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Autumn Afternoon Tea Menu

Thursdays through Sundays, September 11-November 16, 2025
$50 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity)
A minimum of 4 guests is required

Reservations are available September 1 and can be made via Resy are required (must be done at least 72 hours in advance).

Contact visitor services at [email protected] or 202.686.5807 with any questions.
For groups of 10 or more, please contact the group sales, special events, and tourism manager at [email protected].

Tea Selection

served with lemon, honey, milk, and sugar

Black: Earl Grey Supreme, English Breakfast, Darjeeling, Fruits d'Alsace, Cranberry Autumn, Apple Cinnamon
Green: Sencha, Garden Party, Chai Hara
Herbal: Chamomile, Peppermint, Pumpkin Spice, African Autumn
White: Heirloom Bartlett Pear, Venetian Tiramisu

Savories

Roasted Pumpkin Hummus Tea Sandwich
sesame, roasted red pepper, multigrain bread

Virginia Ham and Brie Tea Sandwich
apple, fig jam, rustic white bread

Norwegian Smoked Salmon Bouchée
lemon-dill crème fraîche, caper-shallot relish, puff pastry

Roasted Honeynut Squash Tartlet
whipped goat cheese, maple syrup, sage, savory pastry tart

Scones

Cranberry-Orange Scone
clotted cream, raspberry jam, whipped citrus butter

Sweets

Pumpkin Spice Cannoli
spiced ricotta cream, cinnamon, cardamom, gingersnap

Autumn Harvest Petit Four
white chocolate fondant, vanilla sponge cake, raspberry filling

Evercrisp Apple Tartlet
caramel, nutmeg, apple cider reduction, puff pastry

Chocolate-Maple Opera Cake
almond, espresso, chocolate ganache

Add Ons

Assorted Macarons (6) $14
Caramelized Leek and Gruyere Vegetable Quiche $10
Harvest Chicken Salad Mini Croissants (4) $16
Mini Apple and Pumpkin Spice Danishes (4) $12

Beverage Add Ons

Francois Montant Brut $14/glass or $70/bottle
Montelliana Prosecco $12/glass or $60/bottle
Mulled Apple Cider $6/glass

Please note: Menus are inspired by the season and may change based on availability. Guests with dietary restrictions, allergies, or menu sensitivities are encouraged to inquire with the café about the offerings on specific dates