Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea
Lunar New Year
Afternoon Tea
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a Lunar New Year-inspired afternoon tea experience at Notch8 at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Indulge in a curated selection of exquisite teas paired with a variety of sweet and savory treats inspired by traditional flavors and festive delights. If your tiny tot is joining, we offer a Children’s Tea that includes kid-friendly finger sandwiches, cookies, scones, and other delicious treats.
Availability: January 9 – February 22, 2026
January 9 – February 16:
Thursday/Friday: seatings at 11:00 am & 1:00 pm
Saturday/Sunday: seatings at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
*Open Family Day – Monday, February 16, with seatings at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
February 17 –February 22:
Tuesday – Sunday with seatings at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Price: $75 per adult, $40 per child (ages 12 and under)
*Not inclusive of tax or gratuity. For cancellation and reservation changes, kindly email HVC.Notch8@Fairmont.com a minimum of 72 hours prior to reservation to avoid a cancellation fee of $25 per person.*
Food Menu
Jasmine Earl Grey Scones
Classic Buttermilk Scones
tea cream | citrus preserve
SAVOURY
Soy Scallion Quiche
chili crunch | truffle aioli
‘Char Siu’ Salmon Mi-Cuit
red onion jam | yuzu aioli
Prawn Toast
szechuan glaze | kewpie | chive
Shanghai Braised Pork Belly
turnip cake | plum jam | cilantro
Smoked Duck Ham
steamed bao | hoisin | cucumber | scallion ginger sauce
SWEETS
Green Tea Brownie
ivory chocolate shard
Miso Biscuit
toasted black sesame
Mandarin Sago Pudding
strawberry brunoise
Raspberry Macaron
dark chocolate ganache | gold flake
Red Velvet Cake
vanilla cream cheese icing
Tea Selections
Gold Mountain*
Chinatown Storytelling Centre x TEALEAVES
a unique and luxurious blend of jasmine and earl grey
Pu-Erh Special (3 yrs)
toasted bread highlights with elemental and earthy notes
Oolong Goji Berry
a balance of sweet and tart goji berries infused with floral notes of oolong
Lychee Congou
a leafy black tea infused with the flavour of lychee fruit
Lavender Earl Grey
lavender twist on a classic blend
Lemon Rooibos
warm and soothing with a wonderful burst of citrus
English Breakfast (decaf)
bright and full, with malty notes reminiscent of caramel
Oregon Mint
cool, pungent and lively
Tutti Fruitti (kid's tea)
candy-like caramel flavour with natural sweetness of berries
*Gold Mountain is blended exclusively for the Chinatown Storytelling Centre by TEALEAVES, located in Vancouver, BC. The Chinatown Storytelling Centre — a key part of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation’s cultural revitalization efforts— is Canada’s first permanent space dedicated to sharing the rich history and living heritage of Vancouver’s Chinatown. Featuring stories from Chinese Canadians of diverse backgrounds, it celebrates resilience, preserves cultural history, and fosters dialogue and new ideas.
COCKTAILS, WINE + BUBBLES
COCKTAILS
Lychee Rose Spritz
a refreshing gin spritz with a touch of rose and the tantalizing aromatics of aperol
rose gin | aperol | lychee juice | dragon fruit syrup | tonic
2.5 oz | $19
Golden Tea Sour
canadian rye infused with locally sourced golden tea with sweet melon and fresh yuzu
gold mountain tea | melon liqueur | egg white | yuzu juice | honey
2.5 oz | $20
The Horse
energetic. independant. impatient
hennessy vs | jasmine green tea | lemon twist
2 oz | $22
Love & Peace
mild-mannered, shy, kind, and peace-loving
hennessy vsop privilege | green tea | basil leaf | strawberry
2 oz | $22
WINE
Laughing Stock Pinot Gris
okanagan, bc
18 | 29 | 85
Cedar Creek Chardonnay
okanagan valley, bc
20 | 30 | 86
Quail's Gate Pinot Noir
okanagan, bc
19 | 29 | 84
Burrowing Owl Cabernet Franc
okanagan, bc
25 | 36 | 104
BUBBLES
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label
france
35 | 170
Veuve Clicquot Rosé
france
39 | 195
Ruffino Prosecco
italy
18 | 82