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AFTERNOON TEA
Elegant Afternoon Tea in the Heart of Mayfair
The Palm Court offers award-winning English Afternoon Tea on Park Lane. Beautiful Art Deco surroundings take you back in time to a bygone era of style and elegance. From a curated selection of rare and exotic teas to freshly baked scones and delicate finger sandwiches, every detail of our afternoon tea in Mayfair, London is crafted to transport you to a world of effortless elegance.
Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, The Palm Court is the quintessential setting for an afternoon tea at Mayfair’s most celebrated address.
A Curated Selection of Seasonal Patisserie
Our summer Afternoon Tea concludes with a collection of finely crafted pastries, each inspired by the flavours and moments of the British social season.
Highlights include a Strawberry & Pimm's macaron, offering a fresh and playful nod to summer, a Blueberry & Lemon Battenberg reimagined with a light, citrus finish, and a delicate Peach & Rhubarb mousse enclosure, combining gentle sweetness with a light, refreshing finish. The selection is completed with a decadent Chocolate, Coffee & Caramel choux drum, rich and indulgent in flavour.
Discover Our Exotic Teas
Explore our unique collection of exotic teas. They are all freshly brewed and brought to you from global tea-growing regions, including South Africa and the Wuyi Mountains in the Fujian Province in China.
For a classic option, choose one of our black teas such as Chocolate Chilli Black Tea, Passion Fruit Black Tea, or Berry Tea. Alternatively, discover more relaxing options, such as our soothing peppermint tea leaves from Egypt, or a floral and silky Chamomile Tea.
Enjoy our very own Sheraton Grand English Breakfast Tea - with poignant, rich, malty flavours, delicately grown and harvested in the beautifully picturesque, Assam.
Exotic teas are served with our iconic Afternoon Tea in Mayfair, London.
Afternoon Tea — A Brief History
Afternoon tea is recognized around the world as a traditionally British custom. While its exact origins aren’t known, one figure appears in nearly every account: Anna, the Seventh Duchess of Bedford (1783–1857), who served as a lady-in-waiting to Her Majesty, Queen Victoria.
Traditionally, dinner was not served until 8.30 or 9.00 in the evening, and the Duchess often became hungry, especially in the summer when dinner was served even later. Every afternoon, she experienced a "sinking feeling" and requested sandwiches and cakes between 3pm and 4pm in the afternoon.
Soon others followed the duchess' lead. In 1842, a well-known actress named Fanny Kemble heard of Afternoon Tea, and began to invite some guests to join her. Soon all of fashionable London was sipping tea with a variety of sandwiches on the side. The custom of "taking tea" in the afternoon had become well established, along with a complex set of rules and etiquette.
Afternoon Tea Gift Vouchers
Why not treat your family and friends to Afternoon Tea in Mayfair? Our one-of-a-kind experience is guaranteed to delight and surprise.
Enjoy traditional service, British tradition, and Art Deco atmosphere while relaxing with our live pianist at The Palm Court.