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Cucina and fresh Jointly Present the ‘Black Tea Bliss’ Afternoon Tea

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel

Dining, 29 April 2025
Hong Kong SAR, China, 29 April 2025 – Cucina and renowned skincare brand fresh are joining forces to present the Black Tea Bliss afternoon tea from 1 May to 30 June 2025. This exclusive collaboration features a delightful selection of treats inspired by fresh’s luxurious Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence and newly-upgraded Black Tea Masks.

The afternoon tea draws inspiration from three iconic fresh products: the Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence, which boosts luminosity with powerful antioxidants; the velvety Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask, which firms and lifts the skin during the night-time recovery process; and the Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask, a hydrating face mask that smooths lines and refreshes tired skin. 

Cucina’s Chef de Cuisine Andrea Delzanno has crafted a selection of savoury and sweet treats that blends black tea with authentic Italian ingredients. Highlights include the duck liver terrine with black tea, milk jelly, gold as well as the Sicilian octopus with black tea mashed potato and tomatoes. Also not to be missed is the classic Parma ham with melon and mint, a refreshing creation that mirrors the brand’s cooling Instant Perfecting Mask.

The tea set also features six dainty sweet morsels that reflects the characteristics of fresh’s products.  Guests will delight in the black tea panna cotta, which is served with a mini pipette tube filled with a sweet and tart berries sauce that guests can inject into the creamy panna cotta. Meanwhile, the verbena and dark chocolate tea mousse is a divine and beautifully balanced creation that boasts a smooth filling inside a chocolate cup. Other exquisite confections include a black tea and mint macaron that features the fresh logo and the dark chocolate praline infused with black tea.

Guests who order the tea set will each receive an exclusive fresh gift set (valued at HK$252), which includes the brand’s Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask (15ml), Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask (15ml), as well as a special rewards card (while stocks last). Guests can enjoy additional gifts from fresh by presenting the card and registering for membership at the brand’s Lane Crawford store at Harbour City.

Promotion Period: 1 May to 30 June 2025
Time: Monday - Friday 3 to 5.30pm | Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday 3.30 to 5.30pm 
Price: HK$588 for two | HK$294 for one
*Prices are subject to a 10% service charge

Cucina – 2025 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant 
T +852 2113 0808      E info@cucinahk.com      
Online reservation: https://bit.ly/4ft6nWa     Online store: https://bit.ly/4gmgvS2 

About Cucina
Cucina, a Forbes Travel Guide-starred restaurant since 2020, offers an extraordinary culinary experience. The restaurant’s talented chefs showcase their skills in an open kitchen, crafting exquisite dishes from the finest Italian ingredients. The stylish bar features innovative cocktails and an extensive selection of wines from around the world. With stunning waterfront views of Victoria Harbour, Cucina provides a romantic setting for every meal. Guests can also enjoy Hong Kong’s iconic “A Symphony of Lights” show nightly at 8pm to enhance their dining experience. Cucina accommodates up to 120 guests, making it the perfect venue for any occasion, from intimate dinners to private parties.

About Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, situated in Tsim Sha Tsui’s Harbour City, features 603 elegant guestrooms and suites, many with stunning Victoria Harbour views. The hotel is close to landmarks such as the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and 1881 Heritage and is also conveniently located near the Star Ferry and MTR. Restaurants include Lobby Lounge, Cafe Marco and the Forbes Four-Star Cucina. Guests of the exclusive Continental Club enjoy complimentary food and beverage, personalised service and thoughtful amenities. Fourteen function rooms can host events and conferences simultaneously. The hotel is owned by Wharf Hotels and is a sister property to Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel. For more information, visit marcopolohotels.com.

About Marco Polo Hotels
Marco Polo Hotels’ premium hotels in Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China and the Philippines reflect the adventurous ethos of their namesake – Marco Polo. Located in key destinations, each property is active in their community, committed to sustainability, and a central hub for gatherings and meaningful local experiences. The brand is part of Wharf Hotels’ portfolio and a member of Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. For more information, visit marcopolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn. 

About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY 
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 45 brands and 850+ hotels in 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme – GHA DISCOVERY – provides 30 million members recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay. GHA DISCOVERY generated US$2.7 billion in revenue and 11 million room nights in 2024. Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning.

For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or ghadiscovery.com.

About fresh
fresh emphasizes the look, feel, and scent in every product, transforming skincare into an elevated, sensual experience. The brand was founded as a neighborhood shop in 1991 by Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg, creative visionaries who were always drawn to ancient beauty rituals. This ignited their passion to reimagine skincare as more than just functional, pushing the boundaries of science to unleash the power of pleasure for the soul and skin. An LVMH Maison since 2000, fresh is a global company based in New York offering skincare, lip care, bodycare, and fragrance in 42 countries.
 

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Ms Anissa Wong
Director of Communications 
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel | Gateway | Prince
3 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, 
Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
T +852 2118 7281
anissa.wong@marcopolohotels.com

Ms Queeny Iu
Assistant Communications Manager
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel | Gateway | Prince
3 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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