Tea service with champagne or sherry at the end.
Royale Tea
roy-AL TEE
rษษชหรฆl tiห
Example Sentences
"For her hen party, we splashed out on a royale tea with champagne."
"The hotel offers a royale tea service that includes a glass of Veuve Clicquot."
Etymology & History
A modern variation of traditional afternoon tea, adding champagne or sherry to make the occasion more celebratory. "Royale" suggests luxury and sophistication, borrowing from French culinary terminology. Became popular in upscale hotels in the late 20th century.
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1980s
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