Hotels roll out winter strawberry afternoon tea experiences

This winter, Korea’s top hotels are offering strawberry afternoon tea for a limited time, turning the country’s iconic seasonal fruit into a lavish dessert experience for both locals and international visitors. These offerings reflect broader lifestyle trends, such as the "seasonal core" and "buy-now-or-miss-it" movements, which emphasize enjoying ingredients at their peak freshness. At Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun, the premium bakery cafe The Twenty Two Namdaemun Bakery is offering its Red Atelier afternoon tea service featuring strawberries sourced from different regions around Korea. The set, which serves two for 90,000 won ($60) through late February, includes four strawberry desserts, welcome drinks and coffee as it highlights regional varieties such as Sancheong, Janghee and Geumsil strawberries. JW Marriott Hotel Seoul’s The Lounge is offering a Berry-holic afternoon tea through March 30, pairing five strawberry desserts with five savory bites, including lobster canapes and deviled eggs. Guests can opt for tea and coffee selections or add a strawberry Bellini cock