For the month of October, Mugen is featuring the Taste of the Caribbean afternoon tea. Across more than 7000 islands, West Indian cuisine was largely influenced by slaves from Africa, colonial Europeans, indentured workers from India & Asia and migrants from the Middle East, North & South America. This cuisine was further accentuated by pre-existing Taino Indian and Afro-Caribbean cooking techniques. This limited engagement afternoon tea will showcase just a few of these dishes and techniques.
This exquisite affair begins with welcoming each guest with a glass of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé or Barbados Rum Punch and Elite Reserve Golden Oscietra Caviar Liver Pate to settle in, as each will partake in selecting their unique, personal teapot for the afternoon.
An array of black, green, herbal, rooibos, oolong, and white teas will be available from our partner, TEALEAVES, which includes a selection of rare blends. Discover something new, as we introduce the Manoa Chocolate tea from our partner, Manoa Chocolate, and the 100% Kona Cascara Tea from our partner, Tradition Coffee Roasters.
Only 12 coveted seats are available every Saturday at 1 p.m. by reservation ($120 per person).
RECEPTION
LAURENT-PERRIER CUVÉE ROSÉ
A rosé champagne from maceration, iconic Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé embodies the aromas and richness of the best crus of Pinot Noir.
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Crus: 10 different Grand Crus in the Montagne de Reims
Aging: 5 years on lees
BARBADOS RUM PUNCH
As the poem goes “One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong and four of weak, a dash of bitters and a sprinkle of spice, served well chilled with plenty of ice.” This traditional Bajan cocktail is made with Mount Gay Rum from Barbados, which is not only the first place Rum was produced, but home to the oldest Rum distillery in the world.
TEA BLENDS
BLACK
EROS
Sweet Mandarin orange & warm vanilla passionately embrace Ceylon tealeaves.
AROMA Orange & Vanilla
PALATE Smooth, sweet & creamy
PURPOSE Fall in love
AMOUR
An enchanting dance of rose, cocoa, black tea, uplifting bergamot, and an accent of blue cornflower come together to create this Rose Petal Tea.
AROMA Sophisticated rose perfume
PALATE Sensual & polished
PURPOSE Love at first sight
BVLGARI ARMONIE DI CACAO
This blend celebrates Japan’s White Day, a holiday of reciprocal gifts of appreciation following Valentine’s Day.
AROMA Love is in the Air
PALATE Lingering finish of sweet cinnamon
PURPOSE To light your heart
GREEN
ORGANIC WILD STRAWBERRY
A refreshing “rolled and twisted” Chinese green tea infused with the sweetness of wild strawberries.
AROMA Fruity & vibrant
PALATE Sweet, light liquoring
PURPOSE Escape into strawberry fields
CHERRY BLOSSOM
Grassy Japanese Sencha green tea lightly infused with sweet, candied cherry.
AROMA Mildly grassy & cherry
PALATE Supple, well-balanced
PURPOSE Savour fleeting moments
BUBBLE GUM POPSICLE
This sun-kissed palate of sweet-tart passion fruit, lychee, and juicy pineapple is playfully nostalgic.
AROMA Fruity, fresh, inviting
PALATE Bubble gum
PURPOSE Summer romance
HERBAL
GINGER YUZU
The distinct grapefruit, lime, and orange character of yuzu brightens this herbaceous ginger herbal.
AROMA Citrusy & stimulating
PALATE Spicy & invigorating
PURPOSE Gain balance
GARDEN OF SECRETS
Earthy & eclectic mélange reminiscent of obscure tonics and elixirs.
AROMA Minty & fresh
PALATE Earthy richness with a subtly sweet finish
PURPOSE Blooming inspiration
TIMELESS
Pronounced citrusy and herbaceous blend is crafted to pair unequivocally with those timeless moments in life.
AROMA Citrusy, herbaceous
PALATE Sweet & floral
PURPOSE Timeless glamour
ROOIBOS
ORGANIC VANILLA ROOIBOS
Madagascar vanilla bean naturally sweetens this organic rooibos loose leaf tea, producing a round, full cup.
