The Hanami season is a timeless moment during which cherry trees blossom, delighting us to their fabulous scent and endless shades of pink and white, only lasting a few weeks in April or March, depending on the year. The occasion to shot magnificent photos of monuments and parks in Paris covered in thousands of pink petals, and learn more about the Japanese heritage in Paris.
For sweet-toothed people, delight is other since every year, Hanami is the perfect time to discover Sakura pastries created by Japanese bakeries in the city. Sakura is the name of the cherry blossom, and the name of the flowers enabling to create such fine and delicate pastries to enjoy in the sun.
The most famous Sakura pastry is mochi, simply wrapped in cherry tree leaf pickled in salt and vinegar. But many other treats are to be discovered for a few weeks only. Here are some of these wonders!
Hanami: where to have Sakura pastries in Paris?
Mariage Frères 2022's divine Sakura teas and pastries
In Japan, Spring is a celebration and cherry blossom is a whole symbol. Created in 2000 by Mariage Frères, the Sakura collection celebrates the awakening Spring in full glory. Discover the collection 2022, green tea called “Sakura, Sakura! 2022” with an intense flavor you will fall in love with. And to pair this beverage, Mariage Frères has come up with an incredible pastry, the “Sakura Flower” and dishes served in the brand's tearooms. [Read more]
Mochi Mochi Aki, Aki Paris’s latest indulging store
Mochi Mochi Aki, here is the name of the latest and recently open store by Aki Paris. After Aki Boulangerie, and Aki Café, Mochi Mochi Aki has just settled in rue Saint-Anne to delight fans of mochi, melon pain burgers, and other delights. Discover what to expect. [Read more]
Wagashi, these traditional Japanese pastries to enjoy at Toraya
Wagashi, namagashi, monaka, yokan, manju… If you’re not familiar with all those terms, you better have a go to Toraya to discover their Japanese pastries made by the book. [Read more]
Tomo, the French-Japanese patisserie expert in dorayaki
Tomo is THE French-Japanese patisserie in Paris where you can enjoy dorayaki: these delicious and super-light Japanese pastries. [Read more]
La Maison du Mochi has opened its first store in Paris
La Maison du Mochi opens its very first store in the heart of Paris 6th arrondissement. Good news for lovers of this small Japanese balls to enjoy for teatime. [Read more]
Aki Café: The Japanese tea salon in Paris
Aki Café is the brand-new café set in rue Sainte-Anne. This Japanese café-tea salon is the perfect place for a gourmet and original break in the center of Paris! [Read more]
So, feel like tasting these pastries made of cherry blossoms or leaves?
