Fairmont Banff Springs Afternoon Tea
The Fairmont Banff Springs is an icon of Alberta Canada’s Banff National Park. The Fairmont was constructed in 1888 and was remodeled in 1928 to resemble a castle. The property sits high above the town of Banff surrounded by pine forests with the Bow River below. The best way to experience this landmark is by enjoying Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Banff Springs. You are greeted by a live harpist and a grand marble staircase when you enter the lobby. The Fairmont truly is the Castle of the Rockies.
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The Fairmont Banff Springs has been serving Afternoon Tea for 125 years. Castle Tea Service is served in the Rundle Lounge with a large picture window framing the Bow River and Rundle Mountain. You will feel like Royalty entering this room of white linens and silver service. The Fairmont Banff Springs Afternoon Tea setting was perfect!
Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Banff Springs
The tea sommelier presents a wooden cart of glass jars full of refined teas from throughout the world. Each variety of tea is explained while being passed around for guests to smell. The tea arrives in silver pots and is presented with honey, milk, and lemon. The first cup is poured tableside through a silver strainer. Next, you are served with an Aperitif of Fresh Berries to cleanse your palate and stimulate the appetite while the tea is steeping.
You are then presented with a basket of warm scones, strawberry jam, and Devonshire Cream. The sweet and savories are displayed on a three-tiered tower. The finger sandwiches include Egg Salad, Smoked Salmon, Heirloom Tomato, Grilled Vegetables, and Waldorf Chicken.
The Tea Fancies consist of Madeline, Berry Mascarpone Cheesecake, Key Lime Meringue Tart, Macaroon, and Chocolate Dipped Pecan Brownie. The Fairmont Banff Springs Afternoon Tea is wonderful. If you have never enjoyed Afternoon Tea before, this is the perfect opportunity to create a new tradition.
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