The Okura Prestige Bangkok is bringing the flavors and traditions of Japanese tea culture into focus this autumn with its new “Sense of Matcha Afternoon Tea.” Served at Up & Above Restaurant from now through November 30, 2026, the seasonal experience combines premium matcha, Japanese-inspired savory creations, delicate pastries, and contemporary desserts in the hotel’s sophisticated setting.
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Designed as an unhurried escape from Bangkok’s energetic pace, the afternoon tea celebrates Japanese ingredients while giving familiar teatime traditions a distinctive twist. Available daily, this Bangkok Hotel Afternoon Tea news report highlights an experience created for relaxed afternoons with friends, family, or someone special, with each course reflecting The Okura Prestige Bangkok’s Japanese heritage and contemporary approach to hospitality.
Japanese Flavors Lead the Savory Selection
The savory portion introduces a varied collection of Japanese-influenced flavors. Hokkaido Hotate pairs the natural sweetness of scallop with smooth wasabi mayonnaise and golden fish roe, creating a delicate opening to the experience.
Aosa Choux follows with airy pastry and okonomiyaki-inspired cream cheese complemented by matcha. Japanese curry cream is paired with avocado and balsamic caviar, adding richness and acidity, while Goong Mae Nam introduces another flavorful combination, accompanied by coconut aromas and wasabi mayonnaise for a gently spicy finish.
Together, the savory dishes establish the afternoon tea’s central theme: recognizable Japanese flavors presented through modern techniques and unexpected combinations.
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Matcha Takes Center Stage in the Desserts
The sweeter half of the menu gives matcha and Japanese teas a more prominent role. Matcha Banoffee Tiramisu combines the depth of green tea with familiar dessert flavors, while the Genmaicha Cheese Tart gains a citrus lift from sudachi.
Hojicha Madeleine brings together roasted-tea aromas with yuzu and pistachio, while Genmaicha & Goma combines nutty tea notes with the texture of pumpkin seeds. Guests can also sample a Matcha Double Chocolate Macaron, Matcha & Azuki Daifuku, Japanese Black Tea Melon Mousse, and a refined Chocolate Bonbon.
Warm Matcha Scones complete the selection, reinforcing the menu’s balance between the conventions of afternoon tea and distinctly Japanese ingredients.
An Autumn Afternoon Above Bangkok
The experience is intended to be as much about atmosphere as food. Up & Above Restaurant provides a tranquil setting where guests can linger over tea and conversation while exploring flavors ranging from matcha and hojicha to genmaicha, yuzu, sudachi, and azuki.
“Sense of Matcha Afternoon Tea” is priced at THB 2,200++ per set for two people and is available through November 30, 2026. Reservations and additional information are available from The Okura Prestige Bangkok at 0-2687-9000 or via upandabove@okurabangkok.com.
With its thoughtful combination of Japanese tea traditions, contemporary pastry craftsmanship, savory creativity, and a calm setting, the seasonal offering provides Bangkok diners with an appealing way to discover matcha beyond the familiar cup of green tea.
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