Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Positive Bakes Style!
Posted by Amelia on 17th May 2022
Delicious Afternoon Tea Boxes fit for a Queen!
This year, we get to witness an incredibly special occasion as the Queen celebrates 70 years on the British throne - that's longer than any British monarch to date! If an incredibly special occasion like the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee doesn’t call for a delicious afternoon tea at home, we don’t know what does!
The Jubilee celebrations will run from Thursday 2nd June, to Sunday 5th June and there are many ways to get involved in the festivities, including; throwing a garden party, hosting your own vegan cream tea/afternoon tea at home, taking part in a street party, picnicking in the park, watching the London celebrations on your telly and more! And, since we handcraft some of the most indulgent vegan cakes you can get your hands on, we thought we’d recommend some of our afternoon tea boxes that we think will be perfect for this very special event.
So, for afternoon tea treat recommendations and inspiration on how to make the most of this unique celebration, keep on reading!
Afternoon Tea Sweet Treats
Afternoon tea deliveries just got interesting! Mini lemon drizzle cakes, English breakfast tea, strawberry jam, chocolate cake, ‘not clotted cream’ and much more - all vegan and gluten-free. The perfect sweet treats for those with a raging sweet tooth!
Enjoy a quality afternoon tea in celebration of her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee with one of our one premium afternoon tea deliveries; we provide the best of the best vegan afternoon tea deliveries that are suitable for those on a vegan diet, but are also very much for those who love a good sweet treat!
So, get your best China plates out in preparation for crumbly scones, moist lemon drizzle cake, indulgent brownies, vegan cream – we have everything you need for the perfect vegan cream tea from the comfort of your own home! We're sure that this will be the best afternoon tea delivery you've ever experienced.
(We offer free delivery on orders over £50, you can get your afternoon tea delivered for free!)
Afternoon Tea Gift Hamper | £44.95
Enjoy a vegan afternoon tea from the comfort of your own back garden!
This deluxe afternoon tea box is the ultimate afternoon tea selection! Contains a selection of afternoon tea goodies that are all vegan and Free From; gluten, soya, palm oil and refined sugars! Sink your teeth into chewy brownies, light scones with our very own ‘not clotted cream’ and Bonne Maman’s fruity jam, indulgent cheesecakes and soft blondies during this Platinum Jubilee! Pair the luxurious goodies included in this box with your own tea and finger sandwiches for an incredibly indulgent afternoon tea experience!
These afternoon tea treats (apart from the Bonne Maman jam, of course) have been made in our climate-friendly bakery and come packaged in a completely compostable cardboard box: delicious and good for the environment!
The Great British Cake Box | £17.95
Perfect for your very British afternoon tea!
To help you enjoy this rare event the British way, we’ve crafted the perfect afternoon tea cake box for you to enjoy with your friends and family as part of your Jubilee Afternoon Tea, or simply to pair with a steaming cup of tea while you watch the festivities on the telly! Our cake box contains a small selection of classic cake favourites: Raspberry Bakewell, Lemon Drizzle, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Carrot & Pecan, Chocolate & Salted Caramel, and Banana & Blueberry - all Free From; eggs, dairy, gluten, soya, palm oil and refined sugar!
Classic Scone Cream Tea Box | £15.50
The vegan cream tea of all vegan cream teas.
This vegan cream tea is a take on the classic afternoon tea, without the dairy and gluten! And we know that no afternoon tea can be complete without cream, which is why we have crafted our very own vegan ‘not clotted cream’ made especially by us in our dairy-free bakery!
This afternoon tea box comes with 9 large classic scones, our handmade vegan cream and Bonne Maman strawberry jam, creating a luxurious treat that anyone with a sweet tooth can enjoy! Pair with classic ground coffee or your favourite tea to complete your cream tea experience and, if you're feeling fancy, why not enjoy a few fresh strawberries with these afternoon tea treats too!
Fruit Scone Cream Tea Box | £15.50
You can’t throw a British celebration without fruit scones! Purchase a selection of our deliciously light fruit scones filled with plump, juicy raisins and get stuck into that all important debate about which goes first – the clotted cream or the jam! This box contains 7 large fruit scones, Bonne Maman jam and our very own ‘not clotted cream’. These afternoon tea delights are a great option if you just want a chilled out ‘do at home with a couple of friends, games and a pot of tea. These scones come packed in a material that is 100% biodegradable and compostable and they’re delivered to your door in our sturdy cardboard boxes which are also 100% compostable!
