The arrival of the Christmas holiday means it’s time to reunite with long-lost good sisters! Take advantage of the end of the year, make an appointment with your bestie for High Tea, and enjoy it to the fullest! Afternoon tea is always popular during major holidays, so let’s select a few special Christmas afternoon teas in advance for everyone to choose their favorite and make reservations early to prepare for the Christmas holiday!
1. Hong Kong JW Marriott Hotel x Valmont Afternoon Tea
Enjoying a delicious afternoon tea with good girlfriends and sharing skincare tips is definitely a joyful experience. Recently, The Lounge at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong has collaborated with Swiss skincare brand Valmont to launch a limited edition afternoon tea! Inspired by the natural ingredients of Valmont skincare products such as honey, flowers, and salmon roe, the most beloved desserts for women include caramel lemon honey mousse, butterfly pea lemon cake, chocolate orange, elderflower mousse, and other exquisite pastries.
On the savory side, there are dishes like lobster salad with caviar, abalone tart made with whole South African abalone, and tiger prawn spring rolls, all made with premium ingredients and beautifully presented. Additionally, each set of afternoon tea for two comes with a gift redemption voucher, which can be used to receive a complimentary one-on-one skin consultation at designated Valmont counters, along with a 5-piece skincare trial set, perfect for achieving beautiful skin during the Christmas holiday!
Hong Kong JW Marriott Hotel x Valmont Afternoon Tea
Price: (Monday to Friday) HK$618 for two; (Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays) HK$658 for two
Date: From now until December 31
Time: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: JW Marriott Hotel, Pacific Place, Hong Kong
Phone: 2810 8366
2. Tea WG x Salvatore Ferragamo “Signorina Fashion Edition” Afternoon Tea for Two
As a perfume enthusiast, consider the “Signorina Fashion Edition” afternoon tea collaboration between Tea WG and Salvatore Ferragamo ! A variety of exquisite dishes inspired by the Signorina Fashion Edition fragrance series, including crispy fried shrimp balls with red pepper ink bread, foie gras mousse mini toast, crab meat beetroot toast, and more savory options with rich textures!
In terms of desserts, you can find many tea-infused pastries, such as rose-scented raspberry almond madeleines, jasmine tea mousse with coconut cake, and orange blossom oolong tea blueberry cheesecake panna cotta, each containing different tea flavors. The colorful and delicious desserts are very Instagrammable! Also, don’t miss out on the Tea WG English scones in the set menu, handmade daily, with a crispy outer layer and a soft inside, paired with fresh cream or tea-infused jelly, adding a smooth and delicious taste!
There are also 4 different flavors of tea-scented macarons to try, including lemon wood black tea, bourbon vanilla black tea with black currant, rose-scented tea, and royal wedding tea with passion fruit and coconut, their distinct colors echoing the Signorina Fashion Edition fragrance! The first 500 customers to enjoy the “Signorina Fashion Edition” afternoon tea for two will receive limited perfume gifts, including Signorina (5ml) and Signorina In Fiore (5ml), to experience the captivating aroma!
Tea WG x Salvatore Ferragamo “Signorina Fashion Edition” Afternoon Tea
Price: HK$548 for two
Date: From now until December 31
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Location: Shop 11, LG2, YATA, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong; Shop 1022, 1/F, International Finance Centre, Central
Phone: (YATA store) 2725 6930; (International Finance Centre store) 2796 2828
3. The Pottinger Hong Kong x Plantin Kaviari “Black Diamond Caviar” Afternoon Tea
For foodies who love black truffles and caviar, the lobby lounge of Kerry Hotel Hong Kong has recently collaborated with French caviar and truffle ingredient brand Plantin Kaviari to launch a “Black Diamond Caviar” afternoon tea that is sure to catch your attention! A series of French creative savory snacks include Kaviari Royal Smoked Salmon and Crystal Diamond Caviar with pickled cucumber willow, chives, and French cream; there are also various traditional French liver pâtés, such as black truffle mushroom sauce with black garlic egg yolk sauce and whole wheat bread, smoked Rougié foie gras with wild blueberry sauce and French bread, mackerel and cod fish paste with caviar and bamboo charcoal bread, etc., all rich and delicious flavors that are unforgettable!
