Coombe Abbey Hotel is launching a new Oriental Afternoon Tea menu, offering guests the chance to experience the 140-year-old custom in a classical setting with a contemporary Asian twist.
A bento box will be served up, filled with a range of savoury snacks, employing mainly Japanese culinary techniques, whilst also taking cues from China and Korea.
The Brinklow-based venue achieved recognition across the country for its afternoon teas including being voted as one of the top 30 places in the UK to indulge in the British tradition, as selected by Daily Telegraph experts.
It is hoped that the new addition, which will be replacing the Knights Afternoon Tea, will be just as popular with visitors.
Included on the new menu is vegetable Gyoza – a Japanese fried dumpling, pork belly bao – a Chinese steamed bun roll, and Karaage chicken – a Japanese variety of fried chicken, as well as Wagyu beef with kimchi and a miso and tofu broth.
A sweet section follows this with a matcha green tea cornetto, complete with stem ginger and lime buttercream, as well as yuzu and raspberry opera cake, and a choice of tea or coffee.
Ron Terry, General Manager of Coombe Abbey, said: “I think everyone who tries the new menu will be extremely impressed.
“It’s refreshing to bring a new perspective to an old tradition. Authenticity is important, but our main goal is to deliver an experience that guests will remember for a long time, and I think this unique combination is going to help us achieve that.
“It will replace the Knight’s theme that has been a firm favourite since 2014, but our other popular teas including the Abbott’s, Monk’s, Sparkling and Gin themed ones will still be available.
“Oriental cuisine is rising in popularity all over the world, and we wanted to capitalise on that trend and deliver an original experience to our guests.
“We felt that these two cultures complement each other extremely well, and I’m sure that it will be a huge hit with our guests at the hotel.”
For further information about afternoon teas, or to make a booking, contact Coombe Abbey on 024 7645 0450 or visit www.coombeabbey.com
