The Lobby Lounge of Westin Osaka Hotel in Osaka's Kita Ward is presenting a limited early-summer afternoon tea from May 7 (Thursday) through June 20 (Saturday), 2026. Themed around the color green, the "Melon & Green Afternoon Tea" makes the most of the lounge's setting — where the East-meets-West décor frames a view of koi gliding gracefully across a garden pond — by pairing it with 10 house-made sweets showcasing five green ingredients and four playful savories, each served on individual tiered stands.
Two Star Items that Define the Melon & Green Theme
Melon Shortcake
This carefully layered shortcake, put together by the hotel's pastry chef, delivers a gentle burst of melon juice that brings a refreshing early-summer note to every bite.
Cream Cheese and Rum Raisin Kokedama
A savory crafted to resemble a traditional moss ball — cream cheese and rum raisin coated in matcha powder to recreate the texture of moss. The result is a photogenic, conversation-starting piece that is almost too pretty to eat.
A Lush Tea Stand and Garden-Inspired Savories
Building on the seasonal feel of the first tier, the second tier weaves together Japanese and Western elements. Highlights include a matcha mont blanc, a melon mousse brightened with a tropical mango sauce, melon macarons, and moist matcha financiers — sweets that can only be tasted at this time of year.
The third tier offers a pistachio butter sandwich, a velvety smooth mousse, scones made with fragrant matcha, and a melon éclair. The combination of varied textures, aromas, and levels of sweetness makes for a well-rounded, satisfying finish.
The separate savory plate includes a Parmesan cheese and bacon quiche, a smoked salmon and egg tortilla wrap, and a generously filled roast beef mini burger — a selection chosen to balance and complement the sweets.
Melon & Green Afternoon Tea Details
Period: May 7 (Thursday) – June 20 (Saturday), 2026
Hours: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM)
Venue: 1F Lobby Lounge, Westin Osaka Hotel
Price: Weekdays ¥7,400 / Weekends & Holidays ¥7,900 (reservation required)
Menu
Tier 1: Melon shortcake, glass dessert with kiwi jam and kabosu jelly
Tier 2: Matcha mont blanc, melon mousse with mango sauce, melon macaron, matcha financier
Tier 3: Pistachio butter sandwich, matcha scone, pistachio mousse, melon éclair
Separate plate: Parmesan and bacon quiche, smoked salmon and egg tortilla wrap, cream cheese and rum raisin kokedama, roast beef mini burger
Drinks: Free-flow selection of 5 coffees, 4 teas, and 1 herbal tea, plus 1 premium tea (choice of 5)
Prices include tax and service charge. Menu and contents are subject to change without prior notice.
Bartender's Special: "Greenery Frost"
The hotel's bar team has developed a non-alcoholic frozen drink to accompany the afternoon tea. The cool, refreshing sip opens up into the deep flavor of matcha and the gentle sweetness of coconut.
Price (Afternoon Tea + 1 limited drink)
Weekdays: ¥8,100 / Weekends & Holidays: ¥8,600
