Culinary Art Meets Pop Culture: Say Hello to the Hello Kitty Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula Manila

Fifty years of adorable cuteness deserves a proper celebration. And The Peninsula Manila has just the right treat for countless fans of the iconic white cat with the Hello Kitty Afternoon Tea in commemoration of her five enduring decades and continued popularity cutting through countless generations. Ready to fall in love all over again with Hello Kitty? Then say hello to the Hello Kitty Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula Manila...

Originally designed by Yuko Shimizu back in 1974 inspired by Lewis Carroll's literary children's classic Through The Looking Glass where the lead character Alice is often depicted playing with a cat named "Kitty" in the opening chapters,  Sanrio founder Shintaro Tsuji infused his company's motto of "social communication" by incorporating a greeting into the character's name. With no visible mouth, Hello Kitty "speaks from the heart" and unrestrained by any particular language. 

The emergence of kawaii culture which embraces cuteness propelled the now iconic feline to the world stage and has remained at the top since. A true global marketing phenomenon, the character was valued at well over $8 billion in 2014. This deep connection among children, teens as well as adults guarantees the staying power and timeless appeal of Hello Kitty. 

In commemoration of the iconic character's golden anniversary, The Peninsula Manila unveils a lavish afternoon tea set created by the hotel's creative and talented Head Pastry Chef Annalyn Solano using fresh seasonal fruits and ingredients masterfully executed in that distinctive Hello Kitty style. The signature red bow of Hello Kitty becomes the inspiration behind the indulgent savory and sweet creations of the featured afternoon tea set...

...with its decadent and vibrant medley of Strawberry Financiers and Strawberry and Rose Tea Sandwich Cookies paired with ThePeninsula Manila's exquisite tea blends. Culinary art meets pop culture in an elegant weave with that signature touch you can expect from The Peninsula Manila. Afternoon Tea at the luxurious lobby of The Peninsula Manila is an experience in itself, and the perfect stage for Hello Kitty's golden anniversary celebration. Plus, each set comes with the cute and cuddly Hello Kitty and The Peninsula Bear limited edition plush toy set. Now that's a cuteness overload you can expect from the world's cutest cat. 

Fifty years on, the iconic and adorable character remains as cute and endearing as the first time you laid your eyes on her forever tugging at your heart strings. It's a moment recreated in the elegant style of The Peninsula Manila. The Hello Kitty Afternoon Tea Set is available at The Lobby of The Peninsula Manila from April 15 to May 15, 2024 from 2:30pm to 5:00 pm daily. The Lobby's exclusive Hello Kitty Afternoon Tea is priced at P 5,000 (with a pot of tea) and P 7,000 which includes two flutes of champagne. Both options are inclusive of the Hello Kitty and The Peninsula Bear limited edition plush toy set. 

Ready to fall in love all over again with the world's cutest white cat? Then say hello to the Hello Kitty Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula Manila...