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10 Feb 2023
10 Feb 2023
High tea is elegant, classic and timeless, which makes it perfect for nearly every occasion.
Whether it comes with expertly brewed tea or a glass of bubbles (or both!), high tea is a great way to celebrate. Choose from our list of the best high teas in Melbourne and you can’t go wrong!
Step back in time with a traditional afternoon tea at The Hotel Windsor.
Enjoy all the classic high tea elements in elegant, grand surroundings. From sandwiches with cucumber, ham, and salmon fillings to petit fours and scones with jam and cream, if you looked up high tea in a dictionary, this is what you would expect to find. There is also a lovely selection of savoury pastries which includes cauliflower and cheddar pasties, and jamon and mushroom brioche.
Specialty teas, coffee, and hot chocolate make your high tea experience at The Windsor complete.
Dish Cult top pick: Weekend afternoon tea with Champagne ($119)
The Langham Hotel is pure glamour, and its splendid high tea at Aria Bar and Lounge will make you feel like royalty for the afternoon.
Enjoy the selection of handmade sweet pastries as well as sandwiches with fillings of egg, chicken, prawn and salmon, hot savouries, and of course scones with jam and cream.
Tea comes from British specialty tea brand JING, but if you don’t know which tea you’d like, don’t worry, The Langham has a tea sommelier on hand to help guide you through such decisions.
Keep an eye on The Langham’s website for themed afternoon teas, as these are often organised for events such as Mother’s Day, Easter and there are even kid-friendly afternoon teas on the school holidays.
Dish Cult’s top pick: Weekend afternoon tea, served with a glass of Louis Roederer, tea or coffee
If fancy tableware and white tablecloths are not your scene, but you still want to get in on the high tea action, Om Nom is for you.
Every Saturday and Sunday, you can book high tea at the cool Adelphi Hotel and you will be met with a modern take on classic sweet and savoury afternoon tea delights. Go for a glass of sparkles or Champagne, or push the boat out and choose the unlimited French sparkling option.
On the savoury menu, we loved the Confit duck waffle cone with cherry pate d’fruit and foie gras, but on the sweet side we couldn’t go past the cute Lamingtart – all the flavours of a classic lamington in a tart case.
Dish Cult’s top pick: High tea with free flow French sparkling ($95, limited 1.45 hour seating)
No.35 is the Sofitel Melbourne’s in-house restaurant, which overlooks the Yarra River and Southbank. On Sundays only, a traditional afternoon tea is offered, so be sure to book.
The sweet selection is wonderfully appealing. It features a milk chocolate and cherry bombe, macarons and bon bons to name a few, not to mention a complete selection of sandwiches (beef, salmon, chicken, egg, cucumber and ham), as well as the classic scones (these ones have a fruity twist) with jam.
Served with a glass of sparkling wine, and tea or coffee, it makes the perfect high tea.
Dish Cult’s top pick:: Sunday high tea ($70)
High tea takes places every Saturday and Sunday at Collins Kitchen at the Grand Hyatt and it’s served on designer Cristina Re’s delicate 24 carat gold tableware.
Enjoy the savoury stand which features scones, finger sandwiches of beef, egg, and chicken, green pea tartlets, and smoked salmon blinis. There are also savoury pastries to share including chicken empanadas, crab croquettes and the Collins’ Kitchen signature sausage rolls. Finally, dig into a sumptuous dessert counter serving assorted delights like profiteroles and cupcakes.
If you are in search of a luxurious and elegant high tea experience, then look no further.
Dish Cult’s top pick: High Tea in Style by Cristina Re ($99)
