As we approach the big day, it has us wondering what festive activities we can do to get in the mood. As it’s the season of eating, we decided there’s no better way to celebrate than with an afternoon tea – but with a festive twist. Here are some of our favourite festive afternoon teas in London to enjoy…
Places To Enjoy A Festive afternoon tea in London
Shangri-La in the Shard Festive Afternoon Tea
Until 31st January, TĪNG Lounge will serve a festive version of its Skyline Afternoon Tea topped with shimmering galactic pastries. The high tea begins with a winter-warming cinnamon, pumpkin purée and lemon welcome tea before a selection of smoked salmon and roast turkey and cranberry finger sandwiches, savoury items such as a prawn cocktail roll and freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream are served.
To follow the spectacular festive afternoon tea, guests will be presented with a spiced pear, vanilla and white chocolate Shard replica pastry to share, served over clouds of dry ice. A glass of Champagne, a decadent Milky Way cocktail with butterscotch syrup and almond milk, or a Spiced Apple mocktail are the perfect accompaniments to the futuristic Skyline Afternoon Tea.
Available daily from 12.30pm-4pm, from £69, or £79 with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label or a Milky Way cocktail.
Available until: 31st January
Book here: ting-shangri-la.com
Biscuiteers Festive Afternoon Tea
This winter, Biscuiteers have launched a new Festive Afternoon Tea, celebrating all things Christmas and everything sweet! Available from 1st November the tea is priced at £48 per person and guarantees a real festive feast. Start with a host of finger sandwiches and brioche buns with fillings such as wild Scottish Smoked Salmon, Turkey & Cranberry, Cheese & Chutney and Cucumber & Cream Cheese before moving onto your sweet options.
Start with a traditional scone with cream and jam before indulging in a host of mouthwatering patisserie options. This includes a Vanilla & Pear Panna Cota, Mont Blanc Tart, Spiced Honey & Fig Cake, Mandarin & Chocolate Choux Bun and a White Chocolate & Cranberry Macaron. To round off your festive afternoon tea experience, tuck into a biscuiteers hand-iced biscuit washed down with a glass of fizz and pot of tea. Their range of teas are blended by Tregothnan, the first ever producer of tea homegrown on British soil. Their Cornish tea leaves are blended with the finest leaves from Assam and Darjeeling to create a range of distinctive flavours.
Available until: January
Book here: biscuiteers.com/london-afternoon-tea
Sheraton Grand London Park Lane’s Selection Box Afternoon Tea
Luxury hotel Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has launched their wonderful Selection Box Afternoon Tea. Located in the centre of London, and served within the beautiful Art Deco surroundings of the Palm Court, this limited-edition festive tea is an imaginative twist on Selection Box favourites including Dairy Milk Caramel, Flake, Orange Twirl and Cadbury Dairy Milk Whole Nut.
Available until: 8th January 2023
Book here: palmcourtlondon.co.uk/afternoon-tea
Festive afternoon tea at St James’ Court Taj Hotel
For festive foodies looking for a mouth-watering afternoon tea they’ll never forget, Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences and St. James’ Court, a Taj Hotel is launching a brand new afternoon tea experience at restaurant Kona – full of indulgent festive favourites. In addition, TH@51 will be serving The Baubles and Ballerina Afternoon Tea with a live cinematic performances of dancers in the TH@51 conservatory.
The festive afternoon tea starts with savouries including a Festive egg mayonnaise and mustard cress pinwheel, rosemary roasted beef roulade turnover, honey glazed turkey and cranberry sandwich, thyme roasted chicken mousse pie and a smoked salmon, cream cheese and caviar open sandwich. You can then tuck into spiced mixed fruit scones with cranberry jam and clotted cream, before making a start on their array of mouthwatering sweet options. This includes gingerbread cheesecake, hot chocolate rocky road, a pistachio roulade and more.
Available until: 2nd January 2023
Book here: https://www.stjamescourthotel.co.uk/holiday-season-at-taj/
Which of these festive afternoon teas in London will you be booking? Let us know in the comments below!
