Joining hands for the very first time with lavish champagne brand Champagne Louis Roederer and Häagen-Dazs™, Hotel ICON’s oasis café – GREEN proudly offers a one-of-a-kind opulent afternoon tea set, starting from 17 August to 1 November 2020. The mastermind behind the creative menu is Danny Ho – Hotel Icon’s award-winning Executive Pastry Chef. Specially curated by the innovative chef, Häagen-Dazs’ classic heavenly flavours become the star ingredients in the tantalizing desserts, while the richness of Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier is infused into the savouries to create a unique gastronomic experience. The journey begins with free-flowing Häagen-Dazs’ favourite minicups, including its latest hit cantaloupe melon and rich mango flavour. And, a glass of Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier with Peach and Strawberry delivers the magical finishing touch to this ultimate gastronomic journey in the comfort of GREEN’s divine summer garden.
Escape all hustle and bustle. Chill out in style, indulge in the divine ambience of GREEN and immerse in this fruity-themed afternoon tea offering. Appreciate the tranquility of GREEN – one of Asia’s largest vertical garden, an oasis nestled in the heart of Hong Kong’s hustling concrete city, which is both a popular café and Brasserie.
The gourmet journey begins with a free flow of Häagen-Dazs™ minicups (100ml) and housemade traditional British scones. Innovative delicacies accentuate the experience, as the chef’s culinary skills and creative exploration go beyond boundaries in transforming his desserts into artistry. Bursting with heavenly flavours, five tantalizing sweets and five delectable savouries become the feast to your senses and an unforgettable gastronomic delight.
Infusing new fantasy into ice cream, his desserts redefine these frozen treats. The desserts include cantaloupe melon ice cream, coconut white chocolate vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate ice cream in crispy almond chocolate, fraise chocolate dipped strawberry ice cream and mango ice cream with passion fruit chocolate coating. The fruit shaped presentations of the crispy chocolate coated and chocolate dipped ice creams are a pleasure to the eyes whilst the coating enhances the rich aromatic layers and texture that promises to melt your heart. The crafting of the delicate shapes requires precise timing in a low temperature surrounding, so mastering his innovative approach, the chef’s winning secret is his perfect timing, his keen attention to detail and his impeccable craftsmanship. Decoratively presented on dry ice, the foggy bubbling effects add an intriguing display of these beautifully crafted creations making them visually alluring, tantalizingly delicious and chilling to the palate, while indulging you in an irresistible sense of coolness.
Discover decadent delicacies in various forms, the savoury list features Crystal jelly served caviar, smoked salmon champagne aspic, duck pate with champagne jelly, rose Bloody Mary with cajun shrimp and mushroom ragout with Brut Premier cream sauce. The distinguished savouries are delicately infused with Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier and meticulously crafted with a French flair to stir your taste buds like no other gourmet journey. The amazing combination of Häagen-Dazs’ divine sweetness and Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier’s aromatic richness are intriguingly revealed throughout the entire sensorial gourmet journey, which promises to be a hot spot for all foodies and instagrammers alike.
Taking things up a notch, the gourmet journey ends with a fine glass of specially crafted Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier with Peach and Strawberry for each guest. The finesse and richness of the champagne mixed with the fresh fruitiness of strawberries and peaches create a long-lasting aftertaste that is refreshing and captivating. Striking a perfect balance between youthfulness and maturity, the clear structured texture, richness, and length of Brut Premier make it a classic winey champagne with a contemporary touch. This medley of Häagen-Dazs™ ice cream and Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier with Peach and Strawberry is an authentic fusion celebrating uniqueness and indulgence, adding beautiful memories to this season.
Häagen-Dazs™ x Champagne Louis Roederer Afternoon Tea
Date: 1 August – 1 November 2020
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Price: HK$348* per person | HK$628* for two persons
*Price is subject to 10% service charge
GREEN - Hotel ICON
