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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 26 MARCH 2017 34 Food THERE'S something very special about the ritual of afternoon tea: the pretty crockery, the dainty delicacies and the elegant atmos- phere. It is actually an activity that can be traced back through the dec- ades to the early 1840s, in Great Britain, when food lovers found that they couldn't quite make it from lunch to dinner without nib- bling on a tasty treat or two in-be- tween. It had become ubiquitous, even in the isolated village in the fictionalised memoir Lark Rise to Candleford, where a cottager lays out what she calls a "visitor's tea" for their landlady: "the ta- ble was laid… there were the best tea things with a fat pink rose on the side of each cup; hearts of let- tuce, thin bread and butter, and the crisp little cakes that had been baked in readiness that morning." Doesn't that just make you want to put the kettle on? At the Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa in Attard afternoon tea is something they love to take se- riously, and aren't we glad of it! Served in the Orange Grove guests enjoy the expertly-crafted menu served on a tiered platter – start- ing with delicate finger sandwich- es, and followed by fine French pastries and cakes. No afternoon tea would be complete without warm scones topped with clotted cream and sweet, sticky jam. This is accompanied by a range of teas and coffees, or, if you're in the mood for celebrating, a lovely glass of bubbly. Here afternoon tea can also be tailored to your bespoke require- ments – whether you're planning a special occasion or would like the Corinthia Palace's award-win- ning chefs to craft a personalised menu especially for your and your party. Simply get in touch and their friendly staff will guide you through the best options for your party. So why not book now? They guarantee, there's no place more scrumptious to while away the hours between lunch and dinner! Afternoon is tea served daily in the Orange Grove from 10am to 6pm. Resto of the week WINE OF THE WEEK An abundance of tropical fruit flavours on the nose with hints of lime and green fig. The palate finds a melange of yellow and green tropical fruits with hints of citrus. A soft, full-bodied wine with a harmonious palate and coated acidity adding to the zesty, mineral finish. Good balance between acidity and structure, with a persistent lingering length. Grapes were sourced from cooler vineyards in the Coastal Region, mostly on higher altitude (150–400m) sites or very close to the ocean. Being exposed to cool afternoon sea breezes aided the accumulation of beautiful, expressive varietal flavours in the berries and good natural acidity. Vineyards planted on different soil types, mostly weathered granite and shale soils with high water retention properties, were selected, resulting in wines with a bigger structure and mouthfeel. Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, Birkirkara T: 2144 4400 Boschendal 1685 Sauvignon Blanc 2016 South Africa Afternoon tea at the Corinthia Palace Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa De Paule Avenue Attard Tel: 25442715 Email events.palace@ corinthia.com On your days off, there is little to do between the hours of lunch and dinner, and the cold temperatures make you that little bit peckish in between meals. This is the perfect time to tuck into the delicacies served at afternoon tea at the Corinthia Palace Hotel in Attard.