A Spot of Royal Tea with Royal Commentator Amanda Matta

We recently hosted "A Spot of Royal Tea" and we were pleased to welcome Royal Commentator Amanda Matta to the tea room. Amanda is TikTok's #1 royal commentator where she takes a deep dive into the royal news cycle with her clever analysis of all things royal. She was recently quoted in Us Weekly magazine regarding Princess Kate's focus on family, stating "Kate's ability to blend hands-on parenting with her role reflects a modern, relatable approach to royal life." During her program at the tea room, she spilled the tea on the royals while also sharing the difference between afternoon tea and high tea.

The menu began with a Pear & Walnut Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Dressing. This recipe is from the book, Eating Royally by Darren McGrady, personal chef to Princess Diana and chef to the royal family for 15 years.

The sandwich plate included the 1953 Coronation Chicken Salad, warm Asparagus & Pistachio Rollups, Pimiento Cheese with pecan edge, Cucumber & French Style Cheese Spread, and Turkey, Havarti, & Green Apple on Cinnamon Bread.  

The festive scone plate held our Traditional English Cream Scone served with Sweet Cream and Strawberry Jelly alongside fresh Orange and Pineapple pieces.  There was a slice of Orange Glazed Poppy seed Tea Bread, and Queen Elizabeth's Famous Jam Pennies. The Jam Pennies are round and petite, lightly buttered bread with a spread of raspberry jam in the middle.

The dessert medley featured a Chocolate Cake with chocolate frosting, a Mixed Berry Tartlet, and Coconut Pecan Cake.

Many thanks to Amanda for her presentation. During her program she announced that she is working on a book about the royal history. It will be a commoner's guide to the British Royal family. Amanda holds a degree in Art History & Museum Studies and her Master's degree in Arts Administration & Museum Leadership. We look forward to inviting her back once the book is published.