{"id":11386,"date":"2025-11-14T07:51:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T23:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=11386"},"modified":"2025-11-14T07:51:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T23:51:40","slug":"5-new-afternoon-teas-in-hong-kong-from-scent-inspired-to-chocolate-overload","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=11386","title":{"rendered":"5 new afternoon teas in Hong Kong, from scent-inspired to chocolate overload"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.i-scmp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/1280x720\/public\/d8\/images\/canvas\/2025\/11\/13\/31885dbf-0b65-481f-a5a1-f295d11cfd1c_7765f217.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Afternoon tea is a popular pastime in Hong Kong, and the ritual of savouring small treats is deeply ingrained in the city\u2019s culinary landscape.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">For many, the tradition \u2013 a legacy of British colonial rule \u2013 offers a moment of reprieve from the city\u2019s hectic pace, a tradition that has evolved into a social event enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">If you fancy a few hours indulging in tiny sweet and savoury delights, then these new themed afternoon tea sets \u2013 from a chocolate celebration courtesy of Belgian chocolatier Godiva to a feast of cheese \u2013 should help get you in the festive mood.<\/p>\n<h3 type=\"h3\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"eh0yk8h0 css-17x7qa9 e1pqa4re1\">The Butterfly Room\u2019s autumn afternoon tea<\/h3>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">This year, Rosewood Hong Kong <span data-qa=\"Component-Text\" class=\"css-0 ef9u0v00\">won the world\u2019s best afternoon tea award<\/span> by La Liste, so you know you are in for something special with its autumn afternoon tea (HK$568 per person), available until the end of November.<\/div>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Feast on butternut squash quiche and chestnut velout\u00e9 with black truffle foam, and sandwiches including potted crab, shimeji mushroom, Scottish salmon with Granny Smith, and eggs and ham. On the sweet side, freshly baked treats such as Hokkaido milk tea flan, scones, vanilla brioche and wild berry cheesecake complete the set.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">The experience, complemented by a curated pairing from French gourmet tea company Mariage Freres or a choice of freshly brewed coffee, is available from Monday to Friday (2.30pm-7pm, last orders at 6pm) and Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (midday-7pm, last orders at 6pm).<\/p>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\"><em data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa15\">Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Tel: 3891 8888. 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