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Timeless Teas Bespoke vintage afternoon teas in a beautifully tranquil setting. Bespoke vintage afternoon teas delivered to you

This is a big shout out for the classic Victoria sponge cake. Arguably a very simple cake to make but done well and it t...
30/07/2026

This is a big shout out for the classic Victoria sponge cake.

Arguably a very simple cake to make but done well and it turns into everyone’s favourite teatime treat.

Deep, soft and pillowy light vanilla sponges filled with rich, fruity and tangy jam, lashings of fresh Chantilly cream and plenty of plump ripe seasonal summer berries.

It’s a wonderfully fresh clean and tasty cake that always manages to thrill and delight.

It’s a real crowd pleaser and an absolute champion in the cake world. A true classic for having stood the test of time.

26/07/2026

On Friday I went for a bike ride and stopped at the lovely welcoming tea room in Linton on the high street.

27 miles into the ride I definitely needed a coffee injection and also a slice of cake.

I opted for their lemon, blueberry polenta cake and it was absolutely delicious. 😋

Thank you

I enjoyed it so much, I decided to have a go at making one myself.

I do make polenta cake but the last couple of times I have used oranges and pitstachios so this one was a pleasant change.

Any homemade cake made by others who clearly care about what they do always feels like such a treat.

Always busy in the kitchen as the  baking never stops. Preparations for a batch of cheese, fruit and plain scones which ...
23/07/2026

Always busy in the kitchen as the baking never stops.

Preparations for a batch of cheese, fruit and plain scones which are always on the cake stands at a “Timeless Teas” afternoon tea.

A simple classic bake that is always enjoyed and appreciated.

Well, I may not have managed the 2026 summer reset challenge within the intended designated week, but I have at least no...
20/07/2026

Well, I may not have managed the 2026 summer reset challenge within the intended designated week, but I have at least now finally completed it.

Not sure whether the saying “better late than never” is even appropriate to use when it’s this long after the challenge should have taken place.
It certainly proved to be a challenge for me, as I tried to fit it in along side everything else that I have to incorporate into my working week.

So what did I learn from doing this challenge?

I learned that I am pretty hopeless when it comes to social media posts and creating content, because it takes me far too long to post anything that is vaguely presentable!

I have realised however that I am much more confident, focused and quicker in many other areas of my life and in my business.

It has confirmed to me that it’s far more important and beneficial to be “present” rather than being stuck on a phone creating content.

In person connections, meaningful conversations and delicious cakes all need my time and are, after all, at the very heart of what I do in my business and home life so I shall continue to pour my energies and efforts into these important areas.

Thank you though Martha for inspiring me to give the challenge a go.

Suffice it to say, I won’t be giving up the day job anytime soon but I will try and post a little more often.

Martha Keith ✱ Business Secrets Club


They say in business that you’re only ever as good as the last thing you did. So in my case I guess I am being judged on...
14/07/2026

They say in business that you’re only ever as good as the last thing you did.

So in my case I guess I am being judged on my cakes.

The problem with this pearl of wisdom, is that it doesn’t take into account that I am having to produce many different kinds of cakes for my Timeless Teas afternoon tea experience.

I guess therefore that my customers are my “assessors” and in their eyes I seem to be doing ok.

Always a topic of conversation with my guests
Which was your favourite cake?

And more often than not the answer is
all of them. 🤣




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Let me take you on a “behind the scenes” tour before a “Timeless Teas” afternoon tea experience takes place.There’s a re...
10/07/2026

Let me take you on a “behind the scenes” tour before a “Timeless Teas” afternoon tea experience takes place.

There’s a reason to feel hot and tired at the end of my working day.

All the preparations are so worth it though when guests respond so positively to their experiences.

It’s such a privilege to enable guests create new, happy and very special memories.

Martha Keith ✱ Business Secrets Club


Thanks to a really busy end to my working week, I am now well and truly behind with the summer reset challenge 2026!I tr...
06/07/2026

Thanks to a really busy end to my working week, I am now well and truly behind with the summer reset challenge 2026!

I tried keeping up with my postings in the wee small hours and somehow managed to lose the lot!🤦‍♀️

Me and technology do not seem to coexist very well together 🤣

Put me to work in a kitchen or a garden any day.

Martha Keith ✱ Business Secrets Club


Hopefully these pictures show some of what has goes on behind the scenes of .co.uk

Here’s to many more exciting times ahead in the second half of the year.


So let me offer some reasons why eating cake can actually be good for you.An afternoon tea private dining experience Tim...
01/07/2026

So let me offer some reasons why eating cake can actually be good for you.

An afternoon tea private dining experience Timeless Teas allows guests to sit in beautiful surroundings at an exquisitely decorated table and spend time together without feeling rushed.
It gives everyone a chance to properly catch up, listen to another, laugh together, and feel truly connected.
It’s naturally a much slower ritual than just grabbing a sweet treat on the go.
Creating time encourages deeper conversations across the generations, sharing stories, traditions, and family history in a relaxed and meaningful way.
Enjoyed occasionally on a special occasion it allows people to savour beautiful homemade treats without any sense of guilt.
Modern life can often be pretty hectic so putting phones aside, enjoying each other’s company is both restorative and beneficial.

And if there’s plenty of delicious homemade cake on offer,
what’s not to like? 😋

Martha Keith ✱ Business Secrets Club


There’s something powerful about knowing your worth.It’s taken me a very long time to have the confidence to say I’m a s...
30/06/2026

There’s something powerful about knowing your worth.

It’s taken me a very long time to have the confidence to say I’m a self taught “Mum” baker.

I’m selling my passion for sharing simple honest bakes that are made with genuine care and attention, use of quality ingredients and years of experience and passion.

My offerings are traditional timeless classics, that I believe are well executed and always made with a whole lot of love.

I don’t believe there’s only room for one baker to succeed. There’s room for all of us to grow, create, and serve our customers in our own unique way.

I love to celebrate others while staying true and focused on my own journey, because comparison doesn’t improve my bakes but consistency, creativity, and heart certainly does.

Thank you to everyone who chooses to support my bespoke vintage afternoon tea business Ken Lee-teas

Your trust means everything, and I’ll keep showing up with the same love and dedication that inspired me to start baking all those years ago.

Martha Keith ✱ Business Secrets Club





I am attempting to challenge myself this week with The Summer Reset 2026 Challenge Martha Keith ✱ Business Secrets Club ...
29/06/2026

I am attempting to challenge myself this week with
The Summer Reset 2026 Challenge Martha Keith ✱ Business Secrets Club

Day one is all about introducing yourself in a way you are not known for on your platform.

Naturally, I spend a lot of my working week in the kitchen preparing for guests to come and enjoy their afternoon tea private dining experience at my home and garden in rural Essex Ken Lee-teas
I love any opportunity I can get to be outside and “sweat” in a different way to baking.

I particularly love to get out on my bike as you see so much more than you do in a kitchen. 😉🚴‍♀️👩‍🍳




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