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Afternoon Tea

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Afternoon Tea in Washington D.C.

A tiered service of savory bites, fresh pastries, and handcrafted sweets, accompanied by a curated selection from Dammann Frères, one of Paris's most celebrated tea houses. Throughout the year, we bring the tradition to life around the occasions worth celebrating, with seasonal menus that change with the calendar. Explore what's on now below.

Kentucky Derby Tea

May 2 & 3, 2026

Step into our elegant Kentucky Derby–inspired afternoon tea, where Southern charm meets classic indulgence. Savor crispy Winner’s Circle Chicken & Waffles, Bluegrass Smoked Salmon, and Jockey Silk Egg Salad before finishing with Derby Rose Tarts, Silks & Susans Macarons, and warm Backstretch Scones with rich clotted cream. Sip your way through fragrant Dammann Frères hot teas—from fruity Nuit à Versailles to decadent Caramel Toffee—or toast the occasion with a sparkling glass of Prosecco, a Derby Mint Julep, or our Triple Crown Old Fashioned. Reserve your table and celebrate the races with a lavish spread that’s perfect for friends, family, and photo‑worthy moments.

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Preakness Stakes Tea

May 16 & 17, 2026

Celebrate Preakness season with an afternoon tea blooming in Maryland flavor and charm. Indulge in Maryland Mini Crabcakes, Infield Smoked Salmon, and Jockey Silk Egg Salad, followed by Black-Eyed Susan Tarts, Berger Cookies, Smith Island Cake, and warm Backstretch Scones with rich clotted cream. Pair your bites with Dammann Frères hot teas, from bright Nuit à Versailles to cozy Caramel Toffee, or raise a toast with Prosecco, Champagne, and our signature Black-Eyed Susan and Triple Crown Old Fashioned cocktails. Gather your favorite race-day companions and make this vibrant tea service the centerpiece of your Preakness celebrations.

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Belmont Stakes Tea

June 6 & 7, 2026

Toast the final jewel of racing’s Triple Crown with an elegant Belmont Stakes–inspired afternoon tea, dressed in red, white, and blue florals. Savor “Furlong Favorites” like Finish Line Franks in a Blanket, Bluegrass Smoked Salmon Bagels, and Jockey Silk Egg Salad, followed by a photo‑worthy parade of “Superfecta” sweets, from Silks & Carnations Macarons to Lucky Horseshoe Cookies and Backstretch Scones with rich clotted cream. Elevate every bite with an elegant pour of Dammann Frères teas—including Nuit à Versailles and Passion de Fleur—or toast the winners with Prosecco, Veuve Clicquot Champagne, or signature cocktails like the Belmont Jewel and Triple Crown Old Fashioned, crafted for a truly winning afternoon.

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Seasonal Tea Menus

$60++
$30++ for children 12 & under

Hot Teas By Dammann Frères

Nuit a Versailles

Bergamot, kiwi, yellow peach, orange blossom and violet flower: all the delicious scents and flavors found in the Gardens of Versailles since the 17th century are combined here with a green tea to produce a highly fragrant blend in a truly regal infusion of vegetal, floral and fruity notes.

Passion de Fleur

Emblematic creation by Dammann Frères, this flavored tea subtly evokes rose, apricot and passion fruit. A delicate cup offering a beautiful balance of fresh vegetal and floral notes.

Jardin Bleu

Well balanced with a delicious fragrance, it delivers a velvety liqueur of garden fruit flavors combined with mouthwatering rhubarb and wild strawberry.

Caramel Toffee

A rooibos tea flavored with caramel toffee flavors. A throw-back to the sweet treats and candies of our childhood. Parents and kids will both love this deliciously gourmand, warm and theine-free drink.

Chai

A black tea flavored according to an Indian recipe. Indian spices are brought to life with pieces of ginger, cloves, red berries and cardamom.

Earl Grey

The most famous flavored tea comes from a blend of black teas with a fine bergamot from Calabria. Simple and reliable for all connoisseurs!

Furlong Favorites

Winner’s Circle Chicken & Waffle

Crispy fried chicken atop a fluffy waffle, finished with a tangy mustard maple syrup

Churchill Garden

Crisp cucumber and velvety labneh spread layered with aromatic zaatar, offering a refreshing Middle Eastern twist

Bluegrass Smoked Salmon

Silky, smoked Norwegian salmon paired with whipped cream cheese and garnished with fresh dill

Jockey Silk Egg Salad

Classic egg salad, enriched with creamy Kewpie mayo and a hint of chive

Superfecta Sweets & Cakes

Derby Rose Tart

Crisp pastry shells filled with silky custard and crowned with fresh seasonal berries

Silks & Susans Macarons

Delicate, almond meringue confections, crisp on the
outside and irresistibly chewy within, in a selection of flavors

Lucky Horseshoe Cookies

Almond cookies shaped like lucky horseshoes and dipped in rich chocolate

Photo Finish Key Lime Tart

Tangy key lime curd in a buttery pâte sucrée crust, topped with billows of toasted meringue

Kentucky Derby Pie

A rich Southern classic with gooey chocolate and
toasted pecans baked in a buttery, flaky crust

Backstretch Scones & Accoutrements

Freshly-baked scones, served warm with house-made
preserves and a generous dollop of rich clotted cream

Bubbles & Cocktails

Prosecco

La Marca, Veneto, IT

14

Champagne

Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, FR

31

Derby Mint Julep

Woodford Reserve Derby Collection, mint, simple syrup

19

Triple Crown Old Fashioned

Henry McKenna 10 Yr B.I.B., demerara, orange bitters,
Peychaud's bitters

22

$60++
$30++ for children 12 & under

Hot Teas By Dammann Frères

Nuit a Versailles

Bergamot, kiwi, yellow peach, orange blossom and violet flower: all the delicious scents and flavors found in the Gardens of Versailles since the 17th century are combined here with a green tea to produce a highly fragrant blend in a truly regal infusion of vegetal, floral and fruity notes.

