Brits Try Canadian Afternoon Tea at the Shangri-La Hotel | TORONTO Series

Our first stop in Toronto was afternoon tea (of course it was!) at the Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto!
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[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

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[@spanishdncr71]

I’m an afternoon tea person too and that looked like a fabulous afternoon tea. I once had afternoon tea at Lady Mendls in Gramercy Park, NYC and the food was tiny. One of my friends caught the waiter crouching down behind a piece of furniture stuffing his face with sandwiches. Meanwhile he took her food away before she had even finished 🤣. My other friend with us and I really enjoyed ourselves and we would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes an afternoon tea.

[@dorothypaul4642]

That afternoon tea was a feast for the eyes. Everything was so pretty. I'm so glad you two are traveling abroad again. Enjoy your trip!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

It was soooo yummy!!

[@soniauk4284]

@@ThoseTwoBrits1 have you been to Shangri la by The shard in London xx

[@janicepearson5680]

You guys have barely scratched the surface in Toronto. I wish I'd been your tour guide. Thanks, guys. Lovely tea!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Oh don't worry this was literally our first day!

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

I would gladly watch Joel and Lia try afternoon tea around the world. Make it a series. I'll watch it. As someone with Hungarian ancestry, we are pure paprika snobs. Only our Szeged paprika, thank you very much. It's my great grandfather's hometown.

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

We will happily take that role! haha!

[@bobbbxxx]

I buy that at specialty shops.. plus I love the little tin it comes in! Perfect for Chicken Paprikash.

[@dr.westwood]

I've had afternoon tea in Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria. I can't speak to their authenticity, as I've never been to the UK, but I can say it was lovely in all three cities, and certainly better than any I've had in the US. I think my favourite was at the Empress Hotel in Victoria on Vancouver Island. On your next trip to Canada, or if you spend a week in Seattle (it's two and half hours each way on the Victoria Clipper catamaran), stay at the Empress over a weekend. I believe it is a Fairmont property now. I would recommend booking a suite. It's about £300 per night for the standard suite (they have more expensive luxury suites), but they occasionally have some great weekend packages. It's very bougie and a bit of a luxury, but perhaps Brits try luxury hotel and spa at the Fairmont Empress Hotel would be a good video. There is a gym and a spa. The Royal London Wax Museum is a five minute walk. Craigdarroch Castle is 2 km from the hotel. Walkable but it is uphill to the castle. It has an interesting history. There's some great shopping on Government Street and in the LoJo district. If you decide you want to go, just reach out. I'd be happy to help you plan an itinerary. Some great vlogging opportunities. LOL (I should work for the Victoria Tourism Board)

[@annaburch3200]

As many times as I've been to Victoria, I've never had tea at the Empress. I always go to Murchie's. I guess it's on my to-do for my next trip to Victoria!! (Once it's easier to go in and out of BC. I miss it up there so much!! I hear Whistler whistling for me and I can't go! 😭). Soon!! 👍😉

[@dr.westwood]

@@annaburch3200 Murchie’s used to be the exclusive vendor for afternoon tea at the Empress. They had some financial troubles in the late 2000s and went into receivership so the Empress has a new vendor, but their Afternoon Tea blend is the same blend they used at the Empress.

[@annaburch3200]

@@dr.westwood yes. 😉👍 That's why we went there to buy tea. Same tea, cheaper food. Not quite the same ambiance, however. I think I still have a box of tea from the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Probably no good to drink, but still fun to have. 😊

[@brentwoodbay]

The Wax Museum is long gone, but all the figures are stored away in someone's basement as they are looking for a new home!

[@dr.westwood]

@@brentwoodbay I had no idea. I think I was last there in 2006 or 2007

[@badguy1481]

The Shangra-La Hotel chain is based in Singapore. Singapore was a British Colony until 1963....So a British Afternoon Tea should be fairly legitimate.

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

That must be why it was incredible!

[@michaelmullard4292]

Oh.My.Goodness.! That was stunning! When you come back and explore Vancouver, you must take the ferry over to Victoria and have afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel. It was built during the reign of Queen Victoria. Also stunning! Please do rate the Canadian/British pub. Would be a great video!

[@ornabell2769]

I agree the afternoon tea at the Empress in Victoria was very good!

