There is a funny moment at this Albuquerque tearoom when the tray arrives and everyone assumes the portions look tiny. Give it time.
By the final course, the table usually looks much less confident. Afternoon tea here lasts two hours, and the pacing is part of the point.
Savory bites come first, followed by breads, while each course gets a tea selected to suit the flavors. The traditional cream scone is the constant, served with clotted cream and a changing curd…