TO tell the truth ToM has got over its guilt trip about not going vegan or dry for January. But we know there can be pleasure as well as pain in detoxing. As fans of the food at Cottonopolis we welcome their contribution to making us all feel healthier during these dark days of January.
The Northern Quarter bar has teamed up with North West-based tea blender Quinteassential to create three bespoke Namas-Tea Menus around herbal teas. Each tea has been particularly selected so that their flavours complement the Cottonopolis fave dishes they are partnered with.
The Detox menu, priced at £8, offers yellowfish tuna nigiri, Loch Duart salmon nigiri, asparagus or tomago maki roll and broccoli and peanut salad. The accompanying drink for this menu is a sencha makinohara – a premium Japanese green tea which is grassy, nutty and sweet, packed with antioxidants.
The Cleanse menu costs £10 and and includes tuna tartare, beef tataki, yellowfin tuna sashimi or Loch Duart salmon sashimi. The accompanying ‘cleanse’ tea is a soothing cardamom and ginger mingle with oats, dates and cacao beans.
Finally, the Revive menu (£14), features lamb nasu with black kingfish or a 4oz rib eye steak. The Tales of the Orient tea which comes with it is a caffeine-free Rooibos, blended with lemongrass, mango and pink pepper.
Cottonopolis Food & Liquor, 16 Newton Street, Manchester, M1 2AE. 0161 236 5144.