Raffles Makati launches its second series of the Royal Afternoon Tea featuring Queen Victoria
Following the successful Queen Marie Antoinette afternoon tea, Raffles Makati presents the second of its royal afternoon tea series at the Writers Bar featuring the longest reigning monarch in Great Britain, Queen Victoria.
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Inspired by the great Victorian Era, the Royal Afternoon Tea will be offered from August 1 until November 30. Indulge in a three-tier medley of sweet and savory British classics, favorites, and delicacies created after the sovereign monarchs of England.
Delicate tea-cup sandwiches include: a London Bridge Roll with crab and cress, a favorite delicacy shaped like the arch of the London Bridge; Coronation Chicken, which was created in 1953 for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II; vintage cheddar cheese tart; and the age-old English tea sandwich with poached salmon, citrus cream cheese and dill.
Delightful confections such as the Victorian sponge cake, a time-honored cake filled with butter cream and raspberry jam, named after Queen Victoria herself; vintage flora cookies inspired by charming Victorian design; all-time British-favorite, truffle chocolates filled with gin and orange; traditional lemon tart; classic English toffee cupcake; and popular Jammie Dodger—a British biscuit made from shortbread with flavored jam filling—create the charming Queen Victoria Afternoon Tea.
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For a more British experience, several activities will be held at the Writers Bar during this time. Afternoon-tea aficionados are invited to join British tea etiquette classes on August 20, September 24, and October 29 at 3 p.m. conducted by Protocol Specialist Sheila Viesca of TalkShop.
Guests are also invited to visit the Bits and Bobs pop-up store for fine English goods on August 11 to 12, September 15 to 16, and October 20 to 21. For a final English touch, iconic English tableware brand Wedgwood—wherein its collections have graced the tables of royal families—will have a display of its Wild Strawberry collection at the Writers Bar.
Enjoy this sublimely British afternoon tea from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily at Php 1,150 for two. Add a glass of champagne at Php 900 for a sparkling afternoon. Prices are subject to service charge and applicable government charges. For more information and to make a reservation, please call Restaurant Reservations at 795 1840 or email dining.makati@raffles.com.
This is a press release from Raffles Makati.
