Spring-themed afternoon teas in Hong Kong

Indulge in the essence of Spring with our handpicked collection of exquisite afternoon tea menus, perfect for celebrating this time of year.

Season of Blossoms

The Peninsula Boutique & Café celebrates the arrival of Spring with a special Seasons of Blossoms afternoon tea, accompanied by a delightful floral arrangement workshop on select dates throughout April. Guests can indulge in a delectable selection of sweet and savoury treats while an expert florist guides them through creating a mini floral arrangement featuring gorgeous blooms in the boutique’s seasonal collection.

When: April 12-13 & 26-27

Where: The Peninsula Boutique & Café, The Peninsula Arcade, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

How much? $1,288 for two

Floral Bliss Afternoon Tea

The Verandah’s refined setting beautifully complements the abundance of Spring, making it the perfect setting for its Floral Bliss Afternoon Tea. An Instagrammable tiered tower of delicacies is adorned with edible blooms and an intricate marzipan butterfly. The menu includes Boston lobster seaweed tart with fennel and Kristal caviar, duck foie gras terrine with fig jam and toasted brioche, and egg mimosa tortilla roulade. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Verandah tea without its legendary scones alongside a dollop of clotted cream and jam.

When: Wednesday to Sunday until May 31

Where: The Verandah, 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay

How much? From $348 per person and $648 for two; champagne is $160 per glass or $210 for two

181 Fortnum & Mason

There’s nothing quite like afternoon tea at Fortnum’s, and 181 offers a true taste of this most famous pastime. Inspired by Fortnum’s Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon in London’s Piccadilly, famously opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 2012, Fortnum’s luxurious menu includes exceptional rare teas, moreish scones, and flavoursome finger sandwiches.

Tired and tested by our team many times, Fortnum’s Afternoon Tea begins with a bottom plate consisting of seasonal finger sandwiches such as smoked salmon, Coronation chicken, cucumber and egg cress (refilled as often as you wish). Plain and fruit scones are served with clotted cream and a Fortnum & Mason selection of preserves and curd, and guests can choose from a selection of cakes and pâtisseries, all Served with a Pot of Fortnum’s tea or a glass of champagne.

When: Ongoing

Where: Shop 022, G/F K11 Atelier Victoria Dockside 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

How much? $588 per adult; Children’s Afternoon tea is $288 (ages 3 to 11)

Spring Afternoon Tea

Clipper Lounge and Café Causette at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is serving a Spring Afternoon Tea menu throughout April. The three-tiered afternoon tea includes finger sandwiches and pastries, freshly baked plain and raisin scones, and Mandarin Oriental’s signature rose petal jam and clotted cream.

When: Until April 30

Where: Clipper Lounge and Café Causette, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road, Central

How much? From $848 for two people

Flowering Blossoms Afternoon Tea

The Lounge & Bar at The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong, recently launched a Flowering Blossoms Afternoon Tea to celebrate the arrival of Spring. This tea set, inspired by blossoming sakura, features fresh flowers and shades of pink. Savoury items include a beetroot cream cheese tart, gammon ham sandwich, and tomato cream. Sweet options include a pistachio, raspberry flower cone, and bubblegum-pink strawberry rose mousse.

When: Until June 30

Where: The Lounge, Level 102, The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon

How much? From $818 for two people

Dean Street Townhouse at Soho House

Enjoy modern British food as London’s Dean Street Townhouse takes over the 28th floor of Soho House Hong Kong for a three-month pop-up. The afternoon set menu is inspired by the British tradition of afternoon tea, with highlights including brandade croquette, egg sandwiches, shortbread, and chocolate truffles. It is available to members and their guests from now until June 30.