Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Offers Holiday Nutcracker Tea

Inspired by the LA Ballet performance of The Nutcracker, the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is offering this holiday afternoon tea experience now throughout December on weekends from noon to 3pm.

The hotel is stunning and even more beautiful with a huge lobby Christmas tree and festive decorations throughout the space. The inviting lounge offers cozy booth seating and intimate table seating by the fireplace and music by a live harpist.

There is a wide tea selection provided by Tealeaves, including their special holiday Nutcracker and Sugar Plum Fairy blends.

The presentation of sandwiches, scones and sweets is traditional and displayed on a three tier tray. The sandwiches are perfectly assembled and include an egg salad with truffle, seasonal turkey and salmon.

Sweets are also decadent and delicious, including festive gingerbread men, chocolate filled macaroon, apple tart and pretty carrot cake.

The scones were flaky and warm and served alongside clotted cream, lemon custard and raspberry jam.

The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills provides a peaceful, festive and beautiful setting for a perfect holiday afternoon tea, adults $110, children 12 & under $55, Saturday & Sunday, December 2-3, 9-10,16-17 12pm-4pm, located at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills 9850 Wilshire Boulevard, reservations at 310.860.6666.