Looking for an afternoon tea to get into the festive spirit? Here is a few that you might want to take a look at…
Snow Palace Afternoon Tea at the Strand Palace: served daily at The Palace Tea Parlour from 12:30pm to 3pm, this afternoon tea served on a three tiered snowman, guests can also enjoy live performances from a Snow Ballerina and meet with Santa Claus on select weekends. There are menus for adults and children and specific Christmas treats including: Artic Reindeer White Chocolate and Vanilla Mousse Yule Log and Winter Forest Cherry and Yuzu Dark Chocolate Gateau.
Festive Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental at The o2: enjoy a festive twist on the hotel’s Indian inspired afternoon tea, which includes on its menu a pistachio and rose cake and Paneer Puff (puff pastry along with tandoori cottage cheese and sweet bell peppers). It will be available from the 3rd to the 31st December.
Palm Court Festive Afternoon Tea at The Langham : whether you are a child or an adult, The Langham is offering an afternoon tea that features treats such as Tonka bean and orange infused cream, ‘cassonade’ shortbread and Coffee and chocolate opera slice or for children (which is inspired by Hamley’s toy shop) ‘Hamley’ which is formed of Caramelia and Vanilla Mousse, Caramelised Rice Krispies. It is available until the 31st December.
Enjoy a Nutcracker Afternoon Tea at The Egerton House Hotel: why not head to Knightsbridge based hotel for this indulgent afternoon tea that takes you on a culinary journey through the story of The Nutcracker. Available until the 5th January, treats include: ‘Land of the Snowflakes’ formed of choux bun with fluffy vanilla crème centre, dusted with a magical flurry of coconut and ‘Sugar Plum Fairy’ comprised of vanilla panna cotta and poached plum.
Festive Afternoon Tea at the Hotel Cafe Royal: celebrate Christmas at the hotel with this afternoon tea that has been crafted by Executive Chef Ionnis Polychronakis and
Head Pastry Chef Maxence Blondelle includes an amuse bouche of truffle scones, Chestnut (Mandarin and yuzu compôte, gingerbread sponge) and Winter Cherry (Stracciatella mousse, chocolate sponge). It is available until the 6th January.