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T H E D R A W I N G R O O M A T
I N T R O D U C I N G
The MarTEAni
Afternoon Tea
Experience
I N P A R T N E R S H I P
W I T H
@DUKESLondon
# D U K E S A f t e r n o o nTe a
#MarTEAniWelcome to
Afternoon Tea at DUKES
A Majestic and Historical Home in St James’s
1908-2018
Experience DUKES The historical courtyard at DUKES St. James’s Place can been traced
back to 1532 when King Henry VIII bought a convent at the bottom of
the hill. In its place he built St. James’s Palace as a hunting lodge and
refuge from the feckless gossip which pervaded court life at the
Picnic in the Park from £26.00pp Palace of Whitehall. The Palace was also an ideal setting for King
Make the most of British summertime with a traditional picnic in the nearby Henry’s secret meetings with Anne Boleyn, who later became his
Royal Parks, including butler service and a hamper of delicious food. Your second wife and was then subsequently beheaded.
butler will meet with you on arrival and help you choose the perfect spot to
relax, then set up all your treats, serve your drinks, and leave you to enjoy St. James’s Palace was the birthplace of King George IV and the
your time outdoors. Drink packages available upon request. venue for seven royal weddings, and it was here that Bloody Mary
died, and King Charles I lived prior to his execution. British monarchs
are still proclaimed from its balcony and foreign ambassadors are
Gift Vouchers accredited to the Court of St. James’s. The Palace remained a royal
Available as monetary, dining, spa and accommodation gift residence until the mid-19th century when Queen Victoria then made
vouchers. Please speak with our reception team or visit our Buckingham Palace her home.
website for more information.
During Charles II’s five-year reign from 1660, St. James’s Place
became highly fashionable and elegant coffee houses sprang up
Special Occasions around the area of the hotel. These coffee houses were forerunners of
Our elegant Drawing Room is the perfect setting for any social today’s gentlemen’s clubs, three of which are still located in St.
or corporate event, and is available for exclusive hire. James’s. It’s documented that during this time, the courtyard around
DUKES led to the house occupied by Barbara Villiers.
For more information or bookings, please contact our
Events Team on +44 (0) 207 318 6574 or email events@dukeshotel.com The Duchess of Cleveland, one of the King’s mistresses, bore the King
three sons – the Dukes of Cleveland, Grafton and Northumberland.
After the King’s death, the courtyard was known as Cleveland Court
and the two houses which it contained formed a small inn. These
buildings were demolished in 1885 and replaced with the building
originally utilised as the London Chambers for the sons of Britain’s
aristocracy until it became DUKES in 1908.
St James’s Place has, in the past, been home to many famous writers,
musicians, bankers and politicians – Lord Byron and Oscar Wilde wrote
there, Chopin lived there while in London for his last performance and
Sir Edward Elgar always stayed in the DUKES apartments when he was
in the city for concerts.DUKES Afternoon Tea
£35.00pp
White Tea
Available daily, from 12pm to 6pm Made from only the buds, our white tea is hand-picked and left to dry
naturally. Being the least processed of teas, these remarkable silvery
leaves are known for their delicate, floral and sometime sweet flavour.
A Selection of Traditional Sandwiches
Baked ham, fig relish, smoked cheese, onion bread
Snow White, Nepal
Coronation, chicken, apricot, sultana, coriander
Originating from the Himalayan foothills, the twisted and downy
H Forman’s smoked salmon, horseradish cream cheese, beetroot bread leaves are harvested during the last frosts at the beginning of spring.
Egg mayonnaise, winter truffle, granary bread When brewed, it delivers a light and mellow cup with delicate sweet
and floral notes.
Fruit Scones & Plain Scones
Blend 68 Tropical Punch
Freshly baked daily by our pastry chef
A delicate white tea blended with blackcurrants, hibiscus, rosehip and
Served with strawberry jam, lemon curd and clotted cream
orange peel tangled with sweet aromas of pineapple, mango,
passionfruit and banana. With its deliciously fruity taste and a striking
reddish tint, this flavourful blend is as uplifting as an island breeze.
A Selection of Handmade Pastries
Dark chocolate Yule Log, orange marmalade
White chocolate and cranberry pave
Choux bun, pear & mascarpone cremeux
Herbal Infusions
Embrace the fragrant alchemy of these delicate blends combining
Clementine mousse whole herbs, fruits and flowers as they restore harmony and vitality
to your mind, body and soul.
Cake of the Day
Peppermint, England
A slice of cake freshly baked by our pastry chef
Made from the finest English Mitcham Black Peppermint, this infusion is
fresh, aromatic and bright, valued for its digestive and calming qualities.
Fine Loose Leaf Teas & Infusions
By The East India Company
Nile Chamomile, Egypt
Originating from Egypt, where it has a history going back to the
Pharaohs, Chamomile has an apple-like taste and has been used for
DUKES Champagne Afternoon Tea centuries for its medicinal properties. This naturally caffeine-free herbal
infusion has a calming effect that makes it a perfect drink in the
evenings, is good for your skin and has many other health benefits.
£45.00pp
Our Traditional Tea including a glass of Pommery Brut N.V Champagne Lemongrass & Ginger
Extremely refreshing and aromatic lemongrass combined with
warm and spicy ginger from the Sri Lankan jungle.
All prices are inclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate. Please notify our team should you have any dietary requirements. A 12.5% discretionary service
charge will be added to your bill. Should you have any questions regarding the content or preparation of our dishes, please ask a member of our team.Decaffeinated Breakfast, Sri Lanka
Bright and well-balanced, this naturally decaffeinated Ceylon stays true MarTEAni Afteroon Tea
to the traditions and flavours of this famous tea country.
