5 beauty-themed afternoon tea sets to try in Hong Kong this summer: from Chloé at Cordis and Christian Louboutin at The Murray, to Sulwhasoo at Tea WG, and Amorepacific at FWD House 1881
- Whilst we love a traditional British afternoon tea, it’s also fun to change it up with the city’s luxury seasonal offerings – like The Ritz-Carlton’s decadent Qeelin set
- Cordis’ chef James Oakley has prepared Chloé-inspired delicacies at Alibi, while The Murray’s Popinjays is hosting Christian Louboutin Beauty-themed bites
Afternoon teas are a popular pastime for many of us in Hong Kong. Luckily, we’re also blessed with a myriad of options to choose from, from five-star hotels to modern teahouses. Although the quintessential British high tea will always be a classic to fall back on, sometimes it can be fun to change it up and try a regional twist or a themed menu.
Here are five of the city’s best luxury summer afternoon tea set collaborations to tantalise your taste buds – and beauty regimes?
1. The Murray x Christian Louboutin Beauty at Popinjays
Indulge in a lavish afternoon tea buffet (HK$428 per person) with stunning rooftop views at Popinjays in collaboration with Christian Louboutin Beauty. Celebrating the launch of the beauty brand’s latest addition to its Loubiworld fragrance collection, Loubimar Eau de Parfum Légère, the afternoon tea set is a chic and elegant option for sophisticated folk.
In a tribute to the brand’s signature colour palette, most delicate treats are in hues of red, giving a bold and stylish vibe. The menu of the afternoon tea buffet is reminiscent of a Parisian patisserie – perfect to pamper guests with an array of crafted cakes, sweet treats and savoury bites.
Treat your palate with the classic red velvet cake, strawberry vanilla cream roll, white peach cheese tart, watermelon tartare with yuzu ponzu, and smoked salmon croissant with herring caviar and lemon ricotta.
