JUMEIRAH CARLTON TOWER INTRODUCES THE MONTEZUMA AFTERNOON TEA BY ERIC LANLARD

Jumeirah Carlton Tower is celebrating cocoa with the new Montezuma afternoon tea. Arriving at Chinoiserie in September, guests can indulge with this mouthwatering afternoon tea, available throughout Autumn.

The tea was designed by master patissier and star of Channel 4’s Baking Mad series Eric Lanlard. Working closely with the hotel’s Executive Chef Simon Young, he has created an experience worthy of being named after the Aztec emperor who was responsible for introducing cocoa to the world.

This innovative chocolate inspired menu starts with a selection of savoury delights including a Cocoa crusted roast beef taster and a White chocolate, sweet carrot & blue cheese tart topped with turnip angel hair. Guests will then enjoy elegant desserts including a Cassis imperial chocolate cupcake with balsamic blackcurrants, a Conquistador shot of passion fruit and white chocolate cream with basil seeds, topped with coconut jelly, and a Dark mini chocolate loaf with a liquid salted butter caramel filling.

Commenting on his new Montezuma afternoon tea, Eric Lanlard says: “Chocolate has intrigued and delighted people since its first discovery. Conquistador Cortes put it perfectly when he said, having drank his first cup of cocoa, that he could go on and on travelling the world without fatigue. I hope this exploration of chocolate will get you ready to discover the world.”

Cakes At Jumeirah Carlton Tower

Chinoiserie at the luxurious Jumeirah Carlton Tower provides the perfect backdrop for afternoon tea with its sophisticated, décor and soothing music played by the resident harpist. Following a recent extension, there is a new curtained area that is ideal for groups desiring a little more privacy. For those wishing to host a business meeting, hold an intimate family event or have an informal get-together with friends, the extended setting will cater perfectly for this, while providing additional seating options for all guests in Chinoiserie.

The Montezuma afternoon tea by Eric Lanlard is available at Chinoiserie from 01 September 2013 throughout Autumn and costs £40 per person; £50 per person with a glass of champagne or £55 with a glass of rosé champagne.

UNIQUE NEW COCKTAILS AT HARVEY NICHOLS FIFTH FLOOR LONDON

There is an exciting new bar menu at the Fifth Floor Bar, with refreshing and tasty new seasonal cocktails to try this summer. Showcasing unconventional and truly unique combinations, these delicious delights will treat your tastebuds to an unrivalled flavour sensation. See below for our full list of the must-try cocktails:

The Fennel Mule £12.50

A simple drink based on the classic Moscow Mule, this refreshing creation fits perfectly with the ethos of the spring season. Fennel infused Chase vodka is shaken with grapefruit and dill bitters, fresh lemon juice and charged with Luscombe ginger beer. Cool and tasty!

Clockwork Orange £11.50

Absolut Mandrin and Absolut vodka, fused with sweet yellow and red peppers, served straight up in a martini glass for timeless enjoyment.

Ginny Hendricks £11.50

Cucumber muddled with elderflower, ginger, lemon juice and Hendricks gin. If you are a lover of martinis, you will love this.

Watermelon and Rosemary Martini 11.50

A refreshing balance of watermelon, fresh lemon juice, gomme syrup and rosemary. Cleverly combined with Gin Mare and lemon bitters, this delightful cocktail is a real treat.

Hibiscus Mojito £11.50

This Mojito version is a must. Hibiscus flowers and syrup with fresh mint and limes; a perfect refreshing summer cocktail.

Wild Pimms Tea £11.50

A fruity mix of fresh berries and peach combined with fresh lemon juice and Pimms No 1. enhanced with Absolut Wild Tea Vodka and Earl Grey infused gomme syrup, this combination creates a summer taste sensation!

