Experience the epitome of sophistication at our Afternoon Tea, an elegant indulgence of fine teas and decadent cuisine. Delight in the exquisite pairing of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé, a refined sparkling wine that perfectly complements a selection of luxurious bites. Savor the delicate flavors of spiny lobster and golden Oscietra caviar, alongside the rich, velvety smoothness of foie gras torchon. Each bite is designed to awaken your senses and elevate your 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).
On Saturday, February 15, a special Valentine’s Afternoon Tea menu will be offered. Enjoy a delightful mix of sweet and savory treats paired with Champagne and premium teas. Whether you’re celebrating romance or friendship, this event offers an intimate setting to honor every kind of love.
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
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
LAURENT-PERRIER CUVÉE ROSÉ & SPINY LOBSTER + GOLDEN OSCIETRA CAVIAR
brioche, lemon-parsley aioli, celery
We start by pairing Laurent Perrier Rosé with spiny lobster and caviar. Delicate, sweet lobster is tossed in a lemon-parsley aioli and garnished with Golden Oscietra caviar on a house-made brioche roll.
FOIE GRAS TORCHON
Buttered shokupan toast, guava-pink peppercorn gelée
Our Foie Gras Torchon remains a crowd favorite, in this instance being paired with a guava-pink peppercorn geleé. Our torchon is cured in-house using the traditional French technique. We use Barbados dark rum which lends to sweeter notes in the final product on a mini house-made sesame burger bun.
BEET CURED KING SALMON
avocado, blood orange, pickled shallots, phyllo nest
Fresh king Salmon is cured for 48 hours with turmeric, and fresh red & golden beets. It is then paired with avocado, blood orange segments and pickled shallots on a phyllo nest.
CARIBBEAN CURRY
Bara (flatbread), channa + aloo, kuchela, tamarind sauce
A completely plant-based dish, chickpeas and potato are cooked in curry and paired with pickled mango and tamarind sauce, served with a traditional Indo-Caribbean flatbread, and presented in a fresh cocoa pod adding tropical fruit notes to the curry. Its origins in Trinidad & Tobago, this dish is enjoyed throughout the Caribbean.
GRILLED OCTOPUS
Breadfruit Cou Cou, cucumber
Octopus makes its debut on the Spring menu. The octopus is cooked until tender and finished over Binchotan. Paired with a creamy breadfruit (Kupu Place) puree and pickled English cucumber.
KOMBU CHAMOMILE TEA
Tealeaves Chamomile flower, mizudashi, braised vegetables
Kombu is cold brewed for 24 hours with cacao shells, giving a very delicate, chocolatey flavor. This is then heated and poured tableside over seasonal braised vegetables and Tealeaves Chamomile flowers.
YUZU OLIVE OIL SORBET
Strawberry consommé, Big Island sea salt, shiso oil
The essence of fresh strawberries is extracted slowly over 4 hours. The resulting “consommé” like liquid is poured tableside over a yuzu-extra virgin olive oil sorbet, with a few drops of house-made shiso oil and sprinkling of black lava salt.
CHOCOLATE + PASSION
Lydgate Farms 70%, lilikoi, sakura
This creation is a mini pillow of intensity! Spring harvest 70% Lydgate Farms chocolate is lightened and combined with lilikoi & cherry blossoms. The slight saltiness of the Sakura accentuates the red berry notes in the chocolate which lends to the fragrant lilikoi.
ANDAGI
Big Island honey, citrus
Traditional Okinawan doughnuts tossed in warm Big Island honey. We have made this item completely Plant Based as well, without any compromise in texture or flavor.
TUTTI FRUTTI
Tealeaves Bubble Gum Popsicle Tea panna cotta, tropical fruit
Tutti Frutti, traditionally a fruit forward combination with the addition of vanilla. This verrine combines the flavor of Tealeaves Bubble Gum Popsicle Tea (Green Tea, passionfruit, lychee, pineapple) panna cotta, with fresh blood oranges and grapes; both compressed with essence of banana and elderflower. A truly nostalgic dessert.
MATCHA TIRAMISU
Tencha match cream, Midori, pineapple-passion fruit gelée
Ceremonial grade Tealeaves Tencha Matcha is represented in different forms in this Tiramisu-like dessert. Pineapple & passionfruit adds fruity notes to the delicate green tea dessert that is finished with an Almond-Matcha crumble.
GLORIA’S LEMON POPPY SCONES
Devonshire cream & Calamansi-Pineapple marmalade
Delicately moist scones create the perfect ending to our Afternoon Tea. House-made Calamansi-pineapple marmalade and Devonshire cream keeps the English tradition alive.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness*
