Actually I’d never tried high tea before since I prefer the full dining experience from appetisers to mains and ending with desserts. But Language of Flowers Afternoon Tea special at Conrad Centennial Lobby lounge is too pretty to resist. In addition, there are savoury treats with beef, smoked salmon, crab, thus I'm totally sold on it and quickly made a reservation.
When the impressive tree-like curate decked with oh-so-beautiful cakes is served, I quietly squeaked in delight at how beautiful it looks. Instagram worthy? A definite YES! I love it that all the cakes of Language of Flowers each features totally different taste profiles to make the experience exciting. Each dainty, pretty creation showcases distinctive, well-balanced flavours that please the palates. After the lovely experience here, I'm eager to go for more sessions of Afternoon Tea because it can be exciting and full of surprises.
Incredibly high 24-carat gold leaf ceiling, towering classic wooden pillars, pots of elegant orchids and old world plush chairs, the furnishings of the place speaks volumes of opulence and class. And the live piano playing adds on to the luxurious, classy feel.
Conrad Centennial is truly an impressive hotel with incredibly impeccable service provided right upon arrival at the hotel. There are Doormen at the entrance to open the cab's door for me and also the door to the lobby. And friendly greetings ensured all the way. Then the usher in the lobby asks me on how he can help me and then guides to me to the Lobby Lounge. The service crew in the Lobby Lounge is so friendly and professional. I really feel like a queen here.
Beautiful display of treats, where I start with the good old traditional scones with creamy clotted cream and homemade wild strawberry jam.
Mini Aster features tangy, buttery and briny goodness with goodies such as avocado feta mousse on charcoal mussel.
Alyssum is an intense yet refreshing treat full of essence of the ocean: smoked salmon tempered with refreshing cucumber. The cream cheese, tangy sweet cranberry and trout caviar on hazelnut bread add depth to the taste.
Lavender took my breath away with how lavender cream and cassis gel can actually works so wonderfully together here to create pure earthy sweetness. It is actually difficult to balance powdery floral aroma of lavender with the sharp tang of cassis. I had tried disastrous cakes with either or both of these 2 ingredients, so I know. And this creampuff manages to feature the distinctive aroma of lavender while maintaining it at a level that is not overpowering. The crispy biscuit top of the puff makes it even better.
Chamomile is a light, smooth, lovely confectionery with calming chamomile cream, sweet vanilla cream mousseline, almond pate de gene and sable dough.
The pretty Sakura has the most exciting taste due to an exciting good mix of flavours from earthy sakura mousse, tangy raspberry jam, sweet red velvet sponge to toasty, nutty almond sable.
Chrysanthemum Rise, a lovely, refreshing mocktail full of flora aromas.
Thoughts: A Lovely, Luxurious, Beautiful Experience