High Tea Honey's Blog

Nestled in the heart of Wellington, the Lobby Lounge celebrates presents "Cocoa Decadence", a World Chocolate Day High Tea. Cocoa Decadence is a blend of elegance and innovation, showcasing a menu that pushes the boundaries of traditional high tea.

Every detail at Zephyr Cafe's Sip Sip Hooray High Tea is considered. From the use of well-known local brand's ingredients to the presentation of the food in little 1920's vintage suitcases and dainty individual teapots, the new kid on the block leaves no stone unturned.

It was an absolute dream working with the InterContinental Wellington team on what we decided would be our "Little Darlings Secret Garden Mother's Day Experience"

Afternoon tea is the perfect way to celebrate the special women in your life. Here is the High Tea Honeys guide to the High Tea events on in the capital this Mother's Day.

The food selection for High Tea at Martha's Pantry in Wellington was excellent. Learn more about the spectacular tea range and food selection on offer at one of the quaintest, homeliest High Tea destinations in Wellington.

We gathered for supper before sitting down to watch the story of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Supper consisted of decadent chocolate cupcakes, rich and moist date loaf and a cup of Duchess of Bedford Tea. Here's the recipe for the date loaf that was "the best I have ever tasted!"

The High Tea Honeys descended on Grace Patisserie for a festive celebration high tea to wrap up the year. Grace Patisserie raises the bar every time, read on to learn more about our exquisite afternoon.

I imagine a haven for groups of friends to enjoy a little time out for themselves doing something fun and creative in a beautifully designed space so when a friend approached me for advice about hosting afternoon tea at home for a baby shower, I jumped at the chance to take care of the styling and catering.

Did you join us for our virtual macaron making workshop? Here you'll find the ingredients list for a small batch of French macarons and the Swiss Meringue Buttercream to fill them. Enjoy!

I had heard great things about what was on offer at The t-Lounge and on the day after that stormy Wellington winter day, a group of us rugged up and braved the weather to head into the centre of the city for afternoon tea.

Afternoon tea at The Berry Berry Nice Café in Petone is a delightful escape from the ordinary. Every detail of the experience has been taken into consideration and is on brand. From the beautiful gold trimmed stemware and the boysenberry sweet included with tea and coffee, to the made-from-scratch savories and patisserie makes for a delightful afternoon in a spacious but cosy and beautiful space.

Afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge at the Intercontinental Hotel in Wellington is tried and true, a reliable destination for fabulous food served in beautiful Cristina Re teaware. Are the sweet or savoury tiers your favourite?

You can't buy happiness, but you can buy tea, and that's kind of the same thing for the tea lovers in your life. A perfectly steeped cuppa is like a giant hug in a cup for Christmas. We’ve brewed up 12 great gift ideas that are bound to make even the most tea obsessed people you know want to par-tea.

We are so lucky to have such a beautiful patisserie right here in the heart of Wellington. What a treat afternoon tea is at Grace Patisserie. Read on to learn more about the unexpected star of the show.

A spontaneous Sunday trip to Te Horo wound up being the ultimate Honeys day out. “Te Horo? What’s there?”. Well, this article will cure your curiosity - and have you grabbing a girlfriend and heading north before you can say “with milk please”.

Seven whole years of fun, friendship and new experiences. It's hard to believe that much time has passed and the community of tea lovers we have created here. Anniversaries are always a great time for reflection.

It's early on a Saturday and I've been immersed in sticky sweet macaron batter all morning! My good friend and I spent some time figuring out how to perfect these beauties for my engagement party a few years ago and this recipe I'll share with you below is my go-to, and the one I use for the High Tea Honeys macaron making workshops.

I fell head over tea leaves in virtual love with High Tea with Harriet when I stumbled across an article that introduced me to this range of artisanal tea. You just know when you know that you have found a brand that speaks to you - and this was before I had even tried it! My expectations were sky-high!

As soon as I get an inkling of a plan to head out of town, even if it's just for the day, my first instinct is to plan my itinerary to visit as many gorgeous spaces for tea, cake and afternoon tea offerings that I can squeeze in - the only thing is, that sounds a lot easier than it actually is to do!

You can't buy happiness, but you can buy tea, and that's kind of the same thing for the tea lovers in your life. A perfectly steeped cuppa is like a giant hug in a cup. We’ve brewed up 12 great gift ideas that are bound to make even the most tea obsessed people you know want to par-tea.

I love it when we get messages from people planning their visit to Wellington, locals that have yet to experience High Tea or new High Tea Honeys members asking us for recommendations for High Tea spots in Wellington, generally to treat someone special or celebrate a special occasion. I put the question to our Honeys and in no particular order, here are our top three picks for High Tea destinations in Wellington.

If your taste buds are as against the anti-sugar movement as mine, then rejoice in the fact that Sweet Bakery and Cakery has landed in Karori and that it's as gorgeous as expected.

The Emporium, on the outskirts of Levin, boasts an adorable gift shop with both new and preloved homewares, jewellery and clothing. Out the back of the shop is where you will find a quaint cafe where you can visit for lunch or afternoon tea.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, every single one of you. Those who have joined the High Tea Honeys this past year and made it along to an event or two. Without committed members, we have no events and without events, we don't have an opportunity to welcome new people into our lives and I tell you what, I have met some wonderful women this past year.

"The inspiration came from my grandma who had cabinets full of china but would always make me tea in a mug from the cupboard. I would always ask why she wouldn't use the china and she would say it was just not the way anymore."