In honor of International Tea Day, Holland America Line is revamping their complimentary afternoon tea service. The new “Royal Dutch Tea” will be offered daily in the Dining Room, featuring an elevated experience with sweet and savory treats that reflect the line’s Dutch heritage.

While introducing new offerings, Royal Dutch Tea will also continue to include the classic tea and snack favorites that have always been popular with Holland America Line guests.

Top tier (Dutch sweets):

• Moorkop (Dutch Cream puff), whipped cream, mandarin.
• Maple Stroopwafel, Napoleon cream, fresh berries.
• Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake), almond slice.
• Gevulde Koeken (Dutch Cookie), Marzipan, short sugar pastry.
• Appletaart (Mini Dutch Apple Tartlets), cookie base, cinnamon, raisins 

Middle Tier: Scones

• Raisin and Plain Scones with assorted jam, whipped cream 

Bottom Tier (Savory Dutch Sandwiches):

• Bay Shrimp on Brioche, Dutch cocktail sauce 
• Egg Salad and Cress, white bread, mayonnaise, mustard 
• Smoked Salmon, Dill cream cheese, whole wheat 
• Coronation Chicken, whole wheat, curry, yogurt, dried apricots, cilantro

“Whether a tea connoisseur or a novice, guests will enjoy the upgraded offering, which gives a nod to our Dutch legacy of more than 150 years of sailing,” said Michael Stendebach, vice president of food, beverage and rooms division for Holland America Line. “Our guests are avid enthusiasts of the afternoon tea tradition, and we are excited to combine this longstanding service on sea days with our rich Dutch heritage.”