions.
Guests are also able to purchase a variety of teas and beautiful teapots to take home, in addition to the extremely popular High Tea vouchers available, which make a lovely gift.
High Tea can also be served in one of The Angel?s three private event spaces for 10 or more guests. There?s no rush; relax with friends and enjoy being looked after by a dedicated member of our team.
Complex and intense in flavour. There is huge variation within this type of tea.
ASSAM
This Indian tea from Assam is one of the world?s oldest varieties. It has a rich, dark liquor and smooth, round, malty flavour.
DARJEELING FIRST FLUSH
A rare and sophisticated Indian black tea comes from the first tender new shoots grown between February and April on the foothills of the Himalayas, producing a light liquor with a delicate flavour of green muscatel.
DARJEELING SECOND FLUSH
This Indian black tea comes from the second harvest grown from May onwards in the foothills of the Himalayas, producing a wonderful amber liquor with a delicate muscatel flavour.
JUBILEE TEA
Keemun Gong Fu is one the finest black teas in the world. It was so highly regarded that the Chinese referred to it as the ?prince of tea?, due to the reputation of its exquisite flavour and rich fragrance.
YUNNAN GOLD PEARLS
This black tea is from the rich-soiled Yunnan province. Golden, down covered buds develop into a brew with an auburn sheen. A rounded richness with an underlying sweetness.
CEYLON
Outstanding orange pekoe, whole leaves from Sri Lanka: full bodied, soothing and complex. A powerful liquor with a coppery colour.
Scented Black Teas:
EARL GREY
This sophisticated blend of black Sri Lankan tea pairs the fruity notes of bergamot with a hint of citrus. Balanced and full of body with an ample and lasting flavour.
VANILLA
A blend of Assam from the organic Gossainbari Estate in India and Chinese Yunnan black tea with the finest Madagascan vanilla. Rich sweet and warm with hints of caramel.
LAPSANG
A large leaf black tea from China, smoked over pine fires, lively yet soft-textured and full, with a great tarry aromatic quality.
MASALA CHAI
A unique blend of high quality Sri Lankan black tea carefully scented with the finest Indian spices including cardamom, cinnamon, anise, cloves and ginger.
TEA AU CHOCOLATE
This refined tea combines black teas from China and India, organic Madagascan vanilla pods and Peruvian cocoa nibs, creating a subtle and velvety taste.
Called ?Black Tea? by the Chinese and was exclusive to China for centuries. These teas have an earthy mature character.
3-YEAR VINTAGE MINI TUO
An ancient tea from Yunnan in China, this dark brew has smokiness, and a warm, earthy, apricot flavour.
Generally described as ?unoxidized?, no chemical change occurs during their manufacture.
ORGANIC DRAGON WELL
Healthy Chinese tea rich in antioxidants, full of grassy freshness with a sweet undertone. It is best enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon or drizzle of honey. Highly respected.
SENCHA SUPREME
An ancient tea from Kyoto, Japan; with beautiful emerald colour leaves. It has a mellow sweetness perfectly balanced with a mild and refreshing astringency.
JASMINE PEARLS
Our Jasmine Pearl tea is composed of the most perfectly balanced spring green tea, repeatedly hand rolled and scented with fresh jasmine flowers.
GREEN PEACH
A traditional blend of Sencha green tea, dry fruit pieces and sunflower blossoms. A light flavoured and refreshing green tea with hints of peach.
DRAGON EYE
This hand crafted tea is grown and made in the Chinese province of Fujian from tender downy buds that display a flower blossom. A light and Fragrant base, an arch of pure jasmine blossoms and a globe amarinth flower which blossoms above when infused.
Partially or semi-fermented and sometimes referred to as blue teas, traditionally manufacturedin China or Taiwan.
PHOENIX HONEY
The Phoenix Honey Orchid comes from the Guangdong Province of China, where the finest Oolong teas originate, this tea is sweet and fruity with an aroma of honey.
IRON BUDHA
A whole leaf tea from Fujian province in China. Intensely floral, hand-rolled and fired to create the flavour. Amber fragrant liquor combines the taste of almond with a hint of chestnut.
Lightly oxidised tea, harvested from the buds and leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant.
IMPERIAL WHITE
Precious buds (70,000 per kilo of tea) called ?silver needles? are gently dried, to give a delicate mellow flavour, with hints of cucumber and melon. The tea is soft, sweet and unforgettable.
Not actual teas; fruits, steeped in hot water. May contain caffeine. Usually taken straight.
RUSSIAN FLOWERS
Only the finest natural ingredients have been selected to create this delicate blend of Golden Dragon black tea with flowers from Kolomna. Infused with warming notes of orange blossom, lemon grass and hibiscus.
VERY BERRY
Whole blackcurrants, elderberries, cracked hibiscus shells and strawberries make this sumptuous herbal infusion delightfully refreshing. Vivid, intense and lively with a rich spectrum of berry fruits.
MANGO TWIST
A delicious blend of fresh green tea, rich black tea and whole mango pieces. Sweet, lightly spicy and refreshing.
STRAWBERRY AND KIWI
A deliciously fresh blend flavoured with ripe strawberries and tropical kiwi fruit, redolent of summer.
PASSIONFRUIT AND ORANGE
Artful blend of orange and tropical passion fruit flavours produce a beautiful ruby red drink that is loaded with great flavour.
WILD CHERRY
Cherry is a dark red beverage with an intense fruity flavour whose colour resembles ripe cherries light scented.
ROSEHIP AND CHERRIES
A caffeine free, full flavoured blend of organic rosehip berries, cherries, currants and elderberries with almond pieces. It is a light and soothing infusion.
Created using freshly picked and dried whole herbs and flowers. Naturally caffeine free.
GINGER TEA
Ginger and lemon creates an invigorating balanced infusion which is smooth and refreshing. It is light, refined and perfectly balanced.
MOROCCAN MINT
Grown especially for the Angel and looked after by our own Gardener. Fresh leaves are picked on demand. Green, smooth, refreshing. A traditional simple light infusion.
CHAMOMILE FLOWERS
Egyptian. A floral infusion of whole flowers; a calming, fresh, light flavour.
WHOLE ROSE BUDS
Soothing, soft and refreshing. Buds of white tea are mixed with tender oriental rosebuds. The flowers give a fresh, velvety taste. From Iran.
LEMON VERBENA
This refreshing tea is made from the cut leaves of pure lemon verbena. With a lovely rich lemon scent and flavour when infused.
LEMON GRASS AND GINGER ROOT
Oriental flavours from Thailand. Bright, assertive and refreshing. Thin slices of the dried roots are infused.
FENNEL
A fragrant mix of ginger, fennel seeds, cardamom pods, liquorice root and whole rose buds. A refreshing infusion with a delicious Astringency.
SOUTH AFRICAN ROUGE
A herbal Infusion from South African red bush tree, very high in antioxidants. It is accented by refreshing cranberry and orange notes.
Jo Nugent
The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny
15 Cross Street
Abergavenny
NP7 5EN
Phone: 01873 857121
Web: www.angelabergavenny.com
Email: reservations@angelabergavenny.com
The Hansom, St. Pancras NW1
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
Euston Road
London
NW1 2AR
Zoja Briuskova
The Hansom, St. Pancras NW1
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
Euston Road
London
NW1 2AR
Phone: 07564075485
Web: www.thehansom.co.uk
Email: zoja.briuskova@renaissancehotels.com