Afternoon tea originated amongst the wealthy classes in England in the 1840s. When you are hungry after lunch and it is too early for dinner Afternoon tea is the way to indulge! I personally love the little handcrafted pastries and sandwiches but the star is always the clotted cream and fresh scones!
There is something satisfying in the name itself that gives Afternoon tea a feeling of a relaxed evening which you can enjoy as your ‘Me time’ or with your friends and family bonding over tea! Growing up our family always had a brief afternoon tea where my Mum used to cook something light and savory and all of us sat around the dining table munching on croquettes or biscuits sipping tea and juice! Yes you heard it right; all of my siblings including me does not drink tea unless we are sick, so cold beverages it is!
So let me introduce you to the delectable Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Hotel, Doha. It was my first time at Four Seasons and reviewing my favorite course was something I was looking forward to. Initially I had planned a date with a friend but she had to cancel since her baby got sick and I decided I would go alone and I couldn’t be happier! It was calm, it was serene, it was PERFECT! I did see a couple of people who were enjoying the Afternoon tea on their own which sums up my feeling! It was a hectic week for me and this was a much-needed break!
I have to start from the staff! The server whom I forgot to ask his name, was so friendly and warm and my table was reserved in a beautiful spot overlooking the beach and ‘Nobu’. They made sure if I was comfortable and offered a chips and nuts platter until my Afternoon tea set arrived. It was pretty hot that evening and the fact that I don’t drink tea, this divine Mojito was my drink! I don’t know of you but I can never stop at a single Mojito! Such a thirst quencher and I have mastered making Mojito at home as well! Its fun and chic!
The scones and condiments were absolutely the highlight! I mean what I said! The buttery crumbly soft and warm scones smothered in cream and jam, someone please deliver these to me in the morning and the devil in me would melt away! I am so grumpy when I wake up and unlike others, coffee is not my friend! There were three beauties covered in the scone towel, chocolate chip and plain scones, crumpets! It was my first time trying crumpets and I am happy to say I am officially engaged to it! These were so fresh that I wanted the whole stand to be with the scones…
The desserts on the tier were surprisingly not too fancy but tasted good enough. The spread included tarts, mousse cames, macaroons and profiteroles. You can read the names with the flavors in the menu below!
The savoury selections were quiet delighting with the Baba Ganoush waffle being my favorite! The one was perfectly crunchy and the lamb wrap with hummus on top was delicious. I ended up eating all of the savory selections except for the smoked salmon pin wheel. I cannot for the life of me consume smoked salmon!
The setting and views:
Oh so nice! The spectacular sea view and the little castle tower in the courtyard of Four Seasons with Nobu by the Bay, watching the great sunset colors is pretty luxurious! The seating arrangements call for ultimate hospitality and luxury with a secluded ambience that makes you drift away from reality!
The price for the Afternoon tea is QR 195 and offered between 3pm and 6.30pm. They have special delicacies for this week as Mother’s day specials and it would be the best outing for your Mum.
Disclaimer: I was a guest of Four Seasons but the review and pictures are my own.
Good go how magical is that! I wish they had things like that here! Would you do it again?
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I wanna take my Mom there! Yesterxay was her 50th bday and Mother’s day always falls during her bday! Sometimes there are delicacies which I don’t really enjoy but this time the flavors were spot on!
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It honestly looks like an amazing time. Did you dress up fancy? I so would.
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Nope! I always wear Abaya!
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Super pretty though. I must do some research and see if they have this kind of thing here for sure!
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I am sure it will be there in the hotels! Do try for an experience! Mostly an Afternoon tea is hit and miss! Some places do it so well but others it would just be the looks!
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I would like my first experience to be the real deal 🙂 Thanks for the tip!
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Well written, love the photographs and the layout of the blog and enjoyed reading the article thanks for sharing.
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Jazakhallah khair sister!
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Your pictures are gorgeous and what a lovely setting! I enjoyed reading your review, I hope to enjoy this place one day!
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Magical.
I loveee afternoon tea with snacks. But since my husband isnt a fan (and he is never available on afternoons because of his crazy work) MOst of the days i dont drink tea (bc i dont wanna drink alone) tea MUST be shared with someone, no?
I loved ur review and well, as i said, it was magical.
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Yes I hate being home alone in the afternoons! But I quiet enjoyed the Afternoon tea on my own since the view was so relaxing!
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Love how you wrote this and the pictures are to die for!!! ❤ so amazing Mashallah I really am craving some afternoon tea and I just had lunch lol (www.beautywithzainy.com and http://www.spicyfusionkitchen.com)
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I’m a tea lady – all the time.
Fancy spending some time alone in such a glamorous place with tea and baked goodies to my heart’s delight. What a treat! Wouldn’t miss it for anything.
Sounds like an awesome experience.
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السلام عليكم ورحمة اللة وبركاته
Barak Allaah feeki for sharing this, and this had to be one of my favourite place reviews I have read in a while! Allaahumma barik! 1) I am Qatar-based right now, so this place is ACTUALLY. ACCESSIBLE. Alhamdu lIllaah! ( Pleased to meet a local blogger like yourself x)
2) I love everything about afternoon tea — including the tea — so this IS an ideal outing for me, ma shaa Allaah la quwata illa bIllaah. I hope I can go there soon, perhaps preferably by myself as well. Jazak Illaah khair x
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وعليكم السلام
Jazakhallah khair for your kind words! I am happy to see a blogger from Doha as well! I highly recommend you try this Afternoon tea and mind you if you have a nice appetite you can almost finish it like me! I was starving and all the little treats were delicious and ate almost all of it! Hope to see you one day Insha Allah.
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Wa jazaki and I really do want to go! I’d also look forward to seeing you in shaa Allaah xx
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I am loving everything in the pics here…..looks like a elegant place to spend time….Hope you had wonderful time…
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This is my fave afternoon tea
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sahar, as always lovely clicks!!!
I like afternoon teas!! this menu looks good 🙂
btw… the menu picture says 195 QR ..and you mentioned 215 QR…
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Oh God! I wish I could join you on this one. It’s so pretty and dainty.. and with a view like that.. what is that castle in the picture at the end. I love that pic!!
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I am not sure about that castle! It is in the courtyard behind overlooking the beach and it is so beautiful!
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I love their tea lounge but this I have yet to try. Something on my list to do before Ramadan now.
And as always, LOVE your photography Sahar, Masha’Allah!!
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Shukran habeebi!!! I seriously found most of them delicious! It was not too fancy but I hate it when flavor sucks and the food looks beautiful!
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I second you on mojito…. i just keep on drinking it ….
Nice spread… would love to try it soon
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Oh my …the images are so gorgeous. Shows how beautiful the Place is. The tea arrangements look so royal too!
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This place is truly magical and breathtaking! I would love to have coffee there!
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So beautiful. I love the Four Seasons. I just did a post on my recent trip to Vancouver Four Seasons if you would like to see it.
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Absolutely wonderful! Love to see the same brands in different countries. Thank you for stopping by!
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Reading this article feels so good. The pictures are amazing and it is a lovely place. The tea and the other arrangements look so elevated
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