WEST END: Park Hyatt Washington to Host An Afternoon of Rare Tea as Part of Their Masters of Food & Wine Event - Dec 17

Park Hyatt Washington D.C. will host a Winter 2016  Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, a seasonal culinary & beverage experience on Saturday, December 17.  This culinary gathering salutes the ingredients, flavors, and talents of local chefs, regional artisans and sommeliers and will take place in the semi-private Mezzanine Loft, which serves as a gallery space for a curated selection of art from The Phillips Collection.

Guests will join Tea Specialist Christian Eck for an exploration of rare teas available in Park Hyatt Washington’s Tea Cellar including traditionally prepared Matcha, 1978 Vintage Reserve Cave-Aged Pu-erh, Monkey-Picked Golden Oolong, Royal Snowflakes, White Star of China, and Moonlight Litchi Blossom. Priced at $85 per person, which includes a tasting of five teas paired with lite bites to complement the unique taste and profile of each tea.

1978 VINTAGE RESERVE CAVE AGED PU-ERH

Pork-Shrimp and Vegetable Dumplings with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

MONKEY PICKED GOLDEN OOLONG

Tea Smoked Duck with Currant Chutney and Walnut-Raisin Crouton

Palate Cleanser

Ice Cream made from “Into The Wilds of Greece.”

ROYAL SNOWFLAKES

Royal Snowflakes Pot De Crème, Strawberries, White Chocolate

WHITE STAR OF CHINA & MOONLIGHT LITCHI BLOSSOM

Cotton Soft Cheesecake, White Star of China Streusel

& Moonlight Litchi Blossom Ice Cream

                     

Christian Eck has a lifetime appreciation for anything ‘liquid’ -- whether it be alcoholic, or non-alcoholic.  This interest has led Eck to complete numerous courses including one led by Great Falls Tea Garden, VA.  As well as being Park Hyatt Washington’s Tea Specialist, he is a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers.  Eck is available to share with guests the history, flavor, chemistry and cultural significance of each tea, providing the perfect teatime experience.

Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.

Mezzanine Loft

1201 24^th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20037

Saturday, December 17, 2016, at 1 p.m.

Tickets for the event can be purchased by calling (202) 419-6620 or 

emailing masters.phwashington@hyatt.com.

For more information on other Park Hyatt Masters events in renowned destinations around the world, please visit www.mastersfoodandwine.com.