#EatDrinkHilton: Level Up Your Afternoon Tea with the Choco Berry Afternoon Tea Buffet at Hilton Manila's Madison Lounge & Bar

Bottomless pots of fine teas from around the world paired with endless rounds of savory and sweet treats, it's afternoon tea taken to the next level...

Free-flowing, bottomless refills and a buffet spread that teases both the eyes and palate. Every Saturday and Sunday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Madison Lounge & Bar at Hilton Manila shares their own lavish spin on afternoon tea with their Choco Berry Afternoon Tea Buffet offering a wide selection of premium teas, savory nibbles and indulgent bites. It's just one of many reasons to #EatDrinkHilton at Hilton Manila to start the year right (for more on Hilton Manila's other culinary offers, see my earlier post, #SeasonalProduce: Come Home to Filipino Flavors with Kusina Kultura Day ay Hilton Manila's Kusina Sea Kitchens).

Located at the ground level of Hilton Manila, Madison Lounge & Bar is an elegant space that's perfect for weekend afternoon tea. A pianist sets the mood with soothing notes, as Madison Lounge & Bar's tea cart rolls up by your side. Guests at Madison Lounge & Bar's Choco Berry Afternoon Tea Buffet can choose from a variety of fine teas from around the world, including China, Japan and Ceylon. Guests can enjoy an endless free flow of tea and coffee plus a buffet of pastries, cakes, tarts and chocolate eclairs as well as savory bites like sliders, charcuterie and cheese.

Hilton Manila's Executive Chef Dennis Leslie (L) toured us around the sumptuous spread and shared his recommendations on the day's tea selections. Each corner had its own display of treats, regularly replenished by the staff. Our host Jae (R) then prepared our tea on the tea cart and in minutes, our pot was ready. 

You have quite a number of tempting tea options at Madison Lounge & Bar, from Matcha to Peppermint Tea and many more.  Once you make a selection, you pot is prepared to brew your tea...

The Ginger Tea from Ceylon is bold yet calming, warming up the palate and body with its rich notes for a relaxing weekend afternoon. The soothing sharpness of the ginger just perks you up, opening up the palate for the afternoon tea buffet spread.

For a totally new tea flavor experience, the fragrant Italian Almond Tea delivers deep yet mellow nutty notes with each sip draping the palate with its almond-infused richness and subtle sweet hints. The Italian Almond Tea also pairs well with both sweet and savory bites offered at the buffet.

The bold notes of tea and the nutty sweetness of almonds combine for a unique flavor that's so refreshing, with the flavors becoming even more intense after each sip. Having a second pot of Italian Almond Tea is in order, and it's time to pick up a plate...

And the options are sure to tempt your palate. Start with savory bites like the Madison Burger, tender and juicy sliders with crisp lettuce and tart tomatoes on a mini bun...

...or the equally flavorful Salami on Laugen Bread. The intricate yet flavor-packed bites make your afternoon tea experience a sumptuous feast in itself.

You can also indulge in vegetarian sandwich options too. They have all the bases covered at Madison Lounge & Bar. 

But it's the indulgent desserts at Madison Lounge & Bar's Choco Berry Afternoon Tea Buffet that adds a decadent spin to afternoon tea with sinfully tempting creations from tarts, pastries, cakes and many more...

...including a Chocolate Fountain (L) with its equally impressive selection of cakes, strawberries, bananas and marshmallows to satisfy your chocolate cravings. How about some Crepes prepared a la minute? Madison Lounge & Bar has that covered too with their very own their Crepe Station (R).

You choose the toppings and sauces for your own customized crepe. Fresh strawberries and blueberries drizzled with chocolate sauce? Yes, please...

The elegant white piano is also used to showcase an impressive spread of gourmet cheeses and charcuterie, so go ahead and pick up another plate. While loading up on cheese and cured meats from the white piano, you can also pass your request to the pianist.  

The Choco Berry Afternoon Tea Buffet is priced at P 1,250++ per person every Saturday and Sunday at Madison Lounge & Bar from 2:00 pm to 5:00pm. Enhance your afternoon tea experience with add-ons like Wine (P 750++ per person), Champagne (P 1,000++ per person) and Wine + Champagne (P 1,250++ per person). Do check out Hilton Manila's other culinary offerings like the Kusina Kultura Day Sunday Brunch at Kusina Sea Kitchens with entertaining cultural presentations (more on my post at SeasonalProduce: Come Home to Filipino Flavors at Kusina Kultura Day in Hilton Manila's Kusina Sea Kitchens), Majestic Feasts at Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise, Surf and Turf at Port as well as Valentine's and Chinese New Year Treats. There's a whole lot happening at Hilton Manila, and that's just for the first quarter of the year. Ready to #EatDrinkHilton? Let's start with afternoon tea at Madison Lounge & Bar's Choco Berry Afternoon Tea Buffet.