Sometimes it’s fun to pretend you’re a leisurely lady of lunch with all the time in the world to indulge in a spot of high tea with your friends. Excited to indulge in a little tête-à-tête over a delicious afternoon high tea? Here are 8 high tea spots in Singapore that we love:
Following the success of her first High Tea series, The Cakes Of Versailles, the dessert maestro is back again with her second high tea set, The Floating World Ukiyo. This time, she collaborates with local fashion designer Ong Shunmugam to showcase the delicate confectionery on the latter’s beautiful Suvarnabumi Porcelain tableware, which is inspired by Asian cuisine and culinary rituals.
The new menu is inspired by the intricate beauty of the porcelain, and named The Floating World Ukiyo (the Japanese word for “floating’, “fleeting” or “transient”), to describe the feeling of being present and mindful of the current moment, and unbothered by stress.
Featuring an exquisite assembly of sweet and salty tastes, it takes Japanese and Asian flavours and techniques on a modern and playful spin: Think miso pork and chicken dumplings wrapped like a candy bun in a homemade red and white skin.
You’ll also get to sink your teeth into other delightful bites like Citrus Bergamot Yuzu Passionfruit Basil Tart, Strawberry Swiss Roll, Rose Chocolates, Soba Noodles, Peach Wagashi confectioneries and fresh, pillowy soft mochis.
Priced at $60 per person, The Floating World Ukiyo High Tea menu is available every weekend at 2am:dessertbar from Nov 14 to Dec 6 2020, with limited sets available each day. Reservations can be made online via 2am:dessertbar.
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While we may not be able to go on holiday right now, Raffles Hotel Singapore is letting us enjoy our zest for travel through their exclusive New York Afternoon Tea special (S$78++) at their beautifully refurbished and welcoming Grand Lobby.
Get a taste of the Upper East Side without actually leaving the country as you dine under a bespoke chandelier decked out in thousands of sparkling crystals, sipping your tea of choice and making your way through an exquisite array of savoury and sweet treats, including Reuben sandwiches, lobster rolls, and cheesecakes.
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What we love about La Brasserie‘s Afternoon Tea ($55++) at The Fullerton Bay Hotel is that it combines gourmet French fare with classic Singaporean dishes in one dainty afternoon set. Oh, and the waterfront view of Marina Bay isn’t too bad either.
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We can’t leave Violet Oon’s Peranakan high tea set ($58, serves two) out of this list! Expect a delicious array of local picks including kueh pie tee and mini otak otak, alongside your tea of choice and scones.
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Whether you’re in the mood for coffee, tea, or champagne, Four Seasons’ One Ninety Bar has you covered with their afternoon high tea ($46 – $66). You’ll enjoy a range of savoury bites and sweet treats like yuzu lemon cupcakes, chocolate macarons and vanilla scones served with fancy rose petal strawberry jam and clotted cream.
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Brasserie Les Saveurs’ afternoon tea set includes pretty much everything you can think of, from scones and hand-made crêpes to smoked salmon blinis with salmon roe and cream cheese. Your high tea set comes with freshly brewed coffee or tea ($38), a glass of “R” de Ruinart Champagne ($68++), or a 375ml bottle of “R” de Ruinart Champagne ($98++).
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Fancy a bit of art jamming to unwind? Extend your afternoon of rest and relaxation at Arteastiq, where you can get a spot of high tea after your session. Choose between the Signature High Tea Set or the more local National Treasure High Tea Set (prices vary across outlets), with options for alcoholic beverages. Their JEWEL outlet even has a Midnight High Tea set ($48 for 2), available only after 10pm!
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If you’re after a classic English high tea experience, then we highly recommend L’Espresso at Goodwood Park Hotel. They take their afternoon teas very seriously here, and the hotel just celebrated its 120th anniversary with a special tea blend called the Legacy Blend 120.
Their English Afternoon Tea ($45, Mon – Thu; $48 Fri – Sun, eve of and on PH) runs daily and includes classic teatime sandwiches, scones, cheeses, quiches, bread and butter pudding, and ice cream.
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After shopping in the city with your BFF, head on over to The Marmalade Pantry‘s Downtown outlet for the ultimate weekend wind-down – an exclusive A Weekend High Tea Soiree promotion for two ($48++), which entails a curated selection of sweet treats, sandwiches and an inclusive free-flow artisan tea by Monogram.
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