The Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem Invites Guests to Enjoy Afternoon Tea
Are you familiar with the history of 'afternoon tea'? The long-standing British custom, Afternoon Tea, was born in the 19th century, in 1830 to be exact, at the initiative of Duchess Anna Russell, who turned tea time into an elegant social event, designed to alleviate hunger between lunch and dinner. From early hours, she invited her friends to her home for afternoon tea, where they drank tea, ate sandwiches, and finished with scones, mini pastries, and casual conversations.
But not only in England... Also in the Holy City, this year again, the Waldorf Astoria continues the tradition, serving the meal in a luxurious and particularly inviting atmosphere in the designed King's Court restaurant, between 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM. The hotel invites its guests and tea enthusiasts to enjoy a traditional and meticulous afternoon tea, as per British tradition.
Guests are invited to indulge in a beautifully designed three-tiered tray including a variety of savory sandwiches, meticulously crafted desserts, and traditional scones, alongside a wide selection of quality teas from around the world.
Among the dishes: In the savory dishes - a variety of sandwiches from whole-grain country bread with cucumber and dill cream cheese, country nut bread, Tomme cheese and tomato chutney, sourdough bread, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and lemon zest, egg salad and smoked salmon tart. Alongside these are served rich desserts - including financier, a mini French almond cake with berries, honey and lemon Madeleine cookies, mini Rocher chocolate crunch, praline mousse, chocolate coating and hazelnut slivers, cheese brownies, caramel profiterole with chocolate coating, petit four cheese and citrus with caramelized pine nuts, and of course, traditional mini scones including classic scones, white raisin scones, whipped cream, assorted jams.
As befits a luxury hotel, the meal is served in elegant porcelain and polished silverware, with an emphasis on a perfect service experience.
The tea menu: Includes a rich selection of black, green tea blends and herbal infusions, including:
Earl Grey - A black tea blend scented with Italian bergamot extract with a touch of lavender flowers and blue leaves.
Indian Chai - A stimulating and enjoyable blend with a pinch of spiciness, a sweet aroma, and a deep brown hue.
Darjeeling - Indian tea from the Darjeeling region. Has gained a reputation for its uniqueness and quality and is considered the elite of black tea.
Green Sencha - A blend of steamed Sencha tea leaves that characterize the Makinohara area of Japan.
Oolong - A quality Chinese green tea, with complex flavors. Undergoes a process of drying, rolling, and short oxidation.
Mao-Jin - Green tea that grows in the high mountains of China, with a yellowish color and small leaves. One of the ten most famous and beloved types of tea by the Chinese people.
And herbal infusions (caffeine-free):
Berry fruits - A refreshing blend with a combination of sour and sweet, fruity aroma and tempting purple hue.
Lemon Verbena and Luisa - A calming herbal blend of lemon verbena and luisa with a delicate and unique taste.
Chamomile - A calming blend of whole chamomile flowers, chamomile with a mint taste, floral aroma and light yellow hue.
Afternoon tea is served Sunday-Thursday between 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Price of traditional afternoon tea: ₪380 including VAT per couple.
Please order at least 24 hours before the desired date, stock is limited.
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel: Built on the foundations of the famous luxury hotel - the Palace Hotel in Jerusalem and considered one of the most expensive hotel projects in Israel with an investment cost of about $150 million. The hotel, which is the only international luxury hotel in Jerusalem, has 226 rooms, including 29 suites, a magnificent ballroom, sophisticated meeting rooms, gourmet restaurants, a gym, a luxurious spa, and a level of service and luxury among the best in Israel. The Waldorf Astoria Hotel was chosen as the leading hotel in Israel for 2022, 2024, 2025 by the international tourism organization World Travel Awards and as one of the five best hotels in Africa and the Middle East for 2023.
For details and reservations:
Website of the restaurant https://waldorfastoria.co.il/kings-court/
054-9509092 or JRSWA.KINGS@waldorfastoria.com
(Photo: Noa Arad)
