At this museum, an entry pass is not required. All you need is a love for tea and cookies.
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.
Here, you sit on plush chairs with ornate carvings and feel like royalty.
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?
Photo by lion kim ball
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!
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?
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!
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!
6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-280
Marina Square Shopping Mall
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6333 1965 / +65 6749 7496
Opening hours: 11am – 9pm
The Cookie Museum @ The Raffles City
252 North Bridge Road, #B1-49
Raffles City Shopping Centre
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6749 7496
Opening hours: 11am – 9pm
The Cookie Museum @ Takashimaya
391 Orchard Road, #B209-3
Takashimaya (Singapore) Shopping Centre
Singapore 238873
Tel: +65 6749 7496
Opening hours: 10am – 9pm
Mar 5, 2010
29
i will go there tomorrow!!!
Mar 5, 2010
3472
Somehow I think the furniture will appeal to you!
Mar 5, 2010
20
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!
Mar 5, 2010
3472
Oh yeah! I tried one of the teacakes before. Yes, it goes perfectly with the tea. How quaint!
Mar 8, 2010
10
“No EGGS. NO MILK” Madeleine Rose Floral Cookies from Cookie Museum – Simple like it – suitable for Vegetarian! Or is it also suitable for Vegan?
Mar 9, 2010
3472
Suitable for both, perhaps? I’m not so sure about the differences between a vegetarian diet and a vegan diet.
Mar 9, 2010
4
I love the cups! They are so beautiful! And so many cookie flavours!
Mar 9, 2010
3472
Yes! They let you sample the cookies, too. So next time you can sample all your favourite flavours!
Mar 11, 2010
137
I recommend TWG Tea @ Ion Orchard. It’s a Singapore company.
Mar 12, 2010
3472
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.
Mar 16, 2010
137
Do try their other black teas too. They are also very nice and fragrant.
Mar 17, 2010
3472
I am so making a trip to TWG Tea boutique!
Mar 13, 2010
9
very nice place. very relaxing:)
Sep 12, 2010
2
FRESHLY BAKED COOKIES, NICE!
Sep 12, 2010
1
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…