Luxury Thai hotel brand Dusit Thani Kyoto is giving autumn a delicious twist with its seasonal Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea. Served in the elegant Dusit Gallery lobby lounge, the menu pairs the refined sweetness and fragrance of Shine Muscat grapes with distinctly Thai-inspired flavors.

The sweets include Shine Muscat Saint-Honoré, daifuku, and a fresh cream roll cake, but the savory bites are just as intriguing. Expect inventive combinations such as green curry arancini, sweet chili sauce, and kaffir lime leaf paired with Shine Muscat, alongside free-flow TWG Tea and organic tea from the hotel’s own tea garden. On weekdays, a limited-number Shine Muscat Parfait & TWG Tea Set is also available.

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is going all-in on Shine Muscat this fall with its aptly named “Muscat Mania!” afternoon tea. The star attraction is an extravagant Shine Muscat parfait, joined by refreshing white mousse jelly, fruit tarts, and other grape-filled treats.

The centerpiece parfait is layered with plenty of fresh Shine Muscat grapes, delivering juicy bursts of flavor with every spoonful. The lineup also includes a classic Shine Muscat tart with crisp pastry and rich cream, sweet-tart Shine Muscat and cassis mousse, a fluffy fresh cream cake topped with large grapes, and smooth blancmange with Shine Muscat jelly. For grape lovers, it’s essentially an entire table of edible green gems.

Kobe Portopia Hotel’s Bellecour Tea Lounge is known for its soft natural light, soothing water features, and recognition by the Japan Tea Association as a certified spot for excellent tea. This fall, its Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea Set combines elegant presentation with plenty of seasonal indulgence.

The showstopper is a generous 5-cm-thick slice of Shine Muscat shortcake, layering delicate sponge, light fresh cream, and crisp, juicy grapes. The savory selection adds balance with prosciutto and grape salad, traditional northern Italian polenta, and an Italian sausage sandwich, making this a satisfying afternoon tea rather than sweets alone.

Looking for a more grown-up way to end an autumn evening? Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel is serving a romantic Shine Muscat Parfait with Lavender, featuring locally grown Wakayama Shine Muscat grapes alongside ingredients from Hokkaido.

At the bottom is tangy Hokkaido haskap berry jam, layered with Kawazoe black tea cream, rich vanilla ice cream, white wine jelly, and a delicate hint of lavender. Available until late in the evening, it makes an elegant shime parfait, Japan’s tradition of finishing the night with something sweet.

Short on time for a full afternoon tea? Kobe-born PATISSERIE TOOTH TOOTH is a popular choice for beautifully crafted sweets with a playful, artistic touch. This autumn, the patisserie is rolling out a colorful collection of seasonal desserts that look almost too pretty to eat.

The Shine Muscat Tart pairs crisp, buttery pastry with the grapes’ fresh, fragrant sweetness, while the Shine Muscat Cake layers juicy fruit with fluffy sponge and smooth fresh cream. The seasonal lineup also includes fig tart, sweet potato tart, and Mont Blanc, giving you plenty of ways to taste autumn in Kobe.

From globally inspired afternoon teas and festive pastries to sophisticated late-night parfaits, Kansai’s pastry chefs are finding delicious new ways to showcase the irresistible appeal of Shine Muscat grapes. If you’re visiting Kansai this autumn, be sure to make room in your itinerary for a sweet seasonal treat or two.

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