Vanilla Wonderland 

Festive season is almost here. Four Seasons Hotel Macao is  introducing an exquisite Winter Afternoon Tea Set at Xiao Ting, featuring the delightful flavour of vanilla sourced from Madagascar. The essence of vanilla brings comforting warmth and joy to both sweet and savoury treats, creating a magical experience.

In the pursuit of this magical ingredient, Four Seasons Hotel Macao has partnered with Prova Gourmet, an esteemed supplier of organic and sustainable vanilla, through longstanding relationships with trusted producers, to ensure the highest quality. To support communities and the environment is also a shared vision reflected upon in Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts’ commitment to preserve and regenerate the beautiful places in which one operates, all endeavouring to leave a positive, enduring impact on the planet. 

The Winter Afternoon Tea menu presented is a work of meticulous effort by renowned Prova Gourmet‘s Chef Tristan Rousselot and Four Seasons Hotel Macao’s Executive Pastry Chef Kaori Scott. Highlights on the menu include Chef Tristan’s Religieuse, where Tahitian Vanilla is put into a whipped ganache that contrasts the power and bitterness of sesame. The small pastry gives the Christmas vibe a classic touch, elegant and flavourful.

Another standout dessert is the Christmas Tree, meticulously crafted with attention to detail, combining the nostalgic charm of Christmas spice biscuit with the alluring allure of cardamom mousse and coffee ganache. Chef Tristan has reimagined the traditional Christmas tree symbol, offering a modern twist that captivates both the palate and the eye. Breaking free from moulds and conventions, the dessert showcases the vibrant strength of Colombian coffee entwined with the refreshing floral notes of green cardamom.

Chef Kaori’s Canelé with toasted vanilla bean-infused rum custard and caramelized crust is one of a kind. With its crispy exterior and velvety interior, Chef Kaori plays with the smokiness of caramelized aroma combined with honey soaked in the essence of vanilla, creating an irresistible and mysterious delight.  

For those seeking savoury pleasures, the Molted Lava Cheese Tart brings on the sumptuous vanilla Brie cheese, masterfully merged with mulled apple compote. Brie cheese oozes with its softness while mulled apple introduces a hint of acidity, resulting in a heavenly pairing that will leave your taste buds craving more.