The new year ushers the season of change and renewal as well as new flavors inspired by the season of spring. Come and indulge with the fresh and decadent flavors of the season with afternoon tea in an elegant setting at Hilton Manila in the Newport World Resort complex...
Hilton Manila unveils its all-new afternoon tea offering with the lavish Beautiful Blossoms Spring Afternoon Tea at the luxurious Madison Lounge every Friday and Saturday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Priced at P 1,850++ and curated for two, the sumptuous Beautiful Blossoms Spring Afternoon Tea by Executive Chef Carlo Bayaban takes the timeless and enduring culinary tradition up a notch with a selection of savory and sweet temptations paired with soothing tea blends. Start your year with a fresh medley of flavors inspired by the season of spring at Madison Lounge...
Located at the lobby level of Hilton Manila in the sprawling Newport World Resort complex, the elegant space at Madison Lounge becomes your own secret sanctuary and the perfect setting for a memorable afternoon tea experience. A live musical performance completes the mood and tone of your mid-afternoon break from the hectic pace of the city. Just sit back and relax...(for more on Madison Lounge, see my post #EatDrinkHilton: Level Up Your Afternoon Tea with the Choco Berry Afternoon Tea Buffet at Hilton Manila's Madison Lounge & Bar from four years back).
The new year is the perfect time to explore and savor new flavor experiences, and Madison Lounge at Hilton Manila is the perfect stage for that well-earned afternoon indulgence. "As we kick off the year, we are inspired by the arrival of spring's beautiful blossoms. This afternoon tea serves as a celebration of renewal, symbolizing new beginnings this 2024. We invite our guests to join us at Madison Lounge, where they can indulge in an experience that embodies the beauty and elegance of spring," shared Executive Chef Carlo Bayaban.
Your Beautiful Blossoms Spring Afternoon Tea experience at Madison Lounge in Hilton Manila begins with a refreshing libation of your choice prepared by your tableside...
...made with the freshest and finest ingredients. At the Beautiful Blossoms Spring Afternoon Tea in Madison Lounge, each component of the afternoon tea experience is meticulously prepared in a well-choreographed sequence starting with the bar trolley for soothing hot and cold beverages.
And your Beautiful Blossoms Spring Afternoon Tea is served...
A handcrafted Tea Mocktail with fresh herbs and honey teases the palate with its clean, vibrant and refreshing notes, opening it up for Executive Chef Carlo Bayaban's intricate and ornate savory and sweet bites.
A pot of hot tea in Jasmine, Chamomile, Rose French Vanilla and Chrysanthemum formally begins your afternoon tea with each premium blend offering different and distinct flavors.
Fresh from the kitchen, Executive Chef Carlo Bayaban's tempting array of sweet and savory creations makes its grand entrance...
...in a special steel cage. Madison Lounge updates the traditional three-tier stand with a massive structure hanging on a pole for their take on afternoon tea. And it's quite impressive as Madison Lounge pulls all the stops for both visual impact and presentation. Symbolizing rebirth, renewal and the arrival of spring, the cage is decorated with butterflies to reinforce the theme of the Beautiful Blossoms Spring Afternoon Tea concept.
At the lower tier, Executive Chef Carlo Bayaban's bite-sized savory sandwiches brings both traditional and modern flavors expressed in an array of delectable treats including Smoked Salmon & Dill Sandwich, Mini Egg Sandwich, Cucumber & Basil Sandwich and Honey Mustard Chicken with Arugula in Brioche Bun. Each bite delivers a fresh burst of savory flavors from the many meticulously crafted delicacies for a creative rendition of spring in tasty bite-sized forms.
Staying true to the afternoon tea tradition, a platter of fresh-baked Scones are served with Mango Jam, Blueberry Jam and Clotted Cream to complement the lavish flavors the Beautiful Blossoms Spring Afternoon Tea at Madison Lounge.
The top tier of the cage presents a decadent selection of tempting creations from Strawberry Macarons, Blueberry Macarons, Victoria Cake, Ruby Mandola and Berry Pistachio Pralines. Feeding the eyes before the palate, Executive Chef Carlo Bayaban presents a unique and lavish sensory experience in celebration of the flavors and colors of spring with the Beautiful Blossoms Spring Afternoon Tea at Madison Lounge.
From the rich indulgence of the meticulously handcrafted savory sandwiches and the traditional scones with jam and cream to the elegant and ornate sweet creations of macarons, cakes and pralines, Executive Chef Carlo Bayaban faithfully recreates and reimagines the color palette and flavors of the much awaited season of spring with the Beautiful Blossoms Spring Afternoon Tea at Madison Lounge.
One more soothing sip and indulgent bite brings it all together...
...in a memorable flight of fancy and decadent flavors only at Hilton Manila.
The new year brings with it the promise of more flavorful experiences to explore and discover. And your culinary journey to memorable new adventures begins with the Beautiful Blossoms Spring Afternoon Tea at Madison Lounge in Hilton Manila...
Madison Lounge is located at the Lobby Level of Hilton Manila, 1 Newport Boulevard, Newport World Resort, Pasay City. For inquiries and reservations, please call +632 7239 7788. You may also send an email to MNLPH_F&Binquiries@hilton.com or visit their website at https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mnlphhi-hilton-manila/
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