DINING

Easter afternoon teas

Bella Huang rounds up the best spots to indulge this Easter

Four Seasons

Four Seasons Easter Afternoon Tea is all about abundance. The three-tier set is generously filled with joyful Easter references, including egg-shaped sugar cookies in pastel colours, moist carrot cake in the form of a carrot with cream cheese filling, and a passionfruit and mango sphere on coconut cake that resembles a sunny-side up egg. Waffles with berries, hot cross buns, lemon-verbena ice cream sandwiches, and chocolate espuma with orange compote are also on offer at the live cooking station. Available from April 2 to 6 priced at $488 per person.

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Island Shangri-La

The Lobby Lounge of Island Shangri-La has rolled out a series of festive celebrations. Its iconic ultra-high ceiling lobby is the perfect place to chill out over the long weekend. Served with a selection of its signature teas, the afternoon tea set features whimsical pastries such as a coffee chocolate bird’s nest and an Easter carrot cake.

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Hue

Head to this modern Australian dining concept located at the Hong Kong Museum of Art for sweet and savoury treats and a great view. The afternoon tea set includes house-made scones served with orange and thyme marmalade, raspberry rhubarb jam and vanilla cream. As part of the Easter celebration, freshly-baked hot cross buns and Easter eggs will also be on offer.

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The Ritz Carlton

Head to Italy this Easter with an afternoon tea in collaboration with fine jeweller, Pomellato. Four savoury and six sweet items are showcased on a swing-inspired tea stand. Beside Italian delights, a superfood afternoon tea set is on offer with a live dessert station featuring JeanPaul Hévin chocolate the Easter weekend (April 2-6). If that’s not enough, head to the hotel’s chocolate factory to celebrate with golden eggs filled with surprises.

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Sheraton Hotel

This spring, Sky Lounge at Sheraton Hotel is partnering with French luxury brand, L’OCCITAINE, to offer a sumptuous afternoon indulgence. Inspired by the skincare brand, the tea set features smoked salmon muffins, lavender lemon mousse cake and Saint honoré, a classic French dessert. The set transports diners to Provence with delicate sweet treats to enjoy against the backdrop of Victoria Harbour’s spectacular sunset.

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Kerry Hotel

In collaboration with French chocolate brand Valrhona, Kerry Hotel’s Lobby Lounge offers a ‘Colour of Inspiration’ afternoon tea. The tea set highlights the five flavours of yuzu, almond, raspberry, strawberry and passionfruit. It features a crab and yuzu mini doughnut, raspberry-infused beetroot and passion fruit crémeux. Post an Instagram photo of the afternoon tea to enjoy a complimentary Pu’er chocolate infusion. shangri-la.com