DRIFT Travel Spring 2022

The Plaza - New York City, USA
The historic Plaza in New York City has been an iconic
destination for afternoon tea for more than 100 years.
Magnificently situated in the hotel’s Palm Court, tea
guests allude to the fact that they feel as though Central
Park has been brought indoors while they enjoy a
delightful tea experience under a stained glass dome.
Tea choices include selections such as Chinese green tea,
English breakfast, and lavender oolong. Patrons dine on
delicate sandwiches, pastries and scones all served on
Bernardaud china and custom tableware. There are a
variety of tea menus, such as the classic Manhattan Tea,
or for special occasions guests can order the indulgent
Grand Imperial Tea for two, complete with caviar service.
There is a signature tea for children featuring peanut
butter and jelly finger sandwiches, cake pops, cotton
candy and caffeine-free tea. After Eloise, the children’s
book character, lives at the Plaza and in her books often
enjoys afternoon tea here.
Claridge’s - London, England
Claridge’s has been serving afternoon tea for 150 years.
For a century or more, their Executive Chefs have
remained faithful to the classic combination of finger
sandwiches, scones served warm, and sweet pastries.
Prepared and served fresh each day, the menu faithfully
follows the traditional combination of sweet and savory.
The ingredients include British specialties such as
poached Scottish salmon, and their pastries change to
reflect the fruits of the season. Of course, at the heart of
the experience is the tea itself. From a rich Oolong to the
refreshingly complex Claridge’s Blend, there is a tea that
will complement your tea experience perfectly.
Afternoon tea is served from a specially designed stand
and on the very finest bone china and silverware, both
made to a unique Claridge’s design. Guests enjoy their
experience while being immersed in the 1930s art deco
design of the Foyer and Reading Room.
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