We stopped at the Palm Court at The Balmoral to sample their award-winning afternoon tea. They offered a large selection of various loose-leaf teas, pastries, and coffee.
When you arrive, you immediately feel like royalty. It is the perfect place for a romantic moment. Notes of antique elegance seem to gleam everywhere the eye turns. A gentleman was playing the harp off a balcony in the tearoom, setting the stage for what would be a perfect afternoon.
We were attended to by Daniel from Portugal and Julia from Catalan. They were professional and elegant, making it a special moment for us there.
Instead of a 3-tier platter, the Palm Court serves five separate courses for the afternoon tea. Each course came with a tea which best complemented the item served. If we didn’t like the tea for some reason, we could simply choose another from their extensive list.
The soup on the first course was amazing. Daniel poured the tea from one pot to another to stop the steeping process. His attention to detail was immaculate. Then came the warm scones, with homemade marmalade and incredible butter. Small sandwiches came next, then a selection of desserts, and finally a small orange sherbet ice cone and treats to take home.
We spent a total of 4 hours just absorbing the entire atmosphere. With chocolate pieces of heaven, blueberry and lemon pastry to die for, and so much more, I can hardly believe I was able to eat so much!
I am also excited to announce that Julia is going to write for LingoHut shortly. She took journalism courses and will be writing a few posts for us soon.
No matter where you happen to be in the world, there are perfect moments to find. The enchantment in Edinburgh will linger with me for a long time to come.
We received no compensation, free food, or other complimentary items from The Palm Court at The Balmoral for this review. This article contains only our own honest thoughts and opinions. We do not work for the Palm Court at The Balmoral Hotel and receive no commission for any hotel purchases or bookings.