Top Tea Sets in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s afternoon tea scene is anything but ordinary — from harbour-view cruise sets to bold flavour collabs. Whether you’re after something classic and indulgent or a creative seasonal collaboration, the city’s finest tables have something to tempt every palate.

01. Aqualuna – Afternoon Tea Cruise

Few afternoon tea experiences can rival the novelty of sipping tea and nibbling dim sum while drifting along Victoria Harbour aboard a classic red sail junk. Aqualuna pairs a curated yum cha menu from Dim Sum Library with sweet treats from Aqua, making it a wonderfully scenic way to take in the city skyline — especially if you have visitors in tow. Weekday and weekend sailing times depart from both Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1 and Central Pier 9.

Aqualuna, Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1 or Central Pier 9, Hong Kong

02. InterContinental Grand Stanford – The Mistral x Perrier Jouët Bloom By The Harbour Afternoon Tea

This Champagne-paired afternoon tea at The Mistral brings together elegant bites and harbour panoramas in equal measure. Expect playful-yet-refined creations like a Smoked Salmon Rosette topped with caviar, a zesty Mango-Chili Prawn Tart and a Passionfruit Dome concealing a Champagne jelly centre. A fittingly celebratory spread for any occasion, available on weekdays and weekends at slightly different price points.

The Mistral, InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, 1/F, 70 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

03. The Drawing Room, St. Regis – Unique Afternoon Tea

What appears at first glance to be a classic afternoon tea quickly reveals itself to be something far more inventive. Unexpected flavour pairings — think Green Asparagus with whisky sour mayonnaise, or a Tomato Macaron filled with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes — keep things exciting from start to finish. Best of all, the set is served dim sum trolley-style, adding a distinctly Hong Kong flourish to the whole affair.

The Drawing Room, St. Regis Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

04. Cruise Restaurant & Bar – Pandan Man Afternoon Tea Set

Cruise’s rooftop perch in North Point has joined forces with local favourite Pandan Man to bring back a much-loved pandan-themed afternoon tea. The menu is packed with standout bites including a Black Sesame Pandan Chiffon Cake, Pandan Kaya Cheese Toast with Onsen Egg and an indulgent Pandan Wagyu Slider. A live shaved ice station serving Gula Melaka Syrup ice and seasonal ice cream rounds things off in the most satisfying way.

Cruise, 23/F (West Tower), 1 North Point Estate Lane, North Point, Hong Kong

05. Pane e Latte – Italian Afternoon Tea Set

Stanley’s beloved seaside Italian bakery offers one of the most wallet-friendly afternoon teas in the city, taking inspiration from the Italian tradition of “merenda” — a cherished afternoon snack. The spread balances savoury and sweet with ease: Margherita and Prosciutto Pizzas and a Croque Monsieur share the table with a zingy Lemon Tart, chewy Cranberry Cookie and a beautifully layered Napoleon Gianduja. Reservation is required, so plan ahead.

Pane e Latte, UG/F & BM, U-C Court, 25 Stanley Market Road, Stanley, Hong Kong