Christmas Day Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea T H E P a L a C E L O U N G E

CHRISTMAS DAY WINTER WONDERLAND AFTERNOON TEA T H E P A L A C E L O U N G E

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THE RUBENS GOLDEN TIPS EXPERIENCE

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We serve our Royal Afternoon Tea in London’s most regal location, overlooking WINTER WONDERLAND The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Adding to this already illustrious experience we are now exclusively serving our freshly baked scones, pastries AFTERNOON TEA and finger sandwiches alongside Ceylon Golden Tips in partnership with specialist tea merchants PMD Tea. £69 PER PERSON — SERVED WITH MULLED WINE This rare tea is produced in the highlands of Sri Lanka and sold for an unprec- £19 PER CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 12 edented price of £10,12 s. 6d per lb in 1891 – today that would equate to £1,260 per lb. Fully handcrafted and skilfully handpicked by expert tea pluckers at sunset in Sri Lanka, the velvety, silvery tips are carefully turned into gold and sundried ENJOY THIS traditional English occasion at The Rubens at the Palace overlooking on a velvet cloth. the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. With white glove service, this delicate tea is weighed with precision at The The pastry kitchen at The Rubens is led by our talented pastry Head Chef Rubens using golden scales; each tip is placed into the silver teapot individual- Sarah Houghting, producing the freshest pastries and cakes for our guests ly with golden tweezers. The tea which is showcased in a locked mahogany to enjoy. With a reputation as one of the best in London we pay respect to the box lined with velvet is infused with still mineral water to produce an extraor- tradition of Afternoon Tea whilst incorporating fresh twists along the way. dinary liquor and a smooth, light and mellow texture with fruity notes. Our delicious Royal Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea features mouth-watering pastries, finger sandwiches and scones. This truly unique experience includes a glass of champagne and a Royal After- noon Tea Stand. Our sandwiches, scones, pastries and seasonal preserve are prepared fresh each day. Please inform us prior to your visit of special dietary restrictions or allergies to avoid additional waiting time. 400

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KIR ROYALE TEA SELECTION CRÈME DE CASSIS, CHAMPAGNE P.M. DAV I D S I LVA & SONS WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1945 during the 18 Plantation Raj in Ceylon’s world-famous Dimbula Valley. The company was A GOBLET FIT FOR A KING founded on Brunswick Estate in the fertile Maskeliya Valley as a small REMY MARTIN COGNAC, PROSECCO, PARFAIT D’AMORE, independent tea shop for tea plantation workers to gather, relax and enjoy a ITALIAN VERMOUTH, ORANGE MARMALADE quality cup of tea. The business and the family soon expanded to become a 16 specialist Tea Transporter and Plantation Supplier. THE KINGDOM WITHIN US... Today three generations on it remains a family company, serving the world’s HIGHLAND PARK WHISKY, TAYLOR’S PORT, most sought-after teas that are hand plucked and ethically sourced. HOMEMADE CARAMEL SYRUP 16 BLACK TEA PLANTERS’ BREAKFAST THE NEW YORK BAR ROYALE THE RUBENS TEA BY ST. JAMES TEA Strong and full bodied. Before English TANQUERAY GIN, LIMONCELLO, FRESH APPLE, MINT ESTATE, UVA, CEYLON breakfast, early tea planters enjoyed the full 16 St. James Estate was founded by intrepid British bodied flavours of Planters’ Breakfast in planters during the plantation Raj in Ceylon. The Ceylon. The perfect conditions for creating that tea is hand-picked during the short Uva season rich full taste are found in the Dimbula Valley. CHAMPAGNE & PROSECCO which takes place in August. The cup is aromatic This is where the award-winning Planters’ By the glass - 125ml with a strong bouquet and hint of wintergreen Breakfast is hand-picked. LANSON PÈRE ET FILS 12.5% flavour, the classic characteristics of a well made Perfectly paired with our Truffle Egg Mayon- 18 seasonal Uva. naise & Burnt Onion Relish sandwiches. LANSON ROSÉ 12.5% Perfectly paired with our Norfolk Roast Turkey, Cranberry & Pomegranate Chutney Sandwiches. 18 PLANTERS’ AFTERNOON

BOLLA PROSECCO SUPERIORE 11.5% THE ROYAL JUBILEE TEA The traditional afternoon tea of cakes and 12 sandwiches is best taken with a bright and BY LOVERS LEAP TEA ESTATE, fragrant tea. The award-winning afternoon tea By the bottle - 750ml NUWARAELIYA, CEYLON is handpicked on the rolling hills of Ceylon’s LANSON BLACK LABEL 12.5% Uva region. Ideal on its own or with a splash of 90 The estate takes its name from two lovers who milk. Perfectly paired with our Scones. leapt to their fate. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh LANSON ROSÉ 12.5% visited this estate on a Royal tour of the island in 95 1954. The Duke took to the fields by planting a PLANTERS’ EARL GREY

