Afternoon tea in Hong Kong is a well-established tradition and this summer, some of the city’s most prestigious hotels have launched special afternoon tea sets for the season – many in collaboration with luxury brands, adding a chic twist to the classic high tea. Here are five not to miss before the summer’s over. The Drawing Room is aiming to raise the traditional afternoon tea experience to new heights in partnership with esteemed champagne house Perrier-Jouët.
The set features a series of sweet and savoury delights presented in an elegant tiered tray, each meticulously crafted to echo the exquisite flavours of the maison’s Blason Rosé Champagne. From the delicate foie gras rose to the rosé champagne-infused panna cotta topped with white peach compote, every bite promises a new discovery. Where: The Drawing Room, 2/F, St Regis Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Drive, Wan Chai Until: August 31 Price: HK$478 per person.
Additional Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV Champagne pairing at HK$128 (glass) or HK$588 (free flow). Each guest will receive an exclusive Marimekko tote bag (while stocks last) and a discount voucher. Grab them before summer fades away.
Where: Garden Lounge, U/G, The Murray Hong Kong, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central Until: August 31 Price: HK$788 for two As an added sweetener, each guest will receive an exclusive HK$800 gift voucher they can use at Lanvin stores in Hong Kong. Where: Cafe 103, Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre (ICC), 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui Until: November 24 Price: Mondays to Fridays – HK$518 per person, HK$818 for two; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays – HK$548 per person, $868 for two Where: Woobar, 6/F, W Hong Kong, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon Until: September 1 Price: HK$828 for two The Upper House has teamed up with Net-a-Porter for an exclusive high tea amid the clouds. Drawing inspiration from the luxury e-tailer’s Turn Up the Heat campaign, the menu features an array of refreshing bites such as the citrus-cured trout with salmon roe and orange tart, and Parmesan biscuit with tête de moine and onion marmalade.
The ruby peach and vanilla choux combine the subtle fragrance of vanilla with the fresh zest of summer peaches, creating an aromatic layered delight. Where: Salisterra, 49/F, The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty Until: August 31 Price: Mondays to Thursdays – HK$680 for two; Fridays to Sundays and public holidays – HK$718 for two.
