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<\/a><\/p>\nIntercontinental Amstel Hotel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The front entrance to the hotel is on Professor Tulpplein …<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAmstel Hotel Front Entrance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
When I was there, “Afternoon Tea” was really not on the menu at The Intercontinental Amstel, but the staff can assemble one for you from the ala carte menu in the open and airy Brasserie area of the hotel.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe Brasserie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
If you’re lucky, a table for two can be had by the windows of the Brasserie allowing you to watch the sailing boats and water taxis parade up and down the river Amstel while you enjoy your afternoon tea …<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAfternoon Tea by the river Amstel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The picture below will give you an idea of the beautiful light that pours in through “The Brasserie.”<\/p>\n
The ceiling of the Brasserie …<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGlass ceiling of the Bar And Brasserie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
For afternoon tea, I chose the Formosa Oolong, which was steeped in a silver teapot …<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nFormosa oolong tea<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Here is a view of the complete table setting for afternoon tea at The Intercontinental Amstel in Amsterdam. The scones were flavored with lemon and vanilla. I’ll talk more about the cylindrical-bread object in the next picture.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAfternoon Tea Table Setting Amstel Hotel Amsterdam Netherlands<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The finger sandwiches (egg salad, smoked chicken, smoked salmon and cucumber) are brought to your table hidden in a hollowed out, silo-like, bread called a “Pain Surprise.”\u00a0 After a ceremonious unveiling, the tea sandwiches are revealed!<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nFinger sandwiches<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Tea at The Intercontinental Amstel …<\/p>\n