The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States

or by any state on account of sex.

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

The 19th Amendment to the ConstitutionRatified August 18, 1920

Nashville, TN

Welcome to Suffrage Afternoon Tea at The Hermitage Hotel

Tea Sandwiches Tarragon Chicken Salad, Red Globe Grapes

and Sliced Almonds, Sourdough

Country Ham and Pimento Cheese, Brioche with Pepper Jelly

Jonny Cakes, Crème Fraîche, Smoked Salmon

Scones

Mini Sweet Cream Scones

Mini Savory Herbed Scones

DessertCoconut Cookies

Seasonal Jelly Roll

Vanilla Tea Cake

Accompaniments Devonshire Cream

Whipped Butter

Seasonal Jam

Beverages Selection of Loose Leaf Teas from In Pursuit of Tea

and French Press Coffee

“Celebrating the Centennial of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment”

Menu

WineMontmarte Sparkling RoséMontmarte Sparkling Rosé France • $48.00 per bottle

St. Hilaire BrutSt. Hilaire Brut Limoux, France 2018 • $56 per bottle

Bocelli Prosecco DOCBocelli Prosecco DOC Italy • $60.00 per bottle

Chandon Brut Classic MVChandon Brut Classic MV • $72 per bottle

Moët and Chandon ImperialMoët and Chandon Imperial Epernay, France • $128 per bottle

Veuve Clicquot Brut RoséVeuve Clicquot Brut Rosé Reims, France • $175.00 per bottle

Tattinger Brut RoséTattinger Brut Rosé Reims, France • $175 per bottle

Ruinart Brut Blanc de BlancRuinart Brut Blanc de Blanc Reims, France • $210 per bottle

Whispering Angel RoséWhispering Angel Rosé France • $64.00 per bottle

Rombauer ChardonnayRombauer Chardonnay Napa • $88.00 per bottle

King Estate Pinot NoirKing Estate Pinot Noir Oregon • $72.00 per bottle

Suffrage Themed Cocktails

$18.00 Each

Named after the iconic leaders of the Women’s Suffrage Movement.It happened here and we invite you to raise a glass to our leaders of generations

past who led the way.

The Abby:The Abby: Enthusiastic, Tactful, CharmingWheatley Vodka, Limoncello, Lemon, Mint Simple Syrup

The Anne:The Anne: Charismatic, Sophisticated, SavvyBombay Sapphire, Lemon, Hibiscus

The Carrie:The Carrie: Robust, Bold, StaunchBuffalo Trace, Lemon, Apricot Sour, Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters

The Catherine:The Catherine: Steadfast, Rational, AstuteGentleman Jack, Cocchi Americano, Cardamaro, Grand Marnier, Lime

The Frankie:The Frankie: Leader, Educator, PoliticianGin, Demerara Syrup, Angostura, Orange Bitters

The Josephine:The Josephine: Overzealous, Old Fashioned, ResoluteJack Daniel’s Apple, Dry Curaçao, Apple Cider, Lemon Juice, Apple Slice

The Sue:The Sue: Whitty, Unconventional, RadicalPatron, Crème de Cassis, Ginger Purée, Lime

The Tiebreaker:The Tiebreaker: Courageous, Honest, PatrioticBuffalo Trace, Cherry Heering, Orange Juice, Dubonnet,

Whiskey Marinated Luxardo Cherry

Beverage Menu

Black TeaEARL GREYEARL GREYOrigin: Assam, IndiaSingle-estate organic Assam tea scented with bergamotCharacter: aromatic, candied lemon, bold

The namesake of Charles, England’s second Earl Grey, this tea—traditionally a blend of strong black tea and bergamot—has been produced since the early 1800s. Our version starts with a single-estate organic Assam from northern India, which is scented only with pure bergamot oil that has been naturally extracted from the fruit’s skin. The full citrus notes are balanced enough with the rich black tea base so that it can enjoyed plain, or with milk and asweetener.

DARJEELING FIRST FLUSHDARJEELING FIRST FLUSH Jungpana EstateOrigin: West Bengal, IndiaBalanced, light-bodied notes of melon and artichokeCharacter: roasted almond, cantaloupe, artichoke

The Jungpana Estate, at 5,000 feet elevation, was founded in 1899 and remains one of the most remote in the mountainous Darjeeling region. This early lot reveals enticing notes of roasted almond, with a pleasantly fruity flavor of melon and passionfruit balanced with earthy artichoke.

First flush is an eagerly anticipated harvests for tea drinkers: Light-bodied and fragrant, the season usually begins around early April and only lasts a few weeks. It’s the first picking of bushes that have lain dormant all winter,

and offers a brilliant snapshot of springtime.

