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Autumn Classic Thousand Afternoon Tea-Beautiful Autumn in Kyoto “Imoguri Pumpkin”-

2020.08.26

The Keihan Group’s flagship hotel, “THE THOUSAND KYOTO,” is a cafe and bar called “TEA&BAR” that is a modern arrangement of the tea ceremony culture that has been handed down to Kyoto from September 1 to November 30, 2020. Will offer autumn afternoon tea with plenty of autumn flavors such as red potatoes, Japanese chestnuts and pumpkin.

With the concept of “modern tea ceremony,” “TEA&BAR” is where you can enjoy authentic tea in various styles. In the afternoon tea of ​​2020, we have lined up autumn sweets that are characterized by the sweetness of nature, with the theme of “sweet potato squash”.

On the top of the stylish stand, there are four types of Mont Blanc that you can enjoy comparing. Autumn flavors such as “Petit Poir and adzuki bean chestnut tart” with a whole pear with a refreshing scent of lemon honey and compote, and Duckworth “pumpkin cream Siberian tailoring” with pumpkin cream Introducing plenty of sweets. For the savory, we offer a menu full of originality that incorporates the taste of autumn, such as “Kush of mushrooms and bacon” and “Canapé of potato chips and shimeji.”

You can enjoy free drink of 20 kinds of drinks including TEA & BAR original Japanese black tea and traditional Japanese tea.
In addition, TEA&BAR will start selling 4 kinds of new cakes that you can enjoy in the store, which are beautiful like the art of the image of autumn taste from September 1st. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea time with a wide variety of drinks.

Autumn Thousand Afternoon Tea Recommended Points

◆Comparison of 4 types of Montblanc-pairing with Japanese black tea

“Waguri mont blanc” that enhances the simple taste, French style “French chestnut mont blanc” that combines raspberry and rose, “purple potato mont blanc” that makes the best use of the flavor of purple potato, “pumpkin mont blanc” that has an exquisite combination of pumpkin and cream cheese “You can eat and compare the four types of Montblanc with their unique characteristics. From the 20 types of free flow drinks that are characteristic of TEA&BAR afternoon tea, the staff will propose drinks that are compatible with the ingredients used in each sweet.

◆ Limited time! Transform into Halloween version

Montblanc Halloween ver.

Four kinds of Montblanc will be transformed into cute ghosts according to the Halloween season in October. Spend a relaxing time in autumn, tickling your eyes with the cute look of the funny Montblanc ghosts. It will be offered for a limited time from October 10th to October 31st.

Autumn Classic Thousand Afternoon Tea Overview

Period of implementation: Tuesday, September 1, 2020-Monday, November 30
Store name: Every Wednesday, Thursday THE THOUSAND KYOTO 2F “TEA&BAR”
* Every Wednesday and Thursday, it is served on the 2nd floor Italian food “SCALAE”.
*Providing location is subject to change. For details, please check the official website.
Time: 14:00-17:00 (L.O.) *Reservation required 2 days in advance
Price: 3,800 yen
Contact: TEL 075-351-0700 (Restaurant reception desk 10:00-19:00)

>Official homepage

Sweets
Comparing eating 4 kinds of Mont Blanc
(Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc, French chestnut Mont Blanc, purple sweet potato Mont Blanc, pumpkin Mont Blanc)
Petit Poir and adzuki bean chestnut tart, maple cream ice cream,
Siberian style of pumpkin cream

Savory
Herb chicken and radish croissant sandwich, mushroom and bacon quiche,
Pumpkin sandwich, potato chips and shimeji canapes

Scone
Plain scones, chestnut scones, mascarpone cream, hojicha and chestnut paste

Drink
All you can drink more than 20 kinds of drip coffee, espresso, cafe latte, Japanese black tea, Japanese black tea flavor, traditional Japanese tea, black tea, etc.

Autumn Classic Thousand Afternoon Tea

[TEA&BAR new cake introduction]
There are 4 types of new autumn cakes that have an eye-catching color. A dish full of pastry chef’s techniques and ideas.
Use the plate as a frame and enjoy the beautiful autumn taste like art. (Single item for each 850 yen)

“Pom”

A cake with a lovely apple look. A cube of fresh apples is trapped in a smooth mousse with coconut puree.

“Orange”

An orange-like dish with orange pulp and peel inside. The point is the mousse, which has an anglaise sauce with a hint of chai that has a soft flavor.

“Mont Blanc”

A drawstring type autumn cake such as The Mont Blanc. This is a new product that 100% of domestically produced pure Japanese chestnuts can be enjoyed by those who like Mont Blanc.

“HIMAWARI”

A cute flower-shaped cake based on mango mousse. It features a caramel mousse in the middle and is layered with mango jelly and coconut creme.

*13% service charge and consumption tax will be added to the indicated price.
*Menu contents and production areas of ingredients are subject to change due to stocking.
*All pictures are images.

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