Christine's Tea Garden
Christine's Tea Garden is currently not taking bookings.
Relax and be treated to delicious desserts, specialty teas, and savory sandwiches all served on fine delicate china among beautiful gardens, right here in Zambia, the heart of Africa. You may even think you are in an English Garden, or better yet a Scottish one!
Fresh cut flowers, candles, comfy pillow cushions, and white table linens all add to the inviting atmosphere of the garden. Christine's attention to fine details and her standard of excellence will having you leaving your teatime ready to plan for the next one.
Christine's Tea Garden is now available for private bookings. Please contact us a week in advance and we can plan for your special afternoon tea.
We can also bring the tea party to your house.
There are several different areas around the gardens for you to choose from to sit and enjoy your spot of tea; the large shady tree, among the petunias, tucked away in a quiet corner as you walk through the flowering arbor or spread out at a large table doing a bit of work on your laptop. Whichever place you choose you will be able to relax and unwind in the peacefulness of the garden.
Relax and be treated to delicious desserts, specialty teas, and savory sandwiches all served on fine delicate china among beautiful gardens, right here in Zambia, the heart of Africa. You may even think you are in an English Garden, or better yet a Scottish one!
Fresh cut flowers, candles, comfy pillow cushions, and white table linens all add to the inviting atmosphere of the garden. Christine's attention to fine details and her standard of excellence will having you leaving your teatime ready to plan for the next one.
Christine's Tea Garden is now available for private bookings. Please contact us a week in advance and we can plan for your special afternoon tea.
We can also bring the tea party to your house.
There are several different areas around the gardens for you to choose from to sit and enjoy your spot of tea; the large shady tree, among the petunias, tucked away in a quiet corner as you walk through the flowering arbor or spread out at a large table doing a bit of work on your laptop. Whichever place you choose you will be able to relax and unwind in the peacefulness of the garden.
“Food was beautiful, lovely company and fabulous hosting”
Comments from our first guests:
“Fantastic Selection. All very tasty. All the extra bits, like the lemon curd and jam add to the experience. Love the tea pots and china... It was brilliant”
"Atmosphere and service were great." “Loved the selection of teas” The atmosphere was amazing”
“The surroundings are lovely. All the lovely touches of colour, the old fashioned delicate tea cups all led to a lovely atmosphere”
“Fantastic Selection. All very tasty. All the extra bits, like the lemon curd and jam add to the experience. Love the tea pots and china... It was brilliant”
"Atmosphere and service were great." “Loved the selection of teas” The atmosphere was amazing”
“The surroundings are lovely. All the lovely touches of colour, the old fashioned delicate tea cups all led to a lovely atmosphere”
“Lovely decor. Atmosphere very relaxed and comfortable”
“peaceful, pretty and delicious. well done. I will definitely come again”
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Lemon Drizzle Cake with Homemade Lemon Curd
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The story behind the Tea Garden
Christine had thought for quite some time about having a tea room. Being an avid tea drinker, a "foodie", and one with a lot of creative ideas, it seemed like a great combination. Christina Macritchie, one of the first volunteers to come out to the Farm donated her china. She and her sister collected various tea cups and teapots from second hand shops in Scotland. The tea settings were even used in Christina's wedding. (see pictures below). When Christine decided to bring them back to Zambia it was no small challenge to get all the china here in one piece. So bubble wrap and socks is what was used! Christine's mum helped her wrap them up. She is pictured on the right, putting socks into the teacups. Then Christine wrapped them in bubble wrap and put them in her suitcase. Of all the pieces brought over, only one saucer was broken. Christine's mum taught her how to bake and some of the recipes used for the tea garden are ones that she learned from her mum!
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