From April 1 (Wed) to May 31 (Sun), 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is offering the "Bee de Chaumet Afternoon Tea" — a special collaboration with CHAUMET, the storied Parisian high jewelry maison founded in 1780 that has captivated royal families and admirers around the world. The experience is available at The Lobby Lounge on the 45th floor.
The Splendor of "Bee de Chaumet" and a Spring Feast
An old European romantic legend tells of honeybees finding and bringing happiness to those around them. Long cherished as symbols of good fortune and tokens of love, bees hold a special place in CHAUMET's naturalist jeweler heritage — the maison's archives contain many detailed drawings of bees, a testament to this enduring bond.
This collaboration draws inspiration from the "Bee de Chaumet" collection, which elevates the bee motif — so deeply tied to the maison — into a contemporary yet timeless design.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo's skilled pastry and cuisine chefs have crafted the "Bee de Chaumet Afternoon Tea" with a wealth of carefully selected spring ingredients, paying homage to the unparalleled savoir-faire that CHAUMET has cultivated over centuries. Elegance is woven into every detail, lifting each dish to the level of artistry — radiant as jewelry — and composing a sweet, harmonious melody.
Guests can enjoy a luxurious tea time that engages all the senses, set against a 200-meter-high panoramic view.
Bee de Chaumet Afternoon Tea
- Venue: The Lobby Lounge (45F)
- Period: April 1 (Wed) – May 31 (Sun), 2026
- Hours: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Prices:
- ¥9,700 (Afternoon tea only)
- ¥12,700 (with one glass of Champagne)
- ¥14,500 (with one glass of Dom Pérignon Champagne)
- ¥16,500 (with one glass of Champagne + guaranteed window seat)
Savories
- Sweet onion mousse with green pea purée, pickled root vegetables shaped like cherry blossoms
- Clam and asparagus tartare with herb and cherry blossom ponzu jelly, served with a honeycomb-patterned tuile
- Spring vegetable consommé with saffron cream and foie gras parfait shaped like a beehive
- Herb and yuzu-scented sakura shrimp rillette wrapped in marinated turnip, dotted with caviar and Fjord Ruby salmon, set in an evergreen ring
Finger Sandwiches
- Oil sardine farce sandwich with shiso and wasabi cream
- Black pepper cream cheese with three kinds of dried fruit, in a cherry blossom-colored sandwich
Sweets
- Honey lemon tartlet
- Acacia honey flower cream with crunchy chocolate
- Chocolate carré
- Macaron "Sealing Bee"
- Elderflower jelly with exotic fruit sauce
- Manuka honey mousse with Royal Essence
- Yuzu honey cheese Mont Blanc
- Jarrah honey ganache monté, mille-feuille style
Scones
- Plain scone
- Honey ginger scone
The Golden of the Beehive
A special mocktail exclusive to this period, "The Golden of the Beehive," is also available to enjoy alongside the afternoon tea. The gentle fragrance of elderflower and chamomile is layered with the smooth sweetness of honey, while cinnamon-infused tonic adds a subtle depth, and a finishing touch of salted cherry blossoms lends a springtime lingering note.
- Price: ¥1,700 (tax and service charge included)
- Ingredients: Elderflower & chamomile tea, honey, cinnamon tonic, salted cherry blossoms
Reservations
Reservations for the afternoon tea can be made online:
