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The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore – Chihuly Lounge Spring Weekend Afternoon Tea Buffet

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore Chihuly Lounge has long been a hit amongst afternoon high tea lovers. From time to time, the luxury hotel introduces special editions during festive occasions, such as the Christmas afternoon tea. From 2 March to 26 May 2013, you can enjoy a range of delectable and cheesy delights at the Spring weekend afternoon tea. Spring Weekend Afternoon Tea Buffet S$52++ per adult; S$26++ per child (6-12...

Chinese New Year Celebrations at Parkway Parade + Toast Box Voucher Giveaway! [Ended]

Lunar New Year is a great time for spring cleaning and this year, you can do it for a good cause at Parkway Parade shopping mall. In partnership with The Salvation Army, the mall is offering shoppers a S$2 shopping voucher (maximum 5 vouchers per shopper) in exchange for every 3kg of their pre-loved clothing until 8 Feb. As part of the mall’s effort in promoting eco-friendliness, its outdoor basement...

Peony Tea S. – Loose Leaf Tea Specialist

Whether you are a tea connoisseur or beginner to tea drinking, you will be able to find something you can appreciate at Peony Tea S. Run by a husband-and-wife team in Singapore, this online tea shop specialises in quality loose leaf tea, complemented by beautiful peony-adorned tea sets. Starter kit S$68 To ease yourself into the world of loose tea leaf, the starter kit is a great set to begin...

Mid-Autumn Special: A Guide to Mooncake & Tea Pairing, featuring Allerines Tea

‘Tis the season to indulge in delicious mooncakes, accompanied by a nice cup of tea to wash down the richness. With so many variations of mooncakes these days, you may be wondering which tea goes well with your favourite mooncake flavour. Aren’t you glad that teas come in a wide assortment of flavours too? In this mooncake and tea pairing guide, I will recommend teas from my preferred online tea...

The History of Tea [Infographic]

Ever wondered how tea came to become the second most popular beverage in the world, after water? Today, tea is available in virtually every corner of the earth. Steep a cup of hot tea and explore its history over the centuries! Created by Boisdale of Canary Wharf for Sparklette Please share this graphic by embedding it on your site: Source: Sparklette

Allerines Tea Sends Love on Valentine’s Day

On Valentine’s Day, several wonderful surprises arrived at my doorstep. Amongst them was a special package from Allerines Tea. It’s a beautiful Valentine’s gift box containing their lovely tea bags! Ever since I tried Allerines Tea for the first time, I have fallen in love with it. That’s quite a big deal coming from a coffee lover! I don’t drink tea everyday, but when I do, I always look forward...

Winners of Giveaway: Allerines Premium Tea Teapot and Gift Sets

Last week, we held a giveaway where 1 teapot set and 5 gift sets from Allerines Premium Tea went up for grabs. Find out if you are one of the 6 lucky winners! Winners Prize: Gift set (worth approximately S$27 each) – Includes a teabag holder and a box of tea Ruixing Jenny Chiun YingVannie Febrin Adam Grand prize: Teapot set (worth S$69.90) – Includes a cherry teabag teapot set...

Giveaway: Allerines Premium Tea Teapot and Gift Sets [Ended]

Update: This contest has ended. Find out who the winners are. Earlier on, I shared with you my experience of “tea nirvana” with Allerines Tea. Today, I come with peace and good news that we’ve teamed up with the online tea shop to give away a whole bunch of tea goodies! Drinking Allerines Tea will improve your looks, personality and serenity of mind (okay, just the last one). So if...

We’ve Attained Tea Nirvana with Allerines Tea

Growing up, coffee has always been the beverage of choice in my family. We are hardly the tea-drinking type, although I do enjoy the occasional teh tarik or the regular garden-variety tea with evaporated milk. Due to work commitment, high tea at a tea lounge or a swanky hotel is a luxury that I barely have time for. Recently, I was re-introduced to afternoon tea; and it was done right...

Chiang Mai, Thailand – Vieng Joom On Teahouse, Possibly the World’s Pinkest Café

Ladies and gentlemen, today you are going to see the pinkest eatery in Chiang Mai, and quite possibly the world. The Vieng Joom On Teahouse, or simply VJO, occupies a striking pink building on the eastern bank of Ping River. Under this gorgeous setting you can enjoy a wide assortment of western teas and cakes. What a wonderful way of spending an idyllic afternoon. VJO Teahouse is located within a...