A luxurious afternoon tea near Tenjin! A taste report of the early summer limited edition melon and matcha menu (Hotel Monterey Fukuoka)

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This time, we will introduce the seasonal afternoon tea that can be enjoyed at Hotel Monterey Fukuoka.

Until the end of June! Hotel Monterey Fukuoka "Melon and Matcha Early Summer Afternoon Tea" (Watanabedori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)

Hotel Monterey Fukuoka is located about a 2-minute walk from Watanabedori Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line, about a 15-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, and about a 4-minute walk from Yakuin Station.

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Enter through the entrance and take the elevator to the third floor.

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The hotel's reception is a stylish space where you can relax while taking in the view of the city center.

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You can enjoy seasonal afternoon tea at the restaurant San Michele on the third floor.

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The light streaming in through the glass windows creates a comfortable, luxurious space.

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From the window seats you can get a panoramic view of Watanabe Street.

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Currently, the "Melon and Matcha Early Summer Afternoon Tea" (4,500 yen, 5,500 yen with seasonal cocktail) is available for a limited time until the end of June.

You can enjoy 16 types of sweets, 5 types of savory dishes, and tea (or coffee).

The opening hours are from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Tea is free-flowing for two hours.

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Menu details

On the top tier, clockwise from the top left in the photo, are matcha mousse cake, melon compote, matcha brownie, melon and ricotta cheese cannoli, and black tea pudding with melon cream.

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"Melon and Ricotta Cannoli" is a combination of the Italian pastry "Cannoli" and melon.

The mellow ricotta cheese and fresh melon go perfectly together! The crispy texture was also irresistible.

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The "Matcha Mousse Cake" was an addictive treat with its rich matcha flavor and gentle texture.

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On the middle shelf, lined up clockwise from the top left in the photo, are "Matcha Gelato," "Matcha Tiramisu," "Melon Tart," "Fresh Melon," "Matcha Mille Crepes," and "Matcha Brownies."

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The "Melon Tart" has the perfect balance of light and crispy tart crust, exquisitely sweet cream, and juicy melon flesh!

I was also excited by her cute looks.

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On the bottom tier, lined up clockwise from the top left in the photo, are "Tea Chiffon Cake," "Matcha Melon Bread," "Baked Goods (Financiers)," "Earl Grey Macaroons," "Baked Goods (Cookies)," and "Melon Roll Cake."

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This time's theme was "melon and matcha," so the playful menu item was "Matcha Melon Bread."

The fluffy and chewy matcha flavored dough made me feel happy.

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Baked goods such as financiers and cookies are also included.

Even just a single cookie was surprising in its hotel-quality taste.

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The savory dishes are, from the left, "Penne Gratin with Shrimp and Young Corn", "Matcha Bread and Unzen Ham Croque Monsieur", "Fruit Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese", "Prosciutto and Melon". And "Local Vegetable Soup".

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All of the dishes were among the best afternoon tea savory dishes I have ever had, but the one that impressed me the most was the Penne Gratin with Shrimp and Young Corn.

I love that it's filled with shrimp and baby corn! The rich, fragrant cheese flavor makes it incredibly delicious.

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A "local vegetable soup" appears every day. On this day, it was "Awajishima onion cream soup."

The sweetness of the onions was irresistible and it had a gentle flavor.

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The tea is free-flowing and you can choose from about six different types.

The tea used is from Ronnefeldt, a long-established German brand founded in 1923 that is also used in the world's first seven-star hotel.

This time I ordered "Masala Chai," and was blown away by the exquisite combination of black tea and spices such as ginger, cinnamon, anise, cloves, and black pepper.

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Besides tea, you can also order coffee.

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The theme of the afternoon tea will change from Saturday, July 1st.

Located close to Tenjin, we were able to spend a luxurious and elegant time. Why not try it out for yourself? (Text by CHIHIRO)

＜"Melon and Matcha Early Summer Afternoon Tea" Overview＞
place:Hotel Monterey Fukuoka(3-4-13 Watanabedori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)
Event period: Until Friday, June 30, 2023
Time: 13:30-15:30
Price: 4,500 yen, 5,500 yen with seasonal cocktail
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices include tax and service charges.

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