5 Not-to-be-missed afternoon tea experiences in Kuala Lumpur

OneSixFive, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

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OneSixFive, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Our top choice falls inexorably on the stylish and chic OneSixFive. With its tropical garden and waterfall, this one-of-a-kind lounge and bar provides a refreshing shelter from daily activity, a place where you can boost and replenish your energy after a stressful week, perhaps sipping a cup of superior tea. The selection is not just impressive, but sophisticated, ranging from black (Imperial English, earl grey, Shanghai rose, golden Assam and Darjeeling), to green (jasmine and genmai cha) and organic lychee, as well as white, herbal and oolong tea. And for RM 87.50 per person, you can go either Selera or Royal, two different experiences that will get you not only a full pot, but raisin scones, pastries, and delicious snacks like smoked salmon and caviar crostini, chicken satay pao, and much more.
Visit OneSixFive at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur for a breathtaking tea experience you will not regret.

OneSixFive, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Menara Citibank, 165, Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+60 3 2782 6168
Photo: InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
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Hotel Majestic Kuala Lumpur
Another tremendous choice for a sumptuous afternoon tea in Kuala Lumpur is the Hotel Majestic. There, you can choose to savour your cup in one of the four available spaces: the Atrium at the Colonial Café, the Tea Lounge, the Orchid Conservatory, or the Drawing Room. Each offers a unique setting: the Colonial Café, for instance, with its timber panelling is the perfect environment for those who want to relive the early days of the planters of Malaya; the Tea Lounge combines elegance and classic style. Yet, the most impressive out of them is the Orchid Conservatory, where you can easily get lost in the botanical beauty of the hanging garden and orchidscape.
Just remember to book in advance, because seats are limited.

Hotel Majestic Kuala Lumpur
5, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin,
50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+60 3 2785 8000
Photo: Hotel Majestic Kuala Lumpur
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TWG Tea at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Since its establishment in Singapore back in 1837, The Wellbeing Group (TWG) Tea has been known as one of the finest luxury brands in the industry. Boasting over eight hundred different tea blends, the largest selection on the planet, of which many are original creations by the company team, TWG has been recognised as a pioneer and innovator, and, thanks to their knowledge and understanding of the ever-evolving market and consumers’ taste, they are sure to provide anybody with a delicious treat.
Tea at TWG is a once-in-a-lifetime experience - it is where you can savour elaborated flavours you would not be able to taste anywhere else.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Level 2, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+60 3 2142 9922
Photo: TWG Tea
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The Lobby Lounge, Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
Another great spot around Bukit Bintang for a fabulous and delicate break, the Ritz-Carlton is not only close to The Wellbeing Group salon in terms of position, but also taste: indeed, it proposes to its guests some of the most exclusive teas from TWG's wide selection. The environment is elegant and refined, and the quartet playing in the background creates the right ambience for business meetings. But the real deal here are pastries. Sweet lovers will absolutely adore the ample choice, curated by the Head Chef himself, and changes daily.
If you are looking for a surprise, check the Lobby Lounge out. It is your best chance at savouring inimitable dainties.
The Lobby Lounge, Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jalan Imbi, Pudu,
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+60 3 2142 8000
Photo: Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
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Carcosa Seri Negara
Located on a hilltop overlooking the comely 16-acre Lake Gardens, just 3.3 kilometres from KL Sentral Railway Station, Carcosa Seri Negara is definitely different from your everyday tea house. A historical mansion with a long history, the hotel housed Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip during the 1989 Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting held in the capital.
You can come here to enjoy either an English Afternoon Tea Set or a Malay Tea Set, which is accompanied by traditional delicacies from around the country. Tea is served in the afternoon, obviously, and you have the choice to sip it in the Drawing Room or on the veranda.
Carcosa Seri Negara
Taman Tasik Perdana, Persiaran Mahameru,
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+60 3 2295 0888
Photo: kl-hotels.com

It all started in England, at Belvoir Castle, in the mid-1840s, when the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna Maria Russell, paid a visit to the fifth Duke of Rutland, John Henry Manners, and, feeling rather peckish, ordered a pot of Darjeeling tea to be brought into her private rooms, along with cakes and sandwiches. It did not take long for that little break to be accepted as a regular meal, along with breakfast and dinner, and become popular among aristocracy, a worldly event to meet people and discuss the latest topics and news.

Although the tradition has lost some importance in the United Kingdom, it has spread across the world, reaching far and wide, the capital of Malaysia being no exception. Indeed, finding an excellent spot for a relaxing afternoon tea in Kuala Lumpur is pretty easy nowadays.

The locations presented in this article are just a few of the many spots to have a flavoursome afternoon tea in Kuala Lumpur. You can check them all, or just a couple, to begin your voyage in grand style, and then uncover all the other places around the capital of Malaysia. After all, the essence of pleasure is half taste, half discovery. Head up to the gallery to acquaint yourself with our top picks.

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