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STARTERS AED Italian Caviar (D,G) Served with Melba Toast, Blinis, Egg White, Egg Yolk, Shallots and Sour Cream Beluga 50 gm 2500 Sevruga 50 gm 1200 Red Prawn Carpaccio (N) 190 Strawberries, Balsamic Vinegar, Cucumber & Almond Dry Bread Vitello Tonnato (GF, D) 190 Slow-Cooked Veal Loin, Tuna Sauce, Mix Lettuce, Capers, Parmesan Foie Gras Terrine 190 Star Anise, White Chocolate, Figs & Lemon Jam Vegetable Strudel (V) 150 Spinach & Black Truffle Cream Eggplant Parmigiana (D) 120 Parmesan, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella & Basil Crunchy Egg (V) 140 Sweet Pepper, Green Olives, Mint & Lemon Scented Mayonnaise International Cheese Platter (V) 130 Served with Traditional Condiments SOUPS AND CREAM Cold Asparagus Cream Soup (V) 100 Cucumber, Yogurt, Mint, Flax & Hemp Seeds Chicken Consommé (D) 125 Chicken Noodles, Carrots, Zucchini & White Celery Lentil Soup (GF, D, V) 75 Traditional Arabic Soup with Red Lentils & Lemon Wild Mushroom Velouté (GF, D, V) 100 Sautéed Mushrooms, Truffle Crème Fraiche ALL PRICES ARE IN UAE DIRHAMS AND INCLUSIVE OF 10% MUNICIPALITY FEES, 7% SERVICE CHARGE AND VALUE ADDED TAX (V) VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN-FREE (N) CONTAINS NUTS (D) CONTAINS DAIRY (A) CONTAINS ALCOHOL (S) SHELLFISH SALADS AED Burj Al Arab Salad (GF, V) 140 Quinoa, Avocado, Rocket, Raspberries, Sweet & Sour vegetables Niçoise Salad (GF, D) 140 Yellow Fin Tuna, Olives, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Eggs, Baby Gem, Anchovies, Green Beans Caesar Salad (D) 75 Parmesan Cheese, Turkey Bacon and Herb Croutons With Grilled Chicken Breast 130 With Garlic Prawns 145 Greek Salad (D) 130 Cucumber, Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives Oregano, Feta Cheese, Lemon Vinaigrette Burrata Salad (Gf, D, V) 140 Rocket, Cherry Tomatoes & Basil Pesto PASTA AND RICE Risotto (GF, D, N) 180 Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomato Confit, Baby Squid & Lemon Potato Gnocchi (D, V) 160 Vine Tomatoes, Basil & Mozzarella Bolognese Lasagna (D) 160 Bechamel & Parmesan Penne Pasta (D, V) 160 Pecorino Cheese & Black Truffle Spaghetti (D) 220 Red Prawns with Vine Tomatoes Our Selection of Gluten Free Pasta is available upon request ALL PRICES ARE IN UAE DIRHAMS AND INCLUSIVE OF 10% MUNICIPALITY FEES, 7% SERVICE CHARGE AND VALUE ADDED TAX (V) VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN-FREE (N) CONTAINS NUTS (D) CONTAINS DAIRY (A) CONTAINS ALCOHOL (S) SHELLFISH PIZZA AED Margherita (D, V) 150 Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella & Fresh Basil Truffle Pizza (D, V) 300 Mozzarella, Truffle cream Yellow Tomato Pizza (D, V) 160 Mushrooms, Smoked Provola Cheese, Rocket & Basil SANDWICHES & BURGERS All sandwiches and burgers are served with French fries or mix salad. Chicken Club Sandwich (D) 160 Boiled Egg, Veal Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes Burger (D) Brioche Bun, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce Homemade BBQ Sauce With Chicken 160 With Wagyu Beef 195 Vegan Burger (V) 140 Vegetable Burger with Avocado, Lettuce & Tomatoes Focaccia Caprese (V) 140 Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Fresh Basil ALL PRICES ARE IN UAE DIRHAMS AND INCLUSIVE OF 10% MUNICIPALITY FEES, 7% SERVICE CHARGE AND VALUE ADDED TAX (V) VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN-FREE (N) CONTAINS NUTS (D) CONTAINS DAIRY (A) CONTAINS ALCOHOL (S) SHELLFISH MEAT MAIN COURSES AED Served with Potato Timbale, Eggplant Caviar, Smoked Baby Lettuce Wagyu Beef Tenderloin 200gm (GF/D) 420 Angus Beef Striploin 250 Days Aged (GF/D) 380 French Corn Fed Chicken Breast (GF/D) 280 Tasmanian Lamb Chops 250gm (GF/D) 320 Mixed Meat Grill (D/N) 350 Shish Kebab, Shish Taouk, Kofta, Lamb Chops SELECTION OF SIDE DISHES Steamed Vegetables (GF, V) ) 60 Grilled Asparagus (GF, V) 60 Broccoli (GF, D, V) 60 Mashed Potatoes (D, V) 60 French Fries (GF, V) 60 Steamed Rice (GF, V) 60 ALL PRICES ARE IN UAE DIRHAMS AND INCLUSIVE OF 10% MUNICIPALITY FEES, 7% SERVICE CHARGE AND VALUE ADDED TAX (V) VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN-FREE (N) CONTAINS NUTS (D) CONTAINS DAIRY (A) CONTAINS