Explore The World of Herbs at New Heights
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The Chedi Andermatt has unveiled an invigorating array of drinks and a new dish using the herbs grown in its high-altitude garden , The Botanicum , to refresh guests in the Alpine sun until the end of September .
The five-star hotel , nestled in the picturesque Swiss village of Andermatt , is putting the 35 herbs it grows at 1,447 metres above sea level to use in home-made lemonades , teas and its “ Garden Breeze ” cocktail .
Situated next to The Bar and Living Room , a plush space ideal for relaxing after a day in the mountains , The Botanicum is home to yarrow , borage , southernwood and green santolina and nine species of mint , among other herbs . Bar Manager Elmir Medunjanin and Carsten Alexander Kypke , Executive Chef of The Restaurant , crafted The Botanicum not only to enhance flavours but also to harness their benefits for physical and mental well-being .
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