In December, the lobby lounge will introduce several seasonal French delicacies, including lemon marinated Hokkaido scallop tartare with crystal diamond caviar, wild mushroom truffle soup with porcini powder and truffle toast, lobster meat seafood sauce with crystal diamond dried mullet roe and bamboo charcoal bread, and more.
Desserts styles are prevalent throughout November and December, including homemade baked pancakes with original and winter candy flavors, paired with a variety of fruit jams, sweet and rich in taste. Winter creative desserts also include classic Black Forest cake, chestnut tart, ginger pear sponge cake, etc., satisfying dessert lovers! In addition, guests enjoying “Black Diamond Caviar” afternoon tea will receive an exclusive 10% discount code for Plantin Kaviari’s online store!
The Envoy at The Pottinger Hong Kong x Plantin Kaviari “Black Diamond Caviar” Afternoon Tea
Price: (Monday to Friday) HK$668 for two; (Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays) HK$688 for two
Date: From now until December 31
Time: (Monday to Friday) 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm; (Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays) 1:30 pm to 6 pm
Location: Lobby Lounge, 1st Floor, The Pottinger Hong Kong, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon
Phone: 2252 5237
4. Hotel ICON Green x Godiva “Sweet Gift” Afternoon Tea
During the Christmas season, in addition to giving chocolates as gifts, you can also try the sweet afternoon tea collaboration between Hotel ICON and Godiva, sharing the irresistible taste of chocolate with friends! Thirteen selected savory and sweet delicacies are presented on a vinyl record, with playful designs that are definitely worth capturing with your camera first! Recommended desserts include the raspberry macaron handbag with lavender, filled with smooth and sweet Godiva chocolate, French lemon lavender, and raspberry filling, rich in layers, as well as the exquisite cherry-infused dark chocolate with gold foil embellishments! There are also sparkling homemade hazelnut chocolate, fragrant Earl Grey tea dark chocolate mousse, and two original Godiva chocolates, making it a chocolate feast!
Savory items made with precious ingredients include chocolate crispy foie gras mousse with black caviar, smooth and fragrant foie gras mousse paired with precious black caviar, enhancing the aroma significantly. The sweet shrimp Bloody Mary, Norwegian smoked salmon with salmon roe, spicy chorizo olive skewers, and Impossible™ tartare made with plant-based meat are also cleverly paired, bringing new flavors to the taste buds!
It is worth mentioning that during the two-hour afternoon tea period, guests can also enjoy unlimited servings of Godiva strawberry chocolate and chocolate soft ice cream. The tangy and juicy strawberries are covered in rich and smooth Godiva chocolate sauce, a perfect match! In addition, each guest will receive an additional serving of selected Godiva chocolates, and those who visit on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays will also receive an additional glass of French sparkling wine!
Hotel ICON Green x Godiva Sweet Gift Afternoon Tea
Price: (Monday to Friday) HK$408/per person, HK$748/for two; (Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays) HK$438/per person, HK$788/for two (reservation required one day in advance, with HK$100 deposit per person)
Date: Starting today
Time: (First session) 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm; (Second session) 4:45 pm to 6:45 pm
Location: Lobby Green, 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hotel ICON
Phone: 3400 1300
5. The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong x Steiff “Christmas Teddy Bear Celebration” Afternoon Tea
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong once again collaborates with the German teddy bear brand Steiff to launch a joint afternoon tea, featuring a variety of festive-themed pastries displayed on a tea stand in the shape of a teddy bear, exquisitely cute.
The Christmas teddy bear festival afternoon tea features a variety of savory and sweet treats, including Black Forest ham and smoked turkey with pickled red cabbage mini cheese bread, lobster and herb with cinnamon cream tart, roasted apple sauce with cinnamon clove tart, caramel chocolate with vanilla chestnut tree-shaped cake, and more. Some are even decorated with gingerbread men and Christmas tree ornaments, full of festive atmosphere!
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong x Steiff Christmas Teddy Bear Celebration Afternoon Tea
Price: (Dec 24-26) HK$568/per person, HK$1,028/two persons; (Dec 31-Jan 1) HK$468/per person, HK$798/two persons
Date: Dec 24-26, 2021; Dec 31, 2021; Jan 1, 2022
Time: 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Phone: 2263 2270
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