Afternoon Tea at Hotel Granduca
“Tea time is a chance to slow down, pull back, and appreciate your surroundings. ”
Sometimes we just need to take a moment to breathe...relax...appreciate life...
Living in the fourth largest city in the United States, it's very easy to become wrapped up and consumed with all that is happening around us, but sometimes it's good to center ourselves and disconnect. Recently I had the pleasure to do just that in an unexpected way, and now I may have to make it a more regular part of my life.
Hotel Granduca, located in Houston's Uptown Park, puts an Italian flair on the English tradition of Afternoon Tea. Served daily from 2pm-4pm (with a reservation and at least 24 hours notice), Granduca offers four Afternoon Tea services that guests can enjoy practically anywhere in the hotel. Personally, I really enjoy drinking tea (and champagne), but I know that the idea of Afternoon Tea with friends doesn't immediately appeal to everyone. Fortunately, Hotel Granduca has done a great job at making their Afternoon Tea service feel comfortable.
Each of Granduca Houston's four Afternoon Tea service options are paired with an assortment of freshly made sandwiches, scones, and pastries. You can view the full menu here!
- The Granduca High Tea ($52 per person) with sommelier selected Prosecco.
The Perrier-Jouët Nuit Blanche Afternoon Tea ($75 per person)
The Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Afternoon Tea ($85 per person). Purchase bottle of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque for $285 and take home a pair of champagne flutes in a gift box.
The Granduca Bunny Team ($23 per child)
Photo Courtesy of Ellie Sharp
Photo Courtesy of Ellie Sharp
Now that the weather is finally starting to cool down a bit in Houston (let's hope I didn't just jinx us), I wouldn't mind sitting outside by Granduca's pool on a Friday afternoon enjoying this tea service with a few friends; there's not much I enjoy more than relaxing and catching up with a nice glass of champagne.
So, whether you're looking to catch up with a few friends, treat your significant other to a date night, or spend some time with your family, you should consider visiting Hotel Granduca for Afternoon Tea. I truly believe that life is all about creating and sharing new experiences with those around us, and this is sure to be a new and memorable experience for many.
I'll see you by the pool, Cheers!!
Photo Courtesy of Hotel Granduca Houston
