The sun blasted itself across Toronto as I peddled down Yonge Street bound for The Ritz Carlton Hotel Toronto. After whisking my way through the revolving front doors I was greeted by a wild and wonderful group of party goers who wore big smiles and flashy Caribana costumes. North America’s largest Caribbean Festival and Parade would be taking place that day and it seemed as though the entire city was on board for The Islands.
As for myself, I was more in the mood to sit down, relax, sip a bit of bubbly and nibble my way through High Tea service with my good friend Heather Travis from Heather in Heels. Afternoon Tea at The Ritz Carlton Hotel Toronto is offered up at the hotel’s DEQ Lounge which spills out onto a spacious sun drenched patio overlooking Simcoe Park.
Over the course of the next two hours Heather and I chit chatted through the Ritz Blush Tea which features flutes filled with bubbling Henry of Pelham Cuvee Catharine Rose Brut. After a quick clink of our glasses we dove into a pretty display of savouries. We each selected our very own organic loose leaf tea which were poured into dainty cups at the corner of our table. The grand finale featured an ornate display of pastries which would make any Mr or Mrs. Sweet Tooth squeal into a blissful midday food comma.
Henry of Pelham Cuvee Catharine Rose Brut
Selection of Organic Teas
Quiche Lorraine
Dainty Sandwiches
egg salad, cucumber and cream cheese, smoked salmon croissant
Warm Scone
fruit preserve, devon cream
Sweet Treats
chocolate cherry madeleine, choux caramel, lemon tart, opera gateau, fruit custard tart, sable breton
We’ve traveled around the world in search of the best high tea.
- High Tea at Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh
- High Tea at Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai
- High Tea at Cliff House Hotel in Ireland
- High Tea at Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa
- High Tea at Prince of Wales in Niagara on the Lake
- High Tea at Langham Hotel in Chicago
- High Tea at Four Seasons Resort in Koh Samui
- High Tea at Langdon Hall in Cambridge
- High Tea at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire in England
- High Tea at Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Hong Kong
- High Tea at The Plaza Hotel in New York City
- High Tea at The Strand Hotel in Yangon
- High Tea at St Regis Resort in Bali
- High Tea at Urban Tea Merchant in Vancouver
- High Tea at The Bermuda Perfumery
- Best Romantic High Tea in Downtown Toronto
