{"product_id":"lalani-afternoon-tea-28-august-2026","title":"LALANI Afternoon Tea 28 August 2026","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-excerpt\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eAN AFTERNOON TEA WORKSHOP \u0026amp; TASTING\u003cbr\u003eHOSTED BY JAMEEL LALANI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday 28 August 2026 Time 3 – 5pm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eOn Bank Holiday Weekend join us for a very special Tea Tasting with Jameel Lalani of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lalaniandco.com\/\"\u003eLALANI TEAS\u003c\/a\u003e exploring four exceptional teas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen tea is like fine wine to be paired with cheese and dishes that enhance, reveal and change your viewpoint.  From green, to black to Matcha each with their inherent characteristics bringing a new thinking to your daily 'cuppa'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLa Fromagerie \u0026amp; Lalani have had a long and enjoyable relationship around tea and cheese. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFrom tutorials introducing cheese and tea pairings, to more adventurous food pairings.  What is so interesting to Patricia, for instance, is how the Imperial Black imparts not a sweetness but an essence of the bitter honey you sense in Chestnut and Oak honeys.  The teas have tannins just like wine giving us a huge burst of flavour sensations, especially when partnered with the cheeses and dishes we have devised for the event. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe can't wait to share the experience with you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaemidori Kabusecha 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Dawn Darjeeling 1st Flush 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperial Black 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJameel will be talking about the processes of growing, harvesting \u0026amp; the brewing rituals of each of the teas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMenu Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003eLA FROMAGERIE Cheese Board\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003eSariette de Banon, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003eMontgomery Cheddar, July 25, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003eBlu di Virente\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003eGirolle, Spinach \u0026amp; Ricotta Brique Tartlet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003eRoasted Peach, Burrata Herb Dressing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003eBitter Chocolate Mousse, New Season Black Currants\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003eMatcha ‘Tiramisu’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003eTickets to this special tasting are limited.\u003cbr\u003eGuests will be seated on a communal table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout LALANI \u0026amp; Co:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jameel Lalani founded Lalani \u0026amp; Co London 15 years ago, with a desire to bring incredible small-batch teas to discerning drinkers. The company is a specialist tea merchant, focusing on single-batch unique teas from family run gardens, seeking out the best picks of each harvest and terroir. Lalani \u0026amp; Co supplies some legendary restaurants, artisan coffee shops, and discerning private clients across the world. They also advise gardens on their strategy and manufacture, have trained the butlers at Buckingham Palace, and lectured at the University of Gastronomic Sciences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlease inform us at time of booking if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.\u003cbr\u003eChef will do his best to adapt the menu accordingly where possible.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that we cannot process refunds after the purchase of a ticket, although you may transfer your ticket to another person if you are unable to attend after purchasing a ticket. Tickets to these events are limited.\u003cbr\u003eLa Fromagerie reserves the right to make any amendments\/substitutions to the menu without prior warning to the event. All produce is subject to market availability.\u003cbr\u003eBy purchasing tickets to our events you are agreeing to our terms \u0026amp; conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Fromagerie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58422221701494,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/3018\/0898\/files\/Lalani_CoLogo.jpg?v=1745077930","url":"https:\/\/lafromagerie.co.uk\/products\/lalani-afternoon-tea-28-august-2026","provider":"La Fromagerie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}