Afternoon Tea
by-the-sea
Summer AFTERNOON TEA
Celebrate the season with our Summer Afternoon Tea, inspired by fresh coastal flavours and the charm of St. Andrews by-the-Sea. Indulge in delicate pastries, freshly baked scones, refined savoury bites, and seasonal ingredients that celebrate the best of a Maritime summer, all thoughtfully paired with our exclusive tea selection.
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CLASSIC SCONES
Freshly baked & served with whipped butter, maple cream, clotted cream and blueberry preserve (g, d, e)
White Chocolate & Raspberry Scone
Cranberries, white chocolate (g, d, e)
Classic Scone
2 traditional butter scones - simple, flaky and perfect (g, d, e)
SAVOURY SANDWICHES
Lobster Temaki Cone
Butter poached lobster, yuzu mayo, cucumber sticks, crispy shallots, chives, nori sheets, nori cone, roe (g, d, sf)
Smoked Salmon Rolls
Cold smoked salmon, charred fennel & cream cheese mousse, roe, sourdough crostini (g, d, sf)
Blueberry Bouquet
Confit duck pate, sweet blueberry jell-o, arugula, prosciutto, brioche bread (d, n, sf)
Cucumber & Herb Cream Cheese
Cucumber, dulse cream cheese, pea shoots, white bread
(g, d)
Peach & Brie Puff
Sweet & spicy peach, brie cheese, puff pastry, birch syrup glaze (g, d)
DECADENT DESSERTS
Raisin Dulse Fudge
Dulse, raisin, brown sugar, cream white
chocolate
(g, d, n, e)
Almond Orange Cake
Almond, orange marmalade, Grand Marnier jelly
(g, d, n, e, a)
Yuzu Chocolate Truffle
70% dark chocolate, Japanese lemon ganache (d)
Macaroons
Macaroon with chocolate ganache, chocolate garnish (g, d, n, e)
Fresh Fruit Tart
Sweet vegan tart shell, vanilla home made pastry cream, seasonal fresh fruit, berries (g, d, e)
LOCAL TEA SELECTION
The Algonquin Signature Tea
A locally inspired blend of wild blueberries, Chamcook chaga, tart sumac berries, and bold Assam black tea, finished with maple sugar flakes for a smooth, subtly sweet taste.
BLACK TEAS (CAFFEINATED)
Queen Mary
A bold, balanced tea sourced from the world’s finest gardens. Rich and rounded, with malty depth and delicate floral notes.
Irish Breakfast
A bold, full-bodied black tea with rich flavour and deep colour—perfect for a midday lift.
Scottish Breakfast
Malty and full-bodied, with bright, lively notes and a subtle hint of cask-aged oak. A bold Highlander’s cup of tea.
Chicken Bones Black Tea
Crafted in collaboration with Ganong Bros Ltd, this signature black tea is inspired by the iconic Chicken Bones candy from St. Stephen, NB. With bold cinnamon flavour at the forefront, it reflects the candy’s spiced outer layer, complimented by a hint of bittersweet chocolate.
Genmaicha (Popcorn Tea)
A distinctive green tea with a light, golden-yellow liquor and a unique, toasty rice flavour with a hint of sweetness. This conversation-starting tea offers a smooth, comforting cup that's both familiar and intriguing
HERBAL TEAS (NON-CAFFEINATED)
Mocha Rooibos
Exquisite Ethiopian mocha café notes weave through light hints of sweet chocolate and caramel.
Blueberry Fruit and Herb
A full flavoured tea with superb and well-defined blueberry highlights
Chicken Bones Rooibos
A blend created with Ganong Bros Ltd, this rooibos tea draws on the rich chocolate centre of the classic Chicken Bones candy. Smooth and aromatic, it features pronounced chocolate notes balanced by a gentle touch of cinnamon.
Rooibos Sunrise
Bright and uplifting, this naturally caffeine-free blend combines smooth rooibos with zesty lemon notes from lemongrass and a touch of calendula. A vibrant cup any time of day
Chicken Bones are a vibrant hard pink candy made of pulled sugar with a bittersweet chocolate filling, enclosed with a cinnamon flavoured outer layer - a Canadian tradition since 1885.
ADDITIONAL CELEBRATORY SIPS
Prosecco Mionetto, IT
16 (5oz) | 73 (bottle)Nova 7 Moscato-Style, Benjamin Bridge, NS
73 (bottle)Spring Sangria
18St. Germain, orange juice, white wine, soda water, assorted fruit
The Algonquin Steep
21Downriver Whiskey, Algonquin Signature Tea, Lemon, Egg Whites
*All teas supplied by Garden By The Sea, New-Brunswick
Allergens - G: Gluten E: Eggs D: Dairy S: Soy SD: Sesame F: Seafood N: Nuts
Please inform your server about any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Pricing does not include taxes or gratuity.