We take a look at some afternoon teas that you might want to treat your mum to this Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day Celebrations at St Ermin’s Hotel: why not pay a visit to St Ermin’s Hotel located close to St James’s Park, where you and your mum can enjoy a freshly prepared afternoon tea, while sipping on a glass of champagne. To make the afternoon even more special, guests on the 29th and the 30th of March will be serenaded by music provided by a harpist as well as the mum’s on the day being given a curated goodie bag gift, featuring a 50ml St. Ermin’s Gin, exquisite loose-leaf teas from Tea Makers of London, and a selection of White Company travel products. The special Mother’s Day Afternoon costs £70 per adult and £45 per child (up to 12 years).
Enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea at the Royal Horseguards Hotel: set in the heart of London, head to the Royal Horseguards Hotel’s lounge to enjoy a range of sweet and savoury treats which includes: a lemon meringue pie, chocolate eclairs and gin & lime pebble. An ideal place to relax and celebrate with your mum.
Brigit’s Bakery Mother’s Day Afternoon tea & bus tour: for those wanting to take in the famous sights of London while enjoying an afternoon tea will want to find out more about this one! Lasting around 90 minutes (depending on London traffic of course!), this experience will take guests on a journey passing by Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St James’s Park, Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall, Marble Arch, Nelson’s Column, Downing Street, and other locations. While you are taking in the sights comfortably, there is an afternoon tea available which includes an assortment of sandwiches, cakes, and pastries – you can even upgrade the experience to include a glass of Prosecco or Champagne.
Champagne Afternoon Tea at The Fortnum & Mason Bar and Restaurant at Royal Exchange : why not treat your mum to a luxurious afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason Bar and restaurant to really celebrate Mother’s Day. On arrival, sit back and take in your surroundings while you and your mum await for your range of treats to celebrate the occasion.
Afternoon tea at the Tiffany Blue Box Cafe at Harrods: as the only Tiffany cafe outside of New York’s Fifth Avenue, this afternoon tea experience will be a memorable one. Featuring the signature blue decoration, this afternoon tea will allow guests to enjoy selection of sweet and savoury treats, including dainty finger sandwiches with range of fillings, chocolate pallet with praline feuilletine and chocolate mousse, scones with clotted cream and preserves and the Tiffany Blue Box, a sumptuous dessert made of layers of sponge, creme Chantilly and salted caramel.
Enjoy a botanical afternoon tea at the Pan Pacific London: at the start of this unique afternoon tea, guests are invited to a “Tea Discovery Moment.” By using a Newby Tea Collection book, they explore ten glass pots filled with a variety of tea leaves and botanical infusions, such as jasmine pearls, rooibos orange, Persian rose, and silver needles. They will then learn about tasting notes and how the selected tea pairs with the afternoon tea menu, creating a personalised and educational tea experience. Meanwhile, in terms of sweet treats on the menu, guests can enjoy The Honey Pomegranate Mousse, The Passion Fruit Orange Tart or Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake. Meanwhile, in terms of savory offerings, there is an Amuse-Bouche: Roasted butternut squash soup, toasted seeds, sage oil and Isle of Mull Cheddar Tart. The afternoon tea is priced at £68 per person, with a children’s afternoon tea also available.