Afternoon Tea Week 2024: Discover London’s Best Afternoon Tea Experiences with Saicho

Afternoon Tea Week is just around the corner! From August 12th to 18th, 2024, celebrate by indulging in some of London's finest afternoon tea experiences. Discover unique afternoon tea offerings across the city, featuring a feast of delectable treats paired with the luxurious, non-alcoholic Saicho sparkling tea.

The Malt Lounge at The Prince Akatoki 

For a truly extraordinary afternoon tea experience, head to The Prince Akatoki on August 18th for their exclusive, one-day-only Koto Afternoon Tea. This event is a perfect fusion of Japanese elegance and tradition, offering savoury treats like brioche with seared tuna and chicken katsu sando. 

The Japanese inspired afternoon tea is beautifully complemented by the rich flavours of Saicho sparkling tea, creating a harmonious flavour experience. The dining adventure is further enhanced with the live performance by the esteemed Japanese musician, Keiko Kitamura, playing the traditional Japanese Koto. Adding a touch of cultural elegance to the afternoon tea experience. 

The Aviator Hotel

Set in over 7 acres of land, overlooking the private Farnborough airfield, The Aviator Hotel offers a unique setting for an afternoon tea. As you sip on your Saicho sparkling tea, you might catch a glimpse of aircraft landing, adding an element of excitement to your visit.

The Aviator Hotel’s afternoon tea menu includes a selection of cakes, sweet treats, scones, and savoury rolls, all freshly prepared by their talented pastry team. These treats pair beautifully with Saicho’s range of sparkling teas. Whether you choose the Jasmine, Hojicha, or Darjeeling, each sip of Saicho beautifully compliments the taste of the delicious selection of pastries, making your non-alcoholic afternoon tea experience unforgettable.

Gouqi

Gouqi has created a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea pairing that proudly showcases Chinese cuisine with a modern twist.

The delicate floral notes of Saicho Jasmine sparkling tea pair exquisitely with Gouqi’s steamed dim sum, including, black truffle har gau and  XO king crab dumplings. 

Each dish is elevated by Saicho Jasmine’s elegant floral notes. In addition to dim sum, Gouqi offers a variety of decadent main course options such as iberico pork belly, honey-glazed iberico char siu and angus tenderloin beef with black pepper sauce.

The bold flavours of Gouqi’s dishes are perfectly balanced by the delicate notes of Saicho Jasmine, creating a vibrant and unforgettable afternoon tea experience like no other.

The Perfect Pair for Afternoon Tea

Saicho is the perfect choice to elevate your afternoon tea, offering an innovative, and sophisticated approach to non-alcoholic food pairing. The versatility of our range of sparkling teas means they pair beautifully with a wide variety of flavours, from savoury to sweet, enhancing the overall afternoon tea experience.