This Dainty Sakura Afternoon Tea Set Will Send Your Eyes and Taste Buds to Japan

(SPOT.ph) Scrolled through social media lately? It seems everybody and their uncle has been traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun, especially now that it's springtime in the country. With the season, of course, comes sakura—a.k.a. cherry blossoms, Japan's unofficial national flower—being in full bloom, and it's especially mesmerizing seeing its delicate pink petals against the clear blue skies that fade into the horizon. Even if you can't fly out to Japan, though, you can still give yourself a taste of the enchantment walking under cherry-blossom trees can bring. Check out the Sakura Afternoon Tea set available for a limited time at Raffles Makati.

Also read: LOOK: Philippines' Own Version of Sakura Are in Full Bloom Near Manila

Swoon over the Sakura Afternoon Tea at Raffles Makati:

Raffles Makati's Sakura Afternoon Tea is bound to sweep you off your feet on all fronts. For starters, it's held at the hotel's Writers Bar, its resident dining-and-drinking space known for its cosmopolitan atomosphere with a touch of old-world charm—which in itself gives you quite the picturesque sight. But Writers Bar isn't skimping in the flavor department, either, as the set (P2,900/good for two) includes a three-tiered tray of Japanese-style nibbles by Swissôtel Nankai Osaka’s Chef de Cuisine Hiroto Yoshida and Executive Pastry Chef Yuki Nakamura.

You'll want to go for the savory numbers first. Options include the Matcha Sesame Tofu with Black Beans and Lotus Root, Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich and Egg Salad, White Asparagus Dengaku Miso Sauce, Japanese-Style Potato Salad with Salted Plum, and Salmon Roll with Tofu, Daikon Radish, Shiso Leaf, and Ponzu Jelly. 

As you sip on your beverage (they've got a selection of Japanese green teas and iced teas), you can nosh away on the included afternoon-tea staple of scones—Classic and Sakura variations. The sweet selection is no sleeper, either, what with confections like the Matcha Madeleine, Mitarashi Dumpling, Sakura and Berry Mont Blanc, Passion Fruit and Sakura Tart, Sakura and Cream Cheese Mousse, and Strawberry Panna Cotta and Yuzu Jelly. 

The Sakura Afternoon Tea set is only available until the end of May—you know what to do.

Writers Bar is at Raffles Makati, 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati City. For inquiries and reservations, contact 8555-9777. For more information, check out Raffles Makati's Facebook page.

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