FESTIVE

afternoon tea

the milestone hotel & residences

30th November 2026 - 4th January 2027

traditional afternoon tea

Afternoon

Tea

has

long

been

a

treasured

British

tradition,

bringing

people

together

to

pause,

indulge,

and

celebrate

life’s

special

moments.

During

the

festive

season,

this

cherished

ritual

takes

on

an

even

more

magical

character,

inspired

by

the

warmth,

generosity,

and

joyful

gatherings

that

have

defined

Christmas

celebrations

for

generations.

From

beautifully

decorated

drawing

rooms

to

tables

adorned

with

seasonal

treats,

Festive

Afternoon

Tea

continues

to

evoke

the

elegance

and

wonder

of

a

quintessential British Christmas.

Embrace

the

magic

of

the

season

with

Festive

Afternoon

Tea

at

The

Milestone

Hotel,

where

the

timeless

charm

of

our

19th-century

Kensington

residence

provides

the

perfect

setting

for

a

memorable

celebration.

Savour

an

exquisite

selection

of

festive

finger

sandwiches,

freshly

baked

scones,

and

handcrafted

seasonal

pastries,

all

created

with

care

by

our

expert

culinary team.

OUR CHAMPAGNE SELECTION

Turn your Afternoon Tea experience into a real celebration by adding a little fizz! Glass Bottle Lanson Le Réserve extra brut NV 27 155 Lanson Rosé Label NV 29 165 Ruinart blanc de blancs NV 260 Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé NV 190

OUR Cocktail SELECTION

Glass society of exploration 18 Desi Daru Mango Vodka, Dragon Fruit, Lemon Juice (Alcohol-Free Version Available) 11 dragon prince 19 Tanqueray 10 Gin, Lemongrass & Ginger Cordial, Apple, Bergamot, Elderflower, Gold (Alcohol-Free Version Available) 11 rocking horse 18 Broken Clock Vodka, Passion Fruit, Lemon, Ginger Beer (Alcohol-Free Version Available) 11

traditional afternoon tea

TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA 90 Our Afternoon Tea is the perfect balance of sweet and savoury featuring three tiers consisting of sandwiches, French pastries and cakes followed by fruit and raisin scones with Cornish clotted cream, homemade preserve and your choice of fine leaf teas. CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA 105 The Afternoon Tea selection is accompanied by a pot of tea of your choice, served with milk or lemon, and a glass of perfectly chilled Champagne to start. wild idol AFTERNOON TEA 102 The Afternoon Tea selection is accompanied by a pot of tea of your choice, served with milk or lemon, and a glass of perfectly chilled Non-alcoholic Wild Idol Sparkling Rosé to start. Lanson ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA (FOR TWO PEOPLE) 215 The Afternoon Tea selection is accompanied by a pot of tea of your choice served with milk or lemon and half a bottle of Champagne. Lanson ROYAL ROSÉ AFTERNOON TEA (FOR TWO PEOPLE) 225 The Afternoon Tea selection is accompanied by a pot of tea of your choice served with milk or lemon, half a bottle of Rosé Champagne. Ruinart blanc de blancs AFTERNOON TEA (FOR TWO) 350 The Afternoon Tea selection is accompanied by a pot of tea of your choice served with milk or lemon and a bottle of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs. prince & princess afternoon tea 45 Our Prince & Princess Afternoon Tea features a reduced version of three tiers consisting of three sandwiches, three French pastries and cakes with a plain scone with Cornish clotted cream and homemade preserve. Included is a choice of fine leaf tea, hot chocolate or a milkshake

Prices are inclusive of VAT & a discretionary 15% service charge will be added to each bill.

If you are allergic to any food products, please advise a member of the service team.

our tea selection

PLANTERS’ RANGE PLANTERS’ BREAKFAST Strong and full bodied. The perfect conditions for creating that rich full taste are found in the Dimbula Valley. PLANTERS’ MISTRESS A light, golden tea scented with bergamot, orange and lemon peel that leaves the palate feeling refreshed with a pleasant citrus flavour. PLANTERS’ AFTERNOON Light and crisp with floral undertones. Ideal on its own or with a splash of milk. PLANTERS’ EARL GREY The most aristocratic of teas is infused with the unmistakable aroma of bergamot. PLANTERS’ GREEN Fresh, sweet and reinvigorating. PLANTERS’ DECAF Bold, strong and full of flavour, minus the caffeine. SEASONAL SINGLE ESTATE TEAS LOVERS LEAP TEA ESTATE, NUWARAELIYA, CEYLON The flavours are bright, crisp and clean - a lighter cup without milk. CASTLETON ESTATE DARJEELING Light and fruity with signature muscatel flavour. ST ANDREWS ESTATE ORANGE PEKOE Bright golden cup with a distinctive rosy flavour. NEW VITHANAKANDE TEA ESTATE - FF EXSP A world-renowned tea estate amongst connoisseurs. When infused, New Vithanakande has a complex caramel flavour and has hints of forest fruits; a tea truly blessed by nature. AWARD-Winning TEAS MATTAKELLE GOLDEN CURLS *Gold award winner at THE LEAFIES - International Tea Academy Awards organized by UK Tea Academy and Fortnum & Mason. A fusion of Japanese and Sri Lanka flavour. It has a natural rosy aroma with a jasmine floral flavour. SILVER TIPS Separate taste per infusion (up to three), with notes of apricot, melon and fresh cut flowers.

our tea selection

UNUSUAL AND EXCITING SERENDIPITY SOUCHONG A tea which flourishes at sea level and is gently smoked over cinnamon wood, furnishing it with a fragrant smoked note. CHAI CINNAMON The marriage of quality high grown tea and indigenous Ceylon spices produce an exceptional tea with piquancy. MANGO SUNSHINE A juicy flavourful cup of tea with low grown black tea grown in southern Sri Lanka married with mango. RADIANT ROSE An irresistible combination of high grown tea with rose petals which flourishes into a sweet and floral infusion. MILK OOLONG Irresistibly smooth with a sensual creaminess. JASMINE GREEN Reinvigorating green tea with a floral bouquet. HERBAL TEAS CHAMOMILE Light and refreshing, Chamomile Flowers possesses a clean and sweet flavour that finishes with delicate floral notes. ROOIBOS Unique to the Western Cape of South Africa this is a bright orange infusion that is rich in vitamin C, Iron & Magnesium. PEPPERMINT LEAVES Tangy and refreshing. Best enjoyed after meal as a palate cleanser or as a digestive aid. LEMONGRASS & GINGER Aromatic and refreshing the fusion of fresh, zesty lemongrass with spicy, sweet ginger produces an uplifting herbal concoction. APPLE CINNAMON Artful blend of apple pieces, hibiscus, marigold, liquorice and Ceylon cinnamon gives your cuppa a fruity and spicy twist.

the milestone

festive afternoon tea traditional

SAVOURY

Turkey & Sage Stuffing Mayonnaise Toasted pecan Crayfish & Prawn Marie Rose Tartlet Smoked paprika Whipped Goat’s Curd Clementine & cranberry chutney English Cucumber Cream cheese, lemon Wiltshire Cured Ham Violette mustard mayonnaise, watercress Free-Range Egg Mayonnaise Spring onion, mustard cress