Where to ‘spill the tea’

Tea is a time for connection and conversation. It’s when you can finally relax after a long workday, powering yourself up with the most filling food there is. 

Tea has long held its place in everyday moments and grand traditions. Beyond its well-known health benefits, it has become a fixture in popular culture, celebrated for its versatility, elegance and ability to adapt to the changing tastes of the times. 

At Newport World Resorts, this timeless beverage is honored through thoughtfully crafted high tea experiences that embrace sustainable sourcing, wellness and a refined sense of indulgence.

Yawaragi at Hotel Okura Manila presents a Japanese-style afternoon tea through its seasonal Haru Afternoon Tea. Spring marks the peak of matcha’s freshness and complexity —making it the perfect time to enjoy its vibrant, layered flavors. This exquisite set features prized teas from Fukuoka, Japan, including Yame Sencha and Matcha, celebrated for their depth and craftsmanship. A summer-inspired version, Natsu, will be launched in June 2025. 

Hilton Manila introduces its Tea Society experience at Madison Lounge and Bar, offering a bespoke setting for elevated social gatherings. Designed for birthdays, bridal showers, reunions, and corporate socials, the experience includes a choice of two distinctive themes: Gatsby’s Glamour, inspired by the opulence of the 1920s, and Dapper’s Lounge, which captures a more contemporary, polished aesthetic. 

Tucked in the ground floor of Newport Garden Wing, Garden Wing Café offers a daily high tea set that combines sweet and savory selections with a choice of coffee or tea. 

Madeleine High Tea by Lanson Place Manila is a peaceful space by the ballroom lobby that offers just the right ambiance from Friday to Sunday. As you savour its serene atmosphere with friends, you can enjoy premium teas, along with a selection of innovative pastries and cakes that blend traditional and modern high tea flavours. In addition to the high tea experience, the hotel offers daily grab-and-go options, including wellness sandwiches, fresh salads, snacks and refreshing beverages.

Fairmont Makati’s The Writer’s Bar serves a selection of gourmet sandwiches, exquisite homemade cakes and carefully handcrafted pastries. Its signature macarons feature delightful local flavors of mango, ube, queso de bola and pandan that are made fresh daily. 

Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams Manila lounge has a decadent tea set with a variety of teas for tea time connoisseurs. Enjoy well-crafted cocktails, premium wine, tea and coffee, as well as an international snack menu.

Okada’s Yu Lei, meanwhile, not only specializes in Shanghainese and Chinese cuisine but also in serving tea. Diners can enjoy an enticing multi-course menu amid a distinctively sophisticated setting. 

Solaire Resort Entertainment City, delight in a wide array of tea sandwiches, delectable pastries and freshly baked scones at Oasis Garden Café. These include a savory chorizo and egg mousse tea sandwich, an orange cinnamon sable and Cheshire Pork Pie.