New Sakura Afternoon Tea In Singapore: Pink Cherry Blossom-Inspired Sweets & Savouries + Premium Tea & Coffee

It’s that time of the year again, where various brands start tempting us with Sakura-themed merchandise and menus. After a good run last year, Raffles Hotel Singapore is once again bringing back their Sakura Afternoon Tea, with pretty pink sweets and savouries all inspired by the romantic cherry blossom season.

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Similar to 2022’s version, Raffles Hotel’s Sakura Afternoon Tea for 2023 brings us a medley of flavours with a Japanese twist, served on a triple-tiered silver stand.

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Savoury items include Salmon Sushi Roll with Avocado, Beef Sando with Katsu Bechamel, and Tamagoyaki with Ikura and Japanese Pickles. There will also be a bite-sized serving of a Japanese Fruit Sandwich, and based on the pictures, the filling will most likely be strawberry.

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As for the sweets, you can look forward to indulging in a Sakura Strawberry Mont Blanc, Kinako Mochi Almond Profiterole, Sakura Raspberry Chantilly, Genmaicha Rollcake, and Sakura Nerikiri Wagashi. As you can see, the menu is skewed more towards the sweet side so this will be a real treat for those who love desserts!

The set also includes homemade original and raisin scones, along with clotted cream and strawberry rose jam. Wash it all down with your choice of either Mariage Frères tea from France or Raffles custom-blended coffee.

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This Sakura Afternoon Tea will be served at Raffles Hotel’s Grand Lobby, a classy lounge with a good view of the heritage building’s colonial interiors. Each set costs $108 per person. Bookings are already open for dates from 27 March to 4 June 2023, excluding 3 to 9 April, during which the Easter Afternoon Tea and Classic Afternoon Tea will be offered instead. Make your reservation here at least 1 day in advance to secure your seat.

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Sakura Afternoon Tea 2023 at Raffles Hotel Singapore
Date: 27 March to 4 June 2023, excluding 3 to 9 April
Time: Monday to Thursday: 1pm - 5pm | Friday to Sunday 12pm - 6pm
Location: The Grand Lobby at Raffles Hotel
Price: $108 per person
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While you're here, check out our list of 10 sakura-themed beauty products in Singapore to pamper yourself with, as well as the 28 items in Starbucks Singapore's cherry blossom collection.