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Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

A PLANT BASED HIGH TEA AT FARMACY, NOTTING HILL, LONDON

14th August 2018

Last Updated on 13th March 2024 by Bejal

Whilst conscientiously scoping an afternoon tea experience in London, I came across Farmacy in Notting Hill, who deliver quite a different High Tea ensemble to the conventional on offer. As I scoured the menu, my eyes diligently picked out the words, plant-based and with my new interest in this lifestyle option I saw familiar and unfamiliar territory, the top being one sandwich option (I am not a fan of sandwiches at all!). Signed, sealed and only two weeks to wait till delivery, I was beside myself with entering the unfamiliar.

A plant-based high tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill, London

Besides, having studied the history of medicine, with a particular interest in the father of modern medicine,  I could resonate with Farmacy’s philosophy…

‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’

Hippocrates

 

FARMACY: PLANT-BASED EATING

Farmacy is part of a movement promoting plant-based, organic eating coupled with a chemical-free approach to intensify health and wellness for both us and the planet. The movement has its own farm where produce is grown specifically to be used in it’s menu options. It aims to make healthy eating fun and diminish pre-existing stigma surrounding this lifestyle.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Former chairman of fashion label, Issa London, Camilla al Fayed is the name behind Farmacy. She has worked closely with Head chef Joao Ricardo Alves to create a menu, which boasts ‘farmaceutical’ and nutritional value. Camilla is said to frequent at Farmacy and plays an active role in the business. It was also quite interesting to learn that 80 of Farmacy’s staff follow or are on the journey of following a plant-based diet after learning of its benefits.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

The dishes are globally inspired and the restaurant avidly supports both a vegan and vegetarian diet as well as offering sustenance free from dairy, refined sugars, additives and chemicals.

The property has a corner location of Westbourne Grove with the exterior covered with a façade of the very on point floral arch providing one of many instagrammable opportunities at this on trend eatery.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

THE INTERIORS

Farmacy serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and as you enter it’s the central Alchemy bar that steals the show on arrival. It serves dashing market fresh constituent cocktails and juices, known to have medicinal benefits, including flaxseed oil, cayenne pepper and cannabis oil (more on this later!). This is blended with juices to create alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. There is a selection of wines on offer too, containing bio-dynamic, sulphur-free and minimum interference champagne.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

The rest of the interiors comprise of a palette of earth neutral greens, whites and wooden accents in the form of tables and chairs with the addition of large white pots containing lush green plants. The restaurant also has an open kitchen, delivering an added theatrical performance to gaze at whilst awaiting your food. The high ceilings, huge windows, which provides the opportunity for natural bright light flooding in and side intimate booths with open floor seating makes this place classy, cool and bang on trend but also gives it the upmarket feel in keeping with the neighbourhood.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

PLANT-BASED HIGH TEA

We arrived on a bright sunny day and were promptly seated at a quiet window booth, with plenty of natural light glistening against the  grain of our table. There were the options of, which order we wanted our tea to be served in. We chose to have everything bought to the table together as opposed to having the cocktail or tea served at the end or beginning.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

We raised a toast to our time in London with the R&R. A beautiful pink refreshing cocktail containing heart chakra rose infusion and fresh raspberries, shaken with local artisan Vodka and lemon.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

vPlant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Tea was in the form of a hemp leaf tea presented in an infuser and served in glasses as opposed to the traditional tea cups. A light, delicate floral green tea aroma and very refreshing on a warm summers day.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

The tea stand itself is gold, on a natural wood tree trunk base with fresh lillies adorning the sides and providing that subtle English garden aroma. Unfortunately I was fighting with the sun light but all shall be revealed shortly…Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

A plant-based high tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill, London

The top tier provides the CBD Truffles. So, obvs I had to throw in the science bit…

 CBD stands for Cannabidol, one of the many cannabinoid type molecules in the cannabis plant and is completely non psychoactive (unlike the others). It is sourced legally by Farmacy from licensed growers and producers, undergoing advanced organic extraction and purification methods to ensure maximum purity and potency. Studies have shown CBD is beneficial in a number of inflammatory condition such as inflammation, pain relief and may help enhance memory and cognitive function.

