Diana Chasseresse Déesse de la lumière et du monde sauvage. À l’âge de trois ans, assise sur le genou de son père Zeus, elle lui demande en cadeau une éternelle virginité, un arc et des flèches semblables à celle de son frère Apollon, et toutes les montagnes du monde. Cette peinture anonyme choisie pour décorer la Cour des Palmiers, représente notre amour pour le thé qui pousse dans les montagnes de Diana.
Goddess of Light and the wild world. At the age of three, sitting on the lap of her father Zeus, she asks him to offer her eternal virginity, a bow, and arrows similar to her brother Apollo and the world's mountains. This anonymous painting was chosen to decorate the Palm Court and represent our love for tea grown in the mountains of Diana.
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Our Tea Selection Loose tea bagged at the hotel
White Tea Perfectly Pear
Bai Mu Dan white from the Fujian province of China, also known as “white peony”, pairs perfectly with the sweet succulence of Asian pear.
Herbal Tea Marrakech Mint A refreshing Herbal Tea with the cool accent of peppermint.
Green Tea Jasmine Mist Chinese tea leaves combined with high grade Jasmine blossoms create this highly aromatic yet delicate green tea
Grand Gen Mai Cha Japanese “Sencha” green tea gently steamed to “fix” the leaves and then blended with toasted brown rice, creating a warming and nutty infusion.
Tropical Green A smooth Japanese Sencha blended with the sweetness pineapple, papaya, and a welcomed hint of citrus.
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Black Tea Bold Breakfast A flavorful combination of premium Ceylon, Assam, South Indian and Kenyan black teas
Earl Grey A traditional Ceylon with natural bergamot flavor. Unbelievable aroma, bright and well balanced
Darjeeling Grown on the foothills of the Himalayas, delicate with a distinctive muscatel flavor
Heavenly Cream A beautiful long leaf Ceylon is blended with balanced notes of bergamot and creamy vanilla.
Masala Chai Blended with high-grade green cardamom, whole cloves, cinnamon, and ginger, this truly authentic blend is sure to warm and satisfy.
Lapsong Souchong A memorable black tea from China smoked over a pinewood fire for a full bodied finish with heavy notes. Les taxes et le service ne sont pas inclus Taxes and service charges are not included
Afternoon Tea
34 / pers.
Served at 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM One choice from our tea selection Plain and cranberry scones, Homemade Devonshire style cream and jam Finger cut sandwiches Cucumber and mint cream on six grain bread Smoked salmon, dill cream on brioche bread Confit tomatoes, Kalamata olives on brioche bread Herb chicken breast, arugula pesto on six grain bread
Pastry Chef’s creations (4)
The Royal Tea (Afternoon Tea accompanied by a glass of champagne)
House selection Veuve Clicquot Brut Carte Jaune Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé Ruinart Brut Dom Pérignon Blanc Vintage 2005 Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2003
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Anna Maria Russell, Duchesse de Bedford (1783 – 1857) Anna la 7e duchesse de Bedford est reconnue pour la création du Afternoon Tea en 1840. À l’époque, le dîner n'était pas servi avant 20h30 ou 21h en soirée et la duchesse avait souvent faim durant l’après-midi, surtout en été quand le dîner était servi après la tombée de la nuit. Elle commandait en secret à sa chambre des petits repas de pain, beurre et autres subtilités, comme des gâteaux, tartes et biscuits. Quand elle a été exposée, elle n'a pas été ridiculisée comme elle le craignait. Au contraire, son habitude devint un rituel : petit repas avec tasse de thé. Si bien, que ceci est devenu populaire et mieux connu sous le nom de Afternoon Tea. Anna the 7th Duchess of Bedford is often credited with the creation of the tradition of the Afternoon Tea in the early 1840’s. Traditionally dinner was not served until 8:30 or 9 in the evening and the Duchess often became hungry, especially in the summer when dinner was served even sundown. She ordered a small treat of bread, butter and other niceties, such as cakes, tarts and biscuits, to be brought secretly to her boudoir. When she was exposed, she was not ridiculed, as she feared. On the contrary, her habit caught on and the ritual of a small treat, of niceties and tea, became popular and well k nown as «Afternoon tea».
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