[@bobbbxxx]

I really like the Empress, but wish they had not gotten rid of the Bengal Room. So sad. By the way, the Empress was built during the reign of Edward VII; Victoria was gone by that time.

[@cathygillies7271]

The afternoon tea looked lovely. Canada still retains a lot of British traditions as part of its long history as a British colony. Did you know that Queen Elizabeth is still our 'Head of State" represented by our Governor General? The Prime Minister is head of the government.

[@bobbbxxx]

She was also, quite separately, the Queen of Canada, the Queen of Australia, and the Queen of New Zealand, as well! So if for some bizarre reason Charles ceased to be King in the UK, he would still have the title in these other countries.

[@billiebuffalo]

Alfalfa and cress and two different plants.

[@thegreatest3371]

There are dozens of posh hotels in NYC, that do authentic British afternoon tea. Next time there look into it.

[@bobbbxxx]

Most posh hotels everywhere in English speaking countries do an Afternoon Tea.

[@bobbbxxx]

I'm so pleased you chose the Shangri-la afternoon tea! I normally to to the old Windsor Arms Hotel, or The Old Mill, or even The Royal York or King Edward Hotel. The Old Mill is the oldest tearoom in the city, having opened in 1914, and in the site of an old mill dating back to the late 1700's. The Windsor Arms is very proper and traditional, and has an incredible selection of teas and you can sit by the marble fireplace where Richard Burton proposed for the second time to Liz Taylor! Terribly romantic! But the Shangri la treats look divine. A proper posh Afternoon Tea here also has the advantage of being cheaper than London , at up to $85 Cdn (£50) compared to £85, which I like! By the way, they restored the old Bishop's Block building to house the Soho House. It was the last house left from a row of 1829 brick townhouses in the old town of York (which was the original name of Toronto).

[@shelleyabbott9897]

I’m glad we (Canada) didn’t disappoint you with afternoon tea. 😊

[@mypixiegirl]

Elephant and Castle is awesome. There’s one in Edmonton Alberta too.

[@Quarton]

This makes me want to go to try out Afternoon Tea at the Shangri-La Hotel!! The Hungarian paprika and all of the other touches are perfect! You've done such a good job selling Toronto to the world. P.S. Happy belated birthday, Joel! I hope that you both have a great time in Canada (North America, in general)!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

It was so good! We definitely recommend!!

[@peterstaiff2211]

Moët is pronounced with the T at the end. He was the Dutch half of the winery.

[@chevychase]

That afternoon tea looked divine!! I am so jealous!

[@msbeaverhausen7226]

That afternoon tea looked delicious!

[@knightbirdkurt]

At the 6:38 mark, very astute. That was the filming of "A Royal Queens Christmas" in 2021 with Julian Morris as Prince Colin. Things were being set up to look like Queens, New York, at Christmas.

[@GoWestYoungMan]

I never realized how many British things there are in Toronto but I guess it takes Brits visiting to notice them. That said, it's the most multi-cultural city in the world (so says the United Nations and I agree with them) so you're going to be able to find stuff from every country/corner of the world if you seek it out.

[@bethcummins4541]

That tea looked marvelous!

[@br1763]

Cress and Alfalfa are not the same thing, despite similar appearances. They are completely different plants.

[@acerrubrum5749]

Yes 👍

[@rlrober]

Toronto is one of the most amazing cities in the world. So glad you didn't go to boring Boston. Weird how those things work out sometime.

[@6r4nd0n]

My fave part was when Joel laughed about the alfalfa sprouts lol

[@kelly1827]

I double checked -- cress and alfalfa sprouts are not the same. They look similar, but taste very different apparently.

[@americaneclectic]

We say water cress in the US. It is a leaf, not sprouts. It tastes a bit spicy, good on a cucumber sandwich.

[@pacmanc8103]

Water cress and alfalfa sprouts are 2 different plants.

[@bobbbxxx]

@@kelly1827 Yes, alfalfa sprouts and cress are two different plants. Cress is very peppery tasting.

[@valeriehill6382]

Afternoon tea looked amazing 😍

[@knightbirdkurt]

At the 7:04 mark, the Elephant & Castle is my go-to pub for dinner before going to one of the theatres on King Street!

