Toivola Old Courtyard

A range of services and events in Jyväskylä city centre’s most beautiful courtyard offer unhurried and enjoyable moments all year round.

AFTERNOON TEA IN THE OLD VICARAGE

Old Vicarage Afternoon Tea is an atmospheric culinary journey to be enjoyed in good company, either alone, as a couple or with a larger group.

HISTORY

The tradition of afternoon tea originated during the Victorian era in the early 1840s. At that time, only two meals were typically consumed per day, breakfast and dinner. Because of the long meal interval, Anne, Duchess of Bedford, began ordering a teapot and snacks for her room in the afternoon. Gradually, Anna began to invite her friends to enjoy tea with her.

The popularity of the tea ceremony reached new proportions when Queen Victoria began attending tea receptions. At the same time, the content of Afternoon Tea began to take shape in the same way as it is known today. Afternoon tea is typically built around finger edibles served on a three-layer platter. Although the rest of the finger edibles vary, the sandwich with cucumber filling and the scones that came along in the 1900s are classics that can be found on almost every three-layer platter around the world.

Afternoon tea does not include any particular type of tea, but can be chosen according to taste. Today, afternoon tea is often accompanied by a glass of champagne or sparkling wine.

AFTERNOON TEA IN THE OLD VICARAGE

The Old Vicarage’s Afternoon Tea includes a beautiful selection of sweet and savoury delicacies to enjoy with Tea or Coffee. The delicacies included in the afternoon tea are designed and prepared in the parsonage’s own kitchen.
The afternoon tea menu respects tradition and offers seasonal culinary trips. Price 22 € / person

All products are lactose-free and can be prepared gluten-free and vegetarian by prior reservation. Please inform us of any changes at the time of booking. Please note that the menu does not allow modification of other allergens.

IN ADDITION

Celebrate an atmospheric moment with a glass of sparkling wine

Price from 7,50 € / glass

 

The taste pleasure of afternoon tea can be complemented with cheese and Pappila compote.

Price 4,50 € / person

 

Ensure an atmospheric taste journey by booking a table in advance using the form below.

 

AFTERNOON TEA FROM THE OLD VICARAGE IS AVAILABLE

Tue-Fri                     12-18
Sat                            11-15

AFTERNOON TEA IN THE OLD VICARAGE

You can use this form to make a reservation for Afternoon Tea. The reservation is valid once we have confirmed it by email. We will also inform you if the reservation is not possible at the desired time. The information in this form is transmitted directly to the Old Vicarage. The information provided will be treated in accordance with the privacy policy. The form information is not forwarded to other operators in Toivola Old Courtyard.

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