# Upscale Dessert Tastings Langham Hotel's Modern Afternoon Tea Celebrates 150 Years of the Hotel By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-tastings References: [luxurytrump](http://luxurytrump.com/winedine/modern-afternoon-tea-langham-hotel/) When it comes to luxury dining experiences, dessert tastings and afternoon tea ceremonies have risen in popularity recently. Lagham Hotel's [afternoon tea experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afternoon-teaquila) is a great example and is launched in celebration of the establishment's 150th anniversary. Priced at a $150 rate, this tea service features a confections menu that will satisfy one's sweet tooth. It includes [artisanal baked goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-infused) and lavish truffle treats that are paired with a signature cocktail. This tea experience even comes with a confections box -- inspired by Japanese Bento boxes that are often used in Sushi restaurants -- that boasts two layers of decadent treats. Celebrating attainable luxury, dessert tastings like this one embody exclusivity and are associated with [memorable dining experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-shangrila) that are worth investing in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Dessert Tastings:** Opportunity to create exclusive and memorable dessert tastings for high-end clientele. - **Artisanal Baked Goods:** Chance to offer unique and high-quality baked goods as part of luxury dining experiences. - **Signature Cocktail Pairings:** Innovation in combining specialty cocktails with desserts to elevate the flavor experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Disruptive potential to offer upscale dessert tastings as a unique and memorable experience for hotel guests. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to provide artisanal baked goods and luxury dessert tastings as a premium offering in the culinary industry. - **Event Planning:** Chance to incorporate dessert tastings with signature cocktail pairings in event planning services to create unique and indulgent experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Parisian-Themed Afternoon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dilly.md) - [Asian-City-Inspired Afternoon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-journey-through-asia.md) - [Chinese-Inspired High Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shangrila-toronto.md) - [Fruit-Centric Japanese Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-afternoon-tea.md) - [Seasonally Inspired Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melon-afternoon-tea.md) - [Royalty-Themed Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-afternoon-tea.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) - [Regency-Themed Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afternoon-tea-experience.md)