A Holiday Tradition at The Driskill
Legend has it that Anna, Duchess of Bedford, began the tradition of tea service by having tea and a small bite between lunch and the late evening meal, then invited friends to make a gathering of it.
That gracious pause became an enduring afternoon ritual. At The Driskill, the story as Austin's gathering place dates to 1886, and our special Christmas Tea brings that spirit to the holidays: a chance to linger, share stories, and make a new tradition beneath the hotel’s storied ceilings.
A Festive Tea Service
Settle in for a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or non-alcoholic cider, cranberry-orange scones with clotted cream, lemon curd, and spiced cranberry-apple jam, and Scandinavian-style open-faced tea sandwiches, including pimento deviled egg, lemon ricotta with cucumber and pomegranate.
Top off the savory bites with festive macarons, ginger-orange cookies, chocolate bonbons, eggnog tarts, and seasonal petit fours to complete the service.
Choose from Tealeaves selections including Lavender Earl Grey, Thunderbolt Darjeeling, Floral Jasmine Green Tea, Vanilla Rooibos, and Chamomile Flowers; seasonal cocktails are available à la carte.
Offered December 13 and December 20