A moment of pause and refinement is what the iconic luxury hotel located in Cascais overlooking the Ocean promises. The Afternoon Tea menu features “Infusions with History,” petit fours, scones, and other delicacies that are sure to delight high pastry enthusiasts. With a unique location and a cozy, luxurious atmosphere, InterContinental Cascais-Estoril presents its new Afternoon Tea menu, promising to add that touch of elegance and relaxation essential for your late afternoon break.
To start, the menu suggests “Infusions with History” – the Portuguese brand featured in this menu – offering a unique variety of herbs and fruits, harvested from north to south of the country, directly to your cup. Options range from more common flavors like black tea to more exquisite ones like spa infusion, specially developed for the InterContinental Spa by L’Occitane, composed of lemongrass, lúcia-lima, chamomile, lavender, and cardamom. The Floral infusion, featuring fennel, elderberry, and St. John’s Wort, a blend of aromatic herbs with a noticeable profusion of flowers, is also part of the suggestions and can be enjoyed hot or cold for a pleasant sensation of comfort and harmony, both olfactory and gustatory. Finally, the Bago du Vin Infusion, created to reflect the image of the hotel’s restaurant, ensures a fresh and comforting aroma. It is composed of fisherman’s herb, bringing fresh and spicy notes, rosemary, sage, and grapevine, inspired by the numerous wine references of the space, and seaweed, giving the salty touch of the ocean. In total, there are nine infusions to savor in this new menu.
Next is a classic selection of petit fours, where you can find Mini Vanilla Choux, Financier “De la Pâtissière” Suggestion, Mini Tart with Cream Cheese and Pomegranate, and the Mini Opera Chocolate and Coffee Cake. Finger sandwiches are also a highlight of this English tradition, and at InterContinental Cascais-Estoril, there is something for every taste. From Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream or Tomato, Spinach, and Cream Cheese with Chives Tramezinis to Mini Brioche filled with Green Eggs, and Mini Caco Bread with Azeitão Cheese and Montelhano Ham, the challenge will be choosing. Finally, the much-loved Scones with Jam, Butter, and Lime Crème Fraîche, which could not be missing from this special menu.
To conclude, there are two menu options for Afternoon Tea: the Selection of Petit Fours, Finger Sandwiches, Scones, and “Infusions with History,” and the Selection of Scones and “Infusions with History.” For sparkling moments, you can also opt for a Champagne Pairing with your Afternoon Tea.
