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The Cookie Museum – Most Beautiful ‘Museum’ [Video]

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By Veron Ang

At this museum, an entry pass is not required. All you need is a love for tea and cookies.

(Note: If the photographs below look somewhat ‘different’, that’s because I was playing around with the vintage lomo effect.)

The Cookie Museum at Esplanade, Singapore

I am referring to The Cookie Museum, of course. This place was formerly known as The V Tea Room, where V probably stood for Victorian. Each time I walk past this tea lounge at the Esplanade, I can’t help but slow down for a better look. The quaint Victorian theme is so beautiful it really takes your breath away! Throw in the motif wallpaper, gold-rimmed mirrors and largely pink decor, this is one place that is perfect for an afternoon tea session with the girlfriends.

Another place that boasts similarly gorgeous decor is Tea Cosy by Eclectic Attic.

The Cookie Museum at Esplanade, Singapore

Here, you sit on plush chairs with ornate carvings and feel like royalty.

The Cookie Museum at Esplanade, Singapore

Obviously, the namesake cookies are a huge draw. Have you ever come across unconventional flavours like Laksa, Nasi Lemak, Hainanese chicken rice, masala and tom yam crab?

Laksa cookies
Photo by lion kim ball

Laksa cookies
S$38-45 for a 500-gram tin
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We sample the Laksa-flavoured cookies, and my, they taste just like the real thing! This is the first time we have tried cookies that are actually spicy. It may seem a little weird at first, but I can get used to the taste.

Has anyone attempted baking these unique Singapore-flavoured cookies? Would adding coconut milk, shrimp paste and a dash of sambal chilli conjure up Laksa-flavoured cookies? If you have done this, please share your recipe with us!

The Cookie Museum at Esplanade, Singapore

Aside from the cookies, there is a large menu just for the tea alone. The staff would roll the tea cart right to your table and delicately serve the teapot, sugar, etc.

You can see how the tea is being served here. It’s a rather long process so the video cuts off before the tea has been poured! But you get the picture.

I just love, love, LOVE that dainty floral teacup! I wonder where we can buy something similar for our homes?

Victoria tea cup

Darjeeling Margaret’s Hope
S$14.90++
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In the past, they would refill the teapot with hot water, so you could practically drink the tea forever! But nowadays they have stopped doing it. Each teapot fills about 2 cups of tea.

If this isn’t your cup of tea, Max Brenner next door serves up wonderful hot chocolate, too! Speaking of which…

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Is the Cookie Museum the best place to enjoy tea and cookies, or do you know of any other place? Share with us in the comments!

The Cookie Museum (formerly V Tea Room)
Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue #01-02/04
Singapore 039802
Tel: +65 6333 1965 | Website
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Opening hours:
Mon – Thur: 12noon – 10:30pm
Fri & Sat: 12noon- 11:30pm
Sun: 12noon – 9pm

Tags: bakery, café/bistro, cookie, dessert, English, Esplanade, European, high tea, snack, tea lounge, western

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Veron Ang is the Founder and Chief Editor of Sparklette, a Singapore restaurants guide, lifestyle and travel blog. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and runs a web design firm at Sparklette Studio. To get in touch, head on over to the contact page or follow @Sparklette and @VeronSG on Twitter.

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sheida
29 comments

i will go there tomorrow!!!
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Posted March 5, 2010 at 12:08 am
- Veron
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  Somehow I think the furniture will appeal to you!
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  Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Crystal
20 comments

I know this place! One of my friends used to work there as a waitress. They have the best liquor tea cakes. Veron, you must try!
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Posted March 5, 2010 at 3:37 am
- Veron
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  Oh yeah! I tried one of the teacakes before. Yes, it goes perfectly with the tea. How quaint!
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  Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:59 pm
crystal
10 comments

“No EGGS. NO MILK” Madeleine Rose Floral Cookies from Cookie Museum – Simple like it – suitable for Vegetarian! Or is it also suitable for Vegan?
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Posted March 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm
- Veron
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  Suitable for both, perhaps? I’m not so sure about the differences between a vegetarian diet and a vegan diet.
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  Posted March 9, 2010 at 12:53 am
Gennie
4 comments

I love the cups! They are so beautiful! And so many cookie flavours!
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Posted March 9, 2010 at 1:19 pm
- Veron
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  Yes! They let you sample the cookies, too. So next time you can sample all your favourite flavours!
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  Posted March 9, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Melissa
133 comments

I recommend TWG Tea @ Ion Orchard. It’s a Singapore company.
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Posted March 11, 2010 at 9:21 pm
- Veron
  3439 comments
  
  Yes, TWG Tea teas are wonderful! We tried their signature tea at – surprise, surprise – One Rochester and it had me hooked from the very first whiff.
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  Posted March 12, 2010 at 1:52 pm
  - Melissa
    133 comments
    
    Do try their other black teas too. They are also very nice and fragrant.
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    Posted March 16, 2010 at 8:28 pm
    - Veron
      3439 comments
      
      I am so making a trip to TWG Tea boutique!
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      Posted March 17, 2010 at 12:24 am
mike
9 comments

very nice place. very relaxing:)
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Posted March 13, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Margaret
2 comments

FRESHLY BAKED COOKIES, NICE!
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Posted September 12, 2010 at 4:39 am
Catherine Agatha Soon
1 comment

Simply the best cookies we’ve ever tried ! My whole family loves it and we have been their customer for 2 years already. no more headaches for my christmas and new year gifts anymore, they will take care of the gift wrapping …..
What’s more… we love the cookies, ambience, cutlery and the staff there…
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Posted September 12, 2010 at 5:13 pm