Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London

Name: Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London
Address: Corinthia London Whitehall Place, London, United Kingdom, SW1A 2BD
Telephone: 020 7321 3150
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1195 Reviews

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

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Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London offers one of life’s great luxuries. Illuminated by a spectacular Baccarat Chandelier and accompanied by uplifting melodies from a Steinway Piano, The Crystal Moon Lounge provides an idyllic atmosphere for a sumptuous afternoon treat.

Designed to showcase individual elements of a tea ceremony and with every aspect of a guest's experience considered, our expert Tea Master weighs and infuses bespoke tea blends for the perfect cup of tea. Delight in this wonderful interactive experience, with cakes and indulgent patisseries served from our heritage trolley on a bespoke line of Richard Brendon bone china. For a touch of elegance, enjoy a glass of Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne in Baccarat Mille Nuits champagne flutes with a nod to the breath-taking Baccarat crystal chandelier overhead.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, British, Dessert
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
020 7321 3150
Website
https://www.corinthia.com/london/restaurants-bars/afternoon-tea/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Corinthia London, Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2BD
Neighborhood
Charing Cross
Cross street
Northumberland Avenue
Parking details
Hotel valet parking is available at the main entrance on Whitehall Place. Self parking is available at different locations close to Corinthia London.
Public transit
Embankment Underground Station, London Charing Cross Station
Entertainment
Live piano music from 14:30 - 18:30 daily
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Entertainment, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Festive Afternoon Tea
£95.00 per person
Nov 17, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024
Festive Afternoon Tea in the Crystal Moon Lounge for you to enjoy under the Baccarat chandelier in the heart of our hotel.

The strength of tea is often obtained by the amount of tea leaves used while its potency depends on the length of the brewing process involved. Precision timing is required in brewing as if it is done longer than necessary it can result in undesirable flavours. Here at the Crystal Moon Lounge, we differentiate the strength by adjusting the blends of our afternoon tea.

BESPOKE TEA MENU

Three different tea variations exclusively blended for Corinthia London.

No.1 AROMATIC
A light strength blend of Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Assam with lovely aromatic and light flowery undertones.
No.2 MELLOW
A medium strength blend of Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Assam with rich malty notes and honey-like sweetness with a hint of spice.
No.3 ROBUST
A full-strength blend of Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Assam with a complex aromatic bouquet of floral, fruity and honeyed notes with spicy undertones.

BLACK TEA BLENDS

MANGO NOIR
Fruit. Warm. Exotic. - Smooth black tea cushioning ripe, succulent mango sends you dizzy with delight.
LYCHEE & ROSE NOIR
Perfumed. Deep. Decadent. - Rain drops on roses and sweet fruity lychee, it's a sensational harmony.
LAPSANG SOUCHONG
Smoke. Dark. Opulent. - Genuinely rare and like no other, we buy it from the tiny mountain village where it was invented 400 years ago.
WILD CHAI
Spiced. Aromatic. Seductive. - A thrilling romp with exuberant spices that capture the essence of India
CHOCOLATE NOIR
Cocoa-rich. Moreish. Luxurious. - A velvety smooth tea with decadent, dark chocolate notes to satisfy just about every craving.
ASSAM
Malty. Rousing. Familiar. - A deep, dark and assertive wake-up call of a tea.
DARJEELING
Muscatel. Bright. Ethereal. - Chinese tree bushes thrive in the Himalayas &yield this sparkling 'Champagne of teas.
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
Big. Beautiful. Exuberant. - Congratulations - you have discovered the ultimate English breakfast blend.
ENGLISH BREAKFAST DECAF
Caramel. Comforting. Robust. - The warm embrace of glorious English Breakfast, without the caffeine kick.
EARL GREY
Bergamot. Velvety. Harmonious. - Classic English elegance exalted by heady botanical citrus notes.

GREEN TEA

JASMINE PEARLS
Honeysuckle. Fragrant. Intoxicating. - Get carried away by exotic florals hovering over the sweetest green tea.
DRAGONWELL
Chestnut. Pure. Immersive. - Tender leaves from wild grown trees deliver nutty, green bean, green tea ecstasy.
MATCHA TEA
Umami. Vivid. Sensuous. - Naturally, neon green, the fairy dust of the whole tea leaf, power-packed with nutrients.
POUCHONG
Peachy. Luscious. Awesome. - 'A tea so perfect that when I tasted it, I quit my job and started a tea company. - Jennifer Wood. Founder, Canton.
GENMAICHA
Nut-Sweet. Sea Breeze. Satisfying. - Toasty, roasty notes of nutty brown rice cooked over a seaweed fire on a beach at sunset.

WHITE TEA

SILVER NEEDLE
Honeydew. Delicate. Bliss. - Plump, soft, and sweet enough to make the heavenly angels weep with joy.

