Spring season herald the arrival of family gatherings, leisurely brunches, sweet chocolate treats, joyful Easter egg hunts, warm hot cross buns, and luxurious afternoon high teas. Our curated list highlights the best afternoon teas with a Spring and Easter twist in the city for your enjoyment. Treat yourself to an array of exquisite pastries, lavish your scones with rich clotted cream, savor a variety of both savory and sweet sandwiches, and if the mood strikes, elevate the experience with a sparkling glass of champagne or two.
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Every April And May, the team at The Murray, Hong Kong celebrate the blooming season of the Cassia Javanica tree (the majestic tree standing in the front yard of hotel). To celebrate this annual beauty of nature, Garden Lounge has partnered with the prestigious Japanese skincare brand Ipsa and created the "Flower Blossom Afternoon Tea." This exquisite tea experience features VENCHI, the fine Italian gelato brand's exclusive Raspberry & Rose flavor, which is only available at The Murray, Hong Kong.
This spring, the Lobby Lounge at Kerry Hotel Hong Kong, is transforming the traditional afternoon tea into an extraordinary chocolate indulgence by partnering with the famed French chocolatier, Valrhona, for the Spring Garden Chocolate Afternoon Tea. Guests can savor an afternoon tea that artfully combines velvety chocolate with the freshest seasonal ingredients, capturing the captivating essence of chocolate. To further sweeten the experience, each afternoon tea set for two comes with two complimentary Valrhona chocolate bars—a Jivara 40% Mini Chocolate Bar and a Guanaja 70% Mini Chocolate Bar—available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
The Hari Hotel Hong Kong has just launched an exciting collaboration with The Baker & The Bottleman (TBTB)! Enjoy sweet delights such as the TBTB carrot cake, chocolate cake, lemon & blueberry cake, and a berries panna cotta that adds a touch of freshness. The savory selection features a black truffle & ham calzone and a Japanese egg yolk mousse topped with smoked herring caviar. Not to be missed are the signature TBTB plain scone and a special cheddar & chive scone, served with clotted cream and homemade compote. Upgrade your afternoon with free-flow Moscato d’ Asti or Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne. The "Afternoon O'Clock” menu adds an exciting twist if you don't want to go for the full tea set, and invites guests to enhance the signature TBTB scones with a choice of beverages, including a glass of Moscato d’ Asti Scagliola Primo Bacio Piedmont, Italy 2021, or Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne, France NV.
Afternoon high tea at the Shang is a delicious experience, thanks to one of the the city's best patisseries on-site, the Island Gourmet. Book your spot inside the Shangri-La Wonderliner for an extra special treat, especially for train aficionados. Their Spring Melody Afternoon Tea includes a variety of sweet and savory delights like a citrus honey cake, sakura Swiss roll, traditional scones with clotted cream, and more.
As an Easter treat, from March 25th to April 1st, you can enjoy a selection of exquisite sweet and savory dishes such as delightful mini croissant sandwiches and ham crostinis as well as Easter specials, including the sweet Rabbit, a combination of Dak Lak 60% crunch and coconut cream nestled in a light chocolate puff, and the Chocolate Paradise, an indulgent blend of cocoa nibs crunch, cocoa jelly, and luscious chocolate mousse.
Celebrate the Easter holidays with an exquisite afternoon tea buffet at the JW Café, renowned for offering one of the city's top buffet experiences. Available from March 29 to April 1, 2024, between 3:15 pm and 5:15 pm, the spread includes a lavish selection of both Asian and Western delicacies, rounded off with an array of irresistible desserts. Priced at HK$438 for adults and HK$308 for children aged 3 to 12, the buffet price is subject to an additional 10% service charge. Please note that menu items may vary, as they are periodically rotated and subject to seasonal availability and freshness.
Celebrate Easter with a special twist at Clipper Lounge and Café Causette, where an "egg-citing" themed afternoon tea awaits you. Indulge in a splendid three-tiered spread featuring an assortment of delicate finger sandwiches and scrumptious pastries. Savor freshly baked plain and raisin scones, perfectly paired with the Mandarin Oriental's exclusive rose petal jam and rich clotted cream. Top off the experience with festive treats like a Raspberry and Green Tea White Chocolate Bunny, a zesty Lemon Drizzle Pound Cake, a Green Tea Sesame Shortcake crowned with a mini chocolate egg, and a decadent Chocolate Cream Brownie.
Enjoy a wonderful Springtime Afternoon Tea Buffet at the Lobby Lounge at Kowloon Shangri-La, where can indulge in an array of sweet and savory Easter-themed treats such as the delicate flavors of pumpkin custard with truffle sauce, or the poached lobster with pesto and heirloom cherry tomato. Be sure to savor the refined bird's nest and chicken congee, accompanied by various condiments, as well as the tempting baked Portuguese tarts, the smooth Hong Kong-style milk tea panna cotta, and the freshly made egg waffles from the live station.
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