The Shangri-La brand is not very strong in Europe, with only a handful of hotels (Paris and London) serving rather unimpressive afternoon teas. Fortunately for us, the Shangri-La Istanbul afternoon tea is an amazing experience, which successfully blends the best of Eastern and Western traditions: Afternoon Tea at the Shangri-La […]
There are two Four Seasons Hotels in Istanbul: The Four Seasons Istanbul on the Bosphorus and the Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet. I have already reviewed the former’s afternoon tea and it was fantastic. Let’s see if the Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet afternoon tea is as good as its sister […]
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul serves an afternoon tea with a view of the Bosphorus. It has many merits which make it well worth a visit: Afternoon Tea / High Tea Ritz-Carlton Istanbul, Turkey (five-star hotel) Overall Mark: ★★★★☆ Afternoon Tea price: 95TL/person Tea refills: Yes (tea & coffee) Food refills: No Service: Every […]
The Raffles Istanbul Zorlu Center serves one of the best afternoon teas I have ever had. If you fancy a luxurious treat with plenty of delicious food and beverages, look no further: Afternoon Tea / High Tea at the Raffles Istanbul Zorlu Center, Turkey (five-star hotel) Overall Mark: ★★★★★ Cakes & […]
The Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is among the city’s most luxurious establishments. It is especially renowned as the most prestigious wedding venue in Turkey. Let’s see if their afternoon tea is on par with the hotel’s reputation: “İstanbul classic” Afternoon Tea at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey (five-star hotel) […]
The Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus serves a delicious Turkish afternoon tea which can be enjoyed on the waterfront. Weather permitting, it is a rather amazing experience and a “must-try” for any respectable afternoon tea aficionado. Turkish Afternoon Tea at the Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus Overall rating: ★★★★★ Price: 80 […]
Did you know that Turkey is the world’s largest tea consumer per capita? The average Turk bought 7.54 kg of tea in 2014, almost three times as much as the Brits. Now that we have established that tea is Turkey’s national beverage, let’s review our first afternoon tea venue in Istanbul: The Pera […]