CACAO CHAICACAO CHAIRich tea mixed with roasted cacaoCharacter: chocolate, smooth, velvet

This velvety chai mixes black tea with aromatic spices and roasted cacao bean shells. The rich, creamy note of chocolate blends well with the malty Assam tea base, whether prepared with hot water or simmered with milk and sweetener.

Green TeaTHUNDER DRAGON GREENTHUNDER DRAGON GREENOrigin: Trongsa, BhutanBright, sweet green tea from BhutanCharacter: sweet, coriander, lemon peel

This green tea, grown in Samcholing, Bhutan, has never before been exported. The tea fields are located at the summer palace of the second king,and were originally planted in the 1950s. A collective of 26 women now operate the 43-acre farm, hand-picking, pan-firing and rolling the small leaves into a simple twisted shape. The bright, sweet flavor is reminiscent of a Chinese green tea, with vegetal notes of coriander and lemon peel and a delicate floral aroma. Unlike many green teas, the leaves can

stand up to multiple steepings—try four or five.

Herbal TeaCHRYSANTHEMUMCHRYSANTHEMUMOrigin: Zhejiang, ChinaEarthy and spicy flower from ChinaCharacter: white pepper, earthy, sweet

This light and refreshing herbal flower infusion is from China, where it is known as ju hua. The aroma is strong, and the flavor sweet and earthy, with a hint of pepper. This is a very traditional drink which is enjoyed throughout Asia, often with meals. Naturally caffeine-free, it is a

soothing choice at any time of the day.

LINDENLINDENOrigin: GreeceDelicate floral aroma; honey, fruity tasteCharacter: honey, fruity, herbaceous

Known in Europe as tilleul, this infusion has a delicate floral aroma with a refreshing honeysweet and herbacious taste. Lauded for its soothing effects, linden has been popular for centuries and is

naturally caffeine-free.

Tea Selections

In 1920, afternoon tea was a staple in the parlors and salons of women

across the country. As talk of ratification for the women’s right

to vote escalated, these gatherings of ladies in the community became more campaign events than simple social gatherings. The women of the 1920’s

had a voice and they ensured they would be heard.

The Hermitage Hotel played a large part in helping secure the final vote for women as ladies gathered regularly for afternoon tea to

convince friends and neighbors that ratification was the right choice.

Using two crucial suffrage cookbooks, our culinary team has recreated a

menu with tea sandwiches and desserts from 1920. Both books – “The Woman

Suffrage Cook Book”, published by Mrs. Hattie A. Burr and “The Suffrage Cook Book” by L. O. Kleber – were not only

cookbooks but were also cleverly veiled campaign books for the

pro-Suffrage movement. While the recipes themselves were guidelines for the cooks, many recipes would change

from one cook to the next. Most recipes do not include actual measurements,

times, or temperatures. Those were left to interpretation and a home cook’s

own personal taste. Below is an example of one such recipe.

“Into two and one-half cupfuls of pastry “Into two and one-half cupfuls of pastry flour, rub with the hands one-half cupful flour, rub with the hands one-half cupful

of butter. Add one cupful of sugar, one and of butter. Add one cupful of sugar, one and three-fourths cupful’s of grated cocoanut three-fourths cupful’s of grated cocoanut (that which comes by the pound is best) and (that which comes by the pound is best) and two saltspoonfuls of cream of tartar. Beat two saltspoonfuls of cream of tartar. Beat

one egg and stir in; dissolve one saltspoonful one egg and stir in; dissolve one saltspoonful of soda in boiling water and add, moulding the of soda in boiling water and add, moulding the mixture well together with the hands. If it mixture well together with the hands. If it is not wet enough, add a very little milk or is not wet enough, add a very little milk or water. The danger is in getting it too wet to water. The danger is in getting it too wet to roll out well, and probably no moisture will be roll out well, and probably no moisture will be needed. Roll thin, cut with a doughnut cutter needed. Roll thin, cut with a doughnut cutter

and bake quickly.”and bake quickly.”

By Mrs H. R. ShattuckBy Mrs H. R. Shattuck

In Honor of the 100th Year Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

In Pursuit of Tea

In Pursuit of Tea travels across the world to explore small farms in Asia and Europe and find the finest teas available, some of which seldom leave their country of origin. Each year, they spend time in historic tea-growing regions to taste the season’s harvest and select only the best teas in the world. They buy straight from tea farmers not only to support traditional agriculture,

but because their teas taste better. Large estate teas are often blends of ma-chine-harvested and -processed leaves with a wide range of grades—and in the

cup, tea will taste only as good as its weakest component. When modern technolo-gy is introduced to tea-making, it generally serves to increase efficiency at the

expense of flavor. Small-farm teas, on the other hand, are meticulously tended, with leaves carefully harvested and then processed with great care and pride. Utilizing centuries-old techniques passed

down by their ancestors, the producers are devoted to the quality of their product.