Cafe Grey, The Upper House, Hong Kong

I am in HK for the weekend and living life as a complete tai-tai. Of course I had to meet my friend who is the authority on venues for power breakfasts and tai-tai high teas. He was the one who introduced me to breakfast at Mandarin Oriental's intimate Cafe Causette.

Today, he arranged for a table at Cafe Grey located on the 49th floor of one of the nicest new boutique hotels, The Upper House. The Hotel sits above the JW Marriott at Pacific Place. It used to be the Atrium serviced apartments but it has been transformed by local designer Andre Fu into a beautiful modern Asian offering with all the latest gadgets and amenities (except a pool).

There are two choices for the tea set and I opted for the simpler option which meant raspberry scones, salmon rolls on pumpernickel squares and a choice of beverage (Earl Grey Tea). The more elaborate set included a selection of finger sandwiches.

We had a small table at the lounge area which meant that nobody else was there as it was too early for drinks. Through the duration of our tea, I was treated to a magnificent view of the HK Harbor and Kowloon as we chatted. It was a real treat that all self-respecting ladies of leisure should absolutely indulge in.