In Celebration of its 190th Anniversary Guerlain is teaming up with InterContinental Hong Kong to present the exclusive #190YEARSOFCREATION AFTERNOON TEA from August 15 – September 30, 2018.

Established in 1828 by the Perfumer-Chemist Pierre-Francois Pascal Guerlain, Guerlain has a heritage of creative audacity and savoir-faire, with an ethos of joyful, radiant beauty for all women and products that reveal each woman's beauty and complement her personality. For 190 years, Guerlain Perfumers have travelled the globe, insatiable explorers on the hunt for the planet's rarest flowers and essences.

Inspired by Guerlain's rich heritage and French savoir-faire, InterContinental Hong Kong's Executive Chef Maxime Luvara and Executive Pastry Chef Christian Gonthier have created an elegant afternoon tea set that showcases prestigious ingredients, classic French recipes and delicate Parisian pastries.  Their confectionary creations pay homage to Guerlain's defining ingredients – Rose, Iris, Vanilla, Tonka Beans, Bergamot and Jasmine.

The Tea Set includes:
Savoury Items by Executive Chef Maxime Luvara
Crab Meat with Bouillabaisse, Vol-au-Vent
Ham/Cheese/Truffle Sandwich “Croque Monsieur'' Style
Boston Lobster ''Thermidor'' Style with Brioche Bun
Foie Gras and Duck Rillette Sandwich Roll (with an iris inspired garnish)

Pastries by Executive Pastry Chef Christian Gonthier
Ispahan Macaron with Rose Petals and Raspberry Fragrance
Dark Chocolate and Coffee Opera with Gold Leaf
Lemon Tartlette, Mandarin (Bergamot inspired) Jelly and Soft Meringue
“Paris-Brest'', Caramelised Hazelnut and Mousseline Cream (with almond and jasmine garnish)
Grand Marnier Floating Island with Vanilla Sticks

Plain and Raisin Scones served with Devonshire Clotted Cream, Earl Grey Tea Jelly and Fresh Fruit Jam

The Tea Set is served with a selection of Fine Mariage Frères Tea or Coffee.

Providing a comprehensive experience, the Afternoon Tea is served on a specially made Guerlain black box for visual aesthetics.

Celebrating this collaboration and the new Abeille Royal Collection, afternoon tea guests during this period will each receive an exclusive Guerlain #190YearsOfCreation gift Set valued at HK$549 inclusive of:
- Abeille Royale Night Cream (3ml)
- Abeille Royale Eye Cream (5ml)
- Abeille Royale Black Bee Honey Balm (3ml)
- Mon Guerlain Body Lotion (30ml)
- Mon Guerlain EDP (5ml)
- A Gift Card for a complimentary Abeille Royale Eye & Lip Massage Service.  (Upon completion of the service, you will receive a complimentary 1-piece sample.)

The Afternoon Tea Set is available Monday-Friday: 2:30pm – 6:00pm/
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 1:30pm – 6:00pm

HK$668 for two persons +10% service charge, inclusive of two Guerlain gift sets

In light of this joyful celebration, Guerlain customers can enjoy an exclusive 20% off discount on #190YEARSOFCREATION AFTERNOON TEA by presenting any Guerlain invoices dated within August 15 – September 30, 2018.

#190YEARSOFCREATION #BEETHEQUEEN #GUERLAINHK #ICHKTSET #INTERCONHK

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GUERLAIN CELEBRATES 190 YEARS OF CREATION

Since 1828, Guerlain has explored, innovated and perfected. In Fragrance, Skincare and Makeup. Daring creators, mythical creations, timeless know-how. Culture of Beauty as its signature.

Each day, Guerlain makes women, all women, more beautiful. The promise of joyful, radiant beauty is an ethos epitomized by an extraordinary place: Maison Guerlain at 68, Champs-Elysées.

Visit Guerlain Website ﹕ http://www.guerlain.com/hk/zh-hk

About InterContinental Hong Kong's Lobby Lounge

InterContinental Hong Kong's Lobby Lounge is celebrated globally for its spectacular panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline and as “The Place to See and Be Seen”. Relax over afternoon tea, our all-day menu or “68 Moments” (6-8pm Monday-Thursday, with 68 items, just HK$68 each).  Or sip  signature #852TAILS of Hong Kong” cocktails at sunset as the skyline transforms into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours and during the nightly "Symphony of Lights" laser show at 8:00pm. Alternatively literally drink in the spectacular harbourviews each evening while listening to Hong Kong's great jazz artists who perform each evening from 8:45pm.

InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2721 1211    Fax: (852) 2739 4546       E-mail: hongkong@ihg.com
Visit our website at www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com

For further information, please call (852) 2313 2323 or e-mail: fb.hongkong@ihg.com

Please note that the Lobby Lounge does not accept reservations.

Please click here for images of the InterContinental Hong Kong Afternoon Tea Set “Celebrating 190 Years of Guerlain”.

For further press information, please contact:

InterContinental Hong Kong
Carole L Klein, Executive Director of PR & Communications
Tel: (852) 2313 2335 / E-mail: carole.klein@ihg.com

Guerlain (Asia Pacific) Limited
Nana Liu, PR & Communications Manager
Tel:  (852) 2509 6720 / (852) 9139 9034
Email: nliu@guerlain.fr