Quite literally taking afternoon tea to new heights, TING serves an expert array of patisseries and sandwiches overlooking the London skyline. For those brave enough to venture up to the thirty-fifth floor of The Shard, an afternoon tea experience like no other awaits in Shangri-La’s TING restaurant.
Drawing inspiration from Asian and British cultures, TING serves a selection of traditional and contemporary dishes, alongside an acclaimed tea and wine selection. Executive chef, Paolo Belloni, along with a dedicated pastry team meticulously crafts exemplary flavour combinations and cake-based creations using local seasonal ingredients.
To begin, start with a choice of top-tier pours like Veuve Clicquot, Bolinger or Louis Roederer, or enjoy a signature seasonal cocktail if you’re feeling bold. Just don’t overlook the tea selection, it’s second to none. Signature Shangri-La teas include a pure Ceylon black tea from the Waltrim Tea Estate with a nose of fresh roses, mellow on the palate but full of flavour. Or look to the London blends supplied by Camellia’s Tea House for the ‘afternoon tea’ made with the finest leaves sourced from Darjeeling, Ceylon, and Taiwan for a hit of subtle sweetness.
As for the finger sandwich selection, guests can expect British classics like a coronation chicken, cucumber, and egg - but with a seasonal twist. Savoury items have been known to include hibiscus flower, whipped chicken liver, and a variety of miniature burgers. All are worthy of their place on the TING afternoon tea menu, but it’s the pristine sweet selection that is most deserving of attention. Whether it’s Christmas, Easter, early Spring, Autumn, or Summer, the cakes and patisseries are works of art - almost too good to eat, almost. Gorgeous renditions of The Shard, bees, baubles, crowns, and eggs are a testament to the creativity of the team and complemented by the seamless delivery of an unforgettable experience.