Mother’s Day is here and sure you all are planning something to surprise your mother or finding some ways to express your love for her. It is said that a mother’s position is a thankless job so what could be a better way then treating her to some good place for a lunch, brunch or dinner or how about high tea!
Treat your mom to an afternoon tea affair this Mother’s Day. Cape Town is a home to many afternoons Tea Spots and Cafés, set in some of the city’s most picturesque attractions. Head to these spots to indulge in dairy eateries such as pastries, cakes and finger sandwiches served with some of the world’s best teas.
Cape Town is famous for its high tea servings. Highly appreciated ones are cucumber sandwiches, petit fours and elegant dainty pastries served with some of the world’s best teas.
Okay, so let’s spill the tea on some of Cape Town’s most popular places to enjoy the best high tea experiences.
Silo Hotel
The first and foremost on the list is Silo Hotel. Get the royal treatment here, while experiencing the indulgent High Tea every Thursday to Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Granary Café.
Beginning from R575 per person, here guests can enjoy some delicate gateaux and other delicious teatime treats while they feast on some of the most striking views of the V&A Waterfront. Located at Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town the place is also halal-friendly.
One&Only Cape Town
The Vista Bar and Lounge at One&Only Cape Town are elegance and opulence reign supreme. Step into a world of grandeur and soak in the incredible views of the city’s famous mountain. Their afternoon tea thrills with sweet and savoury delights.
Be sure to try their buttermilk scones guaranteed to satiate guests’ palates. The afternoon tea takes place daily between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. A serving here costs R495 per person and it is located at Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
Coco Safar
Located at V&A Waterfront, Coco Safar’s High Tea experience is a multi-sensory culinary journey that will take the people around the world, from Cape Town to Paris, Istanbul, Shanghai and back to Cape Town.
The sensory delight here highlights sweet and savoury experiences set to enlighten your taste buds. Paired with a botanical tea or speciality coffee, these food chapters will provide nothing but pure bliss. The high tea, which are halal and vegetarian friendly, takes place from Wednesday to Sunday at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. serving for R595 per person.
Cape Grace
Bask in breathtaking views of the V&A Waterfront yacht marina and Table Mountain as you savour a delightful Afternoon Tea at Cape Grace.
Curated by their renowned pastry team, one can indulge in an array of treats, including freshly baked scones with all the classic trimmings at just R550 per person and R650 per person if you include a glass of Cap Classique. The Afternoon tea is served from Thursday to Sunday with timeslots available at 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
12 Apostles Hotel and Spa
Enjoy tea by the sea at The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, as a beloved Cape Town gem. Its regal setting and grand views of the Atlantic Ocean make it one of the finest spots for tea.
Indulge in sweet, savoury or petit fours, all beautifully displayed on a three-tier stand and paired with an assortment of teas. Located at Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town the 12 Apostles also hosts a vegan High tea experience and is halal friendly. High Tea takes place daily from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., served just at R625 for per person.