Lets resume with the top tier, the CBD Truffles come in two interesting and tasty combinations; tahini and dark chocolate and basmati and coconut.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

There was also a beautiful bright layered strawberry and cashew mousse topped with a strawberry beside a banana and Maca caramel cake, with the softest sponge.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

The middle tier presented a lemon meringue pie inspired tart, a chocolate and praline ganache and ‘Farmacy Apple’ This is essentially a twist on the classic apple crumble.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

The classic scones are presented on an additional plate in the form of mini gluten free scones with raisons, with toppings of clotted almond cream and a seasonal housemade jam, which was blackberry when we had the tea.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Finally the bottom tier was one of my favourite tiers and that’s because I’m a savoury lover. It contained smoked carrot, chickpea blinis and dill, a raw quiche with spinach cream and pickled fig, pulled jackfruit tacos with fresh chilli and coriander and mini cucumber and pea sandwiches.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Just a point to note, the high tea is 100% plant based and therefore is free from gluten, dairy, refined sugars, additives and chemicals. The sweet options that you would normally associate have been made with natural sweeteners so you won’t experience the usual overly honeyed sense but more the slight bitterness.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

If you’re afraid this plant-based tea will leave you hungry, worry not because I can vouch that there is more than enough here to keep you going for hours. In fact instead of feeling pumped full of additives giving you the usual euphoric sugar rush, this tea definitely delivers you the satisfaction of not over eating and what you’ve eaten is actually healthy for your mind, body and soul, without a doubt for your waistline too!

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

If you thought previously this is just for the hip yoga lovers of the world, think again! We can all do with a little ‘Farmaceutical’ clean consumption at  Farmacy.

Just as a side note, I absolutely loved the basins and wall paper in the loos! Don’t forget to pay a visit!

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

Farmacy, have also released a cookery book so you can recreate some of the plant-based dishes yourself at home.

Plant-based High Tea at Farmacy, Notting Hill

 

The High Tea is priced at £42 per person and is available

Friday-Sunday from 15:30.

 

The Farmacy

72 Westbourne Grove

Notting Hill

London

W2 5SH

Tel. 0207 221 0705

 

À Bientôt…

 

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Bejal

I’m Bejal aka Be, an ex-scientist turned travel writer and digital content creator. I have travelled to 6 continents, visited 70 plus countries, including an around the world trip, making me quite the expert in crafting intricate itineraries. I love to discover some of the world's more remote destinations and stay in some incredible hidden location eco-hotels. My aim is to transport you, my audience, to inspirational and cultural global spots that are less visited and allow you to see the 'real' and authentic side of destinations through detailed guides with a sprinkling of luxury. The spotlight is on eco-friendly responsible experiential travel with lifelong memories.

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  • Laura
    14th August 2018

    Wow that sounds really interesting, what a unique take on afternoon tea!

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    • Bejal
      Laura
      14th August 2018

      Thanks Laura, It is very unique and a healthy alternative to the usual sweet treat.

      Reply
  • Mostlyfoodandtravel
    14th August 2018

    This sounds and looks so interesting. I love the decor and that wash basin in the loos- I want one. The teas and cocktails look amazing. I love a bit of twist to an afternoon tea and this sure has it! Great find and though I am a big meat eater I may need to try this out.

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    • Bejal
      Mostlyfoodandtravel
      16th August 2018

      Haha! I’m obsessed with the wash basin too! It really is one of the most interesting afternoon teas I’ve had especially as there wasn’t the dreaded sandwiches in abundance.I’d definitely recommend it and not just for afternoon tea either. All the dishes look amazing!

      Reply
  • TheFoodaholic (@garyjberry)
    15th August 2018

    Such an interesting sounding afternoon tea and the cocktails look great. Definitely adding to my afternoon tea visit list!

    Reply
    • Bejal
      TheFoodaholic (@garyjberry)
      16th August 2018

      I think you would enjoy it Gary. A very creative twist but great tasting too.

      Reply
  • Rasha
    17th August 2018

    Been meaning to try this place out, love their interiors! Glad you enjoyed the afternoon tea, will have to pay it a visit soon…

    Reply
    • Bejal
      Rasha
      17th August 2018

      Oh you really should, you will enjoy it. So many great choices and all plant based. The afternoon tea is just one of teh best twists on it I’ve ever had (not that I’m an afternoon tea Aficionado or anything!!)

      Reply

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