The Most Delightful and Luxurious Afternoon Tea Experiences in Hong Kong

As a tradition introduced in 19th century Britain, the afternoon tea experience has become wildly popular all over the world for allowing people to enjoy a decadent dining experience in which they get to taste a range of palatable sweet and savoury delicacies presented ardently on a tiered plate stand alongside beverages of their choice. Much like many other happening cities in the world, Hong Kong is also home to a selection of afternoon tea experiences that cannot be missed, and we have listed some here.

Japanese-Inspired “Betsu Bara” Afternoon Tea

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Fittingly named the ‘Betsu Bara’ afternoon tea, a Japanese phrase meaning ‘separate stomach’, this tea experience at the Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour, in collaboration with Luna Cake, offers a range of sweet and savoury delicacies. Some bite-sized dishes include Salmon Tamagoyaki, Unagi Taco, Matcha Opera Cake, Yuzu Chocolate Sphere, and many more. In addition to this, there are all-you-can-eat buffets serving ice creams and some beloved desserts from Japan such as Dorayaki, Taiyaki and Soufflé Pancake.

Where: The Farmhouse, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour
When: Until June 25, 2023 (on weekends and public holidays)
Price: HK$688 for two people
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The Peninsula Afternoon Tea On The Harbour

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For its latest afternoon tea iteration, Peninsula has partnered with the Star Ferry to offer a truly unique high tea experience that takes you on a luxury cruise ride accompanied by live music. As splendid as this is its selection of sweet and savoury offerings like Citrus jelly and vanilla cheesecake; Mont-blanc, Chocolate cream on a sesame biscuit; Tuna Niçoise on focaccia; and Green asparagus and cheddar quiche.

Where: World Star Ferry or The Lobby, The Peninsula
When: Until July 2, 2023 (on weekends and public holidays)
Price: HK$650 for one person
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Häagen-Dazs™ x Madame Fù“The Afternoon Tea of Afternoon Teas”

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Madame Fù has joined forces with the beloved and globally popular ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs for its latest afternoon tea experience. It is a truly decadent experience that matches the colourfulness of Spring with its picks of desserts and savouries. This afternoon tea from Madame Fù boasts many mouth-watering dishes including Purple Sweet Potato Choux, Matcha Alfajores with Red Bean Dulce de Leche, Spinach and Mozzarella Stuffed Button Mushrooms and others.

Where: Madame Fù
When: April and May 2023 (weekdays and weekends)
Price: HK$338 for one person and HK$550 for two people
Click here to take a look at the full menu.

Mandarin Afternoon Tea

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Dubbed the most famous afternoon tea experience in Hong Kong, the Mandarin Oriental is known to feature a spectrum of flavorful and easily-loved delicacies. Perfect for both people who love sweet and savoury dishes, the Mandarin afternoon tea has the best picks of scones, sandwiches and desserts on its menu. Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental also has its own exclusive tea consisting of oolong tea leaves, vanilla, lavender and other ingredients that is truly a flavour bomb. This much-appreciated afternoon tea set is also available for takeaway from The Mandarin Cake Shop.

Where: Clipper Lounge, Mandarin Oriental
When: Weekdays and weekends
Price: HK$428 for one person and HK$828 for two people
Click here to make a reservation.

Refined Afternoon Tea and Savoury Bites

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Taking all the steps to elevate the traditional afternoon tea experience to something more modern, the afternoon tea set at Rosewood Hong Kong is both a feast to the eyes and mouth for how visually appealing and tasty each dish on the menu is. It is complete with an iconic range of traditional finger sandwiches, pastries, chocolates and caviars that are sure to leave any person full and satisfied.

Where: The Butterfly Room, Rosewood Hong Kong
When: Weekdays and weekends
Price: Starting at HK$548 for one person
Click here to make a reservation.

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Elegant porcelain tea sets for your next regal soirée

High tea enjoyed alone or in the company of friends is a real treat. It’s almost celebratory in nature. The whole experience goes way beyond the brew – the exotic nibbles, the airy refreshments, the smooth concoction poured in elegant tea sets and the laughs shared with friends – it’s almost like a ceremony. 

Whether you’re hosting a traditional tea party for the ladies or a going for the more modern interpretation – afternoon tea which spills into evening drinks, whatever is your style, we have a classy tea set to recommend for every taste…

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Sèvres Parrot set

This one’s for the Kate Middleton fanatic! These delicate beauties are Queen-approved.

Renowned porcelain manufacturer, Sèvres, has been known for producing the highest of quality of soft-paste porcelain china for over two centuries. The Sèvres Parrot teacup and saucer, in particular, is an exclusive Buckingham Palace limited-edition set, sumptuously presented in a certified hand made gift box.
Hand made in Staffordshire, England using the same traditional artisan techniques that have remained unchanged for 250 years, and finished with 22-carat burnished gold; the delicate set in arctic-blue and lemon-yellow, is a thing of timeless beauty. Intricately decorated with scrolls, pearls and a garland of flowers on which a parrot rests, this will elevate your tablescape as well as your display cabinet. 

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Haviland Souffle d’Or
A premier French manufacturer of porcelain wares specialising in Limoges porcelain or hard-paste porcelain, their products are stunningly enchanting. Differentiated by its lower firing temperature that results in a smooth matte finish and stoneware aesthetic. It is more resistant to cracking than soft-paste china.

The Souffle d’Or is dazzling collection of four limoges teacups and saucer set. Featuring golden stars glittered across the base and rim of the porcelain – it is said to be a “journey of stars in motion”. 

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Meissen B-Form Royal Blue Platinum Collection
Founded in 1710, Meissen porcelain was the first ever European hard-paste porcelain manufacturer, boasting stylistic innovation and lavishly designed motifs. It is still one of the world’s leading porcelain producers and most internationally recognized German luxury brand.

Introducing a new collection to their tea service set, the B-Form Royal Blur Platinum with Strewn Roses is a contemporary expression of modern opulence. It has combined classical aesthetics with finesse on this lavishly designed deep blue and white platinum set of teacups and saucers — a first for the brand — in place of its traditional (and more ostentatious) 24-carat gold.

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Also Read: How Hong Kong’s love for afternoon tea stems from a 19th century conflict

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Hermès Cheval d’Orient set

With no shortage of opulence, the internationally renowned luxury house, Hermès, offers fans of the brand a collectors’ set of tea service ware, the Cheval d’Orient porcelain teacup and saucer set. Made in France in the style of Persian miniatures, the refined details of horse harness and intricately defined decorations throwback to explorations along the Silk Road.

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Wedgewood Hummingbird Collection

In a magnificent ode to the beauty of hummingbirds in their natural environment, English fine china potter Wedgewood’s Hummingbird collection beautifully portrays the elegant floral and fauna motif in vibrant shades of botanical landscapes and 22-carat gold accents on deep blue background.

Hand-painted by skilled Wedgwood artisans, it is Landmark Prince’s Exclusive set inclusive of a 15-Ppiece teacup and saucer with teapot, creamer jug and sugar bowl.

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Royal Albert 10-piece teacup and saucer set

The century-old English ceramic manufacturer, Royal Doulton has specialised in bone china creations since the early 19th century, a type of porcelain composed of bone ash, feldspathic material, and kaolin.

Its brand Royal Albert has put out a gorgeous boxed-set of five teacups and saucers shaped into a Diana-style pedestal cup with a slightly fluted body and a nook on the inner handle to hold with your forefinger. Paired with a deep saucer and wide rim, the set features the brand’s signature modern aesthetics and floral patterns that are utterly elegant and inviting.

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