If you’re looking for a quintessentially British afternoon tea, then look no further than the luxurious Pan Pacific London hotel located on Liverpool Street.
Pan Pacific's inventive menus and extensive tea offering has earned it a reputation as one of London's best afternoon teas, and the latest seasonal tea menu is all about botanicals, putting the focus on seasonal ingredients against the foliage-filled backdrop of the Maxwell Room. Dishes are served in a striking, golden bird cage, with plates of classic scones and sarnies paired alongside teas in china teacups.
The affair kicks off with a butternut squash soup amuse-bouche, followed by a selection of savouries, with cheddar tarts and bite-sized sarnies packed full of smoked salmon and creme fraiche, ham and whole grain mustard, or a classic cucumber and cream cheese. Next, candied ginger scones are served with clotted cream and homemade strawberry preserve and orange marmalade. Finish off with miniature sweet delicacies including honey mousse with pomegranate compote, passionfruit orange tart and an indulgent chocolate hazelnut layer cake.
Diners are recommended to pair with an extensive selection of teas, spanning white, black and oolong options, as well as fruity tisanes such as rose bud, ginger and lemon, or rooibos orange. Or, for a touch of indulgence, raise a crisp glass of Chinese sparkling wine to the occasion.
Afternoon tea at Pan Pacific is a whole family affair, with an interactive menu for your little ones to enjoy. Expect scones, sandwiches, decorate your own cupcakes and biscuits complete with icing and sprinkles, and served up with a coconut hot chocolate or ice tea.
Afternoon tea is served between Thursday and Monday, and requires booking in advance, so be sure to book your slot in advance.