[@chrisstewart1265]

Before you leave Canada you should check out the store David's Tea.

[@RicoTravels]

forever nuts is my favorite tea! They definitely should

[@JoDee172]

Of course! Such a good recommend... they're leaving really soon hope they did

[@americathebeautifulforever9746]

Very Lovely experience!

[@gordonwallin2368]

Another delightful video! Cheers from Canada's West Coast.

[@pbtraveler694]

We ate at the Elephant and Castle in Vancouver prior to going on an Alaska cruise from Vancouver!

[@EphemeralProductions]

Those platters of petit fours look absolutely AMAZING! What a lovely experience and a great day you guys had!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

SOOOO yum!!

[@NatiHerron]

The Fairmont York Hotel also does a great Afternoon Tea!

[@yugioht42]

Grand Floridian tea time is worth going to. Really good stuff. The thing is with the star guide coming to Miami and Orlando several restaurants would be worth visiting. Victoria and Albert at the grand Floridian will likely get the three star rating along with several Disney restaurants. It might be worth the time to come down here and try something different.

[@klb9142]

Happy Belated Birthday Joel!

[@kayflip2233]

Actually that American flag is always there. It's the Royal York hotel. Typically most hotels in Toronto have a Canadian and American flag due to the high number of American tourists and business people.

[@mayloo2137]

Not macaroon. Macaron. The blue item was a macaron. What gives it away is the shape and that it's like a little sandwich. No coconut either.

[@moonglow630]

I went to afternoon tea to celebrate my birthday too, it was my 50th. We did it to recall the birthday I spent in London 4yrs ago when I had tea at Harrod’s for my birthday.

[@raynemichelle2996]

We used to have an Elephant and Castle in Victoria BC as well and a block away was the only Marks & Spencer's in Canada, but both went out of business.

[@stateofnance5567]

Oh my goodness, you two are the cutest ! Watching your videos just makes me smile..come visit Charleston SC..I'd have lunch with you

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Aw thanks so much Nancy! That would be so fun!

[@americathebeautifulforever9746]

Charleston SC is really nice

[@akasbm]

Loved sharing in the afternoon tea with you guys!

[@MrSamosisimo]

Loved it, loved it, loved it! Great video, loved the spread at the Shangri-La, yumo!

[@aquagirl8097]

I love watching your facial expressions while you sample the sweets and savory items! I can almost taste the flavors right along with you! ❤️❤️

[@gwillis01]

Happy birthday Joel

[@annaburch3200]

My gosh! That all looked absolutely DELICIOUS and I'm so glad you got your prosecco. 😉👍

[@JoDee172]

Happy belated Birthday Joel! Glad you enjoyed your afternoon tea looked divine! Such a proud torontonian right now lol

[@agnesnutter]

That afternoon tea looked amazing! So happy you got to enjoy it! Can't wait for more vids!

[@peter7811]

The best part in this video was joel. He got a nice voice and gentle behave, as it should like in a top star hotel. Lia should was too hillarious.

[@juanmeowmix1530]

I'm glad you found an afternoon tea you enjoyed.

[@jennysjourney02]

I love tea places. It was a big thing in my area a several years ago. I've only been twice and I loved the experience. I'm enjoy the videos and seeing what you're doing. I've only been to Canada a few times, the last time was Winnipeg, over 20 years ago. It's so beautiful there and I loved the people.

[@michignazio1]

You Guys are adorbs! I’m in the US, working with my UK team, and you are soooo helping me to understand!

[@charlesbuhr9567]

Lia you look beautiful I love your dress & Joel looks handsome in his jacket. What a lovely place for afternoon tea. Real class. 🎂🇺🇸 Pamela

[@justrobackken]

I really hope you're enjoying Toronto! I tried to warn you not to take the GO train to Niagara!!! Definetly go to The Old Spaghetti Factory! It's right by your Air BNB

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Thanks for the tips! We will give it a visit!

