Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea at Jean-Georges puts a playful, contemporary twist on this time-honoured British tradition. Allow us to whisk you away on a sensational journey through taste and texture in the heart of London – with a few unexpected surprises along the way. Experience an unforgettable afternoon tea in Mayfair here at The Connaught.

The Experience

Jean-Georges at The Connaught sets a bright and lively scene for an afternoon tea with a twist. The experience begins the moment you step into this stylish neighbourhood restaurant in Mayfair. Curated art from Louise Bourgeois adorns the walls and floor to ceiling windows, with their stained-glass accents by Jean-Michel Othoniel, give you the perfect vantage point to watch the world of Mayfair go by. Then, it’s time to open the menu – its playful illustrations by Jean Jullien hinting at the bold flavours and witty surprises soon to unfold… 

A fusion of flavours

Begin your taste adventure as you discover a selection of exotic teas – or opt for champagne afternoon tea for some added sparkle to the afternoon. Then it’s on to the finger sandwiches, where classic British combinations meet Jean-Georges’ passion for bold South East-Asian flavours. Think cucumber with a hint of mint, oak smoked salmon, and turkey and tandoori yoghurt in Mediterranean bread, all home-made daily.

For a touch of tradition, our cakes are accompanied by English scones prepared to a time-honoured recipe. These are served warm from the oven, ready for spreading with Cornish clotted cream and homemade strawberry jam.

Take a Sip

Few sounds are more reminiscent than freshly-brewed tea being poured into a china cup. But what are you in the mood for? Keep things traditional with fragrant black teas such as Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Assam. Or explore our artisan green teas from small plantations in Japan and China, such as fuji-yama, jasmine pearls and the subtle vanilla tones of Thé à l’Opéra. And if you like your tea soothingly theine-free, there is fresh mint, chamomile, canorino or mild, flowery rooibos red to enjoy. 

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Afternoon tea spread with pastries, scones, sandwiches and champagne on a marble table.

Seasonal flavours

Our cake stand brings the season to life: orange cheesecake, chestnut éclair, dark chocolate tartlet, a festive bauble of mango and ginger, and a pistachio Christmas tree with yuzu and mandarin. Each piece is handcrafted by our pâtissiers and finished with a playful chocolate fondue.

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Plates of festive pastries, including an orange sphere, green dome and vanilla square, arranged on tiered stands.
Green velvet-textured dome pastry with a small yellow star on top.
Hand dipping a star-shaped iced biscuit into a small bowl of chocolate sauce.
White vanilla mousse square topped with a sugar snowflake and red glaze accent.
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