5 best high teas in Singapore
By Min Yan
Peace and quite can be difficult to come by here, but for the times when you need a bit of Zen, these Singapore high tea oases offer up sanity amidst the urban chaos.
Here are the best places to sit, grab a scone and forget about things, if only for a little while.
Chihuly Lounge, Ritz Carlton
For the ultimate decadent afternoon tea session with your girlfriends, Chihuly Lounge at Ritz Carlton serves a luxurious spread of delicate sandwiches, teas and finger food that would satisfy even the pickiest eater, all set against plush furnishings and impeccable service.
The theme of the afternoon tea sessions changes ever few month, with a recent one commemorating the launch of Jo Malone's Limited Edition Tea Fragrance Blends, offering sandwiches and other nibbles infused with the essence of tea.
Think of each new theme as a great excuse to schedule another tea date — or two.
Chihuly Lounge
Ritz Carlton Millenia
Price: S$42++ (includes coffee and a selection of teas)
L'Espresso, Goodwood Park Hotel
A cosy cafe overlooking a sparkling pool, L'Espresso has established itself as one of the most popular locales for high tea in Singapore -- and it's not hard to see why.
Moving beyond simple leaf-based offerings, the high tea menu includes savoury options such as shepherd's pie, and sweets including cakes and pastries. L'Espresso's posh-yet-unpretentious ambience makes it the perfect spot for a mid-afternoon break from all that shopping around Orchard Road.
L'Espresso
Goodwood Park Hotel
Monday to Thursday (2pm-5.30pm): S$36++ per adult and S$18++ per child
Friday to Sunday and public holidays (first seating: noon-2.30pm; second seating: 3pm-5.30pm): S$38++ per adult and S$19++ per child
Halia
What better place to get back some peace of mind than amidst the greenery at the Botanic Gardens?
Take refuge from the heat and indulge in this traditional English high tea whilst enjoying views of the garden through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Halia's English tea set features favourites like smoked salmon and egg sandwiches, scones, pastries and an impressive variety of tea. The high tea here is also one of the most attractively priced in town — only S$19 a pop per person. Schedule multiple visits pronto.
Halia
Botanic Gardens Singapore
Price: S$19 per person
Available: Monday to Saturday (except public holidays), 3pm to 5pm
Check out the full list of high tea in Singapore at LifestyleAsia.com.
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