Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown is offering Nutcracker Afternoon Tea on Saturday and Sundays in December beginning on the 7th through the 30th, including the entire week of December 23rd. The whimsically decorated Loggia overlooking the courtyard’s holiday lights is the perfect venue for the festive holiday tea presented from 1 to 3pm. Executive Chef Jaime Montes de Oca, Senior Sous Chef Delonte Avery and Executive Pastry Chef Claus Olsen’s savory and sweet nutcracker-themed holiday delights will please palates of all ages.
~Sweet~
Christmas Sphere
Gingerbread Cake
Mont Blanc Chestnut Tart
Red Currant White Ganache Craquelin Choux
Crisp Feuilletine Hazelnut
Vanilla Scones
Clotted Cream, Berry Preserves and Lemon Curd
~Savory~
Nutella & Jam, Wheat
Organic Egg Salad, Croissant
Tasso Ham & Cheese, Sourdough
~Sweet~
Gingerbread Cake
Red Currant White Ganache Nutcracker Choux
Crisp Feuilletine Hazelnut Cake
Garnished with miniature Chocolate Nutcrackers
Vanilla Scones
Clotted Cream, Berry Preserves and Lemon Curd
~Selection of LOT 35 Tea~
Black Tea:
Imperial Breakfast, Earl Grey, Liza Hill Darjeeling, Safari Masala Chai,
Orange Pekoe and English breakfast – decaffeinated
Green Tea:
Kyushu Japan Sencha, Jasmin Gold Dragon and Revitalize
White Tea:
Ontario Ice-wine
Herbal Tea:
Egyptian Chamomile, Flora’s Berry Garden, Oregon Mint and
Fairmont Cascade Peppermint
Adults will enjoy Nutcracker Afternoon Tea with a glass of GH Mumm Champagne and Children will enjoy a glass of sparkling apple cider.
Nutcracker Afternoon tea is available on Saturday and Sundays throughout December, and on Friday, December 20 and 27 from 1 – 3pm. Offered at $110 for adults, includes a glass of GH Mumm Champagne. Children’s tea, priced at $65 for ages up to 12, includes a glass of sparkling cider and a Nutcracker keepsake for each table. For reservations, please email the hotel directly at [email protected] or call 202-457-5020
