Where to Enjoy A Classy Afternoon Tea in Singapore this June 2023

Amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, a relaxing afternoon tea is just what one needs to indulge a little. Here’s where you can enjoy a refined affair a soothing cup of tea (or cocktail), alongside a carefully curated assortment of dainty savouries, freshly baked pastries and sweet treats.

Portman’s Bar, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore

Portman’s Bar at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay is currently serving its Wellness-themed Afternoon Tea until 30 June. The guilt-free experience features a selection of savoury and sweet treats garnished with freshly harvested herbs from the hotel’s own Urban Farm. Crafted by Chef de Cuisine Leon Yee and pastry chef Christopher Eng, the afternoon tea consists of beautifully presented items such as the superb lobster roll, Impossible ™ Meat puff pastry roll, smoked chicken focaccia and homemade carrot scone.

Bite-sized treats include Peanut Coconut Praline Cake and Petite Mango Passion Fruit Gateaux. All items are served in a charming picnic basket, and come with free flowing tea and coffee. Guests can also savour a variety of patisseries, macaroons, pralines, and cookies from the Sweet Wagon.

The Wellness-themed Afternoon Tea is priced at $58 per person, with a minimum booking of two persons. For reservations, visit: https://bit.ly/PortmansBar

SKAI, Swissotel The Stamford

Immerse yourself in a high tea feast as SKAI returns with the second edition of its four-part, art-inspired afternoon tea series. Titled “Gathering of The Greats, A Wave from The East”, the bespoke culinary experience takes guests on a journey inspired by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic woodblock prints: “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji”.

The dessert selection is particularly exquisite. The Chocolate Fuji is composed of ivory white chocolate shell and mango passion fruit coulis centre; while the Sudachi Macaron shines the spotlight on the Japanese citrus fruit sudachi, paired with delicate cream cheese, to represent the birds in “Umezawa Manor in Sagami Province.” A favourite in the spread is the Rose Grapefruit – a mascarpone-based cream puff designed to look like a beautiful chrysanthemum.

Guests can enjoy a choice of two handcrafted drinks inspired by Hokusai’s “Under the Wave off Kanagawa” to complement their high tea experience. The Horizon Gaze ($22 as a cocktail, $15 as a mocktail) features a blend of passion fruit and citrus with blue pea flower, creating layers of yellow-blue-magenta colours that represent the scene when looking beyond the horizon. The Umi No Kisu Latte ($10), served hot or cold, is an elegant drink with butterfly pea flower, sakura and coconut foam depicting Mount Fuji.

The high tea experience at SKAI is available until 1 July, with sessions from 3pm to 5pm.  It is priced at $68 per person. For reservations, visit: www.skai.sg.

Conrad Centennial Singapore

From now till 16 July, Conrad Centennial Singapore presents its ‘Taste of Paris’ afternoon tea experience at the Lobby Lounge – replete with artful displays of sophisticated savouries and desserts.

Aside from freshly baked scones and other French-inspired dishes, guests can also indulge in iconic French delicacies like the Ispahan – a vision of pink perfection featuring fresh raspberries and rose crème between delicate macarons, freshly made on the same day. Just as delicious is the canelé which takes 48 hours to achieve a thin, caramelised crust that yields to a soft and custardy centre. As for savouries, the duck leg confit with orange and star anise reduction – made using the finest Moulard duck – pays homage to a classic French recipe.

The afternoon tea is priced at $49 per person and includes two-hour free flow of Ronnefeldt Tea and Brazilian coffee. Two seatings are available daily, from 1pm to 3pm and 3.30pm to 5.30pm. For reservations, visit eatdrinkhilton.com/lobby-lounge-conrad-sg

Text: Eris Choo