Passion de Fleur

Emblematic creation by Dammann Frères, this flavored tea subtly evokes rose, apricot and passion fruit. A delicate cup offering a beautiful balance of fresh vegetal and floral notes.

Jardin Bleu

Well balanced with a delicious fragrance, it delivers a velvety liqueur of garden fruit flavors combined with mouthwatering rhubarb and wild strawberry.

Caramel Toffee

A rooibos tea flavored with caramel toffee flavors. A throw-back to the sweet treats and candies of our childhood. Parents and kids will both love this deliciously gourmand, warm and theine-free drink.

Chai

A black tea flavored according to an Indian recipe. Indian spices are brought to life with pieces of ginger, cloves, red berries and cardamom.

Earl Grey

The most famous flavored tea comes from a blend of black teas with a fine bergamot from Calabria. Simple and reliable for all connoisseurs!

Furlong Favorites

Maryland Mini Crabcake

Seared golden brown and served with zesty mustard aioli

Pimlico Garden

Crisp cucumber and velvety labneh spread layered with aromatic zaatar, offering a refreshing Middle Eastern twist

Infield Smoked Salmon

Silky, smoked Norwegian salmon paired with whipped cream cheese and garnished with fresh dill

Jockey Silk Egg Salad

Classic egg salad, enriched with creamy Kewpie mayo and a hint of chive

Superfecta Sweets & Cakes

Black-Eyed Susan Tart

Crisp pastry shells filled with silky custard and crowned with fresh seasonal berries

Silks & Susans Macarons

Delicate, almond meringue confections, crisp on the outside and irresistibly chewy within, in a selection of flavors

Lucky Horseshoe Cookies

Almond cookies shaped like lucky horseshoes and dipped in rich chocolate

Baltimore Berger Cookies

Soft vanilla cookie bars topped with a thick, fudgy chocolate icing in the classic Baltimore style

Smith Island Cake

Delicate, ultra-thin layers of yellow cake stacked high with rich chocolate fudge frosting, Maryland’s iconic island dessert

Backstretch Scones & Accoutrements

Freshly-baked scones, served warm with housemade preserves and a generous dollop of rich clotted cream

Bubbles & Cocktails

Prosecco

La Marca, Veneto, IT

14

Champagne

Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, FR

31

The Black-Eyed Susan

Wheatley Vodka, elderflower,
pineapple juice, orange juice

19

Triple Crown Old Fashioned

Henry McKenna 10 Yr B.I.B.,
demerara, orange bitters,
Peychaud's bitters

22

$60++
$30++ for children 12 & under

Hot Teas By Dammann Frères

Nuit a Versailles

Bergamot, kiwi, yellow peach, orange blossom and violet flower: all the delicious scents and flavors found in the Gardens of Versailles since the 17th century are combined here with a green tea to produce a highly fragrant blend in a truly regal infusion of vegetal, floral and fruity notes.

Passion de Fleur

Emblematic creation by Dammann Frères, this flavored tea subtly evokes rose, apricot and passion fruit. A delicate cup offering a beautiful balance of fresh vegetal and floral notes.

Jardin Bleu

Well balanced with a delicious fragrance, it delivers a velvety liqueur of garden fruit flavors combined with mouthwatering rhubarb and wild strawberry.

Caramel Toffee

A rooibos tea flavored with caramel toffee flavors. A throw-back to the sweet treats and candies of our childhood. Parents and kids will both love this deliciously gourmand, warm and theine-free drink.

Chai

A black tea flavored according to an Indian recipe. Indian spices are brought to life with pieces of ginger, cloves, red berries and cardamom.

Earl Grey

The most famous flavored tea comes from a blend of black teas with a fine bergamot from Calabria. Simple and reliable for all connoisseurs!

Furlong Favorites

Finish Line Franks in a Blanket

Mini hot dogs wrapped in golden puff pastry, baked crisp and served with mustard‑dill dipping sauce

Belmont Garden

Crisp cucumber and velvety labneh spread layered with aromatic zaatar, offering a refreshing Middle Eastern twist

Bluegrass Smoked Salmon Bagel

Mini toasted bagels piled high with house‑smoked salmon, crème fraîche, red onion, and capers

Jockey Silk Egg Salad

Classic egg salad, enriched with creamy Kewpie mayo and a hint of chive

Superfecta Sweets & Cakes

High Stakes Tart

Crisp pastry shells filled with silky custard and crowned with fresh seasonal berries

Silks & Carnations Macarons

Delicate, almond meringue confections, crisp on the
outside and irresistibly chewy within, in a selection of flavors

Lucky Horseshoe Cookies

Almond cookies shaped like lucky horseshoes and
dipped in rich chocolate

NY Style Cheesecake

Soft vanilla cookie bars topped with a thick, fudgy chocolate icing in the classic Baltimore style

Backstretch Scones & Accoutrements

Freshly-baked scones, served warm with housemade preserves and a generous dollop of rich clotted cream

Bubbles & Cocktails

Prosecco

La Marca, Veneto, IT

14

Champagne

Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, FR

31

Belmont Jewel

Redemption Bourbon, Lemonade,
Pomegranate Juice

17

Triple Crown Old Fashioned

Henry McKenna 10 Yr B.I.B., demerara, orange bitters, Peychaud's bitters

22

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