BOLLA PROSECCO SUPERIORE 11.5% selection of tea bushes during his visit. Lovers The most aristocratic of teas is infused with the 48 Leap tea was the only tea served and drunk by unmistakable aroma of bergamot. To balance those in attendance of the state banquet dinners the citrus, you need a bold tea. The Earl Grey during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of is handpicked and infused with a drop of PORT 2012. The flavours are bright, crisp and clean – natural bergamot oil. a lighter cup without milk. TAYLOR’S 10 YEAR AGED TAWNY Perfectly paired with our Cucumber & Cream Perfectly paired with our Fruit & Nut Tart. Cheese Sandwiches. 11

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TEA SELECTION WINTER WONDERLAND

A F T E R N O O N T E A BLACK TEA PLANTERS’ GREEN £19 PER CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 12 INVERNESS TEA ESTATE — CEYLON Grown on the high peaks and hand-plucked to fully satisfy the green tea connoisseur. The large Hand-picked on the high peaks of Inverness Estate leaf tea is curled and pan heated to produce a SANDWICHES & SAVOURY in Ceylon. The Orange Pekoe is the perfect light mellow brew with a delicate flavour and All sandwiches are served on Caraway Seeded Bread accompaniment to the scones and pastry selection. aroma. A rosy cup with a golden liquour, the Inverness Perfect to drink after enjoying our afternoon tea or CHRISTMAS TURKEY PIE Orange Pekoe is a taste of a bygone era. as a post-dinner beverage.

Perfectly paired with our Snowball Pastry and Scones. SILVER TIPS STRAWBERRY JAM & PEANUT BUTTER

HALMARI TEA ESTATE - ASSAM Drinking Silver Tips is an indulgent experience. Its HAM & CHEESE clear infusion possesses a slight metallic sheen on The dry leaf contains selectively plucked and the surface. Silver Tips are carefully nurtured in CHOCOLATE NUTELLA delicately rolled leaves. This tea is known for a perfect microclimate conditions and hand-picked seasonal signature creamy chocolate note. Can be only at precise times. Chosen from a distinct enjoyed plain or with milk. cultivar the unfurled tender buds enter a unique CUCUMBER & CREAM CHEESE Perfectly paired with our Scottish Smoked Salmon & oxidization process and is hand-crafted to Horseradish Cream Sandwiches. perfection. Perfect to drink after enjoying our afternoon tea. SCONES JUNGPANA TEA ESTATE – 2ND FLUSH TRADITIONAL PLAIN & DARJEELING SPICED RAISIN SCONES HERBAL TEA Served with Homemade Seasonal Fruit Preserve & Clotted Cream High grown on the foothills of the Himalayas, ROOIBOS Jungpana estate produces tea in the traditional method when two leaves and a bud are carefully Unique to the Western Cape of South Africa this is PASTRIES a bright orange infusion that is rich in Vitamin C, hand-picked. Most of the estate is not accessible POPPING CANDY DONUT WREATH by motor vehicle and factory access is still made Iron & Magnesium. on foot. To this day chests of Jungpana tea are Perfectly paired with our Orange Cinnamon Swirl bought by Sherpas down the steep steps. Pastry. FROSTY THE SNOWMAN LOLLIPOP Jungpana 2nd flush teas have a darker cup with the signature “muscatel” flavour of a quality PEPPERMINT LEAVES UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE Darjeeling. Perfectly paired with our Rubens Yule Log. A cherished herbal tea that has been used for centuries to aid digestion leaving a fresh minty CHAI CINNAMON tang. Best enjoyed after meal as a palate cleanser or as a digestive aid. The marriage of quality high grown tea and Perfect to drink after enjoying our afternoon tea. indigenous Ceylon spices produce an exceptional tea with piquancy. The tea’s sumptuous, spicy notes entice the palate whilst finishing with the sweet, smoothness of Cinnamon. Chai Cinnamon is the ideal drink for those chilly winter evenings. Perfectly paired with our Gingerbread Latte Maca- ron.

