Florals and picnics steal the show as themes for this season’s sweet and savoury treats
Warm sunshine is best enjoyed in tandem with sweet and savoury treats over afternoon tea. This summer, indulge in a wide range of afternoon teas featuring the season’s best cakes and pastry delights. Here are our picks of this summer’s unique afternoon tea experiences you should not miss.
Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
Inspired by the early colourful blossoms of early summer, The Lounge and Bar of Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is presenting a summer meadow afternoon tea in collaboration with St. Germain, the French elderflower liqueur, in a crossover that fuses limited-edition tea treats together with a selection of elderflower floral cocktails. From June 22 to September 13, guests at the lounge of the luxury property can indulge in a fine selection of treats such as foie gras sandwich with mushroom, raspberry and St. Germain duxelles; and coconut passion fruit and St. Germain verrine, among others. As part of the summer afternoon tea, guests can enrich their experience with two custom-designed cocktails. The Summer Meadow adds a tropical touch of dried pineapple and lychee to a mix of St. Germain and Ungava gin, while Berry Elixir is a sweet concoction featuring sake, strawberry puree, St. Germain and champagne, lightened with herbaceous shiso. The Summer Meadow Afternoon Tea at The Lounge & Bar of Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is available now until September 13, priced at HK$418 per person and HK$698 for two. St. Germain-inspired cocktails are priced at HK$95 each. Guests ordering the limited edition afternoon tea set can enjoy a special discount price for a St. Germain gift box which includes a bottle of the floral liqueur and a one-litre carafe.
The Lounge & Bar, 102/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon, Hong Kong: +852 2263 2270