Are you looking for a
venue for AFTERNOON TEA?

“Under certain circumstances there are few hours more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” ― Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady

Alchemista Coffee, in the heart of Norwich, welcomes you to enjoy delicious traditional, vegetarian, and vegan Afternoon Teas in their unique and cosy space (prices start from £19.50 and pre booking is required).

Maybe you are looking for special venue for an afternoon tea for a couple or a group (we can cater for up to 30 people in our 1st floor unique café), or perhaps you’d like to just treat yourself (and why not!), our Afternoon Teas come highly recommended – just see our Trip Advisor reviews!

Served on a three-tier stand, our Afternoon Teas consist of sandwiches, cakes, and scones – put together lovingly with locally sourced, fresh ingredients. We have a selection of Tea Pigs blends of tea to choose from, and of course being us, naturally have a selection of coffees on offer (including our unique coffee cocktails!).

So, for a venue for afternoon tea, look no further than Alchemista Coffee. You can book over the phone on 01603 624218 or send us a message using the online form below, with your requirements. Please do let us know of any allergies we need to be aware of at the time of booking and please give us at least 24-hours’ notice.

‘In nothing more is the English genius for domesticity more notably declared than in the institution of this festival-almost one may call it-of afternoon tea...the mere chink of cups and saucers tunes the mind to happy repose.’ - George Gissing

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Have you ever wondered how the delights of Afternoon Tea originated?

It was in 1840 that afternoon tea was introduced to England, by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford (thank you Anna!). History has it that as her families evening meal was getting ‘fashionably’ later and later, she would become hungry at around 3pm or 4pm in the afternoon (we hear you!). So, the Duchess asked for a tray of tea, bread, and butter (sometime earlier the Earl of Sandwich had the inspired idea of putting filling between two slices of bread - genius). Soon becoming a habit of hers, she eventually started inviting her friends to enjoy it with her. This took off enormously and by 1880, upper class ladies made it an occasion by changing into long gowns, hats, and gloves.

While long gowns are not necessary when enjoying an Afternoon Tea at Alchemista Coffee, we still adopt the tradition of offering sandwiches, cakes, and scones served with clotted cream and jam – the only question left remaining is it the jam or cream first?

Look no further than Alchemisa Coffee as your venue for afternoon tea. Nestled in heart of the beautiful Norwich Lanes, we are here to welcome and look after you as you sit back, relax, and enjoy all we have on offer in our cosy and unique space.

‘Come along inside... We'll see if tea and buns can make the world a better place.’- Kenneth Grahame

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In addition to Afternoon Tea, Alchemista Coffee offers a variety of well-known and speciality coffees, made with love by our passionate baristas (including our unique coffee cocktails!). As well as a selection of eat in or take away cakes and sandwiches.

We pride ourselves on our unique coffee (plus more) experience. Come and visit.  

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Looking for a unique present?

Look no further than Alchemista Coffees gift vouchers, available to purchase in store or by clicking here and filling in the contact us form.

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