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The St.Regis Atlanta: Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea With Santa (+GIVEAWAY!)

by Nadeen
September 19, 2019
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The St.Regis Atlanta Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea with Santa Claus. Holiday event in Atlanta. Tealeaves teas

Although this post was sponsored by TEALEAVES and The St.Regis Atlanta, all opinions expressed in this post are my own

It is the most, wonderful time, of the year! I had the pleasure of attending a special afternoon tea at The St.Regis Atlanta. It has a Winter Wonderland theme this year and is called “Tea with Santa”. During the holiday season, this special afternoon tea includes a visit from Santa Claus! TEALEAVES is the premier luxury tea brand for several five star hotels including The St.Regis Atlanta. They are currently running a “Nutcracker Afternoon Tea” campaign which showcases their limited edition Nutcracker blends. With traditional afternoon tea delights from The St.Regis Atlanta and unique flavors from TEALEAVES, this was a memorable event!

The St.Regis Atlanta Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea with Santa Claus. Holiday event in Atlanta. Tealeaves teas
My cousin and I in the lobby at The St.Regis Atlanta

The St.Regis Atlanta has beautiful holiday decor. There is a large Christmas tree and gingerbread cottage in the lobby and garlands on the majestic staircase. During the Winter Wonderland Tea With Santa, we were treated to live music by a pianist playing popular holiday tunes. Santa Claus and his elf visited all the tables spreading Christmas cheer. They also played games with the children. It was wonderful watching their delighted faces.

The St.Regis Atlanta Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea with Santa Claus. Holiday event in Atlanta. Tealeaves teas
The gingerbread cottage in the lobby

The St.Regis Atlanta Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea with Santa Claus. Holiday event in Atlanta. Tealeaves teas

The St.Regis Atlanta Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea with Santa Claus. Holiday event in Atlanta. Tealeaves teas
Santa sighting 🙂

Once we were seated, our hostess described the different types of tea. There were so many yummy teas to choose from! Our first pick was the TEALEAVES Nutcracker limited edition blend. It is described as “dreamy hazelnut with sweet vanilla”. Our second pick was “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party”. This tea is a combination of passion fruit, pomegranate & vanilla. Both teas were aromatic, smooth and flavorful.

The St.Regis Atlanta Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea with Santa Claus. Holiday event in Atlanta. Tealeaves teas
Sipping on TEALEAVES with Santa Claus in the background
The St.Regis Atlanta Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea with Santa Claus. Holiday event in Atlanta. Tealeaves teas
Nutcracker tea with orange cranberry scone

Our first course consisted of cranberry and orange scones with jellies and clotted butter. Next came three tiers of quiche, delicate sandwiches and desserts. Traditionally you work your way down from top to bottom, savories to sweets. Under the savory selections I particularly enjoyed the truffle, spinach and Georgia Gouda Quiche, the Tasso Ham with house made pimiento cheese on whole grain bread, and the smoked salmon salad on brioche bread. All the sweets were delicious but the double chocolate & peppermint gateaux and the bourbon pecan pie were amazing!

The St.Regis Atlanta Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea with Santa Claus. Holiday event in Atlanta. Tealeaves teas

The St.Regis Atlanta Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea with Santa Claus. Holiday event in Atlanta. Tealeaves teas
Quiche and smoked salmon sandwich
The St.Regis Atlanta Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea with Santa Claus. Holiday event in Atlanta. Tealeaves teas
An assortment of sweets including the Bourbon Pecan Pies in front!
The St.Regis Atlanta Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea with Santa Claus. Holiday event in Atlanta. Tealeaves teas
As a chocoholic I was obligated to share this pic of the Double Chocolate & Peppermint Gateaux

We sat for quite some time enjoying the festive atmosphere and chatting with Santa Claus and his Elf about the holidays. The attendees also gathered in on singing Christmas carols while the Elf played a ukulele! Before departing The St.Regis Atlanta, be sure to check out the Astor Holiday Ice Rink. The outdoor pool is transformed into an ice skating rink with hot cocoa and s’mores available. The St.Regis Atlanta is a wonderful destination for the entire family during the holiday season.

The St.Regis Atlanta Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea with Santa Claus. Holiday event in Atlanta. Tealeaves teas
a very talented Elf 🙂

For more information and to make reservations for the Winter Wonderland Tea With Santa at The St.Regis Atlanta please visit their website.

And now for the giveaway! TEALEAVES has provided a gift set with two Holiday Teas! It includes 1 tin of the Nutcracker blend and 1 foil pouch of the Organic Sugar Plum Fairy blend. The Organic Sugar Plum Fairy blend is described as having “whirls of creamy vanilla, ripe strawberry and a hint of plum”. And, it also includes a tea infuser! The TEALEAVES website is magical so be sure to take a look.

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Comments 8

  1. Karen says:
    5 years ago

    Hello Nadeen!

    I have been to afternoon tea at The Wedgewood Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. To my delight they served green pear tea from TEALEAVES! I am already a big fan of TEALEAVES since first trying it a few years ago!

    • Nadeen says:
      5 years ago

      That is wonderful! I have been to Vancouver. It’s a beautiful city!

  2. Lara Dunning says:
    5 years ago

    I have not been to an afternoon tea, but I’d love to. Love the festive decor and the food looks amazing! Looks like the perfect place to enjoy tea and savory bites. I will have to keep in mind if I find myself in Atlanta.

  3. Nadeen says:
    5 years ago

    Yes it is a great experience! You should do it soon!

  4. Vania says:
    5 years ago

    Nadeen, I know you had a blast there with Santa and all that holiday spirit, great post and thank you for sharing your experience with us, enjoy.

    • Nadeen says:
      5 years ago

      Thank you for reading it! It was lovely.

  5. Ukelover says:
    4 years ago

    Nadeen,

    You have nice experience of traveling and enjoyed their different type of food .I am getting inspired from your blog . Cause I also do lot of traveling .

    • Nadeen says:
      4 years ago

      Thank you!

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