Spring Outing Season, Nationwide Hotels 'Bbangji Pilgrimage' Worth Visiting

Unique Bakery and Afternoon Tea Sets Presented at Hotels in Seoul, Busan, Jeju, and Other Regions

Chosun Palace, 'Chosun Deli The Boutique'.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] The spring season when cherry blossoms bloom has returned. Hotels in various regions such as Seoul, Busan, and Jeju are successively launching new spring "bread pilgrimage" products, ranging from signature bakery items to afternoon tea sets inspired by cherry blossoms.

In Seoul, Chosun Palace's 'Chosun Deli The Boutique' has released new bakery menu items featuring signature cakes and desserts that capture the colors of spring. You can enjoy the spring season limited 'Cherry Choco Mousse,' which is filled with pickled cherries, finished with Valrhona dark chocolate, and topped with blossom cream that has a subtle cherry blossom scent; 'Cassis Lavender Mousse,' a mousse combining lavender-infused cream and raspberry jelly with bright colors; and 'Pistachio Tart,' made with a savory paste of ground pistachios, Valrhona white chocolate, cherry jelly, and Italian mascarpone mousse.

Lotte Hotel Seoul introduces a new 'Vanilla Cacao Pound Cake' at 'Delica Hans,' which offers the flavor of cacao nibs and vanilla. This cake is made using cacao nibs, known for boosting immunity and preventing cardiovascular diseases. It features a bittersweet and nutty texture from the dark chocolate-flavored cacao nibs, complemented by the dense sweetness of vanilla to emphasize harmony. You can also find three types of pound cakes: chestnut pound cake, lemon pound cake, and banana walnut pound cake.

The 24th floor 'The Lounge' at Park Hyatt Seoul has launched the 'Flower Afternoon Tea Set.' The three-tier tray is filled with desserts dyed with yellow flower water. It expresses spring flowers with yuzu eclairs, lemon madeleines, passion fruit cremeux, and cakes containing mango and pistachios. Crackers topped with squid meat for a crispy taste, Indian-style round fried balls called pani puri, and French toast are also prepared. This can be enjoyed daily from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM until June 19.

Andaz Seoul Gangnam's Jogakbo Restaurant offers 'Afternoon Romance' until April 30. In collaboration with the handmade macaron specialty store 'Lamibelle,' six types of desserts including strawberry yuzu macarons and four types of savory items are served in a 'Secret Box' along with unlimited coffee or tea. It is available daily from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the Jogakbo Restaurant Bites & Wine on the hotel's 2nd floor. The last order is at 4:00 PM.

Glad Yeouido presents the 'Spring Season Cherry Blossom Promotion' until May 31, where you can enjoy cherry blossom-themed desserts. Glad Yeouido is located near Yeouido Park and Yunjungno Cherry Blossom Road, famous cherry blossom viewing spots, allowing visitors to enjoy spring flower outings. They offer 'Cherry Blossom Castella' and 'Cherry Blossom Roll Cake' topped with strawberry chocolate shaped like cherry blossom petals and cherry blossom-shaped fresh cream, 'Cherry Blossom Strawberry Frappuccino' combining milk and strawberries, and 'Cherry Blossom Einsp?nner Latte' topped with cream.

Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas 'Grand Deli' has newly launched 'Deli Mango Bread.' This sweet baked pastry contains a whole half of apple mango inside, allowing you to enjoy both refreshing and sweet flavors. When eaten cold, the mango flavor and crunchy texture are enhanced, making it great for summer consumption.

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas 'Grand Deli'.

In Busan, Westin Chosun Busan's 'Panorama Lounge' offers the 'Spring Breeze Afternoon Tea' until June 30. It consists of various desserts reminiscent of spring flowers using fresh ingredients like blueberry, grapefruit, and lemon. You can enjoy a variety of desserts that satisfy both the eyes and palate, such as walnut cookies, raspberry canel?, and lemon madeleines. The grapefruit ?clair is a menu item introduced for the first time in the Spring Breeze Afternoon Tea and is a special dessert only available at Westin Chosun Busan.

Grand Chosun Busan's 'Lounge & Bar' presents the 'Sweet Berry Ferry Spring Afternoon Tea' until May 31. The three-tier tray, decorated with berry ferry-colored floral ornaments, contains creative desserts using various berries. Starting with truffle egg sandwiches, quiche Lorraine, olive tomato scones, and green tea scones, you can enjoy grapefruit rice roll cake, coconut mousse, strawberry financier, and very berry cake along with coffee or tea. It is available daily from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM with a minimum reservation of three days in advance.

Ananti Hilton Busan's 'McQueen's Lounge' offers the 'Pink Blossom Afternoon Tea Set' until May 1. Green tea scones and pink-hued desserts are arranged on a three-tier tray. The set includes cherry blossom yogurt mousse cake, lemon tart, cherry macarons, raspberry roll cake, lemon madeleines, and green tea cream cherry blossom choux. Cherry blossom avocado sandwiches and vegetable rolls are also provided.

In Jeju, Grand Chosun Jeju's main building 1st floor Lounge & Bar's Chosun Deli offers a to-go set until May 31. The set includes one of five types of Chosun Deli's petit cakes (strawberry fresh cream, nougat de Jeju, red velvet, black chocolate, banana) and a half bottle (375 ml) of Mo?t & Chandon in a chilling bag embossed with Grand Chosun's J symbol.

Lotte Tour Development introduces new cherry blossom-themed menus at three outlets within Grand Hyatt Jeju at Jeju Dream Tower Complex Resort. At 'Lounge 38,' an afternoon tea set composed of 12 menu items and tea, including cherry blossom-themed desserts such as macarons, ?clairs, panna cotta, roll cakes, and foie gras, is available for order from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. At 'Deli,' cherry blossom cream cakes with cherry blossom tree designs can be enjoyed as whole cakes or slices. At 'Gallery Lounge,' you can enjoy cherry blossom ?clairs along with cherry blossom lattes, dried cherry blossom tea, and cherry blossom ade.

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