Escape the summer heat with our top picks of afternoon tea sets
Summer is just around the corner—and who wouldn't agree it's the perfect time to revel in pool parties and plan your tropical getaways? Amidst the joy of chasing the sun, you may also want to cool down indoors with afternoon tea and indulge in some refreshing delights.
We’ve rounded up some of the most scrumptious afternoon tea sets for you to beat the heat this season:
1. “Winston Garden At The Peninsula” Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula
To celebrate summer as the liveliest time of the year, The Peninsula Hong Kong has partnered with the world-class jewellery brand Harry Winston to bring a unique twist to the hotel’s classic afternoon tea tradition.
Inspired by the brand’s four iconic floral-oriented jewellery collection—Forget-Me-Not, Lotus Cluster, Lily Cluster and Sunflower, this afternoon tea set will take guests on a whimsical ride with its gastronomic gems as crafted by the hotel’s expert culinary team.
The set features savoury items including beetroot bagel with smoked salmon rose and cream cheese, trio-quinoa salad with carrot-hummus purée, dill-marinated cucumber and tomato bread to name a few. Guests can also enjoy sweet treats such as refreshing mango rolls with mango cream, blue shortbread with vanilla cream, as well as raspberry macarons. To complete your exquisite afternoon tea experience, guests will be given a pair of teaspoons featuring the Harry Winston design while stocks last.
The afternoon tea set is priced at HK$398 per person and HK$718 for two, available from June 1 to July 31. It will be served daily from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The Lobby, The Peninsula, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong; +852 2920 2888