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Cameron Highlands Resort High Tea Review

July 25, 2020

Last time we were writing if Cameron Highlands are worth visiting, and only mention this spectacular Cameron Highlands Resort, where we stayed. This time we will write more about their classic afternoon tea, which is served in the Jim Thompson Tea Room. Please, enjoy our Cameron Highlands Resort High Tea Review.

Contents

  • Atmosphere
    • Who Was Jim Thompson?
  • BOH Tea at Cameron Highlands Resort
    • BOH Tea
  • Cameron Highlands Resort High Tea Review
    • Sandwiches 
    • Scones & Cream
    • Sweets
  • Conclusion
  • Cameron Highlands Resort High Tea Review Card
  • Price & Location
best high tea in Cameron Highlands
The afternoon tea set for two at Jim Thompson Tea Room comes with Gold Blend BOH tea.

Atmosphere

The first part of the Jim Thompson Tea Room is a small resting area with a stunning antique rattan set. Right behind the daybed is the shiny black piano, played by the house pianist in the evenings.

Cameron Highlands Resort
Stylish extension of the 1930s cottage matches the 1070s design.

Naturally, during the daytime, the view of the lush greenery is exposed by the parted curtains. Simultaneously, the dimmed light softens the large tea room and adds a jolly stir. Jim Thompson Tea Room is a bright and snug place that also serves the a la carte lunch with desserts, besides the high tea.

Jim Thompson Tea Room
The antique rattan set is very comfortable.

Who Was Jim Thompson?

Jim Thompson was a successful businessman – the world’s biggest silk merchant, whose mysterious disappearance still causes agitation. As a matter of fact, it was less than a mile away from the Cameron Highlands Resort, when he was last seen.

jim thompson malaysia house
This is a place where Jim Thompson had his last holidays. Sadly, this place will be replaced by a hotel. We are afraid it will be miss designed…

BOH Tea at Cameron Highlands Resort

The standard companion of the Cameron Highlands Resort high tea set is a Gold Blend BOH tea or coffee. The BOH Gold Blend tea is made of young shoots, which are naturally left to ferment two hours. The final product is the stimulating black tea with a deep smooth mouthfeel and rounded buttery taste. In case you want to pick some other tea for the occasion, expect the bill to be higher for about 2 USD.

boh tea plantation
Boh tea plantation is the largest black tea manufacturer in Malaysia with a long history and beautiful plantations.
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BOH Tea

Anyone who explores the Cameron Highlands has to stop at the BOH tea plantation. Lush tea bushes are an item of admiration, but the view of the largest tea plantation in Malaysia is even more impressive. There have been many changes since the tea planting begun in 1929 by John Archibald Russell’s initiative. Likely the most noticeable difference being in the business expansions. Even so, the company continues to be run within the founder’s family, as the current CEO is his granddaughter, Caroline Russell.

BOH tea
From the BOH Tea loose collection, this is our favorite.

Cameron Highlands Resort High Tea Review

Old English custom of afternoon tea feels at home in the Jim Thompson Tea Room. We say so because the English colonial era left some visible remains around the highlands here. Plus, the afternoon tea set honors the old times with classic tea set.

traditional afternoon tea set
Traditional treats on a three-tier sandwich stand in honor of the old English tradition.

Sandwiches 

Each of four sans-crust sandwiches had a different filling, but all were traditional. We loved the soft, moist bread that guaranteed freshness. All versions tasted great, with just enough filling to shine through the bread.

crust free sandwiches
Smoked salmon, ham, egg and cress, and cucumber sandwiches

Scones & Cream

As tradition acquires, the rustic beauties were freshly baked and delivered to our table still warm. Both plain and raisin scones were airy and moist, with a firm crust. They were resting right next to the luscious clotted cream and strawberry jam. 

simple rustic food
Our dilemma – what should we eat first? Sandwiches or warm Scones. The rules say sandwiches…
cameron highlands scones
Plain and raisin scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam.

Sweets

We were eager for the old school desserts that all tasted domestic. Most of all, we liked the scrumptious fruit cake and delectable chocolate-walnut brownie.

traditional English afternoon tea sweets
Chocolate brownie, fruit cake, cheese cake, roulade, and lemon pie.

However, their lemon pie was a bit off. Probably that was because of our high spirits from the lunch, where we had unforgettable sticky toffee pudding.

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sticky toffee pudding
It’s hard to forget sticky toffee pudding from Cameron Highlands Resort

For the final bite, we saved the strawberries, which came with a chocolate dip. A thoughtful homage to the area, known for strawberry farms that supply the country and Singapore simultaneously.

cameron highlands tales
Why not enjoy strawberries, while you are in Cameron Highlands? Just be prepared, they look much better than they taste.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy our Cameron Highlands Resort high tea review because we sure did. An afternoon tea menu is light and focuses on scones and classic sandwiches, just like in old colonial days. Can we all just agree, this is one of the good things colonization brought? However, is this the best high tea in Cameron Highlands? To be continued…


Cameron Highlands Resort High Tea Review Card

  • 9.6/10
    ATMOSPHERE – 9.6/10
  • 9.7/10
    SERVICE – 9.7/10
  • 7.6/10
    TEA SELECTION – 7.6/10
  • 8.0/10
    PRESENTATION – 8.0/10
  • 9.0/10
    BITES – 9.0/10
  • 9.4/10
    VALUE – 9.4/10
8.9/10

Price & Location

A high tea set for two persons will cost you about 26 USD, which is a bargain. Their English Afternoon Tea is served daily 3 pm – 6 pm in Jim Thompson Tea Room. Here is a link to the location for more straightforward navigation.

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A culinary enthusiast who is prone to writing. She loves discovering new flavors, spiced with cultural differences. The fear of the unknown does not stop her exploring and learning new things.

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