Wednesday 27 January 2016

Afternoon Tea at Huntingdon House on a Tea Plantation in Malawi

It was nearly my last day with my family in Blantyre, Malawi in 2014, when my daughter Judith gave me a birthday treat, taking me to Huntingdon House for afternoon tea.  This guest house is situated within a wonderful tea plantation and below you can see some of the workers hard at work.  They only pick the top 3 leaves from the tea plant.





Tomorrow you will see Huntingdon House itself but for today we were having afternoon on the lawn which was a foot ball pitch away from the house. It was quite a long walk for the servers to bring everything over to us.



Everything was beautiful presented and tasted delicious especially the chocolate cake that was still warm.


When travelling back to Blantyre, we realised how privileged we were to be able to have this very special tea together.  Judith needed to stop at a market to get some fresh vegetables and I managed to snap a couple of shots.


Many thanks for your visit and also to all those people who leave comments.

27 comments:

  1. That's a nice place for a birthday tee.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  2. Beautiful blogg :-)
    Regards Halina

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  3. Wow! all those 'cuppas' waiting to be picked...that would keep me supplied for a couple of days!
    Quite a contrast in lifestyles there?

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  4. Wonderful finish for your delightful trip!

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  5. Afternoon tea (actually) on a tea plantation. How wonderful. I hope you enjoy Costa Rica. Have a safe trip!

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  6. What a beautiful place to enjoy afternoon tea!

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  7. Hello Dearest Margaret!

    Thank you very much that you share with us these wonderful experiences.

    Fantastic photos.
    Kisses and greetings.
    Lucja

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  8. What a great time you must have had having tea and then going to that vibrant market. Most interesting photos.

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  9. Afternoon tea with your daughter sounds like a perfect birthday experience to me! I've of course never been lucky enough to be in Malwi, but I understand what you mean about the contrasts (from when we traveled in the Caribbean and Mexico). Makes you think about life, that is for sure.

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  10. I want some of that cake---- Wow, you really got the feeling of that time and place in this post.

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  11. A trip worthy that you have made. I love the shot of the market.

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  12. You two look like royalty,sitting on the lawn with your tea.How fun!

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  13. You both look to be having a most delightful tea time! How fun.

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  14. Interesting that they only pick the top three leaves...wonder, do they go back later and pick more or do they wait for new growth?

    I would never be able to carry stuff that far without spilling it!

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  15. Your tea selections look quite elegant, with flowers even, Margaret! That is quite a contrast to the market. The women are colorfully dressed. I saw a video on women picking tea in an Asian country, with similar large containers on their backs, they were very fast. I didn't know they grew tea in Africa as well, but I guess in that part of the world that makes more sense than importing it.

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  16. You both look lovely and enjoying your tea. I do like these other images showing what a contrast between your tea and the markets. But the produce look fresh and healthy, so colorful too!

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  17. Tea looks like an elegant affair!

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  18. What a beautiful location for afternoon tea - great photos.

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  19. Amazing how different the cultures are...especially when we enter into another world. Tea time looks very nice:)

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  20. The contrasts between your venue for afternoon tea and the local market are amazing, Margaret. That's a very elegant setting for your relaxation, and the flowers on the cake stand are a wonderful touch!

    Best wishes - - - Richard

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  21. Love those shots of the market, great.

    peter

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  22. I read your tea posts in reverse order. So lovely! Warm chocolate cake sounds awfully good at the moment..

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  23. Such a gorgeous place to have afternoon tea with your daughter, and how fun to see the tea being picked

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