Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La, Toronto

Savoury Elements

• Turkey Pot Pie

  Turkey | Bechamel | Peas | Sage | Puff Pastry

• Smoked Salmon Cannoli

  Smoked Salmon | Creme Fraiche | Roe | Dill

• Caramelized Onion Gougere

  Pate Au Choux | Onions| Thyme

• Squash Arancini

  Carnaroli Rice | Squash | Parmesan Aioli

Sweet Elements

• "Yule Log"

  Ube Swiss roll | Chestnut Mousseline | Black Currant Jam | Candied Chestnut

• “O Tannenbaum”

  Pine Nut Sable Breton | Blood Orange Compote | Spruce Tip Cremeux

• “Secret Santa”

  Pain D’Epice | Mulled Wine Gelee | Mandarin Confit

• “Lump of Coal”

  Coffee Cremeux | Pistachio Praline | Bailey’s Caramel

• “Ornament”

  Candied Ginger Financier | Apple Butter | Vanilla Cream

Scones

Served with Apple and Cranberry Jam

• Traditional Plain Scone

• Truffle and Parmesan Scone

Premium Teas

• English Breakfast Black Tea

  The skill of the master blender is to take teas of unique taste and character and create a composition that bears his signature taste. The original English Breakfast tea was a blend of Ceylon and Indian Assam teas. This rich English Breakfast tea is blended to give a wholesome strong and full bodied cup with a malty aftertaste that finishes with a bitter twinge of tannin. It has a rich sweet and nutty smell, with an air of dryness

• Chamomile

  A herbal remedy that has been used for centuries, from ancient Greek and Roman times, Chamomile flowers have a pungent, earthy taste and a light mellow cup. This is a caffeine free infusion

• Peppermint

  A herbal infusion with a light cup and a dominant yet refreshingly soothing mint character that lingers in the mouth. It is ideal to soothe the mind and for those seeking a caffeine free alternative. It has been used as a herb since ancient Egyptian times

• Masala Chai

  A wonderful mix comprising an Orthodox Flowery Black tea blended with the finest Ceylon spices. A medium bodied cup that has a warm and inviting fragrance and a strong spicy flavour. Masala Chai originated in the Indian subcontinent thousands of years ago. It has four components - spices, milk, sweetener and tea - and is prepared in different ways according to the different regions

• Jasmine Tea

  Jasmine tea is an excellent kind of floral tea and is the star of the floral tea genus. It has gone through the imprinting process. Imprinting is an ancient art where the tea is naturally imprinted with fresh flowers. This Jasmine tea maintains both the thick and bright flavour of tea and the sweet fragrance of flowers. The bright, yellowish-green tea liquor tastes mellow, thick, refreshing and brisk. The brewed leaves are tender and soft

• Darjeeling Black Tea

  Darjeeling teas are grown at the foothills of the Himalayas. The brew is full- bodied with a muscatel flavour. It has a sweet Champagne aftertaste, that lingers in your mouth for a long time. The fragrance is uniquely floral

• Osmanthus Floral Heritage Tea

  Osmanthus flowers are famous in China for their use in making imprinted teas. This ancient art combines fresh flowers with a fine black tea several times to 'imprint' the Osmanthus onto the tea. The result is a wonderful brew that is fragrant and pleasantly light with a slight fruity taste

• Tie Guan Yin Tea

  Tie Guan Yin is said to have originated in the 18th century in China. The tea liquor is golden colour with hints of natural fragrance, such as orchid. The tea is famous for its rich texture, velvety finish, long lasting aroma, and sweet aftertaste. It is also renowned for its remarkable result to quench thirst and warm the stomach

• Assam, Cherideo Purbat Estate Luxury Signature Tea

  This tea is from Cherideo Purbat Estate in the Assam district of India. The tranquil charm of soft rolling hills of the Arakan Yoma mountain range adds to the beauty of this estate. Situated in the heart of the ancient capital city of Ahom Dynasty, its cultivas are nourished by the streams that meander through the lush fields, giving the tea a unique character. This tea is strong, full bodied and smooth with a refreshing after taste

• Shangri-La Signature Blend Black Tea

  The Shangri-la Signature Blend is a Ceylon tea from the Waltrim tea garden. It is a Dimbula region tea which is what made Ceylon tea famous. The tea has a strong smell of fresh roses that blossoms in the morning sunlight. It is brisk and full of flavour and is refreshingly mellow on your palate. The cup has a fine golden – orange to pinkish hue

• Green Tea Biluo Tea

  This is a famous green tea from the Dongting mountain region near Lake Tai, Jiangsu, China. It is renowned for its delicate taste with a floral aroma