The power of pistachio @The Mistral

The whole city is obsessed with pistachios! As a foodie, I was no exception and went everywhere to look for its fruit. This time I went to Tsim Sha Tsui to enjoy a themed afternoon tea with a sea view. The location is The Mistral, an Italian restaurant in InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong. It is most pleasant to enjoy afternoon tea in a quiet environment with sea views. The pistachio-themed sea view afternoon tea is very rich, consisting of 4 salty and 7 sweet exquisite snacks plus muffins. The Afternoon Tea is also paired with iced/hot pistachio milk coffee. The smooth latte exudes a light nutty aroma and tastes very elegant. The 4 savory snacks each have their own unique characteristics, and the most important thing is that they taste really good. MERLANO's oily smoked salmon has a strong salty and fresh flavor, and is filled with smooth salmon mousse and topped with a green pistachio muffin. It is a delicious snack that fills your mouth with fragrance as soon as you take a bite. FEGATO D'ANATRA wraps the wicked duck liver mousse with crispy puff pastry and sprinkles the surface with tasty pistachio crumbs, promising to conquer my taste buds with its fragrant and delicious taste. COTTO E FONTIA has a super round quail egg, and the bottom layer is a spinach crepe rolled with ham and Italian soft cheese. It is full of egg aroma and has a rich salty and fragrant taste. PROCIUTTO DI PARMA is made of basil sauce bread with Parma ham, buffalo cheese, rocket and pistachio crumbs. It is so blissful to be able to taste so many flavors in one bite. The desserts in this afternoon tea set are exceptionally wonderful! A total of 7 sweet snacks made with pistachios are offered, and the muffins are also dressed in emerald green to be eye-catching. Be the first to taste GELATO pistachio ice cream! The crispy crust filled with pistachio crumbs wraps the smooth ice cream. The nutty aroma is so aromatic when you take a bite, adding a layer of romance to the ordinary ice cream. Scone is filled with crushed pistachios, so it is particularly crispy and delicious. Spreading it with sweet jam and Clotted Cream is a timeless way to eat it. Sicily's national delicacy CANNOLO is made with pistachios, chocolate and Italian sweet cheese. This combination brings out a pleasant taste and the flavor is fascinating. TARTELLETTA pistachio pie is paired with cherry jam. It turns out that the fragrance of nuts and the sweetness of fruits can be so harmonious. Neither can steal the limelight from the other, and the pastry chef should be commended for this. BIGNEE AL PISTACCHIO's chewy puffs are filled with pistachio cream and paired with slightly sour cranberry sauce and dried fruits, creating a perfect combination of sweet and sour. The vanilla cream on FRANGIPANE's moist sponge cake is very tempting, and the unique nutty aroma of the pistachio cream is so attractive. BISCOTTO MORBIDO pistachio cookies are also served with cranberry jam. I am obsessed with their soft and moist texture! With plenty of high-quality chopped pistachios, these cookies are truly amazing. Mistral's TIRAMISU has always been my favorite! This ladyfingers made with fresh pistachios mixed with smooth Italian light cheese and topped with coffee are enough to win my heart. Finally, I ordered an extra foam coffee with my cat's image printed on it. I was told quietly that this service only charges the normal coffee price, and there is no extra charge for the print. Only you can order a cup and check in. It's unique, isn't it? The net price of the pistachio-themed sea view afternoon tea is $788/2 persons (+10%). Bookings made through the hotel website can enjoy a 15% discount (remember to make a reservation at least one day in advance).