5 New Afternoon Teas To Indulge In This March, From Warabimochi And Old Chang Kee To A Purple-Themed Affair For International Women's Day

Everyone could do with a few hours of bliss every now and then. We're talking a spot of afternoon tea sipping on mocktails, refined teas and coffees, nibbling on the prettiest little morsels, and relaxing in a luxurious space.

If that sounds like something you desperately need (and probably deserve), here are 5 new afternoon teas in March to fill your calendar with:

#1 High Tea at The Whisper Room @ C.O.T.U, CapitaGreen

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The Whisper Room in Centre Of The Universe (C.O.T.U) at Raffles Place has introduced an all-new High Tea program. Every item incorporates flavours and ingredients from a different region in Japan, so diners are taking their tastebuds on a little holiday around the land of the rising sun.

Start on a high note with the delectable pressed salmon, akami, and chutoro sushi with nori tempura, sushi rice, avocado lime, spicy mayo, and cucumber. This is accompanied by a nourishing Japanese slow-roasted sweet potato salad with smoked toro that's reminiscent of lovingly home-cooked meals. On the tiered stand are bites including Bass Strait & Stone Axe Wagyu beef tartare and Chitose cherry tomato tart with whipped goat’s cheese.

For dessert, there's the ceremonial grade matcha & Chitose strawberry roll, Okinawa crème caramel, chocolate layer cake, Hokkaido passionfruit cheesecake, and the Mikan orange madeleines from Wakayama.

To top it all off, all this deliciousness is served in a romantic, retro-esque lounge overlooking the Singapore skyline.

The Exploration of Japan High Tea is available from Tuesday to Friday from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, and is priced at $68++ per person.

Make your reservation here.

#2 Empower Her Afternoon Tea at The Rose Veranda, Shangri-La Singapore

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Shangri-La Singapore's annual International Women's Day afternoon tea is back! This time, the feast will start with a main course, a rarity in the afternoon tea scene, including exquisite choices like Seared Wagyu Beef Bolar Blade and Confit Beet Cured Pink Salmon. Following that scrumptious entrée will be warm scones with Hibiscus Jam, Mascarpone Cream, and Yuzu Curd, as well as refreshing sandwiches and hot savouries like Seared Hokkaido Scallop and Forest Mushroom and Blue Pea Flower Arancini. The finale will be a tray of beautiful desserts including Tea Blossom Éclair and Sunlit Swirl. Complement these bites with tea, coffee or the pretty purple Flora Mocktail made with Sparkling Green Tea, Violet, Butterly Pea Flower, and Vitamin.

For every Empower Her afternoon tea set sold, Shangri-La Singapore will donate SGD 5 to local non-profit organisation
United Women Singapore (UWS). The proceeds will directly support UWS's key programmes which aim to equip girls with skills and prepare them for the workforce in the STEM industries and beyond.

As a cherry on top, diners will receive a complimentary Estée Lauder gift, while stocks last.

This afternoon tea experience is available from 7 to 30 March 2025, every Thursday to Sunday, between 12pm and 5pm, and is priced at $68++ per person.

Make your reservation here.

#3 Old Chang Kee Afternoon Tea at Madison's, Pullman Singapore Hill Street

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Ahead of SG60 celebrations, an unexpected duo - Pullman Singapore Hill Street and Old Chang Kee - has partnered up for a special afternoon tea brimming with nostalgia.

Everyone's comfort snacks, Old Chang Kee Curry Potato Puff and Sardine Puff, now come in delicate petite renditions. There are also more favourites like mini Curry Potato Puff and Sardine Puff. To complement the local theme, Madison's chef has also incorporated familiar flavours to elevated morsels. Savour the Laksa Shrimp Vol Au Vent with 8 Gems Caviar, then move on to sweets like Gula Melaka Mousse Mango Jelly and Pandan Scones.

Completing this line-up are fittingly local sips: Kopi C or Teh Tarik crafted with Nespresso coffee and Dilmah teas.

A Taste of Heritage Awaits: Madison’s x Old Chang Kee Afternoon Tea Special is available from Mondays to Saturdays, priced at $88++ for two diners.

Make your reservation here.

#4 Chloé Fragrances Atelier des Fleurs Afternoon Tea at Mondrian Singapore Duxton

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In celebration of the new Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus Intense Eau de Parfum, Chloé Fragrances is unveiling a special Atelier des Fleurs Experience at Mondrian Singapore Duxton. The multi-sensorial takeover includes a thoughtfully crafted afternoon tea set inspired by the new fragrance.

Expect sweet and savoury treats infused with hints of rose, orange, jasmine and verbena, to echo the fragrance's floral and citrus accords. Diners will receive a Chloé Fragrances travel kit featuring the latest Cedrus scented shower gel, body lotion, and Cedrus Intense Eau de Parfum.

Chloé Fragrances Atelier des Fleurs Afternoon Tea Set is available from 21 March 2025 to 18 April 2025, and is priced at $78++ for two diners.

Make your reservation here.

#5 Warabimochi-themed Afternoon Tea at Sofitel Singapore City Centre

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Mochi lovers, this afternoon tea was made for you! Made in partnership with Warabimochi Kamakura, the high tea set is crafted to resemble a Japanese zen garden, with 11 courses of sweet and savoury items that blend warabimochi with French classics.

Savouries include Warabimochi Tempura with Snow Crab Slaw and Black Tobiko, "Yakishabu" Beef with Black Garlic and Mangetsu Egg, and Mushroom Duxelle on Egg Tartlet, a fancy twist on the French quiche. On the sweets front, there's plenty of light and chewy textures in desserts like Goma Crepe Roll Cake and Salted Peanut Chocolate Warabimochi Tart. Elevating the experience is a Chrysanthemum mocktail along with TWG tea or barista-made coffee.

The French Elegance Meets Japanese Artistry Afternoon Tea will be available from 1 March to 30 April 2025, from 2pm to 5pm at 1864. Limited to only 10 sets per day, it is priced at $138++ per set including two glasses of mocktail and two cups of coffee or tea.

Make your reservation here.