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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

    • Blue Mountain Brut Sparkling Wine, Canella Prosecco 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 Blue Mountain Brut Sparkling Wine (upgrade to Champagne for $17), Canella Prosecco or Seedlip French 75 (non-alcoholic)
    • Freshly Baked Scones (Vegetarian)
      orange zest + strawberry jam + clotted cream
    • Salmon Gravlax
      English cucumber + dill and lemon labneh
    • Coronation Chicken
      golden raisin + scallion
    • Egg Salad (Vegetarian)
      manns eggs + chive
    • Mushroom & Summer Truffle (Vegetarian)
      whipped feta + tarragon
    • Devilled Ham
      cornichons + grainy mustard
    • Pavlova (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
      passion fruit + coconut diplomat + pineapple compote + lime zest
    • Green Apple Mousse
      cinnamon graham sable + apple jelly + cream cheese
    • Forest Berries
      vanilla sable + strawberry mousse + black currant coulis + mascarpone + raspberry chocolate
    • Saint-Honore (Vegetarian)
      sweet pastry + tonka bean + white chocolate ganache + pastry cream + caramel choux
    • Macarons (Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Nuts)
      chocolate + coffee | pistachio + cherries | yuzu + calamansi
  • Junior Afternoon Tea

    42 PER CHILD available to children 12 and under
    • Freshly Bakes Scones (Vegetarian)
      orange zest + strawberry jam + clotted cream
    • English Cucumber (Vegetarian)
      cream cheese + lemon + dill
    • Organic Egg Salad (Vegetarian)
      chives
    • Black Forest Ham
      swiss cheese + cultured butter
    • Strawberry & Cream
      chantilly cream
    • Banana & Almond Butter
      banana brulee + marcona almond
    • Banana Cube (Vegetarian)
      caramelized banana + banana bread + chocolate mousse
    • Green Apple Cube
      cinnamon graham sable + apple jelly
    • Strawberry Cube (Vegetarian)
      vanilla shortcake + strawberry coulis
    • Blueberry Cube (Vegetarian)
      vanilla + cream cheese + blueberry jam
    • Mountain Bears
      Polar Bear - lemon white chocolate | Black Bear - dark chocolate ganache | Grizzly Bear - vanilla caramel
  • Champagne & Sparkling

    • 5oz BTL
    • Gardet Cuvée Tradition Brut
      $36 $85
      Champagne, France 375ml
    • Blue Mountain 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.