£48.00pp
The Staunton Earl Grey, Sri Lanka DUKES MarTEAni Afternoon Tea Experience
Using an authentic recipe, first described by The East India Company’s
Comprised of three beautifully-paired mini martinis, created with
officer, George Staunton, in the 1700s in China, this tea blends the finest
The East India Company Gin. Inspired by our world renowned martinis here at
Neroli and Bergamot oils to create a distinct Earl Grey. With an exceptional
DUKES LONDON, it seemed befitting to unite our two greatest traditions,
aroma and flavour profile that is light, sweet, floral and delicate, this tea
offering this unique Afternoon Tea experience.
produces a deliciously fragrant cup.
This experience includes your choice of tea as well as a specially-paired
Traditional Karak, Sri Lanka
Fragrant ginger and a blend of natural spices of peppercorn, cardamom
mini martini for each of the three afternoon tea courses.
and cloves give this strong black tea intense and warming flavours.
Green Tea
Known for their well-being quality and source of anti-oxidants, green teas
are unoxidized and unfermented leaves following a process of high heat
by usually steaming in Japan and pan-frying in China. There are thousands
of green teas to be enjoyed with characters that vary from grassy and
seaweed to sweet and nutty.
Black Pepper & Citrus Victoria Plum Spiced Karak Tea
Mini Martini Mini Martini Mini Martini
Dragonwell Lung Ching, China
Named after the Dragon Well village in Hangzhou, this variety of green tea
was once a favourite of the Chinese emperor Kang Xi in the 1600’s. Pressed
and fired in a wok, this refreshingly sweet and delicate tea has a pale
yellow liquor unlike any other.
Saemidori Sencha, Japan
Sencha, or “new tea”, is made from the first harvest or “flush” of spring, full
Cream Tea
of nutrients developed over their dormancy period in winter. With grassy
and vegetal notes, our Sencha is an ideal tea to revitalise your mind. £15.00pp
An afternoon classic. Warm scones freshly baked daily by our pastry chef,
served with Cornish clotted cream, strawberry preserve and lemon curd
Jasmine Pearls, China
accompanied by a pot of fine loose leaf tea.
Beautiful in form and fragrance, each pearl is individually crafted by rolling
the high grade white needle green tea leaves naturally scented using fresh
Jasmine flowers. The harmony between fresh aromatic jasmine and the
soft creamy notes of young tea buds produces a gentle and fragrant
green tea.Teas & Herbal Infusions
Sourced by The East India Company
Black Tea
From the evergreen shrub “camellia sinensis”, more commonly known as
“tea bush”, two leaves and a bud are hand-plucked before going
The East India Company
through a meticulous process of oxidisation and fermentation. The result is
a wide variety of flavours and aromas that are much dependant on the
environment. From malty Assam to floral Sri Lankan Orange Pekoe, there
is a tea to please every palate.
Granted a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I in 1600, The East India Dukes Royal Breakfast, India And Sri Lanka
Company was established to explore the mysteries of the East. The result was
the discovery of new and exotic goods including teas, spices and coffees. A strong English Breakfast tea, blended to provide a rich and malty brew.
This blend has teas selected from the misty hills of Ceylon, known for their
brightness and floral notes, and from the lush estates of Assam to bring
The Company's first tea arrived in London in the 1600’s. Legend has it that in out malty and rich characters.
1664, the directors presented a gift of tea to King Charles II and his Portu-
guese Queen, Catherine of Braganza. With a love for tea that started while
growing up in her homeland, Catherine introduced the pleasures of drinking Dukes Blend, Sri Lanka And China
these remarkable leaves to the English royal court, starting a culture that is A distinct aromatic blend of black teas with citrus notes
today in the heart of Britain. balanced with a gentle smokiness.
From the 17th to the 19th century, The East India Company were the sole Royal Flush , Sri Lanka
importer of tea to England, supplying the finest leaves from China and then
India in the 19th century when the very first harvest in Assam and Darjeeling In 1954, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip made their first state visit to
was successful. These teas made their way onboard the company East Ceylon. Our Royal Flush Black Tea is harvested from bushes propagated
Indiamen and Tea Clippers, travelling thousands of miles to reach the from the original bush planted by HRH Prince Philip during this visit. This
company docks in East London, before making their last miles to the beautifully balanced Orange Pekoe grows at the high altitudes from an
sociable coffee house of St James’s. estate in the Nuwara Eliya region. The result is a bright cup that is delicate
with exquisite notes of caramel.
It was only fitting that we would continue this legacy by sourcing the finest
teas for DUKES today. From the misty Himalayan foothills to the Sri-Lankan First Romance, Sri Lanka
rainforests and the volcanic lands of the Pacific come flavourful oolongs, A colorful selection of delicious fruits and flower petals, brought together
muscatel Darjeelings, brisk Assams, fragrant green and white teas. Each are to create a very special fruity tea. Sweet exotic flavors will delight your
attentively developed and curated by the Company’s Tea Master. senses and stir the excitement of a first romance.
The Campbell Darjeeling, Second Flush, India
From the beautiful Namring Tea Estate in the Himalayan foothills of
Darjeeling comes our Second Flush. A light and fragrant black tea,
famed for its distinct muscatel character. Harvested during the warm
summer months, this tea offers floral, fruity and light earthy notes with a
touch of pleasant astringency. Ideal to accompany your afternoon tea
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