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A Delightful Afternoon Tea Collaboration in Osaka

Prepare your tastebuds for an exquisite experience in Osaka as the renowned chocolate specialty store, Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse, partners with the luxury lifestyle hotel, W Osaka, for a special afternoon tea event. Starting from June 1 to July 31, 2025, guests are invited to enjoy the Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse Afternoon Tea at the hotel’s LIVING ROOM located on the third floor.

This marks the third collaboration between the two esteemed establishments, enhancing the culinary experience with unique offerings. This year, the menu features delightful biscuits from Le Biscuit Alain Ducasse, newly included in this summer’s edition, along with a refreshing soft-serve chocolate that is perfect for the warm weather, providing even more variety than ever before. Each dish promises to showcase the rich flavors of carefully selected cocoa and the delicate textures of fine biscuits.

Afternoon Tea Overview

• - Event: W Osaka × Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse Collaboration Afternoon Tea
• - Duration: June 1 (Sunday) - July 31 (Thursday), 2025
• - Location: W Osaka LIVING ROOM (3rd Floor)
• - Times: 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 5:00 PM (90-minute free-flow service)
• - Price: ¥7,800 (including tax and service charge)
• - Reservation Required

Menu Highlights

The afternoon tea will feature a selection of delectable sweets, complemented by free-flowing coffee and tea:

• - Brioche Feuillete Praline: This irresistible brioche is layered and filled with a chocolate spread made in the Tokyo workshop, combining the rich flavors of dark chocolate with roasted almonds and hazelnuts.
• - Chocolat Matcha Éclair: A crisp choux pastry filled with aromatic matcha cream from Aichi, topped with 75% cacao chocolate and gold leaf.
• - Chocolat Mangue Coupe: A refreshing dessert glass featuring cut mango and fresh lime jelly, hiding a rich chocolate cream and a mix of coconut and hazelnut crunch.
• - Biscuits Chocolate Pistachio: A unique biscuit topped with 75% cacao ganache and pistachio praline, garnished with chopped pistachios.
• - Biscuit Frais Citron: A light and refreshing biscuit infused with lemon confit, topped with lemon marmalade and fresh lemon zest, ideal for summer.
• - Pure Butter Biscuit: A nostalgic biscuit reminiscent of homemade buttery treats that crumble and melt in your mouth.
• - Pate Noisette: Delicate hazelnut praline sandwiched between two thin biscuits, coated in rich chocolate.
• - Bonbon Chocolat: Espresso Ginger: A delightful bonbon combining espresso and ginger, exclusively created for W Osaka.
• - Cacao 75% Tablet with Hazelnuts: Topped with Italian hazelnuts for an extra crunch.
• - Chocolate Soft Serve: A pure chocolate soft serve crafted without dairy, allowing for an unadulterated chocolate flavor experience.

Additionally, there will be exclusive takeaway boxes of bonbons available at W Osaka’s MIXup on the first floor, featuring the specially created Espresso Ginger flavor among others, for guests wanting to take a piece of this culinary delight home.

Unique Offerings by Alain Ducasse

The exclusive bonbons are made with carefully selected cocoa beans that reflect the distinctive tastes of their origins, each meticulously crafted at the Tokyo and Paris workshops, upholding the high standards set by chef Alain Ducasse.

Insight from Executive Chef Patrick Paillé

Chef Patrick Paillé, the executive chocolatier and pastry chef at Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse, expressed excitement to bring together not only chocolate creations but also the delightful biscuits from the recently opened Le Biscuit Alain Ducasse. He highly recommends the Chocolate Pistachio Biscuit, garnished with rich ganache and crushed pistachios right before serving, as well as the delectable brioche filled with chocolate spread and the indulgent chocolate soft serve for a unique summer treat.

W Osaka, opened in 2021, is not just a hotel; it’s a destination that encapsulates the vibrant energy of Osaka’s streets combined with exceptional service and luxury, offering guests a memorable experience in style, and comfort.

For more details and reservations, guests can visit the official website at wosaka.com or check their Instagram at instagram.com/wosakahotel/.

The flavors of Paris meet the authenticity of Osaka, making this afternoon tea experience one not to be missed!