Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental will offer its “Peach & Tea Selection Afternoon Tea” from July 1 through August 31.
The menu features six sweets combining peaches and tea leaves, including a peach and elderflower mini parfait, peach mousse with white peach oolong tea jelly, peach and cheese clafoutis, peach cream puffs, peach shortcake, and peach sorbet. Each item is paired with teas such as lemon verbena tea, Earl Grey tea, lavender tea, and green tea.
Two types of scones—plain and peach and Uva tea—are served with clotted cream and red peach, passion fruit, and jasmine tea jam. The selection also includes three savory items: a salmon and peanut butter sandwich, peach and tomato gazpacho with basil cream, and peach and mozzarella pani puri. Optional cocktails include the non-alcoholic “Momoka” mocktail and the alcoholic “Flamenco” cocktail.
The event will be held at the Italian grill Melodia. Afternoon tea is offered in two-hour sittings beginning at 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Evening high tea is available from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with final seating at 7:30 p.m., also in two-hour sittings. Afternoon tea is priced at ¥7,040, while evening high tea is ¥8,360 and includes truffle-flavored French fries. The optional “Momoka” and “Flamenco” cocktails are ¥1,650 each. All prices include tax and are subject to a 15% service charge.
