Co. Galway Trip Overview
Traditional high tea enjoyed at an authentic Irish castle.
Finest teas made by a master Galway tea blender.
A delicious culinary showcase of Connemara’s seasonal products.
Signature house tea made from local foraged herbs.
Beautiful castle estate of forest and river views.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Co. Galway, Ireland
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Afternoon Teas
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Traditional high tea enjoyed at an authentic Irish castle.
Finest teas made by a master Galway tea blender.
A delicious culinary showcase of Connemara’s seasonal products.
Signature house tea made from local foraged herbs.
Beautiful castle estate of forest and river views.
Enjoy this unique afternoon tea of both a traditional high tea and a showcase of Connemara’s finest products, using the best seasonal produce available. To compliment the finest local flavours, we have partnered with Galway-based master tea blender Jorg Mueller of Solaris Tea who has helped compile the loose tea menu at the castle, including the signature house tea blend using foraged herbs from the Twelve Ben Mountains.
A combination of traditional finger sandwiches and signature open sandwiches, sweet treats include scones, both plain and fruit, with a selection of homemade jams and clotted cream, along with rose and raspberry macaroons, berry tartlets with crème pâtissière, milk chocolate mousse and mini Pavlova with seasonal fruits.
Ballynahinch signature black tea – a unique black tea blend containing locally foraged ingredients such as juniper berries, horsetail & oat straw giving the blend a light and playful aromatic top note.
Treat yourself to a glass of prosecco or champagne at an additional cost, to accompany this delicious afternoon tea.
This sumptuous delight is served in the castle restaurant for you to take in the estates’ magnificent river and forest views.
Sample Menu
• Finger sandwiches – Features egg & watercress on Irish soda bread, crayfish, dill & cucumber on sourdough and much more!
• Sweet treats – Scones, with a selection of homemade jams and clotted cream, along with rose and raspberry macaroons, berry tartlets …..
