InterContinental Hong Kong Partners with Caudalie for a Grape Anti-oxidant Afternoon Tea

InterContinental Hong Kong joins hands with cutting edge French skincare brand Caudalie this August and September for Afternoon Tea with everything “grapes”.

Inspired by the “fruit of the vine”, the key element in Caudalie products, Executive Chef Maxime Luvara and Executive Pastry Chef Christian Gonthier have selected various edible items from the vine (red grapes, grape leaves, juice and red wine) as well as Bordeaux specialities including canelé, to create a delectable yet anti-oxidant, French inspired Afternoon Tea Set.

Artistically presented in a Caudalie custom-designed tea stand inspired by grapes, the tempting French tea-time delicacies and “fruit of the vine” inspired afternoon treats include:

Savoury items by Executive Chef Maxime Luvara:

• Comte Cheese Tartlet
• Pork Rillette & Pink Biscuit
• Duck Foie Gras & Red Grape Jam, Mini Brioche
• Scallop & French Lemon Puff
• Blue Crab & Kaluga Caviar with Grape Leaf, Red Wine Reduction

Pastries by Executive Pastry Chef Christian Gonthier:

• Red Grape Savarin, Vanilla Whipped Cream
• Canelé
• Blueberry and White Chocolate Layer Cake
• Hazelnut and Coffee Macaron
• Plain and Raisin Scones, served with Clotted Cream, Earl Grey Tea Jelly and Strawberry Jam

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

HK$688 for two persons +10% service charge, inclusive of two sets of Caudalie Resveratrol [Lift] Trial Kits (while stock lasts).

Each trial kit includes:

• Resveratrol [Lift] Trial kit
• Resveratrol [LIFT] Firming Serum 1.5ml
• Resveratrol [LIFT] Face Lifting Soft Cream 2ml
• Gift Card with the below benefit at the designated stores
• A complimentary 15-day-Vinexpert Dietary Supplement Kit *
• Enjoy 15% off your first purchase of regular priced items *
• Enjoy 30% off your first purchase of facial or spa treatment services *

*Valid through October 15, 2019

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

Grape Vine Resveratrol
Grape vines can live for 100 years. They can withstand the harshness of the cold, wind and rain, thanks to the naturally produced resveratrol that protects the vines and helps them to regenerate. Now, imagine that miracle on your skin. Discovered through the tales of the family vineyard, Caudalie was the first to patent this natural anti-oxidant ingredient with firming and anti-ageing properties. As an anti-oxidant, resveratrol can inhibit enzymes cutting our skin's collagen as a result of oxidation. It can also stimulate and enhance our natural production of elastin fibres, hyaluronic acid and collagen to firm and smooth wrinkles.

Resveratrol is also the secret behind the French Paradox, where the intake of resveratrol from red wine lowers the risk of coronary heart disease among those with a high intake of cholesterol and saturated fat in their diet. This amazing natural ingredient can be applied on the skin and ingested to help achieve longevity inside and out.

About Caudalie
Caudalie is a 100% independent, family-run company created by Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas in 1995. It all began in Bordeaux, when Mathilde and Bertrand met Professor Joseph Vercauteren, laboratory director of the Pharmacy University of Bordeaux, in Mathilde parents' vineyard - Château Smith Haut Lafitte. He told them that grape seeds contain the most powerful antioxidants in the world and from there, they have been working together ever since.

The brand owes its success to its unique products and Vinothérapie® Spas which harness the amazing anti-oxidant powers of vines and grapes that hydrate, soothe, rejuvenate and protect the skin.

Unceasingly investing in research, Caudalie is the first beauty brand to use and patent stabilised grape polyphenols and grapevine resveratrol in skincare. Since 1995, Caudalie has obtained three worldwide patents targeting various cutaneous signs of aging with hero products that are loved by women and A-list celebrities across the world today.

Mathilde believes that nature is full of virtuous active ingredients for our skin. At Caudalie, natural active ingredients that respect the environment and the skin are favoured. The company targets at least 95% natural ingredients in its formulas by 2021 (excluding the sun care range), without sacrificing effectiveness and sensoriality. Every Caudalie product is created without parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, mineral oils or ingredients of animal origin.

Giving back to nature from which the brand extracts its ingredients, Caudalie has given 1% of its annual turnover to environmental associations for reforestation since 2012 and is now the largest "1% for the Planet" contributor in the global cosmetic industry. Mathilde and Bertrand hope to inspire other companies to join them in offsetting their carbon footprint with concrete actions for the planet.

https://hk-en.caudalie.com/

Caudalie Hong Kong Boutiques and Counters
Le Spa Caudalie, 3-5 Gough Street, Central
Shop 07, Level 2, Langham Place Shopping Mall, 8 Argyle Street, Mongkok
Shop M-VI, V-City, Tuen Mun
B1/F, SOGO Tsim Sha Tsui, 20 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
Shop F42, 2/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

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