As I found out last year, making a reservation at the O. Henry for tea at Christmas time has to be made months in advance. So this year, through their online booking, I reserved it in October for Friday, December 8 at 3:00.
It is quite apparent that this is a popular time for tea in their Social Lobby, because it was very crowded. The last time we were here was four years ago in July, and there were fewer people.
The O. Henry offers four Afternoon Tea selections (menu) as well as a variety of tea. As a note the price for the O. Henry tea is now $18.95 + tax and gratuity.
Three of us had O. Henry Teas (which is their full tea), and one a Light Afternoon Tea. Our personal tea choices were Earl Gray Supreme, Queen Catherine, Paris, and Jasmine Green Tea.
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| Our tea was served first. Once again, it would be nice if a tea cozy or warmer were provided to keep the tea hot. I am going to have to begin bringing my own! |
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| The assorted sweets were a macaron, mini pumpkin cheesecake, red velvet cake triangle surrounding cream and sprinkled with coconut, and a snickerdoodle. Spicy cheddar wafers are beside the cream and lemon curd with the scones. |
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| Cucumber finger sandwich, Mini ham, brie and fig croissant, Smoked salmon with arugula mayonnaise, Seasonal tea quiche, and Chicken salad filo tart topped with a sliced grape. |
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| The Light Afternoon Tea |
