Venice, Italy - The St. Regis brand is characterised by its unique historical heritage and strong traditions that guests at over fifty St. Regis hotels around the world can experience through elegant and timeless rituals, including the fascinating tradition of afternoon tea that each hotel interprets in an original and distinctive way.

Favoured by many luminaries of the late 19^th century, including the influential Caroline Astor who was considered the queen of New York high society, afternoon tea was an unmissable opportunity to get together with friends before the famous and sumptuous gala evenings that Mrs Astor organised in the salons of The St. Regis New York. Nowadays, the afternoon tea ritual remains a tradition of the brand, offering an impeccable selection of teas and fine bites in an intimate and inviting setting.

The St. Regis Venice presents its own version of the afternoon tea ritual as an avant-garde experience that blends the refined traits of high-end design with the fresher and more pungent ones of the street culture. By collaborating with Ginori 1735, an Italian firm distinguished by excellence in the luxury sector and in the porcelain design, the hotel further enhances its Art of Tea offering and invites guests to experience exclusive porcelain sets from the Off-White™ c/o Ginori 1735 and Oriente Italiano collections.

The black and white Off-White™ c/o Ginori 1735 collection and the vibrant Oriente Italiano pieces recall the hotel’s interior palette and the play of light over Venice, beautifully complementing each other. The collections draw on the elegance of the iconic Antico Doccia designs as well as incorporating a delicate carnation pattern typical of Faenza ceramics and inspired by a mythical oriental garden with its explosion of colour. The intense yellow of the twilight reflected on the Grand Canal during the Golden Hour, the pink and teal of the romantic sunsets over the lagoon and fuchsia along with the intense blue of the sweetest sunrises of the destination were the selected combinations to complete the ritual.

 

As part of the new afternoon tea experience in partnership with Ginori, guests get to choose their preferred tea blend that is then served in a matching Ginori tea set alongside a delectable menu of italian tramezzini, scones, chocolate tartlets, cream puffs, and assorted pralines courtesy of the hotel’s Executive Chef Giuseppe Ricci. Guests can also peruse a cart of seasonal desserts from Executive Pastry Chef Leonardo Caliari, featuring carnival sweets this season.

La via del Tè collections:

Golden Hour| Tea options: Silver Pekoe white tea, Belle Epoque Rooibos, Golden Yunnan black tea, Gyokuro green tea

Sunset Lagoon| Tea options: Gabrielle white and green tea, Christmas Chocolate carcadè, Lapsang Earl Grey black tea, Margaret's Hope black tea

 

Sweet Sunrise | Tea options: Biancaneve white tea, Emma black tea, ​​ Lung Ching green tea, Ninna Nanna infuses

 

The Tea Ritual is offered every Friday afternoon from 3:00 PM to 5 PM at The St. Regis Venice.

For reservations, please call +39 041 240 0001.

The price is 50€ per person, including a wide dessert selection / 85€ per person with Champagne Ruinart.

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Ginori 1735

For almost three centuries, Ginori 1735 has been one of the world's leading brands in the luxury and lifestyle sector, an expression of Italian excellence in pure porcelain and design. Part of the Kering Group since 2013, Ginori 1735 has always been associated with great personalities in fashion, art, design, architecture, cinema and furniture. The Manufacture's range of products is a perfect meeting point between tradition and innovation and includes collections for the table, art and living objects, gifts, cutlery and crystals, expression of a passion for culture, colors, art and hospitality typically Italian. The iconic crown that marks Ginori 1735 creations in the most elegant homes and in the most exclusive restaurants in the world symbolizes the sophisticated fusion of craftsmanship and art and this bold combination of taste has always been at the heart of the brand. Over the centuries, the Manufacture has innovated its production processes, combining ancient techniques with an ever-contemporary taste to create creations that are the result of visionary guides. The mission of Ginori 1735 is to promote a modern Renaissance, through a rediscovery and revival of everyday life in its pleasures, in its artistic expressions and in the affirmation of the individuality of each one. The Ginori 1735 world is today shaped by a multiplicity of voices and stylistic features, which reinvest the Manufacture's legacy in the vision of new generations of style masters, able to bring art into everyday life and everyday life into art. Ginori 1735 can count on a distribution network consisting of its e-commerce channel that reaches 31 countries globally, flagship stores in Florence, Milan, Sesto Fiorentino and Paris, a network of authorized retailers in Italy and points of sale in selected Department Stores and high-level multi-brand Specialty Stores worldwide.

 

La Via del Tè

La Via del Tè is the story of a family started in September 1961 by Alfredo Carrai with his wife Lalla and carried on today with children and grandchildren.

Alfredo, fascinated by the world of tea, accepted the challenge of introducing the culture of this drink then almost unknown in Italy. The desire to deepen the culture of tea leads him to make numerous trips in search of the rarest teas and the best teas harvested. Alfredo's first trips to China look like pages from an adventure book.

After more than sixty years, La Via de Tè is still a family business still animated by the same passion of its beginnings. From the import of the best harvests from the countries of origin to the creation of blends and collections, made in balance between innovation and love for the details of the Florentine artisan tradition.

 

About The St. Regis Venice

The ultimate sophisticate and arbiter, The St. Regis Venice combines historic legacy with modern luxury in a privileged location beside the Grand Canal surrounded by views of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. Through a meticulous restoration of the unique collection of five Venetian palaces, the hotel’s design celebrates the modern spirit of Venice, boasting 130 guestrooms and 39 suites, many with furnished private terraces with incomparable views of the city. Uncompromising glamour extends naturally to the hotel’s restaurants and bars, which offers a range of exquisite dining and beverage options for Venetians and visitors alike including the private Italianate Garden (a refined space for local tastemakers and guests to mingle), Gio’s Restaurant & Terrace (the hotel’s signature restaurant), and The Arts Bar, where cocktails have been specially created to celebrate masterpieces of art. For celebratory gatherings and more formal functions, the hotel offers a choice of areas that can be easily transformed and personalised to host guests, supported by an extensive menu of inspirational cuisine. Crafted occasions are held in the Library, with its urbane atmosphere, in the well-appointed Lounge, or in its adjacent Astor Boardroom. The Canaletto Room embodies the contemporary spirit of a Venetian palazzo and impressive ballroom, presenting an ideal backdrop for significant celebrations. For more information, please visit stregisvenice.com.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts  

Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., is committed to delivering exceptional experiences at more than 45 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all its guests, delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service. For more information and new openings, visit stregis.com or follow Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. St. Regis is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enrol for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com. 

 

About Marriott International  

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 8,300 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.  

 

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