Afternoon Tea Awards 2019 - Highly Commended

Secret Garden Afternoon Tea

The Secret Garden Afternoon Tea which will transport diners to a stunning Yorkshire Garden with every bite. The beautifully designed pastries and delectable savoury treats have been inspired by the timeless children’s classic tale of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The menu includes fresh, seasonal sandwiches including Garden herb roast chicken and Cucumber, beetroot and basil butter. Delight in a range of sumptuous sweet treats, from Fair Fresh Leaves – a mandarin citrus cream cheese tart baked with basil almond cream, to Leaves and Trees Flowers and Birds – a moist olive oil and lime cake with a mango ganache.

The Secret Garden Afternoon Tea is complemented with a selection of teas from Bird & Blend Tea Co. From leaf to cup, each tea has been carefully selected to pair beautifully with the sweet and savoury offering. For those looking to upgrade their experience, the magic is in the gin. The Secret Garden Gin Distillery has partnered with Kona to deliver the wonder of nature and unique flavours with three different Gins.

When guests are ready to begin, they will be able to communicate this by opening a bespoke box on the table that once opened will release a flutter of nature to signify it is time for tea. All guests will receive a complementary keepsake of wildflower seeds so they can plant their very own secret garden at home.

The Secret Garden Afternoon Tea is available from £75 per person.

Indian Jasmine Afternoon Tea

Jasmine Indian Afternoon Tea is also available, which evokes the rich traditions of the Indian dining culture with a bold and innovative twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea.

Enjoy a variety of sandwiches such as Minced mutton pinwheel in white bread and savoury Eastern dishes such as Aloo Bonda Mango Chutney Bun. Follow with the traditional Indian dessert Gulab Jamun and a selection of delicious cakes, scones and pastries, including Cheesecake Raspberry Sonpapri Floss and Saffron & Elaichi scones.

Wash it down with a selection of eastern and western teas and coffees or a delicious Masala Chai.

The Jasmine Afternoon Tea is available from £75 per person.

Just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, Kona is nestled in the 5-star Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences, a prestigious and luxury hotel.

Afternoon tea at Kona is served from Thursday to Sunday till 31st December 2024 and Friday to Sunday from 1st January to 31st March 2025; with seating times at 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 seatings.