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Quote: Having tea at the Mandarin Oriental is a pleasant experience. The atmosphere is relaxing, with comfortable couches and large chairs for seating. We were able to linger there and relax while still receiving excellent service. It is a traditional English tea. If you haven't had this experience before, you can expect the variety of food to include small tea sandwiches (cucumber, salmon, tuna, etc.), scones with devonshire cream and jam, and a variety of small pastries. You will also need to select a loose tea. They have a fairly complete selection. Feel free to ask the waiter to describe the flavor of the tea if you are not familiar with it. Each person can select a different tea, which will allow you to try more than one kind. They... Read More
From journal Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
Quote: I always go for afternoon tea at either the Mandarin or the Peninsula on Kowloon side. I've been doing this since I was a little kid growing up, ordering ice cream sundaes and french pastries on a special occassion or as a reward for a good deed. Afternoon tea is around 3pm to 6pm; it's on the second floor at the Clipper Lounge (there is a staircase from the lobby). Go a little earlier (closer to 3pm) to avoid the lines. In the summers, the place is filled with ladies who lunch, businessmen, and college-age kids, who are back for the summer from their foreign universities. Sit down on the plush sofa's and order a tea for one or two. A pot of tea would come (Earl Grey is my favourite, and only the best tea leaves are used) and the... Read More
From journal Reminiscing Hong Kong