Tired of staycations and craving the joy of traveling abroad in Hong Kong? Why not make a date with your best friend to enjoy an afternoon tea with themes from different countries, avoiding the hot sun, savoring dishes with ingredients from various countries in a comfortable and leisurely environment, and having a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon! Here are the top 7 afternoon tea recommendations for July, allowing your taste buds to instantly travel to countries like Korea, England, Italy, and more for a sweet escape.
First Stop: Seoul
// Sulwhasoo x Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel Summer “Skin Regeneration” Afternoon Tea//
The Korean skincare brand Sulwhasoo, which has always been popular with its concept of ginseng beauty, recently collaborated with the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel to bring a limited-time skin-rejuvenating afternoon tea from July 1 to August 31. Inspired by the anti-inflammatory ingredients in Sulwhasoo’s two flagship products, the Moisturizing Regenerating Essence and the Revitalizing Ginseng High-Performance Serum, the hotel’s chef team incorporated ingredients such as ginseng, lily, wolfberry, ginger, and walnuts with skin-nourishing properties based on the traditional Korean “summer tonic” health wisdom. They created dishes such as ginseng chicken rolls, foie gras terrine with wolfberry and walnuts, and Italian ginseng panna cotta, allowing you to experience Korean health and dietary culture even in a luxurious hotel afternoon tea setting.
Supply period: From now until August 31st
Supply time: 3 pm to 6 pm
Location: Lobby Lounge, Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, 64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Price: HK $638 per person (excluding service charge)
Second Stop: United Kingdom
// Jurlique x HABITŪ British Afternoon Tea Lucent Rose Tea Set //
Have you ever thought that in a casual coffee shop, you can also taste afternoon tea delicacies comparable to hotel standards? Jurlique has teamed up with the coffee shop HABITŪ for the brand’s annual rose-themed event Rosemantic Summer, designing a series of pink afternoon teas with an English rose theme. Various savory and sweet treats are infused with roses, and you definitely can’t miss the limited edition mochi waffle with rose ice cream! Apart from the food, special drinks have also thoughtfully incorporated pink rose elements, making the entire rose afternoon tea even more fulfilling!
Supply period: From now until September 12th;
Supply time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Price: HK $258 per person (additional service charge applies)
Third Stop: France
// Parfumerie Trésor X Joël Robuchon’s Tea Salon Hong Kong
Spring Sensory Feast Afternoon Tea //
After experiencing the taste of the UK, come to the romantic “taste” of the city of love just across the sea in France! Parfumerie Trésor once again collaborates with the world-renowned three Michelin-starred French restaurant L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, drawing inspiration from the ingredients and scents of different perfumes to create an afternoon tea that is rich in color, fragrance, and flavor. Before savoring the taste of French delicacies, the afternoon tea ambassador will lead everyone to spray the fragrances on scent cards in order from light to strong, taking a deep breath with the nose before tasting the same flavor of dessert, allowing the sense of smell and taste to experience the unique connection between fragrance and food together.
Supply period: From now until August 15th
Supply time: Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm; Weekends and public holidays, 2 pm to 6 pm
Location: 3/F, Atrium, Landmark, Central, Shops 315-316 and 334; 1/F, Shop 1020B, Elements, Tsim Sha Tsui
Price: HK$598 for two people
Fourth Stop: Italy
// Artisan Lounge Summer Festa Afternoon Tea //
Italy is a popular summer destination in the hearts of Europeans. If you can’t personally experience the Mediterranean summer vibes, you can also taste the Italian summer at the Artisan Lounge inside K11 MUSEA. K11 MUSEA brings a unique cultural experience with a famous Italian lakeside resort theme in the mall. The iconic afternoon tea at Artisan Lounge in the mall also incorporates an Italian summer theme, offering dishes full of Italian flavors such as Sicilian tomato seafood tart, Italian Parma ham fig, baked Italian cheese pudding with blueberry sauce, and fried cream-filled roll Italian mixed berry saba tart. If you love Italian food culture, you definitely have to try it!
Supply period: From now until August 31 Location: K11 MUSEA G/F Price: HK$798 for two people