London in Bloom £11.50

London’s Beefeater gin, carefully mixed with fresh lychee, lemon juice and rhubarb liqueur, finished with a touch of orange flower water and served martini style for a taste of springtime all year round 

Grapefruit Martini £11.50

Rumoured to contain a fat burning enzyme, Grapefruit has long been considered a helpful weight loss food. With freshly squeezed Grapefruit, Absolut Vodka and Bitter Truth grapefruit bitters.

BURGER AFTERNOON TEA, BRGR CO SOHO

BURGER AFTERNOON TEA

THE BRGRS

BUTCHERS CUT & CHEDDAR CHEESE SLIDER • CHICKEN CAESAR SLIDER • LOBSTER BLAT SLIDER • TINY FRIES

THE SWEET LIFE

MINI WARM DOUGHNUTS WITH SALTED CARAMEL • MINI STRAWBERRY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE • MINI CHOCOLATE BROWNIE • MINI VANILLA MILK SHAKE

DRINK UP

SELECTION OF HOMEMADE INFUSED ICE TEAS - MINT & POMEGRANATE, GINGER & LEMON GRASS

A GLASS OF SAN MARCO PROSECCO

£17

Celebrity pâtissier Eric Lanlard is launching the new Ottoman Afternoon Tea At Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai

Celebrity pâtissier Eric Lanlard is launching the new Ottoman Afternoon Tea at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai . The special afternoon tea is sure to impress and will include cakes designed exclusively by him. The afternoon tea will be served in the stunning Sultan’s Lounge the perfect place to meet friends, as you relax among grand Ottoman-inspired décor.

There are few better places to sit back and enjoy a spot of people-watching than the grandeur of Sultan’s Lounge

Eric Lanlard 

English Afternoon Tea 

A selection of plain and raisin scones, served with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry preserve

An assortment of gourmet sandwiches

Sweet treats - summer pudding, strawberry tartlette, latte cotte with blueberry compote, whipped milk chocolate cream on brownie, English fruit cake, Scottish nut cake

Served with a hot pot of fine tea or freshly ground coffee

AED 155 or 150 Sirius Points per person, AED 185 or 260 Sirius Points per person including a glass of bubbly

The Ottoman Afternoon Tea 

A selection of plain, raisin and cardamom scones served with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry preserve

An assortment of gourmet sandwiches

Sweet treats - camel milk panna cotta with honey, orange blossom rice pudding, rowani cake with a scent of lemon, low fat yogurt with cassis mousse, dry fruits and date cake

Served with a hot pot of fine tea or freshly ground coffee

AED 120 or 170 Sirius Points per person

More information soon!

Confessions of a Chocoholic Afternoon Tea, Podium Restaurant and Bar – Hilton hotel, Park Lane

Discover ‘Confessions of a Chocoholic’ afternoon tea. offering chocolate lovers a four-course feast of exquisite treats. Starting with freshly prepared open sandwiches,  a tiered stand offering freshly baked chocolate chip scones served with chocolate praline spread, chocolate cupcakes and miniature chocolate fancies displayed on an edible chocolate plate. All delicacies are freshly made by he hotels pastry chefs with the finest quality ingredients, including delicious Valrhona chocolate, 70% cocoa and edible gold leaf. Teas from Harney & Sons have been specially blended for Hilton Hotels, from Earl Grey Tea infused with lavender and blue cornflowers to White Tea picked at dawn. Podium is delighted to be a member of The Tea Guild. Founded in 1985, The Tea Guild recognisesestablishments that serve tea to a high standard.

