Floral Dream Afternoon Tea Set and Authentic Japanese Craft Workshop Presented by the Lounge in Collaboration With K11 Kulture Academy

By popular demand since their April debut, “arteastic” afternoons featuring hands-on craft workshops, followed by an elaborate floral-themed tea set, will be presented once again at The Lounge at New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel on 26 and 31 May and 9 June 2019. Offered in collaboration with K11 Kulture Academy, the upcoming workshops will feature tsumami zaiku, a traditional Japanese handicraft with origins in the Edo period. The idea echoes K11 Art Matsuri art exhibition (aka Japanese festival) in June.

In tsumami zaiku, small, square-cut pieces of chirimen (Japanese fabric) are pinched and folded with tweezers into hair accessories. Under the guidance of Kay Koo, a certified teacher from the Japan Tsumami Zaiku Association, guests will learn about the origin and the technique of this classic skill, and make their own hair accessory with no needles or thread required.

Details of the Tsumami Zaiku Floral Hair Accessories Workshops are as follows:

The session also features the Floral Dream Afternoon Tea featuring an artistic array of savouries and pastries inspired by a wide range of blossoms, bringing the beauty of the season to diners’ plates. Pastry Chef Daniel Law has created a selection of delicate French pastries infused with floral elements, including Lychee and Rose Mousse Cake, Jasmine Tea Chocolate Tart, Osmanthus Jelly and Camomile Mousse, Roselle Filling and Vanilla Mousse, Raindrop Sakura Cake and homemade scones with fruit jams and clotted cream.

The tea set also features savoury treats created by Executive Chef Frank Pollak. Highlights include Foie Gras Mousse on Brioche with Fig Jam; Stilton, San Daniele Ham, Celery and Pecan Crunch; Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraîche and Ikura; Baked Abalone and Chicken Pastry, and more. The Sunday Floral Dream Afternoon Teas are extra special with additional premium items on the menu, including Lobster Vol Au Vent, Wagyu Burger and Alaskan Crab Filo.

The afternoon tea set comes with a choice of coffee, tea or herbal infusion. A selection of fruit and floral tea, only available during this promotional period, is recommended to enhance the experience and includes Whole Rose Bud, Flowering Osmanthus, Blackcurrant and Hibiscus, Raspberry and Rose, and Pineapple and Osmanthus.

To participate, please visit https://kka.k11.com/en/ for registration and enrolment. Full prepayment is required and five-day advance booking is required.

All enrolled members will be upgraded to Artist KLUB Paid Members by which they can enjoy discounted Art Infinity Workshop listed on Kulture Academy Website in the future.