Christmas Afternoon Tea : A Festive Journey from Nara to Samarkand
A Christmas-themed afternoon tea celebrating the 5th anniversary of Nara and Samarkand as sister cities—two ancient capitals whose stories have been intertwined over the years.
This season’s afternoon tea, centered on the meeting of history and culture between Nara and Samarkand, features a delightful array of travel-inspired sweets: semi-dried apricots infused with saffron to evoke the bounty of the Silk Road; a velvety mousse combining pistachio richness with butterfly pea flower’s blue hue and mango’s sweet-tart flavor; and bonbon chocolates capturing the essence of Samarkand—the “City of Spices”—with notes of chai and deep cocoa.
Complemented by one sweet and four savory items blending Nara’s charm with exotic flair, this is a special winter-only afternoon tea that beautifully brings this world to life.
Period: November 1, 2026 (Sun) – January 14, 2027 (Thu)
Price: 6,072 yen (tax and service charge included)ーSAVORYー
Samarkand‑style naan with lamb Bolognese, sour cream
Vegetable mille‑feuille frittata, saffron cream sauce
Marinated smoked salmon canapé
Nara pickles, beetroot pickles, ricotta cheese
Spice roasted duck
Tomato miso vegetable sauce, Asian crêpe roll
ーSWEETSー
Lychee blancmange
Pistachio crumble, blue curaçao jelly
Apricot and pistachio saffron puff
Butterfly pea and mango mousse
Spiced chai chocolate bonbon
ーSCONESー
Stollen style scone
ーCONDIMENTSー
Rose and strawberry confiture
Clotted cream
Nara honey
Informazioni aggiuntive
All seats are non-smoking.
* Seating is limited to 2 hours.
* Includes 90 minutes of free-flowing coffee and tea.
* Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
* Menu items may change depending on availability. Thank you for your understanding.