FIZZY TEATIME
An afternoon gastronomic affair
An afternoon gastronomic affair, in which oodles of finger food are complemented by hot tea, may sound romantic and always seemly.
But not everyone living in steamy Bangkok would agree, logically.
When it comes to freshening up a tropical afternoon in style, more ideal would be something high-flown, frosty and sparkling.
Such quintessential elements can be found in the signature afternoon tea of the Rosewood Hotel Bangkok.
Served amid an exquisite setting of the hotel’s all-day-dining outlet, Lakorn European Brasserie, the tipple time fare encompasses a gourmet selection of classic light bites, the guest’s choice of Lavazza coffee or Mariage Frères tea, a glass of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, and a helping of Champagne-infused soft-serve ice cream.
Priced at 1,299 baht per person, the set features three savoury treats, crafted by chef de cuisine Jarno Robles.
The selection rotates daily, and may be tailor-made to the diner’s request.
On the day I visited, it was cheeseburger slider with truffle mayonnaise; burrata and tomatoes sandwich; and crab on pan-toasted brioche bun.
Following the sandwich course is the Champagne soft-serve, exclusively concocted with premium Hokkaido milk from Hokkaido SoftKream, paired with a glass of Champagne brut.
The second half of the tea affair was marvellously represented by a repertoire of delicious desserts by executive pastry chef Florian Couteau. Of it, you’ll be indulged by a super rich and juicy baba au rhum cake with vanilla cream and candied orange.
This is followed by a heavenly platter of jasmine chocolate ganache on sea salt chocolate sable; mandarin-passion fruit marmalade; and vanilla cheesecake with berry glaze.
The afternoon finishes off with a collection of house-made petit fours.
For an ultimate sparkling treat, additional offers of vintage Champagne from the Piper-Heidsieck trolley are also available. Prices range from 500 and 750 baht per glass to 5,000 and 6,000 baht per bottle.
The special Champagne afternoon tea is on offer 2.30-5pm, from now until Oct 31. For more information or reservations, call Rosewood Hotel Bangkok at 02080-0088 or contact bangkok.lakorn@ rosewoodhotels.com.