I have fond memories of my friend’s bridal shower years ago, having Afternoon Tea at the Ritz Carlton San Francisco. So I went back with my best friend. Several weeks beforehand, I made reservations. It can get busy during certain holidays. Afternoon Tea in the Lobby Lounge starts at 1pm.
When we arrived, we were seated at a tiny, but charmingly decorated table behind a column. I wished I had requested a table by the window. There is a beautiful view of the city since the Ritz Carlton San Francisco is located above the Stockton Tunnel leading to Chinatown.
As the harpist played soothing, instrumental versions of popular songs, my friend and I poured over the menu. You can choose from Royal Tea, Premier Tea, Traditional Tea, Vegetarian Tea, and Children’s Tea. We finally decided on Traditional Tea which includes:
Selection of Tea
Smoked Salmon with Pickled Onion & Caviar on Dark Rye
Cucumber, Roquefort and Walnut on White Bread
Prosciutto with Melon on Light Rye Bread
Egg and Chive Sandwich
Freshly Baked Scone with Devonshire cream, Lemon Curd and Strawberry Preserves
English Tea Cakes, Chef’s Choice of Tea Pastries
There is a wide variety of loose leaf teas to choose from. Chocolat, Vanilla Rooibos, and Shanghai Rose peaked my interest. But I settled on Shanghai Rose (an exotic blend of black tea leaves, infused with the sweet and sultry flavors of Lychee and Rose.) Ever since my friend’s bridal shower and trying Rose tea for the first time, I have been searching for this Rose tea, but haven’t been very successful. Now I realize that it’s also a mixture of Lychee tea.
The various pastries and delicate sandwiches arrive presented on a three tiered serving dish. And the teapots match the tea cups… so cute! The cucumber sandwich was my favorite, but everything else was quite delicious as well. The presentation of the pastries pleases the eyes as well as the palate. We enjoyed our girl talk and lounged in a relaxed environment. I would definitely go back! At $36/person for the Traditional Tea set, it won’t be too often. =( I think one day I will try to recreate afternoon tea at home!
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