[@MichelleSinTO]

Old Spaghetti Factory is great; had my first date there with my (now) husband. Very kitschy. For a unique experience, you have to try Dim Sum, in China Town. Rol San is authentic, per my Macanese relatives, and is on Spadina, just north of Dundas, so it’s a perfect location to combine with Kensington Market. You can’t really say you’ve “done Toronto” if you haven’t walked through Kensington. It’s a unique area, lots of street art, one-off little shops, totally walkable. And speaking of street art, after Kensington Market, head south to Graffiti Alley (just south west of Queen St East and Spadina). It’s extremely popular for photos and captures the real urban vibe of Toronto, outside of the (in my opinion, rather boring) super touristy places you’ve gone. I heard Eaton Centre & cringed. As a local, I avoid that place whenever possible.

[@VivianOlo]

Love this! Planning my next adventures through your vlogs ^.^ Enjoy!!

[@susansimpson5857]

Happy belated birthday, Joel! Looking forward to see more of your experiences in Canada and U.S.!

[@bkm2797]

Yes Joel, Happy Belated Birthday! Great video, see you soon!

[@sheteg1]

Aviator on the Danforth $40 tea for two with awesome petite sandwiches, scones, jam, clotted cream & desserts.

[@ritabroils6190]

Everything looked yummy! Belated Happy Birthday to Joel!🎂🥂

[@JML6988]

"Such a lovely colony", say Joel & Lia!

[@thulanihlatshwayo78]

Geeezzz that looked beautiful. Glad you guys can get out exploring again.

[@SammyJD13]

Happy belated birthday Joel! I’m so pleased that you two enjoyed a Canadian afternoon tea experience! I would have recommended the afternoon tea at the Windsor Arms hotel. Classic British experience. 😊 loved this video! Please post more vlogs of your tour around my home city, Toronto. ❤️

[@JKBelle]

Happy belated birthday Joel! Wow that’s very similar to when we had high tea at the Fitzroy in London in 2019! It was A-MAAZING!

[@crinkle2649]

The afternoon tea was so nice.

[@ljcoffeelover26]

Loved the Canadian tea! I’ve watched a few of your videos but this was undoubtedly my favorite! I enjoy your takes on Texas cuisine! I lived there for many years. I still miss the food! I make it at home.

[@JoDee172]

Take the streetcar on Queen Street and head west as far as Trinity Bellwoods Park. Look out the window. See what piques your interest. Cool shops of all kinds and restaurants galore. Get off, and walk back. With a Presto pass (can buy @ subway stations) you can hop off and on anytime on a metro transit vehicle EDIT: would've loooved to treat you to those transit passes but money's too tight at the mo :(

[@Brooksie603]

That looked amazing

[@Anna-B]

When you go to Disney, I’d recommend Epcot and the magic kingdom! My family went every year when we lived there, and those 2 have all my favorites

[@americathebeautifulforever9746]

Epcot and Animal Kingdom for adults

[@vodriscoll]

Joel’s parents own a home in Orlando. He has been to Disney before

[@brentwoodbay]

Our daughter worked at the Canadian Pavilion at Epcot for a year. Had the time of her life.

[@Anna-B]

@@americathebeautifulforever9746 I always thought the animal kingdom was kinda boring, but it’s still cool. And I don’t think any of the parks aren’t good for adults

[@Anna-B]

@@vodriscoll I know, but on the live stream yesterday they asked what parks they should go to

[@SD-hs2pk]

So happy to see you in Canada!

[@rileyreed2230]

This is so cool, today was the first time I was able to watch the fool live stream when it was actually live sense you guys of been in Canada. I’ve never watched a premiere of a video either and it was cool to watch it at the same time as everyone else! The afternoon tea sounded amazing and I really want to try it when I go to Canada. 🌟☺️❇️❤️

[@Grahzzyhardcore]

You made it into one of my favorite cities in Canada

[@palmsofdestin1]

Lia is resplendent.

[@MattCook206]

looks great! will def have to check out next time im in Toronto! thanks !

[@martinpettit7302]

Wow U2 are outside, amazing scenes 🙂

[@jeffreymorden6250]

Enjoy Toronto! Lots to explore.

[@ellieh.205]

That tea looked amazing!!

[@kymdennisdenisovsky2997]

Go into British 🍁🍁Colombia and take ferry to Vancouver Island and visit the Empress Hotel. Their afternoon tea is great.

[@farhanawis4967]

Belated happy birthday Joel! 🍰

[@OUTNABOUTwithYoursTrulyLIZZOC]

You must try The Omni King Edward Hotel for afternoon tea 37 King St E. Toronto My favourite place for afternoon! Cheers!

