TEA PARTY

17 Apr 2017 By David Fuhrmann-Lim

Eccentrically British outlet Oxwell & Co offers its latest blends, tea-infused cocktails, on its rooftop garden bar. But you have to work hard to get it.

If you fancy a cuppa, you’ll have to earn it. To get at Oxwell & Co’s latest offering – tea-infused cocktails – you’ll have to climb a substantial number of flights of stairs to get to their Garden Bar on the rooftop. Yes, climb. There’s no elevator in this old four-storey heritage shophouse. But once you’re up here, the view of Chinatown is rather lovely, as is the greenery in the garden.

So then, what’s on the menu?

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Gingerly Does It: Peppermint-infused Hendrick’s Gin, ginger syrup and amargo bitters.

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A Brew on the Roof: Earl Grey tea-infused Hendrick’s Gin, Indian borage, fresh lemon, grapefruit bitters.

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Ripe Time: Hendrick’s Gin, mango and pandan black tea syrup, lemon juice, rosemary.

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Chamomile High Club: Hendrick’s Gin, honey chamomile and lavender tea syrup, lemon juice, mint.

Taken as a whole, the tea cocktails (cockteals?) are light, friendly and way too easy to drink. There’s little to separate them – as the tea isn’t steeped for too long to get a fuller flavour. It’s a fine start to the evening, made all the more so by the charming cups it’s served in. Which is preferred? Whatever you’re in the mood for.

All $22/glass, $85/tea set (serves 4).

The view, by the way, is quite nice.

oxwell view chinatown