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Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea - 2
Cherry Blossom Tea menu
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St. Regis Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossom Tea celebrates the hotel's 100-year anniversary.
Bringing back its signature springtime twist on the renowned tea ritual, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. is thrilled to offer its much buzzed about Cherry Blossom afternoon tea this spring.
All selections are beautiful displayed on the hotel’s signature (and often photographed!) Cherry Blossom tree tea stand. Available March 5 - May 31.
Here's a look at the special menu that coincides with the blossoming cherry trees in the DMV area:
Details
The St. Regis Bar is also debuting a special menu this Cherry Blossom season featuring four new bespoke cocktail recipes all featuring Japanese spirits. The Sakura Blossom Sour features Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky and a special garnish of Sakura petals. The Ume Spritz highlights Roku Japanese Gin, while the Lychee Martini spotlights Haku Japanese Vodka and a Japanese Cherry Blossom Vermouth. Rounding out the menu, discover a Clarified Hibiscus Milk Punch blending Roku Japanese Gin and Hibiscus Tea.
History
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The St. Regis Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The St. Regis brand, founded by John Jacob Astor IV in 1904 with the opening of The St. Regis New York, celebrated over 120 years of luxury, and the St. Regis Washington, D.C. is marking their 100th anniversary this year. Renowned for Gilded Age glamour, it introduced signature rituals like the Bloody Mary and butler service.
Key Historical Milestones
- 1904: John Jacob Astor IV opens The St. Regis New York, intended as the city’s finest hotel, featuring cutting-edge technology like telephones in every room.
- 1930s-40s: The iconic Old King Cole mural is installed (1932), and the Bloody Mary (initially the "Red Snapper") is created by Fernand Petiot in the King Cole Bar.
- 1965/1988: The St. Regis New York is designated a New York City Landmark.
- 1990s: The brand expands significantly under Starwood Hotels & Resorts, rebranding several luxury properties, including the St. Regis Washington, D.C. (formerly the Carlton Hotel).
- 2025-2026: The St. Regis Washington, D.C. celebrates its 100th anniversary, having opened in 1926 and being added to Historic Hotels of America.
- Present Day: The brand focuses on blending its rich, 120-year-plus heritage with modern luxury, noted by recent, extensive renovations of the flagship New York property.