[@godsavethequeen2798]

I just stumbled across your channel you are such a cute and posh couple...I will have to try high tea now :))

[@godsavethequeen2798]

Just realized you are best friends...don't get any ideas hehe

[@andrak8006]

Happy birthday Joel ! 🎂 loved the vlog ❤

[@laurielane1993]

Happy belated birthday Joel!

[@gwillis01]

hello Joel and Lia

[@RicoTravels]

Love it!! Happy Birthday!!🥳

[@lisafuselier4408]

Looks delicious!

[@ninaradio]

Regarding tea, the beverage, Canadians generally do it right. Tim Hortons is actually a good spot to get a decent hot tea, if you want to save some of those tea bags for your time in the US.

[@charissemillet1450]

I just saw a Facebook Ad and thought of you guys! You NEED to find some Cadbury Caramilk bars and try them on one of your Canada travel videos!! They look amazing 😊😋😁 I need to see you try them before I order on Amazon (I live in the US)

[@kathleenobrien3473]

Budget Legends go to Toronto!

[@karenwhite7023]

Happy birthday Joel 🎉😀

[@crinkle2649]

Hungarian paprika is wonderful, I try to get it when it is time for more but sometimes you have to take what you can find. I use paprika a lot.

[@louchat333]

Canada does all the Hallmark movies.

[@laurataylor8717]

You two are so close and yet so far! I am just on the south side of the lake from Toronto!! It is possible they may have an American flag here and there. My city has the occasional Canadian flag flying because we are so close. We also sometimes get their change mixed up with our own and just use it like regular.

[@domeshine69]

In Michigan we always have plenty of Canadian coins mixed in with ours, and use it like regular, except it won't work in vending machines and stuff like that. Once, I went to Arkansas and gave a store clerk a Canadian coin without thinking and she FREAKED OUT like I was some kind of counterfeiter or something. It was a nickle, I think. What a criminal!

[@bobbbxxx]

@@domeshine69 LOL! I wonder if she knew where Canada was? :D

[@Aldebaron-fp3ef]

Scrumptious!

[@stephaniel3032]

Joel. Killer hair! Loving it. 🤩

[@sandrajewitt6050]

Going for High Tea is much more of a thing in Canada compared to the States. The fancy hotels have them, but also smaller places.

[@americathebeautifulforever9746]

Did they mention you Sandra with your $5 donation? I didn't hear them.

[@deegeef]

Afternoon tea. “High tea” is a different thing.

[@mileitman]

High tea is an early evening meal, typically eaten at a kitchen table (i.e. high, compared to afternoon tea, which is a lighter meal taken in lounge seating).

[@lisamadeleinesmith4996]

@@deegeef thank you! I correct people all the time... It's maddening!

[@lisamadeleinesmith4996]

@@mileitman thank you! I correct people all the time! It's maddening...

[@cherylellsworth1787]

While I'm sure you have seen from other posts that cress is not the same as alfalfa sprouts, there are several varieties of cress, such as watercress, garden cress, and salad cress. They are all grown differently and taste/texture are different also. So your server probably did know what she was presenting as alfalfa sprouts. Glad you enjoyed your afternoon tea. Did look yummy!

[@kanstrand]

Canadians are crazy about their ketchup, I was shocked when I was there that not only could I get ketchup Lays chips (crisps) but they also have ketchup flavored rice cakes for snacking, LOL

[@bani_niba]

The Shangri-La hotel chain is true 5-star quality and they originate from Hong Kong, so they know the UK colonial traditions.

[@roxanna191]

What was that thing called that you ordered with all the sweet and savory small items on it?

[@morganm1667]

Interesting that Cress is called Alfalfa sprout. I've only just discovered that Coriander leaves are called Cilantro. 🤦 The food looks special, love it!

[@domeshine69]

I think eggplant is one too, but I don't remember what Brits call it.

[@morganm1667]

@@domeshine69 I forgot about that one! Aubergine.

[@janedoe3648]

I love you guys lol💗❤💗❤

[@arome7047]

Love every time you guys try a new place for tea.. total eye candy for me!

[@adamlowe9093]

That looked delicious 🤤