In keeping with the hotel's appetite for elegance, a traditional afternoon tea is served in The Cricket Lounge every holiday season, December 1 - 30. Recently featured in USA Today as one of the "10 Great Places To Have Tea With Your Mum," we offer a wide assortment of homemade teas, the culinary confections of our pastry chef and a harpist, which adds to the refined mood of this elegant afternoon tea. Reservations are required, please call 513-381-3000.
Due to the unique nature of our afternoon tea, upon reservation we will need to know if anyone in your party has any dietary restrictions or allergies that would require adjustment of the regular menu or if there are any children in your party. We will do all that we can to accommodate these special requests but please ask for a minimum of 24 hours notice. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 513-381-3000.
A Pot of Properly Brewed Tea accompanied with The Chef's Selection of
Various Tea Sandwiches, Fresh Baked Scones & Tea Breads; Served with
Preserves, Devonshire Cream & a Variety of Tea Cookies, Miniature Tarts & Pastries
$35.95 Inclusive
Tax & Gratuity
Our Selection of Teas
Black Teas and Blended Teas
Apricot: Fresh, sweet and tart, this black tea is infused with bits of the ripest apricots
Ceylon Orange Pekoe: Blended from "orange pekoe" grade leaves, plants grown only in the Ceylon region go into this classic brew
Chai American: Chai Tea was originally prepared only for Indian royalty and involved a long, laborious process; this powder-fine black tea is blended with Indian spices, cloves, cinnamon and vanilla to create a creamy, rich, comforting beverage
Christmas in a Cup: A blend of black teas, rich cinnamon and Christmas spices makes this a perfect tea for a cold winter’s night or a bright snowy morning
Cincinnatian Hotel Blend: A blend of black tea, green rooibos and fruit bits, this tea has a nice fruity taste with a mellow finish
Darjeeling: Deep in the mist that surrounds the Himalayan Mountains you will find Darjeeling —the “Queen of Teas;" this tea is a blend of first flush and autumnal teas from the best gardens
Earl Grey (with or without caffeine): The world's favorite black tea, bergamot gives this tea its distinct lemon flavor
English Breakfast: A traditional blend of teas from Keemun and surrounding regions, this tea makes for a great start to the day
English Caramel: Sweet, mellow, and velvety smooth flavors that evoke memories of caramels at Halloween
Gingerbread: This tea captures the essence of gingerbread cookies "just out of the oven" with a hint of vanilla
Hyde Park Blend: Named for the East-side Cincinnati neighborhood, green and black teas are blended with bergamot, rose and lavender to create a tea that is timeless and refined yet bright and fragrant
Mango: Lending a bold, tropical flavor this black tea has bits of mango, making it an easy escape to memories of warmer weather
Orange Spice: Black teas infused with the taste of sweet orange peel and warm Christmas spices
Panyang Congou Black, China: A simple Chinese black tea that has been made for over 200 years; the brew is a nice easy-going tea that is "round" in the mouth
Pumpkin Spice: Black tea infused with the taste of sweet pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and warm spices
Green Teas and Oolong Tea
Formosa Gunpowder Green: This hand-rolled leaf appears as small gray-green pellets, which brew a pale green tea with delicate flavor
Genmaicha: A different sort of Japanese tea that many find intriguing with its unique appearance and pleasant roasted flavor; while the green leaves are being dried rice kernels are added, they get crispy and some burst open
Sencha Green, Japan: One of the world's most-consumed green teas; light and delicate, it is a great beginning cup for anyone entering the world of green teas
Ti Kwan Yin Oolong, China: A classic and well-respected Chinese oolong that yields a round yet complex brew
White Tea and Rooibos Tea (caffeine free)
White Christmas: A sip from this warm and nutty blend compliments the perfect winter wonderland; hand picked white tea blended with almonds, vanilla and cardamom, accented by white chamomile flowers
Pineapple Ginger Green Rooibos: Bright and fruity, green rooibos has a tangy flavor that is accented by sharp ginger and sweet pineapples
Herbal Teas and Tisanes (caffeine free)
Chamomile: Composed only of perfect chamomile flowers, this tisane is soothing and relaxing
Mother’s Bouquet: Blended in honor of mothers everywhere, this herbal tea is special just like Mom; chamomile flowers, rosebuds, cornflowers and orange peel infused with citrus flavors creates a refreshing caffeine-free cup
Peppermint Herbal: A very pungent peppermint grown in the Cascade Mountains in Washington State, literally takes your breath away; peppermint herbal tea has been used throughout the ages for its health benefits
Raspberry Herbal: This tisane is a mixture of rosehips, hibiscus, raspberry leaves and raspberry flavor that produces a great tasting, great looking tea that brews to a beautiful ruby red
Spearmint Herbal: Grown in the Willamette Valley, this herb has an unmistakable aroma and superior taste; it brews a tea that is piquant with a mouth tingling fresh character
Tropical Flowers: Tropical flowers and fruits make up this bright and flavorful brew
Teddy Bear Tea at The Palace
Choice of a Pot of Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream
Or
A Pot of Properly Brewed Tea
Or
Assorted Chilled Juice
Teddy Bear Sandwiches
(Peanut Butter with Grape Jelly and Ham with American Cheese)
Fresh Baked Scone and Tea Bread
Served with Preserves & Devonshire Cream
Assorted Teddy Bear Tea Cookies & Treats
$18.95 Inclusive
Tax & Gratuity
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