Can’t wait for Christmas to arrive? Get a Christmas sugar high at these afternoon teas at some of Beijing’s finest hotels! Most of these Christmas Teas are available upon walk-in during afternoon tea hours, while some require reservations in advance. Many of them also offer special discounts when you purchase through Dianping as well.

The Ritz-Carlton Beijing 

The Ritz-Carlton Beijing presents the Hamleys Co-branding Afternoon Tea, inspired by the British century-old toy brand, to cherish Christmas and childhood memories. The menu includes classic scones, tailor-made desserts, savory treats, and the choice of an oolong lychee-tini mocktail, coffee, or tea. Plus, the first 30 guests to buy the afternoon tea via the hotel’s WeChat store will receive a Hamleys teddy bear!

Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Beijing
Tea time: Dec 11-31, 1.30 pm-5.30 pm
Price: RMB 798/set walk-in, RMB 698/set on WeChat store

NUO Hotel Beijing

To celebrate the Christmas season, the culinary team of NUO Hotel Beijing will specially prepare a Christmas afternoon tea set at the Lobby Lounge. Indulge in their handmade stollen served with fresh orange and blueberry jams, playful festive cakes, and pastries designed in the shapes of Christmas deer, Santa’s hat, and snowman using raspberries, passion fruit, cheese, and chocolate. The centerpiece is the matcha mousse cake shaped like a mini Christmas tree.

Venue: The Lobby Lounge at NUO Hotel Beijing
Tea time: Dec 16-25
Price: RMB 428 per set

The Peninsula Beijing

This year, Christmas culinary inspiration abounds at The Peninsula Hotel’s Festive Afternoon Tea served at The Lobby. Executive Pastry Chef Billy Xu handcrafts timeless seasonal elements, such as wrapped gifts, snowmen, reindeer, and Christmas tree ornaments into his sweet delicacies. Don’t forget to stop by the hotel lobby for a photo-worthy shot with the French-inspired Christmas decorations and Christmas tree illuminations exclusively created by Chanel! 

Venue: The Lobby at The Peninsula Hotel
Tea time: Nov 29-Jan 2, 2 pm-6 pm
Price: RMB 888 for two on weekdays, RMB 988 for two on weekends

Empark Prime Hotel

Enjoy a wonderful Christmas tea in the cultural heart of Beijing at Empark Prime Hotel this season. The sweet and savory menu offers items such as matcha cookies, Chocolate tree stump cake, prawn and nut mousse, and chicken sandwich with black truffle.

Venue: Lobby Cafe at Empark Prime Hotel Beijing
Tea time: Dec 1-30, 2 pm-6 pm
Price: RMB 429 with tea and coffee, RMB 489 with sparkling wine

JW Marriott

Christmas becomes a fairy tale at JW Marriott’s Christmas tea with miniature nibbles in the shape of Santa, presents, and woodland creatures like deer, squirrels, and mushrooms! Tea time is 1 pm-5 pm and there’s a mix of savory and sweet treats included for the discounted price of RMB 398 for two (the usual price of RMB 458) on Dianping. Valid until Dec 25.

Venue: JW Marriott
Tea time: Nov 23-Dec 25, 1 pm-5 pm
Price: RMB 458 for two, RMB 398 on Dianping

Four Seasons Hotel

Though not strictly limited to Christmas, the Four Seasons OPUS café’s Miffy-themed afternoon tea is so adorable that we just had to include it in our list! Featuring the iconic Japanese bunny in various flavors and other cutesy pastries, the tea allows you to enjoy delicacies like foie gras alongside kid favorites like caramel lollipops.

Venue: OPUS Cafe at Four Seasons Hotel
Tea time: Now to March 2024, 2.30-5.30 pm
Price: RMB 288/set

Rosewood Hotel

As Alice and just about every adult knows, tea time isn’t just about tea. Sometimes, we can go a little crazy and have a glass (or two) of champagne! The Rosewood Beijing’s Christmas tea is a fancy affair to remember, with a dazzling array of little bites including caviar and a choice of alcoholic pairings aside from the standard tea and coffee.

Venue: The Rosewood
Tea time: Now to Jan 2, noon-6 pm
Price: Starting from RMB 1,188/two people (non-alcoholic)

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Images: Courtesy of hotels, Dianping

“Have a [yummy yummy]Christmas
It’s the best time of the year.
I don’t know, if there’ll be snow.
But have a cup of [TEA]!”

Who doesn’t like tea and cookies, especially when they’re Christmas-themed? Here’s a list of Christmas Tea Times at some of Beijing’s finest hotels. All of these Christmas Teas are available upon walk-in, but you can call the hotel ahead of time to book your spot as well. Most of them also offer special discounts when you purchase through Dianping.

JW Marriott

Your kids will absolutely adore the JW Marriott Christmas tea featuring a lovely holiday scene with trees, a gingerbread man, snowman, and reindeer, all of which are completely edible and probably delicious! Tea time is from 1-5pm and there’s a mixture of savory and sweet treats included for the price of RMB 398 on weekends, but only RMB 298 on weekdays if you grab the Dianping voucher! Valid until Dec 31.

Rosewood Hotel

As Alice and just about every adult knows, tea time isn’t just about tea. Sometimes, we go a little crazy and have a glass (or two) of champagne! The Rosewood Beijing’s Christmas Tea is a fancy affair to remember, with a dazzling array of little bites including caviar and alcoholic pairings. You might want to leave the kids at home for this and just take your friends instead, though I have seen families with little ones at tea time! Valid through to Dec 31, noon to 6pm, RMB 888 for 2.

Waldorf Astoria Hotel

German plush toy company Steiff teamed up with Waldorf Astoria to bring kids an unforgettable bear-themed tea experience with menu items like bear claws, honey-flavored desserts, and gummy bears, not to mention the edible Steiff lookalike chocolate bear cake! Oh and there’s a giant Steiff teddy bear to greet your kids at the entrance, plus you’ll take home a slightly smaller bear too. Prepare to pay a premium though, as the tea for two will set you back RMB 788. Tea time is from 2-6pm and this experience will be available until next February.

Nuo Resort Universal Beijing

We are in China after all, so why not appreciate a little of the local culture while sipping tea at the Nuo Universal hotel? There’ll be live traditional folk music everyday from 2 – 5pm while you enjoy scones and other Christmas treats.

Intercontinental Hotel

As if  tea wasn’t fancy enough, the Intercontinental is adding a crowning touch to its Christmas Tea with the theme of Christmas Royal Afternoon Tea. Put on your bling and get ready to shine at the Royal Lounge from now until Jan 6 next year, between 11am – 7pm.

Legendary Hotel

If you haven’t visited this grand hotel just to hear your voice echo in its huge atrium, it may be the time this holiday season because they’ve got a wonderful Christmas Tea happening daily from 2 – 6pm until Dec 31. The full board of Christmas goodies will set you back RMB518 for two, but there’s also an option for a smaller Christmas set priced at RMB198 which consists of 2 coffees or 1 pot of tea, a fresh fruit platter and 3 Christmas donuts.

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Images: Dianping