High tea may have started in England, but Singapore has truly made it its own. Imagine delicious sandwiches, scones, and tea. Here, it comes with tropical touch with views of the skyline to match.
High Tea
High tea has its roots in 19th-century England, when it was introduced as a way to bridge the long gap between lunch and a late dinner. What started as a simple snack of bread and tea in the afternoon quickly developed into a social event with scones, pastries, and dainty finger sandwiches. It was traditionally served in the middle of the day as a way to relax, talk, and have a little fun.
What is high tea, though? A tea set with light snacks. It normally comes on a three-tiered stand with warm scones, small sandwiches, and indulgent sweets. It’s not really about filling up; it’s about slowing down and enjoying the ritual.
This tradition has spread all over the world since it started in England. Cities have put their own spin on it. In Singapore, high tea is a mix of British and Asian styles served in fancy hotel lounges or sky-high venues with views of the city.
Angelina
Angelina was founded in Paris in 1903 by candy confectioner Antoine Rumpelmayer. It has long been a favourite of the fashionable – even Coco Chanel and novelist Marcel Proust were known to dine there. The patisserie still carries that old-world elegance, and the Singapore location brings a bit of Paris to Orchard Road.
Depending on who you’re speaking to, the Mont-Blanc is the best thing on the menu. It’s a classic dessert made with chestnut vermicelli, crisp meringue, and light whipped cream. It’s rich, sweet, and perfect as an afternoon indulgence. Angelina’s signature hot chocolate, L’Africain, all thick, velvety, is another treat. worth visiting the tearoom for.
Every day from 2:30 PM to 4.30 PM, high tea is served. The Royal Tea Set serves the tea room’s best sweet and savoury snacks. All of this is set against the backdrop of the canal inside one of Singapore’s biggest retail malls. The setting feels luxurious, indulgent, and incredibly modern.
Just 10 minutes from Angelina is Pan Pacific Singapore, a five-star hotel that provides the best restaurants in Marina Bay Singapore – more delightful options for foodies visiting Singapore!
TWG Tea Salon & Boutique
Tea lovers should definitely check out TWG Tea Salon & Boutique, a homegrown brand with a menu of over 800 harvests and blends from all over the world. The exquisite, gilded interiors set the scene so well – the coming together of luxury and a real love of tea.
The best thing about this place is the Parisian Teatime Set for two, which comes with a choice of tea, savoury snacks, and a selection of pastries.
The TWG Tea Garden, surrounded by boutique shops and a pool, is the biggest tea salon in Singapore and is a great place to go for a memorable high-tea experience filled with delicious snacks and tea.
Bacha Coffee
Who says that high tea is just tea? People who love coffee may also get their fix at Bacha Coffee’s Fashion Avenue location, one of the top venues in Singapore for it.
Bacha Coffee, founded in Marrakesh in 1910, is noted for its vast range of coffees prepared only from 100% Arabica beans. You can sip a fragrant, well-balanced cup of coffee in their beautifully decorated coffee lounge, or you can try one of their coffee-infused cocktails if you’re feeling like something new.
Pair your tea with Bacha’s famous gourmet croissants for a truly delightful high tea experience. These croissants are buttery, golden, and full of flavour.
Cafe
A well-known venue in Singapore’s café scene, PS.Cafe serves hearty brunches and rich desserts. The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is particularly inviting as a cosy high tea date. The outlet there sits on a floating island with sunlight flooding through the windows in the afternoon.
The Double Chocolate Blackout Cake and the Sticky Date Pudding are the highlights. Rich and decadent, they’re the definition of indulgence. Pair them up with PS. Cafe’s own blend of teas and coffees. If you’re feeling like a modern English aristocrat, switch the pot of tea for a cocktail or a glass of wine to make your afternoon even more sophisticated.
