4 over-the-top festive afternoon teas to try in Vancouver this season

It’s officially the time to cuddle up and live your best life in some of Vancouver’s top tea parlours.

Lucky for us, several local spots have created wonderful winter afternoon tea menus that offer epic spreads of both savoury and sweet seasonal eats.

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Here are four over-the-top festive afternoon teas to try in Vancouver this season.

Festive Set Menu at TWG Tea Salon & Boutique

 

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The Festive Set Menu at TWG takes afternoon tea to a whole new level. Patrons who head here for this experience will enjoy a festive special mocktail, a main course of lightly seared foie gras and duck breast, and then a choice of two desserts also with the Magic Christmas Tea among other things. This menu is available from December 10 to January 3. Reserve online.

When: December 10 to January 3
Where: TWG Tea Salon & Boutique – 1070 West Georgia Street, Vancouver

Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea at the Trump Champagne Lounge

 

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Available daily from December 9 to March 22 from noon to 4 pm, this festive tea is $65 per person or $118 per person for an additional box of macarons and a glass of bubbles. This spread boasts eats like a ruby chocolate lace lollipop, mont blanc cream puff, and a roasted spice duck slider, to name a few.

When: December 9 to March 22 from noon to 4 pm daily
Where: The Trump Champagne Lounge – 1161 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Price: $65 per person or $118 for an additional box of macarons and a glass of bubbles; reserve online

Nutcracker Afternoon Tea at Notch8

 

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Held in the eatery’s Private Dining Room, this new tea service will be offered from now until December 31, 2019 (excluding December 24 and 25). There will be daily sittings at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Adult tickets cost $79 and children $39.50 (ages 12 and under).

When: Now through December 31, 2019 (excluding December 24 and 25), seatings at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver – 900 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Price: Adults, $79; children, $39.50 (ages 12 and under); reserve online

Festive Afternoon Tea at H Tasting Lounge

 

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H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore has an extra-festive service for people to indulge in this month. The eatery now offers a Festive Afternoon Tea during weekends from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm until December 29.

When: Weekends from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm until December 29
Where: H Tasting Lounge (Westin Bayshore) – 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
Price: $55 per person; reserve online