AROMA Fragrant caramel
PALATE Opulent, creamy structure
PURPOSE Rebirth
BVLGARI ESTATE
Hand-crafted creamy rooibos is luscious with fruit-driven flavors and delicate florals.
AROMA Stone fruit sweetness & blossoms
PALATE Sweet & floral finish
PURPOSE Timeless glamor
BVLGARI INVERNO
Tantalizing rooibos with a multi-dimensional mélange of bergamot, orange zest, and lively tangerine.
AROMA Delicate citrus
PALATE Medium-bodied, sweet finish
PURPOSE Enriching warmth
OOLONG
OSMANTHUS FLOWER
Rare osmanthus flowers delicately scent this top-grade mountain Formosa traditional oolong tea.
AROMA Luscious, velvety apricot
PALATE Sophisticated, pronounced sweetness
PURPOSE Savor the exquisite
MONKEY PICKED OOLONG
Highly prized and hand-picked, Monkey Picked Oolong tea is excellent for multiple infusions.
AROMA Golden orchid, intriguing
PALATE Elegant, complex layers
PURPOSE Wisdom through tradition
IRON GODDESS OF MERCY
Ti Kuan Yin, Guanyin, or Iron Goddess of Mercy is one of the most prized oolong teas.
AROMA Golden orchid, slightly woody
PALATE Elegant, earthy, complex layers
PURPOSE Sophisticated elegance
WHITE
PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2024 PEACH FUZZ
Soft skin gives way to lips. Notes of sunshine entices further exploration. Sweet juices trickle over the palate, joining inner world with outer.
AROMA Ripe Peach
PALATE Confectionary & pleasant
PURPOSE Celebrate connection
RUDD BARREL AGED CABERNET TEA
A jasmine white tea aged in a French oak barrel that previously aged Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2010 Rudd Oakville Estate vintage.
AROMA Notes of berry, wine-like
PALATE Earthy oak, exquisite jasmine
PURPOSE A Connoisseur’s cup
STRAWBERRY FLOWERING TEA
These hand-sewn tea blossoms are an ancient tradition from the Yunnan province, said to bring good fortune & luck to the tea drinker.
AROMA Sweet, light liquoring
PALATE Fruity & Vibrant
PURPOSE Delight in sweet moments
UNCONVENTIONAL TEAS
MANOA CHOCOLATE | MANOA CHOCOLATE TEA
The Japanese term “Mottainai” can be translated as “What a waste”, it encourages using the output from one process into the input of another. In this case the shells of the roasted cacao beans are steeped in hot water creating a chocolatey aromatic “Tea” This tea contains Theobromine which has a similar molecular structure to caffeine. Theobromine is known for lifting your mood, providing focus and clarity.
TRADITION COFFEE ROASTERS | 100% KONA CASCARA TEA
This intense sweetness of dried cherries combined with hibiscus aromatics are created from the fruit known as a coffee cherry. Coffee “beans” comes from a delicious, sweet fruit about the size of a penny. The fruit and skin are dried on open air beds to create this antioxidant rich blend. Cascara consumption is believed to predate roasted coffee, so enjoy this very traditional tea! Cascara Tea contains approximately 25mg of caffeine much like a green tea.
SAVORY BITES
AMUSE-BOUCHE
ELITE RESERVE OSETRA CAVIAR
Toasted Mallorca bread filled with crème fraiche lightly perfumed with chives.
FIRST
CHICKEN LIVER PATE
Jidori free range chicken livers, mango chutney, toast points
COCO BREAD & TWO
Cod fritters, Bajan pepper sauce
OXTAIL ROTI
Channa, aloo, tamarind sauce
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN
Macaroni pie, Sunday Gravy
GRILLED SPINY LOBSTER
Breadfruit cou cou, pickled cucumber
SECOND
BAJAN TURNOVER
Spiced coconut, brown sugar glaze
MOUNT GAY RUM CAKE
Compressed pineapple
“HOT” CHOCOLATE
Nutmeg cream, “Shirley” shortbread
FRUIT COCKTAIL
Champagne gelee, chilled passion fruit soup
THIRD
GLORIA’S RUM & RAISIN SCONES
Traditional tea biscuits, clotted cream, guava jam
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness*
