Afternoon Teas around the World

Afternoon tea is not what you drink in the afternoon. Neither is it the opposite of English breakfast tea. Also known as high tea or afternoon high-tea, the quintessential British tradition is not all about tea. But sipping tea (or coffee if you prefer), and nibbling pretty savouries and sweets. Catching up with friends over high tea at Grand Hyatt's 10 Scotts was such a lovely experience that I have since tried other high teas, both in Singapore and overseas. Lunch and high tea were the more affordable opportunity to try Chef Justin Quek's signature fresh mushroom cappuccino at Sky on 57 atop Marina Bay Sands. Now that it has closed, where else can we chillax?

New Kid on the Block – Costa Coffee

At the rate that coffee chains and independent outlets are opening one after another, either Singapore cannot get enough java or the coffee culture here is gaining ground. The more the merrier, I say so that with choices and hence competition, it will no longer be a mean feat to find good coffee. Within walking distance from Japanese's Doutor Coffee at Marina Bay Financial Centre are English's Costa Coffee at Chevron House and Australian's Jamaica Blue at One Raffles Place. And it seemed all three opened within the same week.