'China Shadow' at Strings by InterContinental Tokyo Presents Early Summer Afternoon Tea, Parfait & Savory Infused with Hydrangea Colors and Kamakura Craft Gin 'Tsuyu' Scent, Available from May 7th

At Strings by InterContinental Tokyo's Chinese restaurant, 'China Shadow,' we are offering a special limited-time menu from Thursday, May 7, to Tuesday, July 7. This collaboration with Kamakura Craft Gin 'Tsuyu' features a menu that captures the colors of hydrangeas and the morning dew glistening in the sunlight, providing an exquisite aftertaste with every bite. Kamakura Craft Gin 'Tsuyu' is a craft gin made with natural blessings, diluted with the pure water from Jochi-ji temple's well. It boasts a balanced harmony, with citrus aromas and juniper berries, complemented by a pleasant lingering spice. Enjoy our 'Hydrangea Chinese Afternoon Tea' and 'Hydrangea Chinese Parfait & Savory,' which blend classic Chinese foundations with modern essences, all inspired by the fragrant 'Tsuyu' gin.

**Hydrangea Chinese Afternoon Tea** Period: Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Location: China Shadow Chinese Restaurant Hours: Chinese Afternoon Tea 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM (L.O. 2:30 PM) Chinese Evening High Tea 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (L.O.) Price: Chinese Afternoon Tea ¥7,700 / Chinese Evening High Tea ¥8,800

**[Limited to 10 guests per day] Hydrangea Parfait & Savory** Period: Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Price: ¥4,180 Hours: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM (L.O.) *Reservation required by 5:00 PM the previous day ※Prices include consumption tax, and a 15% service charge will be added separately. [Link: Details here]

◆ Hydrangea Chinese Afternoon Tea Our highly acclaimed Chinese Afternoon Tea returns, adorned with the colors of hydrangeas and bathed in the morning dew! Enjoy a variety of sweets that fuse Chinese techniques, such as the coconut tart reminiscent of hydrangeas and aiyu jelly made with Kamakura Craft Gin 'Tsuyu' and butterfly pea, alongside savories like escabeche scented with the botanicals of Kamakura Craft Gin 'Tsuyu,' and a light, playful milk tempura with melon flavor, capturing the essence of early summer. The delightful ingredients, combined with the dry finish of Kamakura Craft Gin 'Tsuyu,' perfectly complement an exquisite time that evokes the lightness of early summer.

For the finale of your afternoon tea, we also recommend trying our half-size Malatang or Ankake Fried Rice (additional order). Also, savor an elegant moment starting with our welcome tea, the 'Long Feng Happo Cha,' an original Chinese tea specially crafted by Chef Ando using seasonal, health-conscious ingredients. Enjoy a time where your mind gently unwinds along with the rich aromas.