Follow the YuYu series’ dynamic fish motif, embarking on an artistic flavor journey on a summer afternoon
BeijingJune 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing, in collaboration with renowned jewelry brand Chow Sang Sang, proudly presents the “Gliding Light & Shadow” co-branded afternoon tea. This exquisite culinary experience draws inspiration from Chow Sang Sang’s flagship series, YuYu, infusing its dynamic marquise lines and flowing interplay of light and shadow into the creation of pastries, skillfully blending jewelry aesthetics with dessert artistry. It offers guests a radiant and serene journey of elegance. The Chow Sang Sang “Gliding Light & Shadow” co-branded afternoon tea will be available for a limited time from June 16 to September 10, 2026, at the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing, with exclusive privileges including a Chow Sang Sang elegant jewelry box.
With over 90 years of deep roots in the jewelry industry, Chow Sang Sang Group upholds the brand philosophy of “Cyclical Renewal, Endless Vitality.” Its designs integrate Eastern and Western aesthetics, crafting natural treasures with meticulous craftsmanship, using jewelry to reflect the rhythm of life and the continuity of emotions. The brand name originates from the I Ching—”Zhou” (cycle) and “Sheng Sheng” (endless birth)—symbolizing the perpetual evolution and enduring growth of the business. Its flagship series, YuYu, features a marquise-shaped totem design, presenting a dynamic and graceful visual rhythm of flowing movement, conveying the vitality of a school of fish and deeply interpreting the brand’s philosophy of “endless vitality.”
The “Gliding Light & Shadow” co-branded afternoon tea, jointly created by The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing and Chow Sang Sang, includes 5 brand-themed desserts, 4 artisanal savory bites, 2 scones, and 1 signature themed beverage, “Golden Scales Chasing Light.” The entire afternoon tea stand is inspired by the marquise shape of the YuYu series, with layered, interwoven golden structures resembling fish gracefully circling in clear waters, seamlessly connecting the lightness of jewelry lines with the delicacy of the pastries.
“Gliding Light & Shadow” Co-branded Afternoon Tea Dessert Tasting
“100% Chocolate Cake”
Featuring 100% dark chocolate, this dessert is shaped like a cocoa pod, with slightly tapered ends reminiscent of a precisely cut gemstone silhouette, echoing the iconic marquise lines of the YuYu series. A bright orange mousse rests atop the chocolate base, with a warm, lustrous sheen akin to the delicate texture of sandblasted gold. The rich, bittersweet flavor lingers on the palate, much like Chow Sang Sang’s over 90 years of dedication to jewelry craftsmanship, presenting a nuanced blend of classic and modern elements.
“Blackcurrant Almond Mousse”
With a deep purple hue from blackcurrant, fading into a soft pastel, the top is adorned with chocolate petals formed by six marquise-shaped arcs, resembling fish swirling and gliding in clear waters, continuous and endless. The mousse is silky and smooth, melting instantly on the tongue, with layers of fruit and cream flavors unfolding delicately. With each spoonful, the gentle texture and understated aesthetics intertwine, much like Chow Sang Sang’s meticulous crafting of natural treasures, allowing guests to savor the poetic romance of “fish carrying messages” in a classic afternoon ritual, serene and heartfelt.
“Vanilla Yuzu Hazelnut Cake”
Taking a soft canary yellow as the main tone, warm and bright like the sun, it symbolizes the vibrant energy of life’s origins. Vanilla mousse envelops the refreshing yuzu flavor, with the richness of hazelnut hidden within, unfolding layer by layer in the rounded marquise shape. Thin slices of mango rest diagonally on top, reminiscent of the dynamic fish totem of the YuYu series. A single bite captivates the soul, blending classic and modern to taste the enduring elegance of vitality. This mirrors Chow Sang Sang’s integration of Eastern and Western aesthetics through design, using jewelry to reflect the rhythm of life and the continuity of emotions.
“Apricot Lemon Basil Financier”
The classic financier features a warm golden base, with strips of dried apricot layered like dynamic fish lines, accented by fresh basil leaves. The rich apricot aroma, crisp lemon, and herbal basil notes unfold in layers. This dessert, both in flavor and form, creates a lively and graceful rhythm of movement, much like a school of fish—embodying the design essence of the YuYu series: “continuous, layered, and mutually generative,” flowing without end.
“Mojito Mousse”
Inspired by the freshness of a mojito, lime and mint form a light green mousse, topped with a delicate green chocolate piece that curls upward, like a fish tail gliding freely in the light or a fin cutting through the water, frozen in a moment. The biscuit base supports the rounded body, with a refreshing sweet-and-sour taste melting on the tongue, a cool sensation like a fish darting through light and shadow, turning into a poetic summer verse. This touch of green mirrors Chow Sang Sang’s commitment to sustainable development, using scientific methods to protect natural treasures and fulfill its enduring mission.
“Gliding Light & Shadow” Co-branded Afternoon Tea Savory Tasting
The savory selection features premium ingredients, presented with craftsmanship in four delicate bites. The “Parma Ham Cheese Melon Roll” draws inspiration from Italian classics, blending savory and sweet notes. The “Foie Gras Napoleon” wraps rich foie gras between layers of flaky pastry, as refined as a jewel setting. The “Cream Cheese Salmon Tartare” pairs fresh salmon with smooth cheese, light and elegant. The “Crispy Hawthorn Black Truffle Cheese Ball” is crispy on the outside and tender within, achieving a delicate balance between the richness of black truffle and the sweet-sour tang of hawthorn. Each savory bite is meticulously crafted like a piece of jewelry, continuing the elegant rhythm of the YuYu series on the palate.
“Golden Scales Chasing Light” Signature Themed Beverage
Blended with passion fruit, orange juice, perilla, and gentian sparkling water, this clear, bright warm-golden beverage shimmers like Chow Sang Sang’s gold jewelry, warm and radiant. It merges the brilliance of jewelry with the art of mixology, creating a signature drink that embodies both Eastern elegance and modern style, symbolizing the timeless beauty of hope as time flows.
Light and Flavor Infused, Elegance Served
Five desserts, five flavors, yet all tell a single brand story—from the depth of cocoa pod to the freshness of mojito, from the purple of blackcurrant to the canary yellow of vanilla, rich yet light, echoing the dynamic elegance of the YuYu series. Four savory bites echo jewelry aesthetics with their refined forms, blending savory and sweet notes to continue the elegant rhythm on the palate. The “Golden Scales Chasing Light” signature beverage, with its warm golden hue, radiates a lustrous glow, merging the brilliance of jewelry with the art of mixology. Chow Sang Sang uses jewelry to witness the rhythm of life and desserts to extend emotional warmth; The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing creates a noble experience with craftsmanship and presents an artistic feast through pastries, accompanying guests in savoring the timelessness and renewal as time flows.
This collaboration between the two brands is not only an artistic feast intertwining taste and sight but also an ultimate interpretation of Eastern aesthetics and contemporary luxury. Chow Sang Sang conveys its brand aesthetics through the dynamic fish motif of the YuYu series, while The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing transforms this inspiration into an afternoon experience that can be savored, admired, and felt. It is believed that this “Gliding Light & Shadow” co-branded afternoon tea will offer guests a multi-dimensional sensory journey, radiant and inspiring—appreciating the eternal charm of jewelry art through the refined aesthetics of desserts, and experiencing the profound essence of Eastern elegance through the flowing interplay of light and shadow.
The Chow Sang Sang “Gliding Light & Shadow” co-branded afternoon tea will be available for a limited time from June 16 to September 10, 2026, at the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing. The in-store price is RMB 798 per set, with an online early-bird price of RMB 698 per set.