I love the Afternoon Tea tradition and am always curious to see how it’s adapted to the seasons. Mariage Frères in Covent Garden created a Halloween Afternoon Tea that’s both delightful and inventive!

Come along as DOYOUSPEAKLONDON explores this seasonal twist and shares a glimpse of their festive Christmas menu.

Mariage Frères in Covent Garden: a tea lover’s paradise!

On this blog, I’ve highlighted Mariage Frères as one of the best places to discover and purchase exceptional teas from around the world.

Located in the heart of Covent Garden, Mariage Frères serves a wide range of luxury teas with impeccable service and graceful precision, all within a stunning interior.

But teas aren’t the only delights waiting for you at Mariage Frères…

Mariage Frères created the terms ‘French Art of Tea’ and ‘Cuisine au Thé’ which brought French elegance and taste into the world of Tea. We are always looking for the latest trends and ingredients in order to create an international menu with a French touch added to it”, Romain Eppstein, Project Manager at Mariage Frères

The “Cuisine au Thé” is Mariage Frères’ signature concept, with all pastries and dishes infused with their exquisite teas. You can enjoy an assortment of these treats inside on the upper floor, which offers a sneak peek of the stunning Tea Emporium, or outside on the heated terrace.

Magical Halloween Afternoon Tea Experience

We’ve had different set menus for Halloween in the past and wanted to try something different this time”

This year, Mariage Frères transformed their Afternoon Tea into a Halloween experience, with a limited-edition menu at their flagship store from 25th–31st October, all for just £35 per person!

We kicked off our special Afternoon Tea with cocktails to die for! An original and surprising mix of spirits and infused teas like we’d never tried before!

I picked my cocktail for its bright, summery colours! After all, aren’t cocktails meant to lift your spirits? My husband took a more thoughtful approach, choosing one that highlighted his love of whisky. Different methods, same result: we were both blown away by the presentation and the perfectly balanced flavours!

What better way to pair these delicious drinks than with a brand-new Afternoon Tea, complete with bewitched pastries and spooky sandwiches?

The Chicken Ballotine with pumpkin, ginger and polenta and infused with Full Moon Party® green tea was the cutest of all. Everything was melting perfectly well in the mouth!

We were so delighted to try the spooky Black Bao Burger filled with beef tataki and coleslaw infused with Chaï Parisen® tea: each bite was unique as the flavours exploded one by one in the mouth…

The orange mushroom sandwich, cashew hummus infused with Pleine Lune® tea was amazing too, with its petals on top (very tasty actually), the perfectly well-cooked vegetables inside and the smooth texture of the bread…

Scones lovers won’t be disappointed by these traditional pastries, served with the most delightful “Gelées extra de Thé” and butter.

Where to start with the desserts? Each one was a play of textures and flavors. The pumpkin and orange cheesecake with its green tea biscuit instantly reminded me of Yayoi Kusama’s art (and of the incredible Afternoon Tea I had at Rosewood London recently). This little masterpiece was beautiful, colourful, and utterly delicious!

The black macaron filled with chocolate ganache infused with Midnight Magic® red tea and a gianduja gooey centre was my favourite! The crispy shell of the macaroon combined with the melting filling was absolutely divine!

Our kids couldn’t get enough of the Fantôme de L’Opéra, a yuzu sponge cake with Italian meringue, perfectly sweet and delightfully melt-in-your-mouth!

Mariage Frères brunch: a taste of elegance in Covent Garden

If Afternoon Tea isn’t your thing, Mariage Frères also serves brunch and lunch menus that are just as tempting.

Our son went for the Le Classique menu, featuring homemade fresh orange juice, toasted brioche (devoured in no time!), scrambled eggs, artisan marinated smoked salmon and shrimp, and Japanese matcha green tea fromage frais with herbs and pomegranate glaze.

A hearty meal with a deliciously original French twist.

Last but not least, the Halloween-inspired cake was a showstopper, and our son even found room to devour it!

Our daughter opted for the Caprice du Gouverneur from the lunch menu, featuring the “Croque-Monsieur Mariage” with artisan smoked salmon, mesclun with Thé sur le Nil® tea, sweet potato crisps, and almonds. Everything was delicious, beautifully presented in a charming box. A truly wonderful choice!

Mariage Frères: seasonal & themed afternoon teas

After the success of their Halloween Afternoon Tea, Mariage Frères is introducing seasonal Afternoon Teas. First up: the Christmas Afternoon Tea, launching soon!

Could you resist a treat like this? With great value for money and just steps from the festive Covent Garden Piazza, it’s a delightful experience. The only thing to keep in mind is to plan ahead if you’d like a table.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and found inspiration here. If you are about to visit Mariage Frères soon, please share your experience and opinion on DOYOUSPEAKLONDON’s blog!

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