Afternoon tea dates back to 1840s Britain, when the Duchess of Bedford began enjoying tea with light snacks between lunch and dinner. The ritual arrived in Singapore during colonial times and had evolved from a British custom into a popular tradition among local high society. Today, afternoon tea is widely available in Singapore. Hotels and restaurants offer everything from classic three-tier spreads to themed experiences, inspired by fashion, literature or seasonal produce, and come at various price points.
Blending Provenance with the Semi-Buffet Model
Grand Hyatt Singapore: The Grand Afternoon Tea
Grand Hyatt Singapore has reintroduced its afternoon ritual. The Grand Afternoon Tea at 10|SCOTTS now employs a curated semi-buffet format that prizes quality, sustainability and provenance.
The semi-buffet spread includes ASC-certified smoked salmon with horseradish cream and capers, reflecting a commitment to responsibly sourced seafood. Cheeses and charcuterie are sourced from Les Frères Marchand, a French company with seven generations of expertise. Other savoury highlights include an ASC seafood vol-au-vent and a grilled cheese sandwich with mustard and chive. Warm scones are served tableside, paired with clotted cream, jam, and local kaya.
The finale, brought tableside, is an indulgent tier of desserts. This includes a vanilla mille-feuille with layers of red wine poached pear beneath its crisp pastry. An opera cake delivers chocolate intensity tempered by almond and coffee. A cloudlike citrus pavlova and a seasonal fruit tart add a refreshing finish.
The Grand Afternoon Tea
Weekdays: 2 pm to 4:30 pm
Weekends: 11:30 am to 2 pm and 2:30 pm to 5 pm
$65 per person
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10|SCOTTS
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211
East Meets West: Autumnal Flavours and Japanese Craft
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore: AKI 秋 Afternoon Tea
The Courtyard at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore presents an autumnal tea experience. The AKI (Japanese for autumn) theme is a collaboration with Chef Makoto Arami. Chef Makoto is a third-generation pastry artisan from AMI Patisserie.
The ensemble blends European and Japanese culinary nuances. The menu features premium ingredients from both land and sea. Savoury highlights include a Sansho Miso Yaki Nasu Madeleine. It is topped with smoky grilled eggplant and shaved parmesan. Other items are the Burrata Cheese and Parma Ham Sando and a Tomato Tartelette. The tartelette features vibrant cherry tomatoes and 24-month-aged parmigiano on a crisp sablé.
AKI 秋 Afternoon Tea
10 October to 30 November 2025
Monday to Thursday: 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Friday to Sunday: 2 noon to 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm to 6 pm
$68 per person
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The Courtyard
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178
Celestial Wellness and Beauty Collaborations
Mondrian Singapore Duxton: Estée Lauder Afternoon Tea
Christina’s at Mondrian Singapore Duxton is hosting a celestial-inspired afternoon ritual. This experience is a partnership between the global beauty brand Estée Lauder and artisanal wellness brand Ele Tea. The tea ritual aims to unite beauty, wellness, and culinary artistry.
The experience focuses on Ele Tea’s bespoke wellness blends. These blends are crafted with natural ingredients for specific benefits. The selection includes an Immunity Tea blend with ginseng and red dates. A soothing Sleep Tea contains rooibos and wild jujube kernel. A restorative Detox Tea incorporates Chinese hawthorn and white tea.
The food mirrors the celestial cycle, presenting treats named after lunar phases. Savoury options include New Moon (watermelon with tomato concasse) and Half Moon (saffron rice balls). Sweets offer richer flavours: the Waxing Blossom is a Chocolate Earl Grey mousse, while Blue Moon features blueberry cream. Other delights include the comforting Silent Night financier and the zesty Aurora grapefruit macaron.
Savour moon-inspired creations, restorative teas, and take home a complimentary Estée Lauder Night Ritual Deluxe Set.
Estée Lauder Afternoon Tea
Till 2 November 2025
Friday to Sunday: 2 pm to 5 pm
$58 for 2 pax
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Christina’s
Mondrian Singapore Duxton
16A Duxton Hill, Singapore 089970
Literary Themes and French Storytelling
Sofitel Singapore City Centre: Le Petit Prince Afternoon Tea
Sofitel Singapore City Centre presents an experience inspired by French literature. The Le Petit Prince Afternoon Tea is a whimsical journey at the hotel’s 1864 lounge. It draws from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic tale, The Little Prince.
This offering is part of Sofitel’s long-standing partnership with the Le Petit Prince brand. It honours French heritage and poetic storytelling through cuisine. The menu features ten sweet and savoury creations. It blends classic French culinary techniques with imaginative flavours.
Le Petit Prince Afternoon Tea
Till 2 November 2025
2 pm to 6 pm
$68 per person, minimum 2 persons to dine
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1864
Sofitel Singapore City Centre
9 Wallich Street, Singapore 078885
Cause-Driven Dining and Pink-Themed Treats
The St. Regis Singapore: Pink Afternoon Tea
The Tea Room at The St. Regis Singapore offers a limited-time Pink Afternoon Tea. The theme supports breast cancer awareness. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation.
The menu is thoughtfully crafted around a pink palette. Savouries include a chilled Strawberry Gazpacho Espuma. A Beetroot Cured Salmon Rosette is served on a butter blini. Sweets feature a Peach & Fromage Blanc tart with Oolong Chantilly Cream. A locally-inspired Bandung Praline is also on the menu. The set includes a choice of St. Regis Scone or a specialty Sakura Scone.
The Pink Afternoon Tea
Till 31 October 2025
3 pm to 5 pm
$65 per person
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The Tea Room
The St. Regis Singapore
29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911
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