Ritz Tea - Afternoon Tea at the Ritz London for two Reservation

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the British culture then Afternoon Tea at the Ritz is your best bet though, strictly speaking, Tea at the Savoy is the original version. Book one of the five sittings every day 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm 5.30pm and 7.30pm and also ‘Champagne Afternoon Tea' at 7.30pm.

You can enjoy this great British Tea seated in the spectacular Palm Court, an opulently decorated cream-coloured Louis XVI setting for the world-famous institution “Tea at the Ritz”. A choice of several varieties of tea, finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones, jam and clotted cream and a range of delicate pastries, combine to make for an unforgettable afternoon.

With the extraordinary demand of this quintessentially Ritz experience means, booking at least six weeks in advance is absolutely essential, to avoid any disappointment for your perfect gift. And to add to this occasion, during the week a pianist plays and at weekends a harpist. Whatever the occasion, A gift from The Ritz Tea will always delight the recipient.

Dress Code

The Ritz London has a formal dress code in its public areas. Gentlemen are requested to wear a Formal jacket and tie when using The Palm Court or The Ritz Restaurant. Jeans or any informal or inappropriate trouser are not permitted, training shoes are also not permitted in these areas: of course you want to present your best when you are going to be a part of the British culture.

Other Information

Nearest tube station is Green Park
Disabled access for Afternoon Tea at the Ritz
No mobile phones allowed at Afternoon Tea at the Ritz

Fees and Charges for Booking

Ritz Hotel Fees

The Ritz selection of Afternoon tea or coffee is charged at £37 per person, Inclusive of service and Value Added Tax (VAT). A 50% discount applies for children under 12.
The Ritz Champagne High Tea menu is charged at £48 per person, Inclusive of service and Value Added Tax (VAT), and includes a glass of champagne per person.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to reservation date or non-arrival will be subject to a full charge on the guarantee card, for reservations of up to 5 persons. Cancellations made less than 1 week prior to reservation date or non-arrival will be subject to a full charge on the guarantee card, for reservations of 6 persons and more.
Once confirmed no amendment in dates, timing or any other changes can be made.

Our Fees

We charge £5 per person as a booking fee, only if the booking is confirmed. A 50% discount applies for children under 12.
These charges are non refundable once booked and confirmed.
Booking is done only through request basis by using our online Form or by calling 0208 680 3001.

Ritz Royal English An exquisite blend, the rich malty taste of Assam blended with the fine flavour of Ceylon, wonderful colour of Kenyan, making this blend very well-rounded.

Darjeeling First Flush Truly the Champagne of teas, a rare & wonderful experience, this Black tea, from the first tender new shoots grown between February and April on the foothills of the Himalayas, producing a wonderful light liquor with a delicate flavour of green muscatel.

Assam Leaf (Tippy Orthodox) A full bodied black tea, high grown in the north of India, a golden tippy leaf yielding a rich aroma, strong, rounded malty flavour and attractive red liquor.

Ceylon Orange Pekoe A high- grown large leaf black tea, rich amber liquor, light full flavour with scented aroma.

Russian Caravan A blend of China, Formosa & Darjeeling leafs reminiscent of tea carried to Russia from China by camels.

Earl Grey A large black leaf tea, China based, beautifully balanced with refreshing citrus bergamot, silky & smooth with a delightful aroma.

Lapsang Souchong Imperiale A China large black leaf tea from the Fujien province, smoked over pine fires, a distinct smoky tea with a silky tarriness, wonderful depth of flavour.

Jasmine With Flowers (green) A China based semi-fermented tea from the Fujien province, beautifully flavoured with jasmine flowers, wonderful perifime with delicate taste, a light gentle refreshing tea.

Rose Congou / Pouchong A China black tea from the Guangdong province enriched with rose petals & flavoured with rose aroma, very gentle, light, a delicious tea.

Chun Mee (green) An unfermented tea, long fine jade leaves, elegant pale yellow liquor, lightly scented, highly refreshing velvety green taste.

Oolong (Formosa - Taiwan) A semi-fermented tea, attractive amber hue, slightly nutty taste yet fully developed aroma.

Moroccan Mint A wonderfully invigorating spearmint tea, caffeine free, highly scented, stimulating in the morning, soothing digestif.

Elderflower A creamy musk-scented Summer Flower, comforting & wonderfully relaxing enhanced with sugar & honey.

Camomile Heads A pretty infusion, calming, soothing & delicate, elegant aroma.

Verveine / Lemon Verbene An elegant, sparkling lemon tasting tisane, refreshing, digestif.

Passion Fruit & Orange A truly wonderful taste, apple, hibiscus, sweet orange peel blended with passion fruit & orange.