HERBAL INFUSIONS (NATURALLY CAFFEINE FREE)

TRIPLE MINT
Herbaceous. Icy. Invigorating. - The essence of three freshly crushed mints bits you with a cool, tingling sensation.
GLOW ROOIBOS
Honeyed. Tribal. Rich. - Warm notes of vanilla and sandalwood harvested from the sun-baked African earth.
CHAMOMILE
Apple-sweet. Silky. Slumberous. - Relax. - Take a sip and snooze in a sun-kissed summer meadow.
LEMON VERBENA
Sherbet. Soft. Spirited. - Elegant, pale green leaves burst with playful notes of lemon sherbet.
BERRY AND HIBISCUS
Blackcurrant. Juicy. Nostalgic.- A scarlet explosion of intense ripe forest fruits. Delicious three dimensional.
GINGER SMOOTH
Spicy. Colourful. Restorative. - The mother of all herbals with super spices kicking off, looking good and feeling fine.

What 1,195 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

London
Afternoon Tea
West End London
Best Overall
West End London
Best Ambiance

1,195 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food and service was excellent. Placed at a table that was small and that did not capture the ambience. A significant portion of the value of afternoon tea is creating that special atmosphere which was not accomplished.
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RalucaD
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience, must see. Get the caviar! Visit the velvet bar afterwards, one of the services we’ve ever received. The staff was so attentive and welcoming.
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StephenR
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful experience. Very comfortable and delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time! The experience was perfect - the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the afternoon tea experience at Corinthia. Every plate was so good.
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Evon
Indiana
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A truly awesome experience. The service was impeccable, the food delicious and the ambiance splendid.
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AmyP
Indiana
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing tea, setting, food and customer experience! We will definitely be back and a wonderful way to kick off the start of our London trip.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Experience and everything was amazing. Best afternoon tea in London.
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wendyc
Sacramento
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and treats. We felt special from the moment we sat down until we departed. The pianist was an excellent bonus to the afternoon.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were well looked after by Elka. She’s absolutely lovely and very professional . Thoroughly pleased :))
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MeaganM
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly delicious with excellent service. I was in London for the weekend on my own and treated myself to afternoon tea. It was the best afternoon.
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R123
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely ambiance, great service, beautiful flowers and scrumptious food. Exactly what you should expect.
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CarolineF
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was incredible. The sandwiches was delicious. Probably one of my favourite places in London for high tea!!
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JenF
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tea service was lovely and the staff could not have been nicer. We added champagne onto it, which significantly increased the price. The piano player were very talented and did a nice job accommodating the wishes of the guests. The hotel also made a fuss for my daughter’s 16th birthday, which was lovely. I consider high tea ‘one and done’. I am glad that I took my kids, 19 and 16, to this tea. It was a ‘proper’ experience.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, great tea and food. I would recommend this to everyone.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place to have Tea in London. My favorite sandwich was the salmon one. I did the Rose with the Earl Gray Medium blend tea
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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely experience for tea in London. Service was outstanding and the food and tea were delicious. Very relaxing and beautiful place
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KeilaniT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best afternoon tea and were so pleased with the entire experience. Katie our server was extraordinary and attentive. Would definitely return for tea n the future! Everything was beautifully presented and the ambiance and music added to the experience. So happy we came here for our last day in London!
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GregB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
My daughter and I had a delightful experience at the Corinthia!
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Evers33
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Magical! I took my daughter and aunt out for afternoon tea. My 9 year old, who had never been to tea said, “I see why you wanted to go to tea. They just feed you dessert until you can’t eat anymore.” The service was exceptional, live piano and floral arrangements serene, and tea heavenly. The hazelnut crème and apricot sphere was one of my favorite desserts of all time. Such a lovely memory.
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WilliamG
London
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Nice enough but nothing special. The pianist was excellent. Food and service were ok.
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LBrett
Manchester
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
A lovely experience with wonderfully attentive, but not too invasive, service. Plentiful food and delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an amazing experience. The place is gorgeous. The food is delicious. The staff super friendly. Would totally recommend. My new favorite place in London
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely!! Our server, Emily, was wonderful. Beautiful flowers and decor. Tea, champagne, and food were quite enjoyable. Well worth the visit.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got in last minute for a high tea and only had a limited amount of time. The staff was kind and accommodating, the food was delicious though I would have liked a few more sandwiches but everything was great! Ambiance beautiful. Loved it!
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FeliciaW
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful surroundings, tasty food, spectacular tea experience. I’m easy to please but we really enjoyed our tea.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place, service and tea. We will definitely come back.
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Crobin
Baltimore
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience5
Beautiful venue . The food was good . I was a little surprised the actually tea was not included in the price for the afternoon tea .
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808BC808
Hawaii
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite place for high tea. Easter here is special
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an amazing experience!! Highly recommend!!
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IndiraH
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing afternoon, was truly special. Afternoon tea is best in London
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KellyH
Cleveland
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, just a lovely afternoon for all!
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
When I arrived, there was a guy I told him that I have a reservation. told me that the afternoon tee time is ended. My booking was at 5:45. I told him that I have a reservation confirmed He told me that my reservation is not showing on his system he was unhelpful and rude when I showed him the confirmation I received then he told me that I’ll send you someone to set you on the table and left me waiting there. The atmosphere in general was fine nothing special the food was fine as well nothing special the waiter was so kind and very welcoming, the price for what I got I think it is a bit over valued . There was nothing special the collection of the tea they have is very basic. I had afternoon tea at Mandarin oriental, which was more better than Carinthia ,
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Becca
London
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my husband for a birthday afternoon tea and it was fabulous. The staff were amazing and so friendly and efficient but not overbearingly so. The food was amazing and there is a lot of it so go hungry! Good value and a beautiful setting.
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PatriciaK
Chicago
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best afternoon tea we have had in London. Beautiful setting, amazing food, great service. Would definitely go back. We loved it !
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OpenTable Diner
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best afternoon tea in London. The service is great, they’ll bring more sandwiches and cakes to your desire, and all the food is amazing.
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Lawjoy
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
My family felt so neglected. We were asking for things from time to time. I had two Chilrden, My seven months old baby and a toddler. My husband wanted milk after we got served with the teas and it took half an hour - on that note 📝 we had to remind them we haven’t been served with milk. As well the sandwiches 🥪 etc. This is our third time but this time was rubbish felt. The first and second was amazing to be honest.
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OpenTable Diner
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never fails to disappoint and still impressed on my fourth visit. My favourite afternoon tea in London. It doesn’t feel pretentious, just special.
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WinstonD
London
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have all been there when that time of the year creeps up on you super-fast the birthday of your nearest and dearest and panic sets in when you realise that you have not planned anything nor have any idea of what you can do to be that amazing guy. Well after a deep search online and with the entire day to fill, I decided that Afternoon Tea was something that neither of us had enjoyed the pleasures of, despite living in London from birth, I know shocking right!! Well after looking at my options, I decided on afternoon tea at the Corinthia 2mins walk from Embankment Station. What can I say apart from I cannot believe I waited so long to have this experience, wow, wow, wow, what a great location and amazing restaurant from arrival and being greeted by the very friendly doorman to Katie at Reception who demonstrated the old-style professionalism and courtesy which is a rare commodity in 2023. We were seated under the amazing 1,001 crystal chandelier in The Crystal Moon Lounge, and were served by our fabulous waiter Pietro, who gave us a truly 5-star service and really made the occasion special for my partner. There was a superb pianist Kevin who set the mood perfectly and also came over to take any special requests, which actually I did have, a selection of Alicia Keys, George Benson and other soulful favourites were beautifully played setting the mood just right and making me look like the most romantic guy in London – at least for that day. I know, I know what about the afternoon tea I hear you all asking, well let’s just say that the selection of sandwiches made me realise I have never really had a sandwich before, and as for the cake selection Sasha perfectly described the large selection of amazing cakes – oh my god, we were spilt beyond belief, all I can say is check out the Corinthia for your special event, occasion or just to spoil yourself, simply excellence above and beyond, I have to keep this review short as it really was perfection. Thank You
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bosconero
London
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Nice tea marred by poor service at the end.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London is rated 4.7 stars by 1195 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London

