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FARE Western. AMBIENCE Comfortable, airy lounge with high ceilings, panoramic city and garden views, and music provided by a live classic trio during afternoon tea. WHO TO BRING Friends or family. COST HK$328 for one or HK$656 for two portions. TURN ONS Unlike other afternoon teas in town, Tiffin takes reservations, so there is no need to queue. Tea time starts at 3.30pm with a good variety of savoury and sweet treats on the five-tier silver tea stand. We especially enjoyed the potted foie gras on crisp bread, the bite-sized quiche, the mini burgers, the salmon and cream cheese bagel, the fresh strawberry tart, and the plain and raisin scones with home-made jam and clotted cream. There is also a good selection of homemade ice cream and sherbet from the ice cream station, which is unlimited – but we found ourselves too full to indulge much in this generous invitation. We also loved the live music, the comfortable armchairs and views, all conducive to a lazy, enjoyable afternoon with friends. TURN OFFS If you are seated next to the window on a sunny day, it can get a bit hot. DRINKS A wide variety of teas including earl grey, camomile and green leaf, English breakfast and peppermint, and coffee. Tracey Furniss