# 24 Karat Gold Teas London's 51 Buckingham Gate Offers a Truly First Class Dining Experience By | Published 2013-05-22 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/51-buckingham-gate References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/hotels_and_resorts/24-karat-gold-afternoon-tea-served-51-buckingham-gate-taj-suites-residences.php) & [51-buckinghamgate](http://www.51-buckinghamgate.com/) Luxury hotel 51 Buckingham Gate, located in London, has begun offering a high-class dining experience for patrons in collaboration with Luxor Champagne and Taj Suites & Residences -- the '24 Karat Gold Afternoon Tea.' [Afternoon teas, a British tradition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennisinspired-afternoon-tea), are generally quaint and simple. 51 Buckingham Gate, however, has defied this tradition by introducing half a bottle of gold-flaked Luxor Champagne at their teas. The golden champagne is complemented by [gold-inspired delicacies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-chocolate-fondue) including Gold Leaf Jelly, White Chocolate Delight with Gold Leaf and [Strawberry Tart with Gold Flakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-afternoon-tea), each created by chef Vikas Milhoutra. The '24 Karat Gold Afternoon Tea' has proven that 51 Buckingham Gate is truly a five-star hotel, exceeding all expectations of luxury with its gold-plated edibles. Located an impossibly short distance from Buckingham Palace, this delightfully luxurious tea will make you feel like part of the royal family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Dining Experiences:** The introduction of high-class dining experiences with unique and extravagant elements like gold-flaked champagne and gold-inspired delicacies presents opportunities for businesses to cater to luxury-seeking customers. - **Unique Afternoon Tea Offerings:** By defying traditional expectations of afternoon tea with innovative additions like gold-flaked champagne and gold-plated edibles, businesses can disrupt the market and attract customers looking for a distinctive experience. - **Exceeding Luxury Expectations:** Exceeding expectations of luxury, as demonstrated by 51 Buckingham Gate's '24 Karat Gold Afternoon Tea,' opens up opportunities for businesses to create and provide exclusive and opulent services or products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The luxury hotel industry can leverage the concept of high-class dining experiences, like the '24 Karat Gold Afternoon Tea,' to attract affluent customers and enhance their brand image. - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative offerings such as gold-flaked champagne and gold-inspired delicacies in afternoon teas, as seen in cooperation with Luxor Champagne, present opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage industry to provide unique and extravagant products. - **Event Planning and Catering:** The introduction of distinctive and luxurious elements like gold-plated edibles in afternoon teas creates opportunities for event planning and catering businesses to offer exclusive and memorable experiences for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Parisian-Themed Afternoon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dilly.md) - [Indulgent Afternoon Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-creed-tea.md) - [Fragrant Hotel Tea Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floris-london-tea-experience.md) - [Spring-Inspired Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astors-floral-afternoon-tea.md) - [Experiential Afternoon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-hotel-riyadh.md) - [Bee-Themed Afternoon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilton-palm-jumeirah.md) - [Seasonally Inspired Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melon-afternoon-tea.md) - [Chinese-Inspired High Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shangrila-toronto.md) - [Asian-City-Inspired Afternoon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-journey-through-asia.md)