TASTE OF EDESIA | Christmas and chocolate 

Christmas is the time of the year to gather with loved ones. For discerning gourmets who appreciate creativity and nuances in every element they enjoy, Four Seasons Hotel Macao is the place to be. From innovative dining options to sensuous indulgence, the luxurious holiday season will be an unforgettable one. 

The hotel’s cafe Xiao Ting is where one can bask in the joyful season while savouring bites of delicacy. Umami-filled starters and traditional dishes with a twist such as Turkey Wellington, seared thigh and caramel celeriac puree feature ingredients from the land and sea to ensure the festive meal would be a memorable one that is worthy of sharing with loved ones. Chestnut blackcurrant Mont Blanc with raspberry Coulis ends the meal with a sweet conclusion.

 Valrhona Chocolate Afternoon Tea at Xiao Ting is a winter special presenting artful western savouries and sweets reflecting Valrhona chocolate’s superb quality. Displaying the ingenuity of the culinary team, exquisite delicacies includes a chocolate spice gingerbread cookie made with Manjari 64%. Liberating fresh and acidic notes of red fruit with a delicate finish of roasted nuts, the chocolate pairs beautifully with the warmth of ginger and spice, manifesting all its splendor in the form of a cookie. Best to be enjoyed with the Four Seasons festive hot chocolate made with Valrhona NYANGBO 68%.

 For a relaxing spa experience that also includes chocolate, the spa at the hotel has a Pure Decadence treatment. Luxurious chocolate is applied to the body for a warm and silky sensation. The body is polished with a sugar scrub to remove dry skin before being cocooned in a decadent chocolate mud. A head massage follows and a gold Bioxedia mask hydrates the face. The body is then caressed with butter while the therapist skillfully performs a relaxing massage. The treatment ends with a soothing cup of hot chocolate.