A guide to the Pink October afternoon teas supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Fighting the good fight
For almost four decades now, October has been known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month or Pink October. While supporting the fight against breast cancer is a year-long endeavour, efforts to promote screenings and prevention of the disease ramp up during this month. Whether you’re donating to organisations like the Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA), supporting Pink October initiatives, or volunteering at fundraisers, there are plenty of ways to show your support for the cause. For those around KL & PJ, here is a roundup of hotels around Malaysia who are doing their part with their special Pink October afternoon tea sets.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has launched a pink-themed afternoon tea set as well as a selection of pastries available at The Lounge. The Pretty in Pink afternoon tea features a range of pink-hued sweet treats—such as its Pink Scones and Rose Onde-Onde—alongside some savoury bites. Tea or coffee is included in each set too. A portion of the sales from each set will be donated to BCWA.
When: 1 to 31 October 2024 | 3pm to 5.30pm
Price: RM242+ per person
Reservations: Call +603 2382 8602 | Email [email protected]
SHANGRI-LA KUALA LUMPUR
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has curated a series of events to raise awareness about the disease. Headlining the initiative on the food front is its Pink Elegance afternoon tea, served in the Lobby Lounge. Created by executive chef Scott Brand, the set takes inspiration from the flavours of the London Tea Exchange’s premium teas. On the menu are tea-infused dishes such as the rose ivoire chocolate mousse with Sencha sakura and wild berries macaron.
When: 1 to 31 October 2024 | 3pm to 6pm
Price: RM220 nett for two persons
Reservations: Call +603 2786 2378 | Email [email protected]
ELEMENT KUALA LUMPUR
For this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Element Kuala Lumpur is presenting its aptly-named Pink-tastic Gathering afternoon tea set, created in partnership with Australian soap and home fragrance brand Tilley. Detailing pink-themed treats, the menu includes both sweet and savoury bites such as an almond-coated pink cake pop and a smoked duck tortilla cone. A portion of each afternoon tea set sold will go towards BWCA’s efforts.
When: 1 to 31 October 2024 | 1pm to 5pm
Price: RM168 nett for two persons, inclusive of a pot of Dilmah tea
Reservations: Call +603 2771 3388, extn. 3351 | WhatsApp +6010 267 0338 | Email
CROWNE PLAZA KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE
Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Centre is introducing its inaugural Pink October afternoon tea experience this year at both Rhymba and Merchants. The Bold & Pink three-tiered tea set features ten different sweet and savoury bites, including a blackberry-oat scone, raspberry charcoal financier, as well as bresaola roll bun with cranberry jam. Recently, the hotel has also collaborated with Pink Unity, a focus group for cancer survivors from the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, to host a tea session for its members, including women who are still battling the disease.
When: 1 to 31 October 2024 | 3pm to 6pm
Price: RM149+ per set for two persons | Add-on sparkling wine option available
Reservations: Book online
INTERCONTINENTAL KUALA LUMPUR
OneSixFive Lounge at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur is joining in the Breast Cancer Awareness Month movement with its Hope in Every Sip, curated in collaboration with BCWA. This Pink October afternoon tea set includes both sweet and savoury bites from raspberry mascarpone cream with clementine confit to a classic crab mango with black caviar in a brioche bun. To wash down your bites, choose from an array of Ronnefeldt Tea blends or Illy coffee.Each set also comes with a complimentary Pinktober-inspired bath bomb from Lush.
When: 1 to 31 October 2024 | 2pm to 5pm
Price: RM228 for two persons
Reservations: Book online
THE RITZ-CARLTON LANGKAWI
Commemorate Pink October by the sea with The Beach Grill at The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi. The Pink Afternoon Tea comprises a selection of sweet treats and savoury bites. The stars of the show are its lychee rose panna cotta and Pink Ruby chocolate cake seen above. Other highlights on the menu include cured salmon with dill and caviar, a beetroot hummus tart, as well as house-made air-dried beef with chipotle aioli.
When: 1 to 31 October 2024 | 2pm to 5pm
Price: RM220 per set | Add-on champagne or rosé options available
Reservations: Call +604 952 4888
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