A Modern Take on the Classic Afternoon Tea Experience
Forbes.com explores the contemporary resurgence of the centuries-old British tradition of afternoon tea. Once perceived as stuffy and old-fashioned, afternoon tea is being revitalized by restaurants, cafes, and hotels worldwide, introducing modern elements like pop culture themes, interactive experiences, and luxury brand partnerships. This shift in perception is reflected in increasing interest in tea experiences, as evidenced by rising search trends on platforms like Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram.
Here at McHugh Tea Room, we realized this right away and started developing our SpecialTEA monthly themed Afternoon Tea with a Halloween Tea in October 2023. It was a hit! This creative menu included items like Monster Brownies with dripping red icing and googly eyes, pimento cheese sandwiches cut out in little ghost shapes, and fun, spooky decorated desserts.
We’ve continued this new tradition with Christmas, Valentine’s, New Year’s, and Literary themes to name a few. We can’t wait for you to see what is in store…
Do you have any fun ideas you’d like to see in the tea room? Let us know!