Family Cake, Scones & Brownie Treat Gift Box | £31.95
Planning to attend Windsor’s Big Lunch on Sunday 5th June? Bring this Cake, Scones & Brownie afternoon tea box along with you for a truly memorable experience. A selection of our dense and insanely chocolatey brownies, moist cakes and tasty scones that you won’t believe are vegan and gluten free! Made in our climate-friendly bakery with completely plant-based ingredients, and delivered straight to your door.
Family Afternoon Tea Treat Gift Box | £39.95
This vegan afternoon tea box contains the perfect treats to add to your vegan cream tea at home. Great for a small number of people, this box contains a selection of indulgent brownies, cakes and delicious fruit scones. You’ll also get 3 sachets of premium loose-leaf tea blended by Bird & Blend. All you'll need to add is your favourite vegan clotted cream, jam and a few finger sandwiches if you fancy it!
Incredibly delicious and suitable for those on a vegan and gluten-free diet!
Loose-Leaf Tea
If you saw an afternoon tea box you liked that didn’t include tea, don’t worry! We supply a small selection of lovely loose-leaf teas that have been hand mixed by tea mixologists Krisi and Mike at Bird & Blend Tea Co!
The classic Earl Grey tea but with sweet papaya and strawberry. Wonderfully refreshing and the perfect beverage to serve to your guests at your Platinum Jubilee garden party! This tea also also makes a lovely gift for the tea lover in your life!
A mixture of calming chamomile and valerian root with subtle apple. A nice, light tea to enjoy in front of the TV while watching the Jubilee celebrations.
A premium take on the unrivalled English Breakfast tea! Absolute perfection on its own or when paired with any of the above sweet treats. An afternoon tea must-have!
Savoury Treats
For such a special celebration, we’re sure that many of you will be opting for a very British afternoon tea! Afternoon tea involves making delicious finger sandwiches so, since there’s nothing like a loaf of fresh, tasty bread, why not have a go at baking your own? Click here for a delicious gluten-free bread recipe.
Now that your bread is sorted, put together your favourite vegan and gluten-free fillings and start creating your own savoury afternoon tea masterpieces! A couple of our favourite healthy vegan fillings are classic cucumber or caramelised red onion with vegan “cream cheese” - which you can get from most supermarkets - or roasted Mediterranean vegetables with red pepper hummus. Let your creative juices flow and see what you can come up with. Or, there’s always the option of a quick look on Google to help you along in your search!
Sweet & Savoury Vegan Treats Box | £39.95
If you’re not a big bread eater, why not switch things up and order our Sweet & Savoury treats box which includes two packs of savoury crackers in two different flavours; Sea Salt & Rosemary and Smoked Paprika, Chilli & Lime. Pile and slather your toppings on for a nice, light afternoon tea treat. This gift box also contains; a bag of roasted Smoked Sea Salt Hazelnuts (great for snacking throughout the day); a jar of chutney; a pack of salted caramel brownie squares; a pack of mint chocolate brownie mini bites and 10 compostable Bird & Blend English Breakfast tea bags.
Garden Party/Afternoon Tea Decorations
Decorate the eco-friendly way by making your own bunting! A brilliant way to brighten up your environment and make it feel more like a party. Depending on how much time you have we’ve got two ideas that might help you use up some items lying around the house.
You can either have a rummage through the house to find old skirts, bed lining, or curtains to cut up and sew together using some ribbon or binding tape, or, cut up some plain craft delivery boxes and paint some union jacks on them to fit the theme of the Queen’s Jubilee. Join them together with coloured twine and you’re done!
Sustainable Centrepiece
Made a habit of saving your glass jars? Get them out this summer and place them on the centre of the table with some dried flowers inside to beautify your table (we love the range at Atlas Flowers). If you’d prefer fresh flowers, why not treat yourself to some flowering house plants and decorate the plant pots. That way you can keep on enjoying them and they make great environmentally friendly centrepieces!
We hope these tips have given you some ideas on what you can do this year to help you celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee!
No matter how you decide to celebrate this unique occasion, do it the Positive Bakes way – sustainable, kind to the environment and incredibly tasty!