THE THOUSAND KYOTO to Offer Four Refreshing Early Summer Sweets, Including 10-per-day 'Luxe Melon Bowl'

THE THOUSAND KYOTO (Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto; General Manager: Miwa Sakurai), the flagship hotel of the Keihan Group, will offer three types of limited-time cakes reflecting the arrival of early summer at its 2nd-floor cafe & bar 'TEA AND BAR' from May 1 (Fri) to July 31 (Fri), 2026. Additionally, from May 29 (Fri) to July 12 (Sun), the seasonal parfait 'Luxe Melon Bowl' will make its debut.

'TEA AND BAR' brings the beauty of each season into its sweets, offering new impressions with every visit. This early summer, the menu features 'Mango Fleur' with mango and passion fruit, 'Ligne de Citron et Thé' with a refreshing honey and lemon flavor, and a rich, melting 'Basque Cheesecake' accented with orange. Furthermore, the 'Luxe Melon Bowl,' a parfait that uses a succulent melon as its vessel to concentrate seasonal deliciousness, will be available, limited to 10 servings per day.

Enjoy a refreshing and rich moment cherishing the transition of seasons at the hotel's cafe & bar, where early summer light dances, accompanied by Kyoto-produced Japanese black tea or coffee.

### Early Summer Limited Cakes Overview [Period] May 1 (Fri) – July 31 (Fri), 2026 * Luxe Melon Bowl: May 29 (Fri) – July 12 (Sun), 2026 [Venue] 2nd Floor Cafe & Bar 'TEA AND BAR' [Hours] 11:30 – 21:00 (L.O.) [Prices] Cakes: - Ligne de Citron et Thé: Single 1,300 JPY / Drink Set 2,400 JPY - Basque Cheesecake: Single 1,400 JPY / Drink Set 2,500 JPY - Mango Fleur: Single 1,600 JPY / Drink Set 2,600 JPY * Only drink sets can be reserved in advance (by noon the day before). Parfait: - Luxe Melon Bowl: Single 4,000 JPY / Drink Set 4,800 JPY * Requires reservation by noon 2 days in advance. Limited to 10 servings per day. [Inquiries] TEL 075-351-0700 [URL] https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp/the-thousand-kyoto/plan/restaurant/summer-cakes-2026.html

### Menu Details **Ligne de Citron et Thé** A mellow honey lemon mousse enclosing tart lemon curd. Combined with the aroma of lemon tea ice cream, this dish offers a lingering refreshing acidity following a soft sweetness.

**Basque Cheesecake** A rich, melting Basque cheesecake served with mascarpone vanilla cream with a hint of salt. The texture of homemade orangette and the freshness of orange ice add vibrant color to the rich flavor.

**Mango Fleur** Layers of jasmine mousse with mango and passion fruit ripened under the sun. The cool acidity of lime jelly ties everything together, creating a refreshing dish that makes you forget the summer heat.

**Luxe Melon Bowl** (Reservation required 2 days in advance, 10 per day) A seasonal parfait wearing the light of early summer, using a melon as the bowl. Featuring two types of juicy melon flesh as the protagonist, it layers cooling cider jelly and soft almond milk pudding, elegantly decorated with delicate white chocolate feathers and silver leaf.

Guests using the 'THE MELON SEASON Parfait Afternoon Tea' held during the same period can upgrade their welcome parfait to the 'Luxe Melon Bowl' for an additional 2,000 JPY (Reservation required 2 days in advance).