New afternoon teas to savour in Singapore

The Lobby Lounge at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore

The Lobby Lounge at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore reinvents Singapore’s iconic dishes in its signature Singapore Heritage Afternoon Tea. Guests are invited to embark on “Chapter 1: East Meets West” presenting a blend of European culinary traditions and Southeast Asian spices and ingredients. Tuck into Chicken Rice with a modern twist – poached chicken breast atop a fragrant rice ball, complemented by garlic chili puree or Hainanese Kurobuta Pork Chop, served in a brioche sando with the classic HP ketchup sauce. Scones are rendered a local touch, with the Pandan Scone served with red bean clotted cream.

The afternoon tea progresses to “Chapter 2: Local Takes Centre Stage” which features Chilli Crab Petit Pain comprising soft buns filled with spicy crab, and Otak Otak Toothfish infused with chili paste and kaffir lime. There’s also Ondeh Ondeh Cake with coconut and gula Melaka, and Bubur Cha Cha Panna Cotta, topped with a light sweet potato foam.

Round off your tea time with “Chapter 3: The Melting Pot”. Creative items include Milo Dinosaur Berliner and Ice Cream Uncle, featuring a cilantro wafer and strawberry dacquoise drizzled with Valrhona chocolate sauce among other delights.

Pacific Emporium at Pan Pacific Singapore

Pan Pacific Singapore’s Pacific Emporium presents an elegant afternoon tea experience with authentic Singapore flavours. The menu showcases Southeast Asian cuisine with a twist. Tuck into Singapore Chilli Crab Meat in Egg Custard with Mini Bun, Hai Tien Lo’s Salted Egg Yolk Yam Puff, and the Penang Crispy Pork Lobak with Five Spices wrapped in Bean Curd Skin. Sweet treats with local flair include the Mango Pomelo Sablé and Coconut Bandung with Chendol French pastry.

Exclusively on weekends, the afternoon tea will feature five local experience live stations, serving prawn noodle soup with fresh tiger prawn, water spinach, and sliced pork, Penang tangy assam laksa, wok hei char kway teow with Pacific crab meat, local fruit rojak, and D24 durian crêpe.

The afternoon tea includes a pot of TWG tea or a cup of Lavazza coffee. Or elevate the experience with an optional add-on of a glass of Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne and indulge in bubbly bliss. The local-inspired afternoon tea (starts from $68 per person) is available at Pacific Emporium daily, with two seatings at 1pm until 3pm, and 4pm until 6pm.

Rose Veranda, Shangri-La Singapore

Sip for a good cause as The Rose Veranda presents an elegant Pink High Tea Experience in partnership with the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS). Aimed at raising awareness and funds in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month, part of the proceeds from the collaboration will support SCS’s programmes and initiatives in the fight against cancer. Kick things off with the classics: a pot of exquisite tea and homemade scones paired with clotted cream and jam, followed by a delightful spread of savoury treats and artisanal sandwiches.

There are four entrees to choose from, ranging from Pan-Seared Free-Range Chicken Thigh, and Pink Salmon and Double Smoked Bacon Roulade, to Herb-Crusted Prawn Cake and Roasted Pink Oyster Mushroom Tart. Wrapping it up on a sweet note is the luxurious dessert bar selection, which includes the Rocher Almond Dulcey Glaze cake. The pink afternoon tea experience is available from now until 27 October, Fridays to Sundays, and is priced at $68++ per person, which includes a choice of one main course, four savoury bites, signature tea or coffee, and access to the dessert bar. Guests with a sweet tooth who wish to indulge exclusively at the dessert bar can enjoy it for $38 per person.

Henri Charpentier

French-inspired Japanese patisserie brand Henri Charpentier celebrates a decade in Singapore with an exclusive five-day pop-up from now to 13 October 2024 at Madame on 69 Tras Street. Among the exciting activities to partake in include shortcake workshops, high tea, and a limited time return of its iconic tableside Crepe Suzette performance. At the Salon de The – High Tea Experience, indulge in a curated selection of the brand’s most beloved cakes and pastries, paired with savoury treats and premium wines, cocktails, tea, or coffee. A highlight of this experience is the famous Crepe Suzette tableside service, which sees the dessert flambéed for a dramatic finale. Another event to look forward to is The Atelier – The Shortcake Workshop, where guests can get hands-on and decorate their own 12 m Strawberry Shortcake while guided by Head Chef Kenji Yokota. Finally, don’t miss out on The Pâtisserie, which offers freshly baked financiers, a select beverage menu, and exclusive, limited-edition retail packs and gifts.