Tea Time at Chateau Laurier in Ottawa

Tea Time at Chateau Laurier in Ottawa

Very british - this is Canada especially during the Tea time, We are in Victoria Vancouver Island ever with Canada's relationship to Tea and tested the high tea at Butchart Gardens. We particularly liked its surroundings surrounded by orchids and other exotic plants. From tea time in Chateau Laurier in Ottawa we had already heard on our last trip to Canada's capital a few years ago. At that time, however, we didn't have the time to be able to enjoy it. This time we wanted to treat ourselves to the pleasure and reserved an afternoon for afternoon tea at Chateau Laurier.

 

 

 

Especially on cold winter days, when the north wind drops the temperatures in northern Ontario into icy depths, it's particularly fun to sit comfortably in front of a nice cup of tea. There are also delicious sandwiches, scones, and cake slices. It's fun to watch the thickly masked passers-by hurrying towards warmer destinations in front of the hotel's large windows. I almost want to shout to them: “Come on in! Here you can warm up with warm tea and in a great atmosphere before you continue to your destination.” For us, our afternoon in Zoé's Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier turned out to be an opportunity to reflect on the experiences, but also the icy temperatures we recover from during our outdoor activities at the Winterlude  in Ottawa.

 

 

What is the dress code at Afternoon Tea at Chateau Laurier?

Tea Time at Chateau Laurier is an elegant event that surprises us with even more delicacies than we have previously encountered at afternoon teas. First of all, our friendly waitress explains to us that we have the choice between a typical English tea time and a “Canadian tea time”. We are curious about what is “Canadian” about this tea time and both order the local version. Next, our waitress rolls up a cart with a large selection of different types of tea and lets us smell different tea blends: including a spiced tea blend with a hint of orange aroma, a tea blend with a maple syrup flavor and a tea blend with an ice wine flavor.

 

 

The smell that flows from the silver bowls that we hold under our noses promises an extraordinary tea aroma. Petar chooses the almost Christmas-scented spice mixture with orange scent, I opt for the icewine tea, because I'm curious if it tastes just like icewine.

 

 

At Zoe's, tea time at Chateau Laurier begins with a glass of sparkling wine

Unlike all previous Afternoon Teas we experienced on our travels, in Zoé's Lounge we are served a glass of sparkling wine with strawberries marinated in ice wine to get us in the mood for what is to come. A surprise for the palate and for the senses! The sweet strawberries whet our appetite for the pastries and sandwiches that are served in the next course. On a cake stand, each of us gets two scones — one with blueberries, the other without —, four sandwiches — the essential cucumber sandwich and a sandwich each with truffle-flavored goat cheese, cress and smoked salmon, fried striploin and curry chicken salad — and three cakes: one cream slice, one cake with cream and one shortcrust cake filled with fruit. These delicacies are all delicious! We're glad we skipped lunch today because they easily replace a full meal.

 

 

Canadian Tea Time at Ottawa High Tea

Thus we enjoy our High Tea in Zoé's Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier and listen to the conversation of our table neighbors. This is a group of women who are having a lovely afternoon here. We think about what is “Canadian” about our “Canadian Tea Time”. What we certainly can't get in England is an icewine tea, which actually tastes just as intensely of the delicious dessert wine, and a maple syrup-flavored tea. Do you get fresh smoked salmon for high tea in England? I'm not sure. And what we haven't had with any other afternoon tea before is sparkling wine and fresh strawberries. One thing is certain, and Petar and I agree on this: you should definitely plan a few hours for tea time at the Chateau Laurier in Zoé's Lounge if you're in Ottawa. It is worth it!

 

 

 

You need to know this for tea time at Chateau Laurier

The Afternoon Tea will be in Zoé's Lounge served on:

daily between 11.00 a.m. and 15.30 p.m

Dress Code is casual

Reservation is required for the afternoon tea. Tel. (613) 241-1414.

 

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Source: own research on site. We also thank the Fairmont Chateau Laurier for the invitation. Our opinion, however, remains our own.

Text: © Copyright Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline
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