Asian Spice Afternoon Tea at ANA InterContinental Tokyo
The tea set features ten savoury bites and eight desserts infused with aromatic flavours like cumin, star anise and cinnamon. Highlights include wok-fried wagyu beef with cumin and chilli, scallops in citrus-infused sweet chilli sauce, and creative desserts such as melon cream with star anise compote and bergamot mousse.
Guests can also enjoy a free-flow selection of six Chinese teas and three original mocktails. The tea set is available during lunch and dinner, with an optional drink plan featuring sparkling wine, beer and Shaoxing wine.
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