Cover Where to bring your Queen to the best afternoon tea sets this Mother’s Day (Photo: Atlas)
Where to bring your Queen to the best afternoon tea sets this Mother’s Day (Photo: Atlas)
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Pamper the queen in your life and kiki over an opulent afternoon tea session this Mother’s Day
Flowers are nice, a heartfelt card is lovely… but let’s be honest, nothing quite hits the mark like a spectacular afternoon tea on Mother’s Day (May 11). From timeless edibles steeped in colonial charm to unexpected twists involving caviar and manuka honey-infused entremets, Singapore’s finest high tea establishments are pulling out all the stops to please the empress dowager of every household.
So forget cold and flimsy sandwiches, pick up a proper glass of champagne and dial into a shared moment of indulgence to show mum just how much she means to you.
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1. The Rose Veranda, Shangri-La Singapore
Above The spring-inspired afternoon tea at The Rose Veranda (Photo: Shangri-La Singapore)
The spring-inspired afternoon tea at The Rose Veranda (Photo: Shangri-La Singapore)
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Take mum into a dreamlike garden of pastels and blossoms for a spring-inspired afternoon tea. We’re talking buttery crab brioche, luxurious sous vide egg with seared foie gras, and creamy brie fritters. Then, for mains, choose from the hearty Wagyu beef cheek, Norwegian salmon or chicken roulade. The sweet parade continues with delights like spiced carrot pot and an adorable bunny-shaped chocolate truffle. Warm scones with clotted cream are, naturally, non-negotiable in the ultimate mid-day escape.
On May 10 and 11, all mums will receive complimentary Kinohimitsu wellness gifts of bird’s nest with red dates and wolfberries or collagen diamond.
Available Thursday to Sunday until May 25.
2. The Grand Lobby, Raffles Singapore
Above Bubbles and clotted cream in Singapore’s most iconic setting at The Grand Lobby (Photo: Raffles Singapore)
Bubbles and clotted cream in Singapore’s most iconic setting at The Grand Lobby (Photo: Raffles Singapore)
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Mum deserves bubbles and clotted cream in Singapore’s most iconic setting on Mother’s Day. The Grand Lobby drips in colonial grandeur, and there’s nothing quite like enjoying a luxurious afternoon tea in the legendary setting. Expect a three-tiered silver stand laden with elegant finger sandwiches, decadent sweets and The Grand Lobby’s signature scones, served warm with proper clotted cream and delectable rose petal jam.
Like a cherry on top of the cake, this afternoon tea comes with a glass of Billecart-Salmon champagne. Or sparkling tea, if you’re feeling particularly virtuous.
Available only on May 10 and 11.
3. Lobby Bar, The Singapore Edition
Above Stylish floral-themed afternoon tea at Lobby Bar (Photo: The Singapore Edition)
Stylish floral-themed afternoon tea at Lobby Bar (Photo: The Singapore Edition)
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Every mum deserves a seriously stylish afternoon tea. At The Singapore Edition’s Lobby Bar, a place so chic it practically sips its own tea, relish the floral-themed menu stuffed with exquisite French pastries, alongside foie gras tarts, mushroom croquettes, Oscietra caviar-topped smoked lobster rolls, and a charming cart that prepares your affogato tableside.
That’s not all. Executive pastry chef Alex Chong sweetens the deal with a specially curated cake for mums to take home.
Available from May 8 to 11.
The Singapore Edition
38 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249731
4. The Lobby Lounge, Intercontinental Singapore
Above The Lobby Lounge teams up with Comvita, weaving premium New Zealand mānuka nectar into every treat (Intercontinental Singapore)
The Lobby Lounge teams up with Comvita, weaving premium New Zealand mānuka nectar into every treat (Intercontinental Singapore)
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This year’s Mother’s Day afternoon tea at Intercontinental Singapore’s The Lobby Lounge is less about fussy finger sandwiches and more about thoughtful indulgence. The culinary team’s delicate creations, crafted with premium New Zealand manuka nectar through a collaboration with Comvita, prove that indulgence can be both delicious and healthy.
Blessing each treat with all-important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, the high tea features elegant savouries like foie gras and duck rillettes on brioche and clover honey-miso glazed salmon; sweets include a heavenly chrysanthemum honey pavlova and a delicate honey redcurrant mousse.
On May 10 and 11, all dine-in guests are entitled to a complimentary Polaroid print as a timeless keepsake with mum.
Available from May 1 to 12.
The Lobby Lounge
Address: 80 Middle Road, Intercontinental Singapore, S(188966)
5. 5 on 25
Above A refined Yum Cha alternative by 5 on 25 to celebrate mom (Photo: Andaz Singapore)
A refined Yum Cha alternative by 5 on 25 to celebrate mom (Photo: Andaz Singapore)
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While not strictly an “afternoon tea” in the traditional sense, this refined yum cha is a take on a beloved Cantonese ritual that offers a delicious alternative for celebrating mum. So ditch the clotted cream for scallop siew mai, xiao long bao and quirky steamed beetroot dumplings.
There are even nourishing soups to choose from, from the rich braised black cod fish soup, double-boiled chicken soup, to the vegetarian hot and sour soup. Then come the signatures of golden, addictive deep-fried duck roll, braised pork belly and flavourful wok-fried dishes. Wash it all down with a refined dessert and premium Chinese teas.
Available every weekend.
6. Gingerlily, Hilton Singapore Orchard
Above The caviar-themed Mother’s Day afternoon tea at Gingerlily (Photo: Hilton Singapore Orchard)
The caviar-themed Mother’s Day afternoon tea at Gingerlily (Photo: Hilton Singapore Orchard)
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Forget dry scones, Gingerlily’s adding serious sparkle and caviar to this Mother’s Day afternoon tea. Revel in caviar-topped savouries like crème fraiche vol-au-vents, elegant egg and caviar sandwiches, lobster and crab croissant and torched Wagyu nigiri. Sweeten the deal with yuzu kumquat roll and Tahitian vanilla scones. And because they’re clearly not messing about, you can even opt for floral cocktails (or mocktails) made with caviar distillate.
Mums who dine in on May 11 will also receive a chic mother-of-pearl spoon to continue their caviar appreciation back home.
Available from May 9 to the end of June.
Gingerlily
Address: 333 Orchard Road, Hilton Singapore Orchard, S(238867)
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7. Atlas
Above Afternoon tea experience in the breathtaking Art Deco space (Photo: Atlas)
Afternoon tea experience in the breathtaking Art Deco space (Photo: Atlas)
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It doesn’t always have to be a boozy affair at award-winning Atlas. This Mother’s Day, spoil mum with the opportunity to sit back in that breathtaking Art Deco space, and pretend she’s in a different era, and simply enjoy the moment. While you’re at it, pick at a dainty selection of sweet and savoury treats, handcrafted to order.
Sip on teas from a meticulously curated collection, spanning speciality black, oolong, white, green, and tisane infusions. Just remember to book at least 24 hours ahead. And if you ever decide that she needs some champagne or a perfectly stirred martini, know that you can depend on the folks at Atlas to sort that request out.
Available from Monday to Saturday.
