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Afternoon Tea

Discover the time-honoured tradition of afternoon tea in a spectacular setting at Fairmont Banff Springs. We’ve designed our take on the classic ceremony with you in mind. Experience a culinary journey featuring our finest loose-leaf teas accompanied by an assortment of Victorian scones, dainty finger sandwiches, and more.

LOCATION
405 Spray Avenue
Banff, Alberta T1L 1J4

HOURS
Daily | 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

  • Includes a choice of

    • Sparkling Wine or Seedlip French 75
      • Upgrade to Champagne | $17
  • Lot 35 Tea Blends

    • 1907 Orange Pekoe
      Bright, brisk and lively with excellent flavour. Speaks to its pedigree of seasonal tea from Sri Lanka and Kenya.
    • Creamy Earl Grey
      A remarkably heady earl grey tempered with wickedly delicious cream flavour. One cup is not enough.
    • Imperial Breakfast
      The perfect breakfast tea with burgundy depth and malt highlights. Bold and robust with a bright golden cup.
    • Liza Hill Darjeeling
      A delicate cup with a distinctive 'muscatel' grape character. Hints of currant create an almost wine like taste.
    • English Breakfast (decaffeinated)
      A perfect all day breakfast blend. Bright and brisk featuring a flowery peokoe grade leaf.
    • Goddess Oolong
      A distinctive light cup that has hints of orchid- like flavour. Excellent for quiet moments.
    • Kyushu Japan Sencha
      Spring harvest yields a deliciously vegetative green tea with buttery smoothness.
    • Ontario Icewine
      Alive with riesling and berry notes. Finishes with a silky white tea smoothness.
    • Masala Chai
      Rich with deep mouth feel. Opens with light ginger heat and finishes on a savory cardamom note.
    • Jet Lag
      Using what nature provides for a little pick me up. Mint highlights with recharging ginger notes.
    • Egyptian Camomile
      Delightfully aromatic with an expressive wild apple- like character. Pale cup.
    • Oregon Mint
      Cool, pungent and lively. Immensely captivating. The pedigree of the worlds best mint.
    • Joie de Provence
      An enchanting herbal rooibos tea. Fruity ripe berry notes balanced with mild lavender.
    • Floras Berry Garden
      Full flavoured with deep berry notes. The cup is burgundy red providing strength and character.
    • Market Fresh
      Summer in a cup. Sweet watermelon notes are complimented with mellow accents of cucumber and gazpacho. Stunningly delicious.
    • Bella Coola Punch
      Orange notes and highlights of velvety sweet pineapple evoke passionate memories.
  • Reserve Lot 35 Tea Blends

    • Dream Doves Silver Needle | $8
      A white tea with body, light butter highlights with honey and white flower notes. Only grown in April.
    • Golden Yunnan Hills | $6
      Superb early season Yunnan black tea. Opens with oak highlights and finishes like a mild peaty speyside.
    • Madame Butterfly | $9
      Superb early season Yunnan black tea. Opens with oak highlights and finishes like a mild peaty speyside.
  • Afternoon Tea

    90 PER PERSON | Includes choice of Sparkling Wine (upgrade to Champagne for $17), Seedlip French 75 (non-alcoholic)
    • Freshly Baked Scones (V)
      orange zest + strawberry preserve + clotted cream
    • English Cucumber (V)
      dill cream cheese
    • Coronation Chicken
      golden raisin, scallion
    • Egg Salad (V)
      manns eggs, chive, watercress
    • Albacore Tuna
      remoulade, pickled onion
    • Heritage Ham
      chow chow relish, cultured butter
    • Tiramisu Choux (V)
      mascarpone cream, ladyfinger, coffee amaretti syrup
    • Orange Mousse (GF, N)
      jam, almond cake
    • Raspberry Pavlova (GF, V)
      basil gel, elderflower cream
    • Matcha Entremet
      salted caramel, miso, chocolate crunch
    • Canelé (V)
      caramelized custard cake
  • Junior Afternoon Tea

    42 PER CHILD available to children 12 and under
    • Freshly Bakes Scones (V)
      orange zest + strawberry jam + clotted cream
    • English Cucumber (V)
      cream cheese, lemon, dill
    • Egg Salad (V)
      manns eggs, chives
    • Roasted Turkey
      swiss cheese, aioli
    • Hummus & Carrot (V)
      tahini, lemon
    • Nutella & Raspberry (N)
      hazelnut
    • Raspberry Cube (V)
      white chocolate cream, vanilla cake
    • Orange Cube
      jam, mousse, vanilla pound cake
    • Banana Cube (V)
      caramel, chocolate, banana bread
    • Green Apple Cube
      jelly, cream cheese, cookie
    • Black Bear (GF, VG)
      chocolate
  • Champagne & Sparkling

    • 5oz BTL
    • Taittinger Brut NV
      $35 $163
      Reims, France
    • Taittinger Prestige Rose NV
      -- $245
      Reims, France
    • Bellenda Fratelli Cosmo DOCG Prosecco
      $16 $68
      Venezia, Italy
  • Gin & Tonics

    Paired with Fever Tree Indian or Light Tonic
    • Rundle Gin (2oz) | $19.5
      juniper berries + grapefruit + fresh rosemary
    • Tanqueray No. TEN Gin | $19.5
      juniper berries + grapefruit + mint
  • GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, N = Nuts, L = Local
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    Junior Afternoon Tea

    Bring the kids along to enjoy a special kid-friendly afternoon tea menu featuring sweet herbal teas, delicious sandwiches, and irresistible desserts. Junior Afternoon Tea is available to children 12 and under at a cost of $42 per child.