Hotel New Otani Tokyo's Tea & Cocktail lounge, 'Garden Lounge,' will offer the limited-time 'New Afternoon Tea Set ~Strawberry, Melon, Mango~' from now until Friday, July 31, 2026. This special set features a curated selection of desserts crafted with fresh strawberries, melon, and mango.

A Tea Lounge with a View of the Japanese Garden

Overlooking a lush Japanese garden, the Garden Lounge offers a classic three-tiered afternoon tea experience featuring seasonal sweets made with luxurious, peak-season fruits and savory delicacies unique to a luxury hotel. Indulge in the tangy freshness of 'strawberries,' the refined sweetness of juicy 'melon,' and the rich, creamy texture of 'mango.' Experience an elegant tea time that celebrates the fleeting beauty of the season.

A Luxurious Moment: Three Short Cakes and a Napoleon Pie

(Clockwise from front) Strawberry Short Cake, Super Melon Short Cake, Amaou Jelly, New Honey Castella, Melon Cream Puff

The top tier features two signature cakes: the 'Super Melon Short Cake' from 'Patisserie SATSUKI,' made with premium Shizuoka-grown muskmelon with a Brix level of 14 or higher, and the classic 'Strawberry Short Cake.' Also included is the 'Melon Cream Puff,' filled with fresh cream from Omuta, Fukuoka, smooth white bean paste, melon jelly, and Wasanbon custard cream. Additionally, the popular 'New Honey Castella'—a gift favorite at Patisserie SATSUKI—is made with Nagasaki's 'Taiyo' eggs, Wasanbon sugar, and Nagasaki orange honey, delivering a light and moist texture.

(Clockwise from front) Mango Short Cake, Napoleon Pie, Iwate Yogurt Jelly, Mango Tart, Melon Roll

The middle tier introduces the 'Napoleon Pie,' with crisp puff pastry layered with fragrant vanilla custard and fresh strawberry flesh, offering a delightful balance of textures. The 'Mango Short Cake' features ripe mango's rich aroma and sweetness enveloped in airy sponge and silky cream. The 'Mango Tart' includes caramel sauce, caramel custard, and coconut jelly on a tart base. Also featured is the 'Melon Roll,' wrapping concentrated melon flavor in agar within a brown rice egg sponge, along with refreshing glass desserts perfect for summer.

The bottom tier includes the 'Fruit Sandwich,' generously filled with seasonal fresh fruits, plus three other savory sandwich varieties. Additionally, an exclusive 'Mango Scone,' infused with the intense sweetness of mango, makes its debut in this afternoon tea set. With authentic hotel-style savories and dazzling sweets, this set offers a truly satisfying and elegant tea experience.

A Blissful Tea Time Paired with Aromatic Teas

A wide selection of premium teas is available to perfectly complement the sweets. Choose from 'Darjeeling,' known as the 'Champagne of Teas,' the robustly aromatic 'Assam,' the gently sweet and refreshing 'Nilgiri,' the floral 'Earl Grey' with bergamot, and light herbal infusions. Pair your favorites with the desserts for an enhanced experience.

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Hotel New Otani Tokyo

Tea & Cocktail 'Garden Lounge'

'New Afternoon Tea Set ~Strawberry, Melon, Mango~'

[Period] Until Friday, July 31, 2026

[Time] 15:15 / 15:45 / 16:15 (2-hour seating)

[Price] ¥8,200

* Service charge additional

* Includes one pot of tea per guest

* Advance reservation required via website at least 3 days prior

* Limited quantities available

* Menu subject to change due to ingredient availability

[Venue] Tea & Cocktail 'Garden Lounge'

[Location] Garden Tower, Lobby Floor, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Hotel New Otani Tokyo

[Reservations & Inquiries] Tel: 03-5226-0246 (Direct line to Tea & Cocktail 'Garden Lounge')

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