Christmas-Themed High Teas to Get You Feeling Festive

Can’t wait for Christmas to arrive? Get a Christmas sugar high at these afternoon teas at some of Beijing’s finest hotels! Most of these Christmas Teas are available upon walk-in during afternoon tea hours, while some require reservations in advance. Many of them also offer special discounts when you purchase through Dianping as well.

The Ritz-Carlton Beijing

The Ritz-Carlton Beijing presents the Hamleys Co-branding Afternoon Tea, inspired by the British century-old toy brand, to cherish Christmas and childhood memories. The menu includes classic scones, tailor-made desserts, savory treats, and the choice of an oolong lychee-tini mocktail, coffee, or tea. Plus, the first 30 guests to buy the afternoon tea via the hotel’s WeChat store will receive a Hamleys teddy bear!

Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Beijing
Tea time: Dec 11-31, 1.30 pm-5.30 pm
Price: RMB 798/set walk-in, RMB 698/set on WeChat store

NUO Hotel Beijing

To celebrate the Christmas season, the culinary team of NUO Hotel Beijing will specially prepare a Christmas afternoon tea set at the Lobby Lounge. Indulge in their handmade stollen served with fresh orange and blueberry jams, playful festive cakes, and pastries designed in the shapes of Christmas deer, Santa’s hat, and snowman using raspberries, passion fruit, cheese, and chocolate. The centerpiece is the matcha mousse cake shaped like a mini Christmas tree.

Venue: The Lobby Lounge at NUO Hotel Beijing
Tea time: Dec 16-25
Price: RMB 428 per set

The Peninsula Beijing

This year, Christmas culinary inspiration abounds at The Peninsula Hotel’s Festive Afternoon Tea served at The Lobby. Executive Pastry Chef Billy Xu handcrafts timeless seasonal elements, such as wrapped gifts, snowmen, reindeer, and Christmas tree ornaments into his sweet delicacies. Don’t forget to stop by the hotel lobby for a photo-worthy shot with the French-inspired Christmas decorations and Christmas tree illuminations exclusively created by Chanel!

Venue: The Lobby at The Peninsula Hotel
Tea time: Nov 29-Jan 2, 2 pm-6 pm
Price: RMB 888 for two on weekdays, RMB 988 for two on weekends

Empark Prime Hotel

Enjoy a wonderful Christmas tea in the cultural heart of Beijing at Empark Prime Hotel this season. The sweet and savory menu offers items such as matcha cookies, Chocolate tree stump cake, prawn and nut mousse, and chicken sandwich with black truffle.

Venue: Lobby Cafe at Empark Prime Hotel Beijing
Tea time: Dec 1-30, 2 pm-6 pm
Price: RMB 429 with tea and coffee, RMB 489 with sparkling wine

JW Marriott

Christmas becomes a fairy tale at JW Marriott’s Christmas tea with miniature nibbles in the shape of Santa, presents, and woodland creatures like deer, squirrels, and mushrooms! Tea time is 1 pm-5 pm and there’s a mix of savory and sweet treats included for the discounted price of RMB 398 for two (the usual price of RMB 458) on Dianping. Valid until Dec 25.

Venue: JW Marriott
Tea time: Nov 23-Dec 25, 1 pm-5 pm
Price: RMB 458 for two, RMB 398 on Dianping

Four Seasons Hotel

Though not strictly limited to Christmas, the Four Seasons OPUS café’s Miffy-themed afternoon tea is so adorable that we just had to include it in our list! Featuring the iconic Japanese bunny in various flavors and other cutesy pastries, the tea allows you to enjoy delicacies like foie gras alongside kid favorites like caramel lollipops.

Venue: OPUS Cafe at Four Seasons Hotel
Tea time: Now to March 2024, 2.30-5.30 pm
Price: RMB 288/set

Rosewood Hotel

As Alice and just about every adult knows, tea time isn’t just about tea. Sometimes, we can go a little crazy and have a glass (or two) of champagne! The Rosewood Beijing’s Christmas tea is a fancy affair to remember, with a dazzling array of little bites including caviar and a choice of alcoholic pairings aside from the standard tea and coffee.