ALCOHOL (S) SHELLFISH SEAFOOD MAIN COURSES AED Served with Potato Timbale, Eggplant Caviar, Smoked Baby Lettuce Line Caught Sea Bass (GF/D) 300 Octopus cooked low temperature (GF/D) 260 Grilled Prawns (GF/D) 300 Seafood Mixed Grill (GF/D) 350 Lobster, Tiger Prawns, Seabass, Squid Lobster (GF/D) 400 Mashed Potatoes, Sweet & Sour Vegetables, Bisque LITTLE FOODIES MENU Focaccia Caprese (V) 70 Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Fresh Basil Kids Beef Burger with French Fries 95 Fish Finger with French Fries (D) 80 Chicken Nuggets with French Fries 75 Tomato Cream Soup 75 Penne or Spaghetti (G) 75 Tomato, Cream or Meat Sauce ALL PRICES ARE IN UAE DIRHAMS AND INCLUSIVE OF 10% MUNICIPALITY FEES, 7% SERVICE CHARGE AND VALUE ADDED TAX (V) VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN-FREE (N) CONTAINS NUTS (D) CONTAINS DAIRY (A) CONTAINS ALCOHOL (S) SHELLFISH CAKES AED Seasonal Cakes 80 Yemeni Honey Cake Carrot Cake Pastries 80 Arabic Coffee & Coconut Crunch Coffee Cardamom Coconut Crunch & Praline, Vanilla Mousse Paris - Brest Pistachio Pecan Umm Ali Pistachio, Rose Lemon Meringue Tart Lemon curd, Egg-White Meringue Vanilla Raspberry Mille-Feuille Caramelized Puff Pastry, Light Tahitian Vanilla Cream Cheesecake Strawberry Coconut Crumble Gold Chocolate Bar 120 Chocolate Caramel Pecan, Banana ALL PRICES ARE IN UAE DIRHAMS AND INCLUSIVE OF 10% MUNICIPALITY FEES, 7% SERVICE CHARGE AND VALUE ADDED TAX (V) VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN-FREE (N) CONTAINS NUTS (D) CONTAINS DAIRY (A) CONTAINS ALCOHOL (S) SHELLFISH THE BURJ AL ARAB AFTERNOON TEA Available from 3.00pm to 5.00pm CRAFTED BY OUR CULINARY EXPERTS, FROM CAREFULLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS Mise en Bouche (S)(D) Alaskan King Crab, Crustacean Jelly, Royal Baeri Caviar with Blinis *** Selection of Finger Sandwiches Maine King Crab, Cucumber and Tomato Sandwich Maki (S)(D) French Foie Gras, Mango, Almond Blueberry sauce Cajun Chicken, Apple, Celery, Curry Mayonnaise Smoke Scottish Salmon and Dill, Organic Egg (S)(D) *** Refresher Yuzu Granite *** Homemade Plain and Raisin Scones Clotted Cream (D) Homemade Strawberry Rose Jam (V) Homemade Lemon Curd *** Selection of pastries AED 490 With soft beverages AED 590 With a glass of Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Non-Vintage Please inform us of any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering ALL PRICES ARE IN UAE DIRHAMS AND INCLUSIVE OF 10% MUNICIPALITY FEES, 7% SERVICE CHARGE AND VALUE ADDED TAX (V) VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN-FREE (N) CONTAINS NUTS (D) CONTAINS DAIRY (A) CONTAINS ALCOHOL (S) SHELLFISH DETOX AED Greener with Ginger 75 Celery, Cucumber, Ginger, Parsley, Green Apple, Spinach, Lemon Boost your Mind 75 Ginger, Beets, Carrot, Celery Anti- inflammatory 75 Turmeric, Carrot, Ginger, Orange, Celery, Lemon Iron Throne 75 Cucumber, Celery, Romain Lettuce, Broccoli, Green Apple, Lime Power 65 Turmeric, Ginger, Aloe Vera, Orange FRESH JUICES Strawberry 70 Carrot, Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Mango, Lemon, 49 Grapefruit, Watermelon, Kiwi SOFT DRINKS Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7Up, 7Up Free, Mirinda, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water 38 Red Bull 60 ALL PRICES ARE IN UAE DIRHAMS AND INCLUSIVE OF 10% MUNICIPALITY FEES, 7% SERVICE CHARGE AND VALUE ADDED TAX (V) VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN-FREE (N) CONTAINS NUTS (D) CONTAINS DAIRY (A) CONTAINS ALCOHOL (S) SHELLFISH WATER AED 500ML 750ML San Pellegrino 40 55 Acqua Panna 40 55 AED 330ML 750ML Perrier 40 75 COFFEE AED Burj Al Arab Gold Cappuccino 120 A smooth creation of premium coffee, fresh milk and fine 24 carat gold, served with a Grand Cru Guanaja chocolate marshmallow Espresso 35 Double Espresso 40 Ristretto 45 American Coffee 40 French Press Ethiopian Mocca Sidamo Coffee 65 Classic Cappuccino 40 Café Latté 40 ALL PRICES ARE IN UAE DIRHAMS AND INCLUSIVE OF 10% MUNICIPALITY FEES, 7% SERVICE CHARGE AND VALUE ADDED TAX (V) VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN-FREE (N) CONTAINS NUTS (D) CONTAINS DAIRY (A) CONTAINS ALCOHOL (S) SHELLFISH COFFEE AED Café Au