By Min Yan
Sometimes you just want to escape from the incessant crowds and never-ending hustle and bustle of the city. For quiet spots where you can truly get away from it all, with a spot of tea and perhaps a scone or two, here are some of the best places to have high tea where you can just sit, relax and forget about things, if only for a little while.
Chihuly Lounge @ Ritz Carlton
Chihuly Lounge
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 afternoon tea sessions are themed differently from time to time, and for the month of May and June, Chihuly Lounge is commemorating the launch of Jo Malone Limited Edition Tea Fragrance Blends with an inspired afternoon tea set featuring exquisite sandwiches and freshly baked goodies infused with the essence of teas.
For these two months, guests who order the Afternoon Tea set will take home an exclusive Discovery Fragrance kit and also enjoy a complimentary hand massage at Jo Malone's boutique at Takashimaya Shopping Mall.
Chihuly Lounge
Ritz Carlton Millenia
7 Raffles Avenue, Lobby
Singapore 039799
For dining reservations, please call Restaurant reservations at +65 6434 5288 or email rc.sinrz.restaurantreservations@ritzcarlton.com
Price: $42++ (inclusive of freshly-brewed and decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas)
Available: Weekdays from 2.30pm to 5pm from 3 May to 30 June 2011
Ritz Carlton Millenia
7 Raffles Avenue, Lobby
Singapore 039799
For dining reservations, please call Restaurant reservations at +65 6434 5288 or email rc.sinrz.restaurantreservations@ritzcarlton.com
Price: $42++ (inclusive of freshly-brewed and decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas)
Available: Weekdays from 2.30pm to 5pm from 3 May to 30 June 2011
L'Espresso @ Goodwood Park Hotel
L'Espresso
A cosy cafe overlooking the sparkling pool, L'Espresso has earned itself quite a loyal following, and has been established as one of the more popular high tea choices in town. And it's not hard to see why. With its extensive range of choice high tea selections which includes savouries like shepherd's pie and sweets like cakes and pastries, and its posh but unpretentious ambience, L'Espresso is the perfect spot for a mid-afternoon break from all that shopping around Orchard Road.
L'Espresso
Goodwood Park Hotel
22 Scotts Road
Singapore 228221
Tel: 6730 1743
Mon to Thurs (2pm-5.30pm): $36++ per adult and $18++ per child
Fri to Sun & Public Holidays (1st seating: 12pm-2.30pm; 2nd seating: 3pm-5.30pm): $38++ per adult and $19++ per child
Goodwood Park Hotel
22 Scotts Road
Singapore 228221
Tel: 6730 1743
Mon to Thurs (2pm-5.30pm): $36++ per adult and $18++ per child
Fri to Sun & Public Holidays (1st seating: 12pm-2.30pm; 2nd seating: 3pm-5.30pm): $38++ per adult and $19++ per child
