# Sumptuous Vegan Tea Services This Afternoon Tea at the Shangri-La Paris is 100% Animal-Free By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-06 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shangrila-paris References: [luxtraveladvisor](http://luxtraveladvisor.com/shangri-la-hotel-paris-launches-100-vegan-afternoon-tea/) & [shangri-la](http://www.shangri-la.com/paris/shangrila/dining/restaurants/la-bauhinia/) The [Shangri-La Paris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shangrila-toronto) is now offering an [afternoon tea service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-hotel-riyadh) that is completely free of animal products and refined sugar, but maintains its signature beauty and tasteful decadence. Following on the success of its 100% Green Dinners, La Bauhinia restaurant at the Shangri-La Paris is adding [100% Vegan Afternoon Tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-vegan-chocolates), a delectable tea service that doesn't rely on meat, butter or other animal products for rich flavor and incredible presentation. Instead, the Shangri-La Paris tea service uses only ethically sourced vegetables and fruits, including a variety of creative ingredients like nut milks, coconut flour and maple syrup. The enticing pastries on the menu include a flavorful orange mousse and almond-hazelnut biscuit calisson, a rich chestnut and black currant Mont-Blanc and a 100% pure origin Peruvian chocolate tart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegan Afternoon Tea:** Opportunity to create innovative and decadent tea services using ethically sourced vegetables and fruits instead of animal products. - **Ethical Sourcing:** Opportunity to explore new ways of sourcing ingredients that align with vegan principles and sustainability. - **Plant-based Pastry:** Opportunity to develop creative and delicious pastries that use alternative ingredients like nut milks, coconut flour, and maple syrup. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels and restaurants to cater to the growing demand for vegan and plant-based dining experiences. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to create and market new products that align with the vegan lifestyle. - **Agriculture:** Opportunity to explore and promote ethical and sustainable farming practices to support the demand for vegan ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese-Inspired High Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shangrila-toronto.md) - [Parisian-Themed Afternoon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dilly.md) - [Seasonally Inspired Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melon-afternoon-tea.md) - [Luxury Vegan Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandarin-oriental-1.md) - [Skin-Caring High Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nourish-me-high-tea.md) - [Royalty-Themed Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-afternoon-tea.md) - [Five-Course Vegan Dinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexis-gauthier.md) - [Indulgent Afternoon Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-creed-tea.md) - [Bee-Themed Afternoon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilton-palm-jumeirah.md)