Lait 50 Macchiato 35 Mocachino 50 Turkish Coffee 60 Affogato 80 Salted Fudge Cappuccino 65 Smooth emulsion of espresso, hot milk, artisan salted fudge Iced Date Mocha 65 Cold brew coffee, medjool dates, Turkish delight, date honey, milk Baracoa Iced Coffee 65 Cold brew coffee, mint leaves, chocolate tonic Matcha Iced Latte 65 Espresso, rice milk, matcha powder, fresh milk foam Signature Hot Chocolate 55 A home-made artisan blend of grand cru nyangbo and rich caramelia ALL PRICES ARE IN UAE DIRHAMS AND INCLUSIVE OF 10% MUNICIPALITY FEES, 7% SERVICE CHARGE AND VALUE ADDED TAX (V) VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN-FREE (N) CONTAINS NUTS (D) CONTAINS DAIRY (A) CONTAINS ALCOHOL (S) SHELLFISH PREMIUM BLACK TEAS AED Rare Assam 49 Strong and smooth with hints of sweetness, our Assam earns its place among the Indian tea classics With golden-tipped leaves, this malty blend is the pride of the region. English Breakfast 49 One story goes that ‘Breakfast Tea’ was the invention of an Edinburgh tea master in the 1800s. It was only after Queen Victoria had savored the blend at Balmoral Castle, and brought it back to London, that its popularity spread through the capital’s most fashionable tea houses. Renamed, English Breakfast now enjoys a global presence. Rich, robust, malty and sometimes with a dash of milk, is a perfect combination for a Good morning! Organic Darjeeling 49 Darjeeling is a floral classic celebrated in its Himalayan homeland and much further afield. Noted for subtle hints of muscatel and the silvery appearance of its leaves, Darjeeling evokes the glamorous Afternoon Tea experience. Organic Lapsang 49 Gently smoked with pine wood, this Organic Lapsang Souchong gives the aroma of sitting by an open fire. Rich and peaty flavor of this tea can be enjoyed with or without milk. PERFUMED BLACK TEAS AED Organic Majestic Earl Grey 49 Traditional in recipe, the Organic Majestic Earl Grey is made with the essence of the bergamot orange and carefully mixed with the finest organic black tea. The addition of mallow blossoms and cornflower petals make this tea a feast for the eyes and the refreshing citrus flavor a perfect pairing for any dessert. Chocolate Tea 49 A rich mocha blend with sweet hints of caramel, this warming chocolate tea is the ultimate decadent treat.
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  • An Extended Acount of the History of Tea

    An Extended Acount of the History of Tea

    Tea in Early and Later Joseon Brother Anthony of Taizé This paper was published in Transactions, Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch, Vol. 86 (2011) pages 119-142. Anyone who begins to explore the history of tea-drinking in Korea soon encounters a few names of writers from earlier centuries who have left their mark on the Korean Way of Tea, either by something they wrote or by their example. The life-stories of these men, who were either scholars or monks, serve to illustrate vividly some of the challenges facing the political elite in the Joseon dynasty; exile and execution are frequently recurring events. In what follows, one aim is to try to sense something of the human reality underlying dry historical facts, including the love of tea shared by each of those evoked. The first set of stories concerns a little- known scholar, Yi Mok, who composed the earliest known Korean treatise about tea shortly before his execution at the early age of twenty-eight, in the closing years of the fifteenth century. The second section begins with the life of the scholar widely known as Dasan, Jeong Yak-yong, together with some mention of his brothers, and ends with the death of the Venerable Cho-ui in 1866, covering the first half of the nineteenth century. 1. Tea and Death in Early Joseon The Joseon Dynasty began in 1392, at the end of Goryeo, with a change in the royal family from the Wang of Goryeo to the Yi of Joseon. In the decades following, there was strong tension between aristocratic men who had been faithful servants of the Goryeo kings and had retired to the countryside rather than serve the new regime, and the “turncoats” who had accepted the new royal line and devoted themselves to serving the good of the state.