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Four savvy ways to cut the cost of your next Afternoon Tea
Plus, how to get 30 per cent off cinema tickets to see Despicable Me 4
SHARING an afternoon tea is one of life’s little treats.
But that towering plate of cakes and nibbles can leave you with a big bill to swallow.
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With it being Afternoon Tea Week, we have ways to take a bite out of the price . . .
DAINTY DEALS: If you’d love a pile of perfectly sliced sandwiches and pretty pastries, look for a great deal on a special tea outing.
There’s a list of offers at afternoontea.co.uk.
Have a look on deal sites for more special offers, too.
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At Wowcher, you can get afternoon tea for two with prosecco at nine locations, including John Lewis in London’s Oxford Street, where it is £39 instead of £54.95.
At virginexperiencedays.co.uk you can save 20 per cent on afternoon teas until tomorrow with the code FLASH20.
TEA THINGS OFF: Save yourself even more by creating the experience at home.
Start with a good-quality, great-tasting cuppa. In a blind taste test with the Tea Advisory Panel, Asda’s Everyday tea bags and PG Tips were the two top choices.
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The Asda bags are £1.20 for 80, compared with around £3.40 for PG Tips.
CAKE EXPECTATIONS: There’s nothing like a homemade cake for afternoon tea.
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But with some great offers in the supermarkets this week, buying a sponge is also tempting.
Try Sainsbury’s for favourites such as a Victoria sandwich or carrot cake, which is £2.50 with a Nectar card down from £3.50.
Serve alongside cucumber sandwiches for a hotel-style experience at a slice of the price.
SIMPLY TOPPING: To elevate your afternoon tea, take some tips from Reshmi Bennett, of London bakery Anges de Sucre.
Alongside baking, she loves creating “fake bakes” — showstoppers for under £10 using shop-bought cakes and frosting.
She then tops the cakes with sweets, biscuits, chocolate and even extra cupcakes.
Look at her Instagram @angedesucre for inspiration.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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