No visit to Cape Town is complete without experiencing Mount Nelson Hotel’s legendary Afternoon Tea. Famous foodies and travel writers the world over describe it as being one of the best afternoon tea experiences in the world.
Not for the faint of heart, the daily buffet is laid out on the Windsor Table in the hotel’s Lounge area and include old favourites like Black Forrest Gateau, Raspberry Vanilla Cream Cake, Madeleine’s, Rum balls and Smoked Salmon Choux Pastry Puffs.
New to the Windsor Table is a Gingerbread and Gianduja Cake; a Lemon Chiffon, Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Cake, and fresh from the oven savoury Empanadas with assorted fillings like Curried Mince, Lamb or Mushroom and Goats Cheese.
The hotel’s best loved Baked Cheesecake, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Éclairs, Coconut Ice, Battenberg’s, Mini Quiches and Finger Sandwiches with fillings ranging from Cucumber and Cream Cheese to Rare Roast Beef and Egg Mayonnaise still prevail – but there is a new emphasis on distinctive flavours, variety and innovation.
Graceful notes from the Grande Piano add to the ambiance, and a selection of over thirty of the finest loose leaf teas, from Rooibos and Lapsang Souchong, to Earl Grey and Darjeeling, completes the indulgence.
- Afternoon Tea is served in the Lounge, on the Terrace or in the garden around the Lord Kitchener Fountain.
- Dress: Informal.
The buffet is served daily from 14h30 to 17h30 and costs ZAR 165 per adult and ZAR 85 per child under 12.
Morning Tea
A lighter version of Afternoon Tea is served in the hotel Lounge every morning – the perfect setting for an informal business meeting, connecting with friends or catching up on precious me-time.
Morning Tea is served in the Lounge, on the Terrace or in the garden around the Lord Kitchener Fountain, with tiered stands delivered to the table.
Morning tea is served from 09h30 to 12h30 daily and costs ZAR 105 per adult and ZAR 60 per child.
Dress: Informal.
Reservations
For all Tea reservations contact: +27 (0)21 483 1948 or book online »
