the highest of high tea

From The Intercontinel Sydney through to Boronia Tea Room, Laduree High Tea and Vaucluse House Tearooms... I've done my fair share of Sydney's best high tea venues. However Mothers Day that just passed, we had 'Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood' at The Langham Sydney.

The minute you walk into the newly-renovated hotel you are surrounded by opulence. Well-dressed doorman. Handcrafted furniture. High ceilings. We're escorted immediately to Palm Court where high tea is held, and met by the epitome of modern-understated glamour. Simply stunning. Our waiter is quick to bring out our glasses of Laurent-Perrier Champagne. We're in heaven. For tea I ordered their recommendation of Peach Flower, which was soft in flavour and appetising.

What seemed like minutes later the incredible feast was upon us. The bottom was filled with homemade raisin and vanilla scones, and freshly made (every morning) cream and strawberry jam. I think they may have been the best scones I've ever had in my life. Soft and full of flavour.

The middle tier - my favourite of the three - held Beef sliders with smoked cheddar & onion relish; Butternut squash tartlet with spiced pepitas; Crab and avocado "ice-cream"; Smoked salmon roulade with caviar & cream cheese and Tuna Sandwich with capers, red onion & mayonnaise. All dishes were very well presented and tasted delicious. The ice-cream was an art piece, the tartlet was super tasty and the sliders were del-ish-ous. The type of meal that you only half eat so you can leave the other half for the last bite.

As much as I (and lets be honest my entire family) have a sweet-tooth, the top layer was uber sweet. The homemade pastries & tea cakes included the Blueberry frangipane tartlet with lavender Chantilly; Pandan leaf pannacotta with lychee jelly; Pistachio and cherry opera cake and Peach and oolong tea macaroon. The lavender Chantilly was a little too over-powering in flavour, opera cake was quite dense but had great flavour and texture, and the macaroon was scrumptios and cooked to perfection. Definitely leave the pannacotta for last. So so so so soooo yum.

Overall we left feeling relaxed, satisfied and loving our new no.1 position for High Tea in Sydney.

Restaurant: The Langham
Price (per person): $85 including a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne
Hours: Sun - Wed 10am - 11pm; Thur - Sat 10am - 12am; Mon - Sun 12pm - 5pm
Must order: High Tea!!