06 Aug 2022
Saicho celebrates Afternoon Tea Week with The Rosebery at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park and the Palm Court at Sheraton Park Lane
- Enjoy a complimentary glass of Saicho Sparkling Tea to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week
- Afternoon Tea Week (8-14 August) celebrates the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea - the perfect excuse to catch up with loved ones
- Guests at the Rosebery will enjoy a selection of three Saicho sparkling teas fromJapan, India and China
- Book The Rosebery via Afternoonteaweek.co.uk to enjoy a complimentary glass of Saicho Jasmine Sparkling Tea to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week
(LONDON, United Kingdom) Saicho, the prestigious single-origin sparkling tea brand, is now available for a paired afternoon tea in The Rosebery at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London just in time for Afternoon Tea Week – an annual observance celebrating the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea, taking place from 8-14 August. In celebration of Afternoon Tea Week, Saicho is offering a complimentary glass of Jasmine Sparkling Tea to all guests who book Afternoon Tea at The Rosebery through afternoonteaweek.co.uk.
Saicho is the creation of Hong Kong native Natalie and her partner Charlie Winkworth-Smith, who first established the luxurious effervescent tea brand in the United Kingdom. Boasting a collection of cold-brewed sparkling teas masterfully crafted to be as nuanced as the finest champagnes, Saicho's creations make for an excellent pour to sip your celebratory toast. Saicho is the product of founder Natalie's exposure to two well-established tea cultures, offering a unique and refreshing beverage ideal for the growing discerning crowds who are seeking to drink less alcohol.
The Rosebery, set in the heart of Knightsbridge at the award-winning Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, offers a luxurious setting in which to indulge in Afternoon Tea. Set against a stylish, contemporary backdrop, Afternoon Tea in The Rosebery is a truly memorable occasion. Long an innovator on the London Afternoon Tea scene, The Rosebery is the first London afternoon tea experience to now offer guests a sparkling tea pairing, alongside their already existing wine, sake and beer pairings and the 29 different teas for guests to enjoy.
The menu's unique tea pairing will delight guests with all three Saicho flavours. The floral green tea, Saicho Jasmine is served with delicate finger sandwiches and is followed by Saicho Hojicha Roasted Green tea that is poured with freshly baked scones served with Devonshire clotted cream, Pembrokeshire strawberry jam, rose petal jelly and lemon curd. The afternoon tea pairing is completed with musky black Saicho Darjeeling that is served alongside Executive Pastry Chef, Emmanuel Bonneau's, specially curated and seasonally inspired selection of pastries.
The hotel is just a few steps from Knightsbridge Tube Station and a short walk from Kensington Palace. Afternoon Tea is served 12pm to 6:30pm every day, and vegan and children's options are also available. Whether for a special occasion, a gathering with friends and loved ones or a brief respite from the vibrancy of fashionable Knightsbridge, the Sparkling Tea Paired Afternoon Tea at The Rosebery will delight your senses and your taste buds.
The Rosebery Summer Afternoon Tea: £63
Plus Saicho Pairing: £14
The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane will be offering guests a complimentary glass of Saicho Jasmine to add some sparkle to the famed afternoon tea. From its heyday as the hangout of choice for socialites, celebrities, and the aristocracy upon opening in 1927, the hotel has a long history of bringing people together in the heart of Mayfair. Guests will enjoy Afternoon Tea in the hotel's iconic Palm Court with original Art Deco features, providing a perfect backdrop for a sophisticated afternoon tea. The menu features a special selection of British scones, pastries and savoury treats. Finely crafted and inspired by British heritage, the menu includes a Battenberg, a Royal Apricot Mandarin Chocolate Cake, a Queen's Hat and Victoria Sponge.
The menu also includes freshly baked plain and golden raisin scones served with a homemade selection of seasonal preserves and clotted cream. The savoury offering for the Afternoon Tea is refined to deliver a simple nostalgic addition to the menu, and features a selection of sandwiches including coronation chicken, free range egg mayonnaise, smoked salmon and truffled cream cheese. Guests can enjoy a bottle of Saicho Sparkling Tea, the perfect Afternoon Tea pairing.
Afternoon Tea at the Palm Court: £49
Plus a bottle of Saicho: £28
Online Orders Per Flavour
- 200ml bottle (Jasmine, Darjeeling, Hojicha) for £4.99 GBP
- 750ml bottle (Jasmine, Darjeeling, Hojicha) for £17.45 GBP
- 750ml bottle of Eight Immortals for £32.99 GBP
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Caption: Saicho's three signature flavours – Darjeeling, Hojicha and Jasmine – can be purchased in 200ml and 750ml sizes from Saicho's website and their select stockists.
About Saicho
Saicho is a single origin sparkling tea brand. Setting a new trend with its prestigious cold-brewed sparkling teas that speak the language of wine, Saicho offers an elevated way to enjoy non-alcoholic drinking and dining with its pioneering premium teas that promote as much nuance, flavour and provenance as premium wines – now available via www.saichodrinks.com.
Perfect for pairing dinners, aperitifs or to celebrate with a toast on a sparkling note, Saicho is the creation of Hong Kong native Natalie and her partner Charlie Winkworth-Smith, who first established the luxurious effervescent tea brand in the United Kingdom. The exciting new drink is the product of Natalie's exposure to two well-established tea cultures and offers a unique and refreshing beverage ideal for the growing discerning crowds who are seeking to drink less alcohol.
Since its launch, Saicho has been welcomed by numerous renowned sommeliers, hoteliers and consumers, praised for its quality and versatility. The burgeoning world of non-alcoholic drinks continues to grow with consumers increasingly looking for more refined and premium options with the ceremony and complexity of a fine wine.
Please find tasting notes and pairings below for each tea currently in the Saicho range.
Darjeeling
This black tea is grown in the foothills of the Himalayas in Darjeeling, India, at almost 2,000 meters above sea level. Harvested in the summer to develop its unique Darjeeling flavour, the tea has notes of wood spice, nectarine and muscatel and has a subtle astringency.
Hojicha
Originating in Kyoto in the 1920s as a way of utilising leftover leaves, stems, stalks and twigs, Hojicha is a roasted green tea from Japan. The tea has a deep umami character and notes of nori seaweed, roasted hazelnut and delicate smoke, with dry and woody tannins.
Jasmine
Scented with jasmine blossoms, this green tea from Fuding, in Fujian province, China, has a delicate floral aroma and notes of apple sherbet, lychee and vanilla, making it a refreshing aperitif.
Eight Immortals
Named after one of China's most well-known myths about the legendary Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, this tea is a rare Dan Cong tea cultivar from Guangdong province, China. With a subtle savouriness and lightly tannic finish, the Eight Immortals tea has notes of ginger, mango, tangerine and melon.
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About Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Sitting between glorious Royal Parkland and the buzz of central Knightsbridge, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London offers the essence of timeless heritage coupled with contemporary flair and impeccable service. Each of the hotel's rooms and suites were redesigned as part of the most-extensive multi-million-pound restoration in the hotel's history, by internationally-renowned designer Joyce Wang, to reflect by the natural beauty of neighbouring Hyde Park. An award-winning spa and diverse dining choices from two-Michelin starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Japanese izakaya at The Aubrey, Traditional Afternoon Tea in The Rosebery and cocktails in the Mandarin Bar makes Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London one of London's premier addresses.
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