Kusmi Tea is hosting a special “Medicinal Cuisine Afternoon Tea with KUSMI TEA” at the ANA InterContinental Tokyo’s Chinese restaurant “Karin” from September 11 to December 30, 2026.
This exclusive afternoon tea blends Kusmi Tea’s unique organic blends with traditional Chinese medicinal cuisine, offering a harmonious experience of tea-infused dishes and sweets. Reservations are required, and seating is limited to 10 groups per session.
The set includes 20 items—11 savory dishes and 9 sweets—incorporating Kusmi Tea leaves into five dishes and desserts. Guests can enjoy six types of free-flow drinks, including three Kusmi Tea blends and three Chinese teas. A premium plan with a Kusmi Tea cocktail “Soleil Blanc” is also available for ¥10,700 per person.
About the Medicinal Cuisine Afternoon Tea with KUSMI TEA
This collaboration between Kusmi Tea and ANA InterContinental Tokyo’s Chinese restaurant “Karin” draws inspiration from the Chinese philosophy of “medicinal food homology,” integrating Kusmi Tea leaves into the cuisine and desserts. Highlights include the “Chai of the Tiger” tiger-faced shrimp bun infused with spiced tea leaves, scallops and taro with “Chinese Green Tea” oil, and konjac tapioca dessert “Aquafrutti” featuring hibiscus and berry flavors. The afternoon tea is served in a specially designed steamer basket, enhancing the presentation.
Highlights
- 20-item menu combining traditional Chinese dishes and Kusmi Tea blends
- Free-flow of six teas: three Kusmi Tea blends and three Chinese teas
- Option to add a Kusmi Tea cocktail “Soleil Blanc” for an elevated experience
- Exclusive seating with three daily sessions, limited to 10 groups each
- Tea seminars by Kusmi Tea brand representatives during the event period
ANA InterContinental Tokyo — Menu and Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Medicinal Cuisine Afternoon Tea with KUSMI TEA |
| Menu / items | “Chai of the Tiger” tiger-faced shrimp bun, scallops and taro with “Chinese Green Tea” oil, konjac tapioca “Aquafrutti”, 20 total dishes and sweets, 6 types of free-flow teas (3 Kusmi Tea blends: Happy Mind, White Bellini, Only Spice; 3 Chinese teas: Medicinal Oolong, Keemun Black, Jasmine) |
| Period | September 11, 2026 – December 30, 2026 (excluding Tuesdays) |
| Location | ANA InterContinental Tokyo, Chinese Restaurant “Karin” (3rd Floor), Minato, Tokyo, Japan |
| Stores | ANA InterContinental Tokyo, Chinese Restaurant “Karin” |
| Address | 1-12-33 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Price | ¥8,900 (tax and service included); ¥10,700 with Kusmi Tea cocktail “Soleil Blanc” (tax and service included) |
| Official website | https://anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp |
Before you buy
- When can I buy the Medicinal Cuisine Afternoon Tea with KUSMI TEA?
- From September 11 to December 30, 2026 (excluding Tuesdays), with three daily sessions and advance reservation required.