GREEN & WHITE TEA GLUTEN-FREE THE RUBENS A F T E R N O O N T E A WINTER WONDERLAND

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SANDWICHES & SAVOURY SANDWICHES & SAVOURY All sandwiches are served on a selection of Gluten-Free breads CHRISTMAS TURKEY PIE

CHRISTMAS TURKEY PIE NORFOLK ROAST TURKEY, CRANBERRY & POMEGRANATE CHUTNEY White Bread

NORFOLK ROAST TURKEY, CRANBERRY & POMEGRANATE CHUTNEY SCOTTISH SMOKED SALMON & HORSERADISH CREAM Harissa Bread SCOTTISH SMOKED SALMON & HORSERADISH CREAM CUCUMBER & CREAM CHEESE CUCUMBER & CREAM CHEESE Caraway Seeded Bread

CHOPPED STEAK, CRISPY SHALLOTS, CHIVES, DIJON MUSTARD, PARMESAN SLIDER CHOPPED STEAK, CRISPY SHALLOTS, CHIVES, DIJON MUSTARD, PARMESAN SLIDER Brioche Bun TRUFFLE EGG MAYONNAISE & BURNT ONION RELISH TRUFFLE EGG MAYONNAISE & BURNT ONION RELISH SCONES Onion Bread

FRUIT Served with Homemade Seasonal Fruit Preserve & Clotted Cream SCONES TRADITIONAL PLAIN & PASTRIES SPECALOOS SCONES Served with Homemade Seasonal Fruit Preserve & Clotted Cream UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Mint Chocolate PASTRIES GINGERBREAD LATTE MACARON UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE Milk Chocolate & Coffee Ganache Mint Chocolate

SNOWBALL GINGERBREAD LATTE MACARON White Chocolate Mousse, Cranberry Compote Milk Chocolate & Coffee Ganache

RUBENS GIFT BOX SNOWBALL Chocolate, Mulled Wine Cream White Chocolate Mousse, Cranberry Compote

FRUIT & NUT TART RUBENS NOEL ÉCLAIR Apple Jam, Chestnut Praline Chocolate, Mulled Wine Cream

ORANGE CINNAMON SWIRL FRUIT & NUT TART Vanilla Sponge, Orange Curd, Cinnamon Crunch Apple Jam, Chestnut Praline

ORANGE CINNAMON SWIRL Vanilla Sponge, Orange Curd, Cinnamon Crunch VEGETARIAN VEGAN A F T E R N O O N T E A A F T E R N O O N T E A

SANDWICHES & SAVOURY SANDWICHES & SAVOURY All sandwiches are served on a selection of vegan breads CHRISTMAS BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CHESTNUT PIE CHRISTMAS BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CHESTNUT PIE NUT ROAST, CRANBERRY & POMEGRANATE CHUTNEY White Bread NUT ROAST, CRANBERRY & POMEGRANATE CHUTNEY White Bread GOATS CHEESE & ROASTED BEETROOT Harissa Bread GRILLED VEGETABLE, HUMMUS & ROCKET Harissa Bread CUCUMBER & CREAM CHEESE Wholemeal Bread CUCUMBER & CREAM CHEESE Wholemeal Bread WILD MUSHROOM, CRISPY SHALLOTS, CHIVES, DIJON MUSTARD, PARMESAN SLIDER Brioche Bun WILD MUSHROOM, CRISPY SHALLOTS, CHIVES, DIJON MUSTARD, PARMESAN SLIDER Potato Bun TRUFFLE EGG MAYONNAISE & BURNT ONION RELISH Onion Bread BARBECUE JACKFRUIT & BURNT ONION RELISH Bao Bun SCONES TRADITIONAL PLAIN & SCONES SPECALOOS SCONES TRADITIONAL PLAIN & Served with Homemade Seasonal Fruit Preserve & Clotted Cream SPECALOOS SCONES Served with Homemade Seasonal Fruit Preserve & Vegan Butter PASTRIES UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE PASTRIES Mint Chocolate UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE Mint Chocolate GINGERBREAD LATTE MACARON Milk Chocolate & Coffee Ganache GINGERBREAD LATTE MACARON Milk Chocolate & Coffee Ganache SNOWBALL White Chocolate Mousse, Cranberry Compote SNOWBALL White Chocolate Mousse, Cranberry Compote RUBENS GIFT BOX Chocolate, Mulled Wine Cream RUBENS GIFT BOX Chocolate, Mulled Wine Cream FRUIT & NUT TART Apple Jam, Chestnut Praline FRUIT & NUT TART Apple Jam, Chestnut Praline ORANGE CINNAMON SWIRL Vanilla Sponge, Orange Curd, Cinnamon Crunch ORANGE CINNAMON SWIRL Vanilla Sponge, Orange Curd, Cinnamon Crunch