HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO will offer a ‘Japanese Afternoon Tea’ in collaboration with Kyoto confectioner Tsuruya Yoshinobu from March 1 to May 11.
The menu includes freshly baked “An Butter Madeleine” using Tsuruya Yoshinobu’s sweet bean paste, “Kyokanze Chocolat” shaped like the famous sweet “Kyokanze” using bean paste and chocolate, “Pavlova Yuzu Mochi”, “Macarons with Sencha and Sweet Bean Paste”, “Strawberry and Salt Vanilla Cake”, “Verine Mamekanro”, and hotel-made dorayaki “Tsuruya Yoshinobu Sweet Bean Paste”, “Kyoto Strawberry Jam”, and “Vanilla Chantilly.” Additionally, two special Kyoto confections from Tsuruya Yoshinobu will be offered: “Sakura Mochi” or “Kashiwa Mochi”, which change seasonally. Savory items include seven types such as “Walnut Miso Monaka”, “Shrimp Shinjo Arare-age”, “Inarizushi”, and “Kin Pork.” Drinks include three original mocktails and over 20 free-flow drinks, including TWG tea.
The location is “THE GARDEN BAR” & Lounge. Service is available in two-hour slots starting at noon and 2:30 pm. The price is 8,800 yen, including tax and service charge.
