The Christmas season is here, and if you're aiming for an elegant celebration this year, why not indulge in a festive afternoon tea? Various locations throughout the capital have introduced holiday-themed offerings, and whether you're in the mood for traditional scones with clotted cream, creative savory delights, or visually stunning desserts, here are some of this year's Christmas selections.
To explore festive dining options in Beijing, take a look at the two links below:
Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Christmas Meals & Deals Pt. 1
Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Christmas Meals Pt.2
**The Conrad**
The Conrad presents a luxurious Christmas Afternoon Tea set, beautifully arranged on a one-meter tall Art Deco Christmas tree, making it a centerpiece of the tea experience. Highlights include a reindeer-shaped Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse, a Crab Meat, Fennel and Lobster Bisque Vol-au-vent, and a Cherry Chocolate Log Cake. The set also includes a choice of tea or coffee, and to add an extra touch of luxury, it features a bottle of sparkling wine that can be taken home if desired.
Price: RMB 888/set for two via the WeChat mini program; RMB 976.2/set for two at the restaurant
Available: 1pm-5pm, now through Dec 31 (excluding Dec 20-21)
Where: Chapter Restaurant and Lobby Lounge
Reservation: 010 6584 6000
**The Peninsula**
For those preferring a tea with a savory twist, The Peninsula's Festive Afternoon Tea is an excellent option. It showcases four savory dishes: a Home-made Foie Gras Terrine with Champagne Jelly and Black Truffle on Gingerbread Toast; a Honey-roasted Gammon and Fig Sandwich with Red Currant and Cranberry Jam; a King Crab Roulade Water Spinach Sandwich; and a Home-made Salmon Gravlax Tartlet with Piccalilli Relish and Keta Caviar. The selection also features their signature Plain and Raisin Scones and four sweet treats shaped like Christmas items, including a bauble-inspired raspberry cake with spiced mulled wine glaze. Guests can choose from classic, flavored, or black tea, along with coffee on request. An upgraded experience is also available in The Peninsula Dome, including a bottle of Perrier-Jouët champagne.
**Festive Afternoon Tea**
Price: RMB 788/set for two via the WeChat mini program; RMB 918.8/set for two at the restaurant
Available: 2pm-6pm, now through Jan 2
Where: The Lobby Lounge
Reservation: 010 8516 2888
**Dome Festive Afternoon Tea**
Price: RMB 1,661.44/set for two to four people via the WeChat mini program; RMB 1,888/set for two to four people at the restaurant
Available: 4pm-6pm, now through Jan 2
Where: The Dome
Reservation: 010 8516 2888
**Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing**
The Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing offers a Festive High Tea this season, featuring three savory dishes and five sweet treats, including a Christmas Hazelnut Chocolate Log Cake, Egg Tarts, Christmas Cookies, and Christmas Tree Scones. Additionally, they offer a holiday special drink: the Pistachio Latte.
Price: RMB 268/set for two via their WeChat mini program; RMB 328/set for two at the restaurant
Available: 2pm-5pm, now through Dec 31
Where: The Lounge
Reservation: 185 1929 2440
**Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center**
The Kempinski's Seasonal Afternoon Tea includes six sweet treats, three savory items, two glasses of Glühwein, and two cups of tea or coffee. Highlights are a Classic Prawn Cocktail, Cured Beef Focaccia, Chestnut Reindeer Petit Gateaux, Strawberry Santa Hat, and Caramel Banana Log.
Price: RMB 288/set for two
Available: 2pm-5pm, now through Dec 31
Where: Rendez-vous Bar & Lounge
Reservation: 010 6465 3388 ext. 4225
**The Ritz-Carlton Beijing**
The Ritz-Carlton's Christmas Season Afternoon Tea strikes a pleasing balance between sweet and savory, featuring four items of each, along with two types of scones, coffee, and tea. The savory selections include a Smoked Salmon Mousse Tart and a Cranberry Chicken Sandwich, while the sweets feature a Black Forest Christmas Yule Log Cake and Passion Fruit Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Mousse. The standout item is the Christmas Cheese Tree prominently displayed at the top of the set.
Price: RMB 598/set for two via their WeChat mini program; RMB 698/set for
Why not indulge in a festive afternoon tea this Christmas?
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