Corinthia London, Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2BD

Additional information

Cross street
Northumberland Avenue
Neighborhood
Charing Cross
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, British, Dessert
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel valet parking is available at the main entrance on Whitehall Place. Self parking is available at different locations close to Corinthia London.
Public transit
Embankment Underground Station, London Charing Cross Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live piano music from 14:30 - 18:30 daily
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Entertainment, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.corinthia.com/london/restaurants-bars/afternoon-tea/
Phone number
020 7321 3150

Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London

Make a reservation

Additional information

Festive Afternoon Tea

COPENHAGEN SPARKLING TEA

'BLÅ 0% ABV

Jasmin | White Tea | Darjeeling

'LYSERØD' 0% ABV

Silver Needle | Oolong | Hibiscus

CORINTHIA LONDON TEA BLENDS

BESPOKE TEA MENU

No.1 AROMATIC

No.2 MELLOW

No.3 ROBUST

BLACK TEA BLENDS

MANGO NOIR

LYCHEE & ROSE NOIR

LAPSANG SOUCHONG

WILD CHAI

CHOCOLATE NOIR

ASSAM

DARJEELING

ENGLISH BREAKFAST

ENGLISH BREAKFAST DECAF

EARL GREY

GREEN TEA

JASMINE PEARLS

DRAGONWELL

MATCHA TEA

POUCHONG

GENMAICHA

WHITE TEA

SILVER NEEDLE

HERBAL INFUSIONS (NATURALLY CAFFEINE FREE)

TRIPLE MINT

GLOW ROOIBOS

CHAMOMILE

LEMON VERBENA

BERRY AND HIBISCUS

GINGER SMOOTH

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London restaurant rated?

Is Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London currently accepting reservations?

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