Once 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 good friend Sofia and had a beautiful afternoon basking in the great thing about the Adolphus. Right here’s all the things you’ll want to know concerning the Cherry Blossom Tea at The French Room!
Afternoon tea at The French Room is actually a story as previous as time right here in Dallas. The French Room has been serving afternoon tea for over a century in its beautiful nook of the enduring 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 providers cost additional for champagne. Plus the champagne was incredible! The primary tea poured was Kukicha, a inexperienced tea from Japan that was mild and wonderful.
Tea Sandwiches
We began out actually robust with a Truffle Egg Salad on croissant and a Salmon Ginger Muffin with yuzu kosho cream, fried shallots, and smoked trout roe. Each had unimaginable umami flavors additional enhanced by the inexperienced tea.
The Roasted Pork Loin with sesame mayonnaise and crimson cabbage on Japanese milk bread appears to be like easy however packs an enormous taste punch. I may eat this daily for lunch! The tea course ended with an ordinary Cucumber Sandwich and Teriyaki Smoked Rooster Salad with aged cheddar on challah that was moist and scrumptious. We each beloved the smokiness!
Scones
We every obtained two scones, The French Room’s unique scone and a golden elevate 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 may style a touch of popcorn in it!
I don’t even know if I may select a favor dessert. They have been all scrumptious! The menu is lovingly crafted to have fun Japanese flavors. When you love wealthy umami flavors, you’ll love this distinctive tea service.
The Cherry Blossom Tea is accessible now by April 13. Afternoon tea at The French Room prices $75 and features a glass of champagne. Caviar is accessible for a further value. 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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