It’s that time of the year again, when festive afternoon teas are being rolled out to ensure we get ourselves into the mood for Christmas. Guru picks our top twelve, in no particular order.
Waldorf Astoria Bankgok
Festive Afternoon Tea is served at the iconic Peacock Alley. Crafted by executive pastry chef Andrea Noli, it features sweets such as Christmas pudding cake, Santa yule log and Reindeer caramel delight. Delectable savoury bites include Foie gras present and charcuterie evolutions. The signature Christmas stollen, a once-a-year treat, is also on the menu. Jazz it up with Champagne. If one can’t wile away the afternoon, order the takeaway afternoon tea gift box.
Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Festive Tea Time at Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel’s Greenhouse Restaurant. Until Jan 31, Greenhouse will sparkle with holiday cheer, turning into a winter escape. Relish in an assortment of sweet and savoury treats paired with premium coffee or tea from Or Tea, known for its high-quality, globally-sourced blends. Take a bite of joy with treats like the Red velvet log cake, the Macaron snowman and the zesty Yuzu chili mousse with mango passion fruit jelly. For savoury fans, the Pulled pork on toast with black garlic puree and the indulgent Foie gras torchon with orange marmalade and berries are sure to hit the spot. Sip on sparkling wine for a lux afternoon.
St. Regis Bangkok
The St. Regis Bangkok is reimagining its signature afternoon tea ritual, blending classic holiday flavours with locally-sourced ingredients. Available until Jan 31, the Festive Afternoon Tea is served at The St. Regis Bar. The dessert menu from executive pastry chef Nuntida Panyabaramee, features a collection of festive treats like Red velvet tube and a Whole orange and spice cake. Complementing the sweets, executive sous chef Matteo Fontana has crafted a selection of savoury delights like Smoked duck and cherry tart, Truffle and turkey macaron, and Salmon tartare panipuri.
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
Festive Afternoon Tea is served at the Lobby Lounge of the Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. A medley of sweet and savoury bites with premium tea and coffee is throughout the holiday season until Jan 6. On Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1, the tea comes with a sweet trolly.
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
Throughout the festive season, loved ones can relax with a choice of exquisite afternoon teas. At The Living Room, Bangkok’s premier jazz lounge, the Tree Of Wealth Afternoon Tea, offering a selection of handcrafted sweet and savoury treats including Crispy prawn and coleslaw sandwiches topped with gold leaf, chocolate truffles, diamond peach macarons and more. The upbeat Harmonizing Flavours & Melodies Afternoon Tea offers handcrafted treats from around the world, from Swedish toast skagen to classic scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
Maa-Lai Library becomes a magical world of holiday cheer echoing the enchanting spirit of The Polar Express movie and classic Christmas literature. Until Jan 5, the Festive Afternoon Tea comes in two sets: The Vegetarian Set and The Signature Set, each accompanied by two glasses of Champagne.
W Bangkok
Indulge in the Festive Afternoon tea from Dec 15-30 at Paii and The House On Sathorn. The tea offers an array of sweets and savouries inspired by holiday cheer. Along with TWG tea or coffee, the tea also offers two glasses of Telmont Brut Champagne or two Botanist Gin Festive Cocktails.
InterContinental Bangkok
The Balcony Lounge is offering the Festive Afternoon Tea experience with seasonal sandwich choices such as the Smoked turkey breast spiced with caramelised onion and cranberry and pastries, including Santa’s chocolate banana roulade. Until Jan 1, there is also a Champagne Afternoon Tea on offer.
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon
Tease at the at The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon is bringing festive cheer until Dec 31 with a special Afternoon Tea set. The holiday treat features four delightful sweets and two savoury bites, including Pistachio praline, Christmas tree pastries, Cranberry orange scones and more to get you into the Christmas spirit.
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok At Chao Phraya River
Step into a world of festive delights at The Lounge, where Holiday Afternoon Tea awaits until Jan 5. The seasonal ritual, crafted by executive pastry chef Andrea Bonaffini, welcomes guests with a colourful spread of holiday-inspired treats. Chef Bonaffini brings his own twist to the traditional afternoon tea, reimagining classic flavours and ingredients into playful, delicious forms that surprise and delight.
Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park
Until Jan 5, the Festive Afternoon Tea is being served at Panorama. Enjoy treats like a chocolate-whisky ganache tartelette with gold leaf, a festive fruit tart, traditional English dry fruitcake, freshly baked scones and savouries. Each delight is perfectly paired with Dilmah tea for an enchanting experience.
The Peninsula Bangkok
The hotel’s signature afternoon tea is tailored for children and family during the holiday season. Set against the backdrop of the 18-foot-tall Canadian spruce and accompanied by live piano renditions of holiday tunes, the Festive Afternoon Tea features a selection of traditional savoury and sweet delights crafted by executive pastry chef Jimmy Boulay. Add a glass of Peninsula Champagne for that special touch.
