This sakura-themed afternoon tea experience is where you should round up your friends for next weekend

Looks like we’ve got your weekend plans all sorted out.

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The Grand Lobby, located at the Raffles Hotel Singapore, will be launching the new Sakura Afternoon Tea and Kyoto Afternoon Tea experiences from 15 March to 11 April and 12 April to 30 May respectively, as cherry blossoms start to bloom in Japan.

Even though we can’t travel to Japan this year for flower-viewing, it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate this joyous season with delightful treats.

These thematic experiences are part of The Grand Lobby’s new afternoon tea offering, where guests get to revel in the unique culinary flavours of selected cities around the world.

With these two new afternoon tea experiences, you can indulge in a selection of classic Japanese treats, home-baked scones, and unique creations by Executive Pastry Chef Tai Chien.

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Look forward to culinary goodies that are inspired by the alluring beauty of cherry blossoms coming into full bloom in the Sakura Afternoon Tea, including an exquisite array of luscious Sakura Panna Cotta, crisp Sakura Ice Cream Monaka, and decadent Sakura Strawberry Éclair.

If your heart has always been with Kyoto, then the Kyoto Afternoon Tea experience will definitely be up your alley.

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With this set, you’ll get to indulge in a sumptuous selection of Chestnut Tartlet, Hojicha Tiramisu, and Yuzu Éclair, along with other delicacies that are inspired by Kyoto.

Both Afternoon Tea experiences will also feature a lavish spread of delectable Beef Sando Katsu Bechamel, Japanese Omelette with Ikura, and more. These are perfectly paired with a choice of Mariage Frères premium tea or the Raffles custom-blended coffee.

Fancy a tipple? Elevate your experience by choosing from a curated selection of handcrafted cocktails, including WakaJūsu (S$25++), a tart and fruity concoction made with Champagne, Yuzu, and Sangue Morlacco; ZakuroMirukuhaibōru (S$20++), a unique blend of Malt Whiskey, Pomegranate, Apple, Orange, Sencha, Milk, and Lemon; and Hanafubuki (S$25++), a potent elixir of Gin, Vermouth, Sake, Cherry Blossom, and Umeboshi.

The Sakura Afternoon Tea and Kyoto Afternoon Tea experiences are each priced at S$88++ per guest and are offered alongside the signature Classic Afternoon Tea that are available all year round at The Grand Lobby, Raffles Hotel Singapore. You can make a reservation through the Raffles Hotel Singapore’s website. Raffles Hotel Singapore is located at 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673.

*Note that reservations for both Afternoon Tea experiences must be made a day in advance. The Sakura Afternoon Tea will be unavailable from 2 to 4 April, during which Easter Afternoon Tea will be offered.