Spring beckons at Raffles Hotel once again with yet another return of its highly raved sakura afternoon tea, a yearly seasonal affair that often sees sold-out seats. 2025’s version has plenty of delectable morsels tweaked from last year’s, so your tastebuds are in for a whole new adventure – with the same delicate floral flavours of springtime.
In romantic hues of pastel pink, the sweet treats as part of this three-tiered set include cherry blossom-infused items like a sakura azuki roll cake; sakura raspberry mont blanc; sakura tea shortcake; and the refreshing sakura coconut miso verrine – a triple-layered treat of sakura jelly, coconut miso panna cotta, and coconut jelly. Cut through all the sweetness with the shiso yuzu sablé that’s topped with elegant gold flakes.
The savoury items include cold bites like the crab salad tart with tobiko, inari beef teriyaki, and salmon avocado maki. In lieu of the usual finger sandwiches that often make an appearance in afternoon tea sets is a tamagoyaki sando – a Japanese classic.
Adding on to that is a variety of not one, not two, but three home-made scones, each in a different flavour: original, raisin, and a less commonly-seen savoury version. You’ll also get your choice of Jing tea, or a custom Raffles coffee blend. Alternatively, add some buzz to the afternoon with a glass of Sakura Sling ($28) – a floral twist on the iconic Singapore Sling – or Billecart-Salmon champagne (from $33), which comes with an additional pastry on the house.
The sakura afternoon tea at Raffles Hotel is priced at $108 per person, and is available from April 1 to 14, 2025 from 12.30pm to 5.30pm daily. Find out more and make a reservation via Raffles Hotel’s website.
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