We went to a newly launched afternoon tea at The Montagu Kitchen, which is inspired by travel, particularly in Central and South America.
The Montagu Kitchen is situated at Hyatt Regency London and is the first of a series of themed afternoon teas.
According to the site, “The afternoon tea will take diners on a real adventure, kickstarted with a symbolic boarding pass, a refreshing washcloth and a welcome drink, reminiscent of a luxury holiday.
“With various touches reminiscent of intrepid travelling throughout, including luggage tags and a polaroid photo as a lasting memento of the experience, guests will really feel like they are being transported on the trip of a lifetime.”
As we sat down, we got to choose a tea to start proceedings, ranging from traditional English breakfast to hibiscus red berries and lapsang souchong to jasmine pearls.
The ‘Flavours of South America’ tea is served every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 5pm with a steady flow of customers enjoying a twist on a British classic delicacy.
We enjoyed a selection of indulgent pastries, treats, and freshly baked scones made by pastry chefs.
Customers can choose from three options for this afternoon tea, with prices starting from £65 per person and going up to £85 per person.
This includes a selection of teas, a glass of Champagne and, of course, the three-tier afternoon tea.
However, ‘Flavours of South America’ is unlike anything else we have been to, thanks to the excellent customer service and delicious food.
A true highlight of the meal was the tropical coconut, which consisted of coconut mouse, mango compote, and dark chocolate. It was light and fluffy in the middle and a true standout item on the menu.
Meanwhile, the scones were soft in the middle and had a crumbly exterior, but paired with the homemade pineapple and lime jam, they took them to another level and were some of the best scones I had tried.
Overall, the experience felt like more than afternoon tea, thanks to little touches like the boarding pass and Polaroid that transported guests to the other side of the world.
Each course brilliantly celebrated Central and South America, with the Mexican beans taco and coconut and pineapple mouse being the true highlights of the food menu.