Sandwiches 

Forman’s smoked salmon | horseradish 

honey roast ham | Pommery mustard 

prawn mayonnaise | baby gem lettuce 

cucumber | cream cheese | chives 

egg | cress 

Scones 

freshly baked chocolate chip 

plain | raisin scones 

praline chocolate spread 

clotted cream | strawberry jam 

Pastries 

Battenberg 

Sacher torte 

White chocolate and cherry cheesecake | red velvet and orange tuile 

Milk chocolate cremeux 

Pistachio macaroon | Manjari chocolate filling 

Iced shortbread butterfly | orange and chocolate 

profiterole 

Lemon and raspberry marshmallow cone 

Meringue lolly 

Raspberry cupcake 

Red velvet cupcake 

Harney & Sons fine teas 

selection of loose leaf teas 

Chocolate Afternoon Tea 29.50 

Royal Afternoon Tea 37.50 with a glass of Pommery Champagne

Tea with Tiepolo, Cavalieri Hotel Rome

Tea with Tiepolo is a tradition at the Rome Cavalieri hotel. As the name implies, art is a big part of this hotel. Beyond the tea’s namesake artist, they have quite the lavish art collection–from 18th century tapestries to Louis XIV clocks.

Served  daily in grand style at the magnificent Tiepolo Lounge and Terrace, combining the charm of an English afternoon tea with the style and panache of Italian cuisine. The Hotels Chef will enthral you with a tempting selection of finger sandwiches, scones, selection of pastries and fruit sushi, all served on a vermeil tea set. The menu offers a selection of top grade teas including such exotic blends as Yin Zhen, a rare white tea from an island in Hunan province in China, and Budda Ama-Cha, an exotic green tea grown in the uplands near Kyoto in Japan. Tea is served beneath one of Rome Cavalieri's greatest art treasures - the magnificent Tiepolo triptych. Painted in 1725, it originally adorned the walls of Palazzo Sandi in Venice and features a series of mythological scenes. Afternoon tea is always a moment to pause and reflect, and these beautiful paintings help to create a contemplative atmosphere.

 Tea with Tiepolo is served daily from 4 pm to 6.30 pm.

www.romecavalieri.com

Afternoon Tea in the Tropics, Sandy Lane Hotel Barbados

Unfortunately we have not tried Afternoon tea at Sandy Lane but have heard it is rather special.  Afternoon Tea is Served in the atmospheric Bajan Blue an informal restaurant located on the lower floor of the hotel. A sweeping marble staircase leads down to the wonderfully spacious Lower Terrace, adorned with relaxing seating shaded by expansive umbrellas. Its architectural design is subtly styled to create the feel of an amphitheatre for you to enjoy the beauty of the Caribbean setting with stunning views of the beach, the perfect location for an extravagant afternoon tea. This one is most definitely on the bucket list!

www.sandylane.com

Evergreen Afternoon Tea At The Athenaeum Hotel, London

With its central location on Piccadilly overlooking Green Park, the five-star Athenaeum is a short walk to Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Bond Street and the theatre district. Comfortable and luxurious décor adorns the cosy, secluded Garden Room, where Afternoon Tea is taken.

In 2012 The Athenaeum was awarded 'Top London Afternoon Tea' by The Tea Guild and in 2013 received 'The Tea Guild special Award of Excellence' in recognition of its outstanding quality and consistently high standards in Afternoon Tea service.

Evergreen Afternoon Tea

The Athenaeum Evergreen-Tea is a fusion of a traditional English Afternoon Tea with a breath of botanical, floral flavours inspired by the hotel's enchanting Living Wall. The Athenaeum's Evergreen-Tea is priced at £29.50 per person, or £36.50 including a a Glass of Rose Petal Champagne. You can view the menu below:

Traditional English Finger Sandwiches

Freshly Baked Orange Blossom Scones and Toasted Crumpets

with Homemade Jam, Lemon Curd and Devonshire Clotted Cream

Selection of Homemade Pastries including Bird Cookies, Fairy Cakes with

Sugar Flowers and Mixed Fruit Tartlets

Your choice of Tea, Herbal Tea or Infusion

£29.50 per person

It's one of those exquisite things in life that you simply have to do. Afternoon Tea in Mayfair…dainty and decadent delicacies… leaf tea in china teacups… pink champagne or Kir Royale… the perfect way to spend the afternoon chatting and relaxing!