Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto Launches "Summer Peach Crystal Afternoon Tea" in Collaboration with Baccarat Starting June 1

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, situated at the foot of Higashiyama, is launching the "Summer Peach Crystal Afternoon Tea" in collaboration with French crystal house Baccarat. Running from June 1 to August 31, 2026, the seasonal offering features juicy summer peaches at center stage, served on a Baccarat crystal stand draped in the brand's iconic red.

Inspired by the shimmering reflections of light on the historic pond garden Sekisuien — which has graced the site for some 800 years — and the radiance of Baccarat crystal, the afternoon tea brings an elegant twist to a summer teatime in Kyoto.

Baccarat Crystal Stand

Crystal Stand Featuring Peaches, Truffle, Caviar, and More

The menu puts fresh, seasonal peaches front and center, pairing them with the gentle tartness of plum and the warm fragrance of vanilla across five sweets. Four savories complement the spread, incorporating premium ingredients such as truffle, caviar, and foie gras. According to the hotel, every detail — from shape and color to texture — has been carefully designed to look its most striking under the light refracted through the Baccarat crystal stand.

French Pastry Meets Kyoto Ingredients Under Baccarat's Signature Red

The three-tiered tea stand takes its cue from Baccarat's signature red, blending traditional pastries from Lorraine, France — the birthplace of the Baccarat Maison — with Kyoto-sourced ingredients. Colors, contrasts, and delicate textures have all been considered to complement the brilliance of the crystal stand.

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Savory

Foie Gras & Peach Mousse

Foie Gras & Peach Mousse

Foie gras mousse coated in Baccarat's signature red sits atop an octagonal vanilla sablé — a form inspired by chandelier components — with a peach compote tucked inside. A touch of hojicha (roasted green tea) bitterness rounds out the flavors. Created by Executive Sous Chef Harada, this savory is presented as one of the highlights of the afternoon tea, combining a classic flavor pairing with a refined, modern appearance.

Sweet

Peach Vanilla White Mousse

A small, peach-shaped confection that layers the season's fruit with the aroma of vanilla. Verbena-scented vanilla mousse wraps a gently sweet peach compote, then gets coated in white chocolate. The juicy peach texture and the light herbal fragrance of verbena and vanilla come together in this specialty from Pastry Chef Nanbu.

Peach Vanilla White Mousse