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The Ritz

It's what afternoons were made for, according to London's glitzy Ritz hotel, and their invitation to tea is one that few will forget in a hurry. Afternoon Tea at The Ritz is a special treat and smart clothes are a MUST (jeans and trainers just WILL NOT do - for either gentlemen or ladies ) and gentlemen should wear a jacket and tie.

Booking is essential, up to 12 weeks in advance, slightly less during the week.

The spectacular Palm Court makes an elegant setting for the well-dressed diners, and serves fabulously Stylish AFTERNOON TEAS to match: finely cut sandwiches without a crust in sight, freshly-baked scones with jam and clotted cream, delicate pastries and a choice of the world's best teas available. All of this just has to be enjoyed with a flute (or two) of Champagne!

Ian Gomes is The Ritz Resident Pianist, who after having forming a successful rock band called "The Kings" and working with such musical luminaries as Frank Sinatra became resident pianist at The Ritz in 1995. Ian is the master of the international language of the piano and is renowned for playing frequently requested songs & melodies from every country across the globe. He is famously noted for his popular renditions of "puttin' on The Ritz" and "A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square" and these have become part of the very special occasion that afternoon tea at The Ritz is deservedly famous for!

Afternoon Tea at the legendary Ritz is always a wonderful treat to be enjoyed with friends, family or with loved ones on any occasion with family and friends OR for that special romantic occasion!

CELEBRATORY TEA - The menu is as above but includes a delicious Glass of Champagne.

BIRTHDAY TEA - The menu is as before but includes a delicious Glass of Champagne AND a Birthday Cake!

CHOCOLATE AFTERNOON TEA:- This menu, which has to be orered at least 48 hours in advance, offers a classic selection of sandwiches, detailed, as above, but includes a Chocolate Brioche sandwich with Praline Spread; Ritz scones with Chocolate Indulgence; Wonderful patisserie will be served thereafter and include Chocolate Macaroon with Caramel, Jivara Cream; Chocolate Tart Briselet Nougatine; Earl Grey Jivara Chantilly with Chocoilate Specules Biscuit; Chocolate Mille Feuille with Orange and Chocolate Mousse will . This afternoon tea is accompanied with Drinking Chocolate with Vanilla Chantilly or, of course, you may wish to choose a pot of delicious tea from the tea menu AND a Glass of champagne!

LATEST NEWS!     

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Afternoon Tea Rediscovers its British Roots

 For the delectation of the 21st century Anglophile's palate, a NEW Afternoon Tea menu tantalises diners with a selection of divine English pastries, sandwiches and classic cakes with tableside service.

We are delighted to re-launch our famous Afternoon Tea, with a fresh take on this much-loved British pastime. An institution and a national treasure, Afternoon Tea at The Ritz is a rare and wonderful tradition that has stood the test of time, consistently evolving to meet the desires of an ever more discerning palate.

A NEW MENU -  to accompany both TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA and CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA, inspired by our British heritage and the discerning tastes of the 21st century Anglophile's palate, invites diners to join a journey of the senses:

• the once simple yet elegant smoked salmon sandwich is enhanced with lemon-infused butter between freshly baked rye bread;

• the humble cucumber sandwich bursts with flavour, layered with a dill and chive seasoning and mouth-watering caraway seed bread;

• rich cheddar cheese fuses with sweet chutney and sticky onion bread;

• and the down-to-earth ham sandwich reaches gastronomic heaven with homemade grain mustard mayonnaise and guilt-rich thick white bread.

 A NEW selection of the finest pastries Great Britain has to offer, lovingly created in-house by a team of skilled pastry chefs who are dedicated solely to the preparation of Afternoon Tea. Diners become immersed in a sweet fantasy:

•  of Raspberry and Rosewater Macaroons,

• Chocolate and Hazelnut Sponge cake,

• Meringue Chantilly,

• Vanilla Custard Slice,

• Rich Victoria Sponge

•  traditional Dundee Cake, presented and served from a brimming trolley, perfectly suited to the theatrical surroundings of the lavishly decorated Palm Court and its swathes of butter-yellow and 24-carat gold leaf.

Accompanied by warm raisin and apple scones and a selection of 17 varieties of the finest and most exquisite of loose leaf teas.

 SELECTED TEA LIST: 

RITZ TRADITIONAL 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 wonderful light liquor with a delicate flavour of green muscatel. 

ASSAM LEAF (TIPPY ORTHODOX)

A full bodied black tea, high growth 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 IMPERIAL

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 perfume 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.

   Winner of The Tea Guild Top London Afternoon Tea Award 2004

  Awarded The Tea Guild's Award of Excellence 2005 - 2011      

For more information or to make a reservation please click here or email tea@theritzlondon.com  Alternately, please call us directly on + 44 (0)20 7300 2345  

•  Opening Days and Hours:
  Tea served every day: 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, and 7.30pm
  PLEASE NOTE THAT ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - 6 weeks is advisable and often 12 weeks in advance for weekends. AS BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, we recommend that you make your reservation NOW!    

Address:
Palm Court, The Ritz
150 Piccadilly
London
W1J 9BR

Palm Court Manager: Michael Kotb
Phone: 020 7493 8181
Web: www.theritzlondon.com
Email: enquire@theritzlondon.com

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