Tête-à-tête Over An Exquisite Afternoon Tea

Having an afternoon tea break is very common in Malaysia, but it is usually over chakoi or Nyonya kuih. We eat throughout the day, after all, as food unites us.

Today, I shall interest you in the idea of an exquisite Western-style afternoon tea set, infused with local taste. This is a three-tier set, with the following items:

Tier 1 (bottom):
Macadamia cake
Coffee cheese cake
Fresh raspberry mousse
Durian meringue tart
Lemon curd eclair
Salted egg macaron
Pistachio macaron
Mille-feuille

Tier 2 (centre)
Scotch egg
Lamb rendang with mashed potatoes
Petits farcis
Fish cake

Tier 3 (top)
Smoked salmon brioche
Multigrain egg mayo
Tuna finger sandwich

Warm savouries to go with the set are scones (plain & raisin) with strawberry jam and clotted cream. In addition, complementing this set is a choice of soothing tea and aromatic coffee.

Tea selections include: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Jasmine, Chamomile as well as Peppermint. For coffee, there’s Decaffeinated, Freshly brewed, Espresso, Cappuccino and Latte. Just take your pick.

afternoon tea set with extra macarons @ Tea Lounge

Looking at the menu, can you figure out why I said that it has been localised to suit Malaysian taste buds? With the inclusion of durian, salted egg and fish cake, you know that the chef keeps Malaysian taste buds in mind.

an extra plate of macarons of various flavours

Indulging in such an afternoon tea break is luxurious, especially in the right company. Imagine yourself savouring this variety of fresh pastries, dainty sandwiches, renowned scones, delightful cakes, colourful macarons and more… as you wash them down with hot premium tea or coffee, and while away some time on a lazy afternoon with a loved one. Ah, memories are made of this!

This afternoon tea will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth and sugar cravings. It is available daily at WEIL Hotel Ipoh’s Tea Lounge (Level 1), from 12pm until 5pm. It is priced at RM64 for 2 persons, and is subject to 6% service tax.

Do take note that the above menu is subject to change based on product availability and chef’s creation. Reservation is highly encouraged to ensure the items are freshly prepared for you.

Tea Lounge @ WEIL Hotel Ipoh
Add: 292, Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Tel: 05-208 2102

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