Tintswalo Summer House has introduced the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea, served in the beautifully restored historic hotel overlooking False Bay’s Glencairn Bay. Available on Fridays and Saturdays only, Tintswalo Summer House High Tea invites guests to slow down, savour the moment, indulge in sweet and savoury treats, and discover a collection of special teas inspired by the people, history and seaside spirit of this much-loved property.
Priced at R495 per person, the High Tea begins with a welcome glass of bubbly before guests settle into an elegant spread of delicate savouries, freshly baked scones and indulgent sweet confectionary. Served in the garden on beautiful days, or indoors when the weather doesn’t play along, the experience is accompanied by a choice of hot beverage from Summer House’s curated selection of loose-leaf teas, coffee or hot chocolate.
The menu brings together classic High Tea favourites with a distinctly South African touch. Delicate treats include Cape Malay bobotie spring rolls, Coronation chicken pies, chilled potato and leek soup, and prawn and avocado puffs. Finger sandwiches offer a selection of refined classics: cucumber and cream cheese; Franschhoek smoked trout with cream cheese and cucumber; grass-fed roast beef with caramelised onions and whole-grain mustard aioli; and classic egg mayonnaise with chives.
No High Tea would be complete without scones! The scone basket features freshly baked scones served with fresh cream, clotted cream and assorted jams and cheese, alongside savoury cheese and herb scones. For something sweet, guests can expect raspberry macarons, lemon meringue tarts, classic pecan tarts, red velvet cake and the indulgent chef’s choice cake of the day.
At the heart of the experience is a remarkable tea menu, curated in collaboration with Nigiro Tea. At Summer House, tea is an experience with each blend lovingly chosen to tell a story of the historic Glencairn Hotel, the bold women behind Tintswalo and the colourful, soul-filled house by the sea. Adding to the experience is Summer House’s tea sommeliers Junias Manomano and Clement Moyo – part storytellers and part flavour guides who are always ready with a recommendation.
Among the most personal teas are the signature family blends, created as a tribute to the women whose vision and influence have shaped Tintswalo. Blue Horizon, a Japanese Sencha from Shizuoka blended with mango, passionfruit and citrus, is dedicated to CEO, Lisa Goosen. Fresh, uplifting and tropical, the tea reflects her intuitive warmth and quiet strength, with every sip intended to feel like a conversation with her – rich, comforting and memorable. Cam in Colour is a spectacular flowering tea of hand-tied green and white tea with jasmine and chrysanthemum blossoms, celebrates Camlyn Johnston’s bold design instinct, love of colour and the achievement of bringing Summer House to life through the restoration of the historic hotel. Graceful Gaye, a Rooibos, lemon, ginger and pandan blend, honours Gaye Corbett, the matriarch and co-founder who, together with her husband Ernest, built Tintswalo from a dream into a lasting legacy. Its zesty lemon, warming ginger and soft pandan sweetness reflect her elegant, grounded character. Together, the three teas celebrate three generations of bold vision, quiet wisdom and endless style.
Other blends in the collection draw inspiration directly from Summer House and include 1904 African Breakfast Blend, which pays homage to the year the hotel was built, with a bold black tea combining leaves from Kenya, Malawi and Tanzania. The Seaside Garden infusion combines chamomile, lemongrass and apple in a soothing nod to Glencairn’s gardens and seaside tranquillity, while South-Easterly Wind captures the freshness of the winds sweeping through Glencairn with spearmint, lemongrass, moringa and buchu.
At Tintswalo Summer House High Tea is an invitation to linger; to reconnect over beautiful food, discover a new tea and experience the history and character of Summer House in a relaxed and elegant setting.
Tintswalo Summer House High Tea is served on Fridays and Saturdays between 12:00 and 16:00 at R495 per person, including a welcome glass of bubbles and a choice of hot beverage. Bookings are required at least 24 hours in advance, with a 50% deposit payable at the time of booking. To book, contact Tintswalo Summer House on Tel 021 773 0220 or email SummerhouseReception@tintswalo.com.
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