The Hong Kong InterContinental is in prime position to offer a high tea, which is both a visual and culinary feast on several fronts.
Positioned with a horizon view of Victoria Harbour, the Lobby Lounge provides a colourful panorama of the city’s famous cityscape while you enjoy your afternoon treats.
The Afternoon Tea Set Menu offers various selections, but if you’re like me you probably won’t go past the champagne option for a glass of Perrier Jouët Grand Brut.
Although tea sets are for two, staff recommended our party of three would find the serving more than enough. We appreciated the honest advice to avoid over-ordering and needless expense.
We returned the favour by later ordering another bottle of Perrier Jouët Grand Brut, because one just wasn’t enough. So, the gesture was a win-win for us and the InterContinental.
Our hostess didn’t lie about the food proportions either. High tea arrived as a delightful arrangement of glazed sweet cakes, scones with jam and cream, and a selection of éclair-shaped savoury sandwiches.
The food was so beautiful we discussed not eating it. Eventually we enjoyed a raspberry glazed cheese cake, mango and lychee layered cake, apple tart and chocolate covered banana cake.
Four large plain and fruit scones accompanied the high tea presentation stand in a cloth-covered metal bucket.
Sandwich fillings included tuna, as well as ham with cheese but after two champagnes and a day of touring; I had relaxed too far into my huge lounge chair to take notice of the others.
In all, for an odd number like our party, a high tea set for two with additional champagne will set you back about HKD$800 each. It’s a special treat, but worth it.
If this fits within your travel budget, the InterContinental high tea is a charming experience. If you’re seeking something less expensive or more Asian authentic, there is no shortage of food options in Hong Kong offering equally delightful yet different culinary experiences.
