Anyone for a cuppa? Perhaps some sweet treats and canapés with mulled wine and champagne will hit the spot? You may need a break after a mad day of Christmas shopping, or would like a special afternoon with your little one while school’s out. Whatever the reason, a festive afternoon tea in an attractive setting, complete with twinkling lights and brilliant city views, will do the job nicely. Here are some of the best Christmas afternoon tea sets to savour this holiday season.
The Cakery
Available for take-out or dine-in at The Cakery’s Causeway Bay outpost, the ‘A Beary Vegan Afternoon Tea Set’ is a completely guilt-free offering of treats that are both adorable to look at and an experience to eat. The teddy bear melts away in your cup of hot chocolate, there’s an Ornament Bombshell filled with gummies, Apple Crumble one-bite cupcakes, and of course, classic scones with orange marmalade. To drink, choose between coffee, tea, or warm plant milk.
When: Until 30 December 2022
Cost: HK$528 for two
Where: The Cakery Lee Garden, Shop 124, Lee Garden Two, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island
Book: Reserve online or call +852 2816 1838
Hjem
Cozy up at Hjem and bask in the hygge mood with their Nordic Festive Afternoon Tea. Of course, the Nordic restaurant will serve up its signature smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches), along with some sweet Christmas desserts (Santa’s Cake of the Day, Gingerbread Cookies, etc.) as part of their holiday high tea. You can also add HK$60 for Nordic-inspired cocktails like the Swedish Mule with Haribo gum syrup, or the Lingonberry & Chocolate Espresso Martini.
When: 1 to 31 December 2022, 3pm to 6pm
Cost: HK$528 for two; HK588 for two with a glass of Moscato each
Where: Hjem, 161 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong Island
Book: Reserve online
The Astor at Eaton HK
There’s only one word to accurately describe Eaton HK’s Christmas high tea: indulgent. The Chocoholic Weekend Afternoon Tea buffet will feature three chocolate fondue flavours (Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Yuzu, and Dark Chocolate Sichuan Chili and Pepper) in which you can dip more than 30 treats, including Pistachoi Financiers, a rainbow-coloured assortment of madeleines, Green Tea Mochi, and Banana. On top of this, they’re offering 12 flavours of Mövenpick ice creams and sorbets.
When: 10 December 2022 to 19 February 2023; Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 3:15pm-5:15pm
Cost: HK$298 per person
Where: The Astor, B1, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon
Book: Reserve online
Cafe at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin
Divulge in a three-tier festive afternoon tea set from Hyatt Regency’s Sha Tin location. Available at their international cuisine restaurant Cafe, enjoy adorable, festively shaped treats like the Baileys Chocolate Crunch Cake that looks like Santa’s round belly, the gift-wrapped Red Wine & Pear Mousse, traditional German Christmas bread called ‘stollen’, and savoury bites like Parma Ham with melon and mint and the Grilled Turkey, Brie Cheese Sandwich. Pair this all with your choice of tea or coffee.
When: 1 to 31 December 2022; Monday to Friday except public holidays
Cost: HK$488 for two
Where: Cafe, Lobby level, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, 18 Chak Cheung Street, Sha Tin, New Territories
Book: Reserve online
The Peninsula Boutique & Café
Long-standing high tea proprietor The Peninsula’s Afternoon Indulgence (Festive Edition) is an unmistakable need-to-visit this Christmas. With their signature scones, soft serve ice cream, Christmas wreath macarons, and beverages like mulled wine, gingerbread latte, and The Peninsula Deutz Champagne, it will certainly be a festive memory to cherish.
When: 25 November to 16, 27 – 30 December 2022, 11:45am to 6:30pm
Cost: HK$728 for two; HK$428 for additional person
Where: The Peninsula Boutique & Café, The Peninsula Arcade, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Book: Reserve online
Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel
The Sheraton hotel in Tung Chung is offering a bang for buck afternoon tea for you and a loved one to enjoy a classy Christmas catch-up. Besides the black forest cake with a miniature Christmas tree topper and adorable Santa Claus macaron, you also have handmade traditional scones with artisan jam and clotted cream, Marmalade Glazed Ham Quiche, and Truffle Egg Brioche served with coffee and tea. Add-on available if you’d like to throw in some bubbly!
When: 1 to 31 December 2022, 2:30pm to 4:30pm daily
Cost: HK$330.60 for two. Add HK$160 plus 10% service charge for two glasses of Champagne
Where: Lobby Lounge, Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel, 9 Yi Tung Road Tung Chung, Lantau Island
Book: Reserve online
Lobby Lounge at Kerry Hotel
Kerry Hotel’s festive afternoon tea with sleekly decorated sweet and savoury treats includes two-hour unlimited coffee and tea, which we honestly think all high teas should have. Ranging from HK$688 to HK$788 for two depending on peak holiday dates, the resort hotel’s chic Lobby Lounge offers a picture-perfect backdrop for a festive meal.
When: 1 to 31 December 2022
Cost: HK$738 for two (1 to 23 & 28 to 30 December); HK$788 for two (24 to 25 & 31 December); HK$688 for two (26 & 27 December)
Where: Lobby Lounge, 38 Hung Luen Rd, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon
Book: Call +852 2252 5888
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Header image credits: The Cakery
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