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Afternoon Tea In The Clouds With Papa Salt Gin at Shangri-La The Shard, London

Afternoon Tea In The Clouds With Papa Salt Gin at Shangri-La The Shard, London

BY M283 Arabia

24 Jun 2025

When does A Summer Above afternoon tea launch and what are its key ingredients?
Who curates the afternoon tea and what flavors are featured?
What are the highlights of the afternoon tea menu at Shangri-La The Shard?
What cocktails are available at Shangri-La The Shard’s A Summer Above event?
How much does A Summer Above afternoon tea cost and when is it available?

This summer, Shangri-La The Shard, London joins forces with Papa Salt Coastal Gin to present A Summer Above – a limited-edition afternoon tea inspired by the spirit’s sun-drenched coastal origins. Co-founded by Margot Robbie, Charlie Maas, Tom Ackerley, Regan Riskas and Josey McNamara, Papa Salt is distilled in Byron Bay using native Australian botanicals, bringing a laid-back coastal essence to the skies of London.

Launch Details and Seasonal Ingredients of A Summer Above Afternoon Tea

Launching this June until 31st September 2025, the experience blends bold seasonal ingredients with bright, sun-soaked flavours in a vibrant celebration of summer. Served 35 floors above the city, the menu invites guests to savour the essence of seaside elegance, reimagined high above London’s skyline.

Culinary Craftsmanship Behind A Summer Above Afternoon Tea

Curated by Executive Pastry Chef Piero Sottile and his team, the afternoon tea captures the carefree spirit of summer through citrus brightness, gentle spice and a whisper of ocean air. Expect delicate, uplifting flavours across a curated selection of patisserie, with notes of vanilla, verbena, apricot and Japanese Sencha infused throughout.

Signature Pastries and Highlights of A Summer Above Menu

Highlights include:

Ocean Jewel – Silky vanilla and pecan praline, as smooth and light as sea foam. Blue Horizon – A vivid fusion of blueberries and lemon, capturing the brightness of summer skies. Coral Bloom – Layers of Valrhona Caramelia, apricot and verbena, bursting with coastal warmth. Shard of the Sea (to share) – A dramatic showpiece featuring Japanese Sencha tea, peach and mango, served atop a bed of clouds—an ode to serene summer afternoons.

Featured Cocktails at A Summer Above Afternoon Tea Experience

Featured Cocktails Include:

Yuzu Drift – Papa Salt Gin, refreshing yuzu. Coastal Brambleberry – Papa Salt Gin, muddled blueberries, lemon. Sky Above the Sea – Papa Salt Gin, elderflower liqueur, lime, rose, violet, vegan foamer. Lychee Breeze Martini – Papa Salt Gin, lychee. Berry Tide – Papa Salt Gin, fresh raspberries, lemon

Quote, Pricing and Availability of A Summer Above Afternoon Tea

Quote from Charlie Maas, Co-Founder of Papa Salt Coastal Gin:

We're thrilled to be part of A Summer Above at the Shangri-La The Shard, London. We made Papa Salt to share delightful moments with friends, and we can't imagine a better place, (or view!), for that than high above London this Summer.

Pricing & Availability: A Summer Above is priced at £78 per person, or £96 with a cocktail of choice, and will be available from 1st June until 31st September 2025. Featured cocktails are available to order separately at £18 each.