Rooibos Red Tea 100% caffeine free, rich in vitamin c, mineral salts, proteins & anti-oxidant

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Classic Selection of Sandwiches Chocolate Brioche Sandwich with Praline Spread

Ritz Scones with Chocolate Indulgence

Chocolate Macaroon with Caramel, Jivara Cream

Chocolate Tart Briselet Nougatine

Earl Grey Jivara Chantilly with Chocolate Speculos Biscuit

Chocolate Mille Feuille with Orange and Chocolate Mousse

Plain Drinking Chocolate with Vanilla Chantilly

£45 Per Person

A Glass of Champagne £17

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Your choice of a selection of Black, Green, Oolong or Scented Tea.

Smoked Salmon Sandwiches

Ham Sandwiches

Chicken Sandwiches

Cucumber Sandwiches

Mature Cheddar Cheese Sandwiches

Egg Mayonnaise and Cress Bridge Roll

Freshly Baked Raisin and Apple Scones with
Devonshire Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve

Assortment of Afternoon Tea Pastries

Ritz Chocolate Cake

Traditional Afternoon Tea £37 Per Person

Champagne Afternoon Tea £48 Per Person including a glass of Champagne

Celebration Afternoon Tea
including a birthday cake £48 Per Person
including a birthday cake and a glass of Champagne £58 Per Person

Raspberry, Mango and Cream Cakes		Fruit Cakes		Chocolate Cakes
Cake For One	£10.00	Cake For One	£10.00	Cake For One	£10.00
6" Round	£22.50	6" Round	£35.50	6" Round	£22.50
8" Round	£33.50	8" Round	£46.50	8" Round	£33.50
10" Round	£50.50	10" Round	£62.50	10" Round	£50.50
12" Round	£62.50	12" Round	£75.00	12" Round	£62.50
12" Square	£67.50	12" Square	£80.00	12" Square	£67.50

These should be ordered at least 48 hours in advance

Ritz Rose	Price
The Ritz Rose In honour of the centenary year of The Ritz London, the hotel commissioned one of the oldest flower growing nurseries in the Netherlands to produce a new rose for the legendary one hundred year old hotel. The Ritz Rose has a beautiful creamy ivory colour with delicate green edges to the petals. It has a natural fragrance and is only available as a long stemmed rose, grown exclusively to one metre in length	£22.00
½ Dozen (6) Standard Roses	£40.00
Dozen (12) Standard Roses	£70.00

Hand Tied Bouquets		Flat Tied Bouquets
Standard	£35.00	Standard	£50.00
Large	£55.00	Large	£75.00
Deluxe	£75.00	Deluxe	£100.00

Ritz Tea When talked about the world’s greatest hotels, The Ritz finds a unique place amongst the top-listed. A dream come true for Cesar Ritz who quoted it as “a small house to which I am proud to see my name attached.” This small house named The Ritz has 133 rooms all dipped in colours of pink, blue, peach and yellow with the beautifully reinstated traditional furniture and fine fabrics. The Ritz was designed like a Parisian block of flats with a three-storey rotunda and lots of glasswork in form of chandeliers and high ceiling tops.
The Ritz Hotel London The interiors of The Ritz have been restored beautifully. Every room is furnished in the Louis XVI style with French architecture showing up the exclusivity, allure and the regales that existed 100 years ago. These rooms are embellished beautifully with wall inflecting 24-carat gold leaf, fine fabrics antique furniture along with royal enhancements. They also include amenities like mini-bars, in-room safes, marble bathrooms bathrobes and slippers. As The Ritz is a blend of antiquity with modernization, facilities like internet with voice mails, ISDN lines and electric-power points has been provided individually to every room. The Ritz is located at one of the best surroundings of London with rooms opening to Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly Circus and the amazing view of Royal gardens of Green Park near Buckingham Palace. This edifice situated at the heart of London connects well by public transport to the places like Heathrow, Victoria Station, the London Eye, Gatwick Airports and other parts of the city. There’s also a lot to see & shop around The Ritz ranging fashion shops, library, galleries to private clubs at walking distance.

The Rivoli Bar, Ritz Restaurant and Palm Court at The Ritz Hotel fits best to celebrate special events like Birthdays, Anniversaries or Social Functions. For those who want to spend some serene moments of love on Valentine’s Day, as a Honeymoon couple or just by being together, The Ritz provides exclusive privacy and peace. Apart from this The Ritz is also predominantly renowned for its “Tea at the Ritz”.

"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea." These lines by famous author Henry James, classifies tea being the most quintessential of English drinks. Maintaining this exemplary tradition, everyday there are five sittings of the Afternoon Tea at The Ritz’s Palm Court, a sumptuously antique-furnished cream-colored Louis XVI setting. Varieties of teas are served here with delicacy food including lip-smacking cakes, appetizing sandwiches, scrumptious creams and luscious pastries. Coffee and hot chocolate are also served for those who do not like tea, and vegetarian and gluten-free menus are also available.

Any sitting at Tea at The Ritz is to be booked at least six months in advance. The guests visiting Palm Court, Ritz Restaurant and Revoli Bar have to wear formal jackets and ties. The Ritz includes one more rule in its rule book for Tea at The Ritz and that is restriction on carrying mobile phones.

Overall, even one day at The Ritz London leaves you captivated with some of the most memorable, enchanting, unique and beautiful moments of life.