Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa will launch 'Summer Afternoon Tea - Forest Serenity -' on June 1, 2026, featuring seasonal ingredients, herbs, and spices. The menu aims to provide a healing experience centered around the season of fresh green, incorporating SDG-conscious recipes such as utilizing tomato peels and seeds.
Launch of 'Summer Afternoon Tea - Forest Serenity -'
Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa (1320 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa, hakone.regency.hyatt.jp) will begin offering 'Summer Afternoon Tea - Forest Serenity -' on Monday, June 1, 2026.
The theme is 'Forest Serenity.' With a base of deep green and sunlight-inspired yellow, the menu utilizes seasonal vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices to deliver a healing time reminiscent of the Hakone forest.
### Features
- Savories and sweets utilizing seasonal vegetables and fruits (mango, pineapple, kiwi, tomato, corn, etc.).
- Accents of herbs and spices (chamomile, jasmine, cardamom, cinnamon, etc.).
- Colors capturing the essence of the Hakone forest.
### Menu Highlights
- Starter: 'Tomato Gazpacho with Cheese Sable,' mindful of SDGs.
- Scones: 'Whole Wheat Scones' and 'Corn and Granola Scones,' served with apricot-chamomile and kiwi-pistachio confitures.
- Girandole (1st Tier): Pistachio cream puff, mango and jasmine tea canelé, shiso and matcha cookie, lemon and mint macaron, and peach parfait.
- Girandole (2nd Tier): Ashigara tea jelly with mascarpone mousse, pineapple-based sweets, and more.
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Event
FAQ
When will the 'Summer Afternoon Tea - Forest Serenity -' be available?
We will start providing it from Monday, June 1, 2026.
What is the theme of this afternoon tea?
The theme is 'Forest Serenity'. It represents a moment of relaxation in the tranquility of the forest, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
What ingredients are used?
We use seasonal vegetables (tomato, corn, lettuce, perilla) and fruits (mango, pineapple, kiwi, peach), as well as herbs and spices such as chamomile, jasmine, cardamom, and cinnamon.
What is the feature of the starter?
The starter is 'Tomato Gazpacho with Cheese Sablé'. It is a recipe that uses the entire tomato, including the skin and seeds, which are usually discarded, and leverages the acidity of lemons from Oda City without using garlic.
Where can I enjoy it?
It will be served in the living room, which is designed to evoke 'A Home in Hakone', at Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa, located at 1320 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture.