Ever heard of sabrage? It’s the dramatic art of opening a Champagne bottle with a saber — a tradition said to date back to Napoleon’s cavalry, who celebrated victories with a swift strike of the blade. At the InterContinental London Park Lane this elegant ritual adds a sparkling touch to their Elizabethan Royal Afternoon Tea — served in the refined Wellington Lounge on the site of Queen Elizabeth II’s childhood home. Paired with Veuve Clicquot Rosé and fine cakes/petits fours inspired by regal l

"Sabrage" opening method which involves using a heated ring to heat the top of the bottle, then dousing it with cold water, causing the top of the bottle to shatter cleanly due to the sudden temperature change. This method can leave the aged cork untouched. It's a dramatic way to open a bottle of wine, often associated with celebrations 🥂 | Science, Tech and Universe