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Take Mother’s Day to new heights with these high teas.
/ Durban The Sugar Club
1 Lighthouse Rd, Beverly Hills Hotel, Umhlanga; 031 561 2211 Excellent service, attention to detail and endless sea views add up to a fabulous experience, so set time aside to indulge properly! The buffet (R325 per person) features a great selection, including buttery scones, Valrhona brownies and melting shortbread – all freshly made.
The Palm Court
2 Lighthouse Rd, The Oyster Box, Umhlanga; 031 514 5018 A piano and welcome sparkling wine set the tone for an elegant afternoon of fine porcelain, and beautifully made sweets and savouries. For R365 per person, you’ll get a choice of over 25 cake, biscuit and pastry options, and vegetarian choices, all presented with panache.
The Saint James on Venice
100 Venice Rd, Morningside; 031 312 9488 Welcoming service, historic touches and a lovely terrace are part of the charm of this much-loved spot. High tea standouts (R185 per person) include homemade lemonade, superb sandwiches and buttermilk pistachio scones.
/ Cape Town The Leopard Bar
Victoria St, The 12 Apostles, Camps Bay; 021 437 9000 ‘Tea by the Sea’ runs from 10am-4pm at this award-winning hotel, so get set to linger over an amazing spread. At R325 per person, the choices include fabulous finger sandwiches, brownies, scones and macarons. Plus, incredible views!
The Conservatory
93 Brommersvlei Rd, Cellars-hohenort Hotel, Constantia; 021 794 2137 Now here’s something really smart: low-carb high tea, at R225 per person. The Banting-friendly offerings include goat cheese tarts, prawn rolls and sugar-free fruit pavlova. Also, traditional offerings like cream scones. Don’t miss the rooibos, vanilla and berry blend tea.
Garden Lounge
Colinton Rd, Vineyard Hotel, Newlands; 021 657 4500 Settle in for savouries like scones with biltong mousse, pesto and feta brioche, and mini quiches, then move on to sweet charms like lemon and lime tartlets, red velvet cheesecake and salted caramel brownie bars, for R185 per person. Delightful!
/ Joburg The Crabtree & Evelyn Tea Room
Cnr William Nicol and Leslie Rd, 147 Design Quarter, Crabtree & Evelyn, Fourways; 011 465 8276 The prettiest decor, a welcoming and intimate space, a feminine atmosphere, and even beautiful books to browse are perfect matches for an array of fresh scones and cakes, beautiful savouries and, of course, the brand’s own teas and infusions, at R250 per person.
Manor House Bistro
1 Alma Rd, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, Wendywood; 011 808 7300 The great high-tea classics take star billing here, overlooking a gorgeous & garden setting. Think delights like cupcakes, cucumber sandwiches, profiteroles and miniature pavlovas, at R300 per person. And an excellent tea selection, of course!
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
36 Saxon Rd, Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, Sandhurst; 011 292 6000 This elegant ritual comes complete with a pianist and stellar setting for R520 per person. From petite servings of lamb curry to jewel-like pastries, every morsel is marvellous. And even though it is tea, we love the macadamia-flavoured coffee.