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.

Reserve A Table

LOCATION
405 Spray Avenue
Banff, Alberta T1L 1J4

HOURS
Daily | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CONTACT
+1 403-762-6860
[email protected]

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

100 Per Person
- Blueberry Scones
  
  Devonshire Cream, Strawberry Preserve
- Hazelnut Financier
- English Cucumber Sandwich
  
  Mustard Cream Cheese, Lemon, Dill
- Curried Egg Salad
  
  Cornichon, Fresh Herbs, Watercress
- Lobster Salad
  
  Celery, Lemon, Chives, Cured Egg Yolk, Choux
- Smoked Salmon Blini
  
  Cucumber Creme Fraiche, Quail Egg, Pickled Cucumber
- Red Pepper Lox
  
  Pickled Shallots, Caperberry, Pine Nut Spread, Mini Bagel
- Cashew Mousse
  
  Rosehip Jam, Ice Wine Gelee, Sea Salt, Toast de Paris
- Lemon "Canele"
  
  Whipped Lemon Ganache, Lemon Crème
- Strawberry Pound Cake
  
  Marzipan, Raspberry Glace
- Chocolate Biscuit
  
  Coffee Ganache, Sable
- Pistachio Bavaroise
  
  Earl Grey Crème, Jaconde Biscuit
- Fresh Berry Tart
  
  Pastry Cream
Junior Afternoon Tea

42 PER CHILD available to children 12 and under
- Floras Berry Garden
  
  full flavoured with deep berry notes. The cup is burgundy red providing strength & character (herbal).
- Tutti-Fruiti
  
  candy-like caramel flavour gives natural sweetness with berries for depth & flavour (herbal).
- Strawberry Delight
  
  strawberries + cream cheese + white bread
- English Cucumber
  
  Mustard Cream Cheese, Lemon, Dill
- Curried Egg Salad
  
  Cornichon, Fresh Herbs, Watercress
- Ham & Cheddar
  
  Honey Mustard
- Chicken Salad
  
  Celery, Grape, Mayonnaise
- Raspberry Croissant
  
  Almond Butter, Jam
- Raspberry Wagon Wheel
- Blueberry Shortcake
- Caramel Chocolate Tart
- Vanilla Cupcake
Champagne & Sparkling
- 5oz BTL
- Gardet Cuvée Tradition Brut
  $36 $85
  
  Champagne, France 375ml
- Mission Hill Brut
  $20 $90
  
  Okanagan, Canada
- Canella Prosecco
  $15 $68
  
  Veneto, Italy
- Bollinger Spéciale Cuvée Brut
  -- $184
  
  Champagne, France
- Dom Pérignon Brut 2009
  -- $475
  
  Champagne, France
Rose
- 5oz BTL
- Gérard Bertrand Pays d’Oc Gris Blanc
  $16 $72
  
  Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Dry, Subtle, Elegant
- Peyrassol Cuvee Des Commandeurs
  -- $82
  
  Cotes de Provence, France, Dry, Floral, Fruity

woman selecting a dessert during afternoon tea

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.

Afternoon Tea in Rundle Bar Fairmont Banff Springs

A Unique Tea Experience

You’ve never seen a tea ceremony quite like our Royal Afternoon Tea! Featuring 360-degree views of Banff National Park, our private 360° Dome offers Royal Afternoon Tea daily from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a glass of champagne and a caviar tasting followed by traditional favourites.

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Afternoon Tea

Lot 35 Tea Blends

Reserve Lot 35 Tea Blends

Afternoon Tea

Junior Afternoon Tea

Champagne & Sparkling

Rose

Junior Afternoon Tea

A Unique Tea Experience