After I heard that The French Room was providing a particular Cherry Blossom tea for spring, I knew I needed to test it out and it didn’t disappoint! My buddy Sofia and had a beautiful afternoon basking in the great thing about the Adolphus. Right here’s all the pieces it’s essential to know in regards to the Cherry Blossom Tea at The French Room!
Afternoon tea at The French Room is really a story as outdated as time right here in Dallas. The French Room has been serving afternoon tea for over a century in its gorgeous nook of the long-lasting Adolphus resort in downtown Dallas. The ornate particulars such because the gilded Louis XVI fashion chairs, French sconces, marble ground, and twin Italian Murano Glass chandeliers transport friends to an expensive European chateau.
Champagne and Tea
Tea service begins with a complimentary glass of champagne from the Loire valley. This delighted me, since many tea companies cost further for champagne. Plus the champagne was implausible! The primary tea poured was Kukicha, a inexperienced tea from Japan that was mild and wonderful.
Tea Sandwiches
We began out actually sturdy with a Truffle Egg Salad on croissant and a Salmon Ginger Muffin with yuzu kosho cream, fried shallots, and smoked trout roe. Each had unbelievable umami flavors additional enhanced by the inexperienced tea.
The Roasted Pork Loin with sesame mayonnaise and purple cabbage on Japanese milk bread seems to be easy however packs an enormous taste punch. I might eat this daily for lunch! The tea course ended with a typical Cucumber Sandwich and Teriyaki Smoked Hen Salad with aged cheddar on challah that was moist and scrumptious. We each beloved the smokiness!
Scones
We every acquired two scones, The French Room’s authentic scone and a golden increase scone, served with whipped butter and seasonal preserves.
Desserts
The desserts included a stunning Sakura Cherry Blossom Cheesecake Tart, a White Chocolate Matcha Cookie, and a Chocolate Miso Éclair paired with Genmaicha “Popcorn Tea” from Japan. You actually might style a touch of popcorn in it!
I don’t even know if I might select a favor dessert. They had been all scrumptious! The menu is lovingly crafted to rejoice Japanese flavors. Should you love wealthy umami flavors, you’ll love this distinctive tea service.
The Cherry Blossom Tea is accessible now by means of April 13. Afternoon tea at The French Room prices $75 and features a glass of champagne. Caviar is accessible for a further price. Valet parking is accessible at The Adolphus for $12 with validation at The French Room. For extra info or to make a reservation, click on right here.
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