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This Mid-Autumn Festival, visitors to Marina Bay Sands will have several mooncake options to choose from. The tantalising mooncake treasures include traditional, chocolate, cheesecake, tea-based and even unique ones made with liqueur. SweetSpot At SweetSpot, the Go Green range of mooncakes are made using sustainable Javanese chocolates. The fragrant pandan snowskin encases a filling of caramelised bananas and cashews. Snowskin mooncakes S$58 – 62 for 4 Other snowskin creations include […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/marina-bay-sands-mooncakes/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/ritz-carlton-chihuly-lounge-spring-weekend-afternoon-tea/ https://sparklette.net/food/ritz-carlton-chihuly-lounge-spring-weekend-afternoon-tea/#comments Sun, 17 Mar 2013 05:36:29 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1466

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 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ritz-carlton-chihuly-lounge-spring-weekend-afternoon-tea/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-voucher-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-voucher-giveaway/#respond Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:33:25 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1450

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 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-voucher-giveaway/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/peony-tea-shop/ https://sparklette.net/food/peony-tea-shop/#respond Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:41:03 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1433

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 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/peony-tea-shop/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/allerines-tea-mooncake-pairing/ https://sparklette.net/food/allerines-tea-mooncake-pairing/#respond Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:53:35 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1375

‘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 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/allerines-tea-mooncake-pairing/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/history-of-tea-infographic/ https://sparklette.net/food/history-of-tea-infographic/#respond Thu, 03 May 2012 06:28:59 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1333

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]]> https://sparklette.net/food/history-of-tea-infographic/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/allerines-tea-valentines/ https://sparklette.net/food/allerines-tea-valentines/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:24:58 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1303

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 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/allerines-tea-valentines/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/contest/allerines-tea-winners/ https://sparklette.net/contest/allerines-tea-winners/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:40:34 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1278

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 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/allerines-tea-winners/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/contest/allerines-tea-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/allerines-tea-giveaway/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:00:13 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1271

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 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/allerines-tea-giveaway/feed/ 84 https://sparklette.net/food/allerines-tea/ https://sparklette.net/food/allerines-tea/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:00:50 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1269

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 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/allerines-tea/feed/ 5 https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-vjo-teahouse/ https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-vjo-teahouse/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:00:36 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1113

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 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-vjo-teahouse/feed/ 7 https://sparklette.net/food/eden-sanctuary-floral-cafe/ https://sparklette.net/food/eden-sanctuary-floral-cafe/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:00:54 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=983

What colour is your food? Do you know that certain foods can be classified into colour groups such as red, green and purple, and that you can reap different health benefits from each colour? At Eden Sanctuary Floral Cafe in China Square Central, meals can be personalised based on individual preferences and customised according to dietary requirements. In the 5-course meal, Chef Clement Ronald Ng painstakingly puts together each dish […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/eden-sanctuary-floral-cafe/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/food/the-cookie-museum/ https://sparklette.net/food/the-cookie-museum/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:42:39 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=941

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 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/the-cookie-museum/feed/ 15 https://sparklette.net/food/ritz-carlton-high-tea/ https://sparklette.net/food/ritz-carlton-high-tea/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:00:35 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=794

Colour me impressed: The Chihuly Lounge at the luxurious The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore has Christmasified their popular weekend tea buffet, and it’s made up of all things sweet and good! The moment you walk into the tea lounge you are greeted by the sight of the dessert station. And what a fabulous spread! In place of the usual macarons and bite-sized sandwiches, you get a whole new array of Christmas […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ritz-carlton-high-tea/feed/ 15 https://sparklette.net/food/eclectic-attic/ https://sparklette.net/food/eclectic-attic/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:44:16 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/tea-cosy-eclectic-attic-vintage-experience/

Many people that pass by Tea Cosy may not notice the café inside this vintage store. As always, there’s more than meets the eye! Tea Cosy holds many precious European antiques and collectibles. A walk through the store takes you back to the dreamy Victorian ages. If you need a cup of tea to complement your experience, you may do so at the in-store bistro, tea cosy. At tea cosy, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/eclectic-attic/feed/ 8 https://sparklette.net/food/royal-copenhagen/ https://sparklette.net/food/royal-copenhagen/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2006 10:04:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/royal-copenhagen/

From the junction between takashimaya, Paragon and mandarin hotel, a level-two café that can be seen through its glass windows always catches my attention. I had been curious about this place for a long time! It is none other than the Royal Copenhagen tea lounge & restaurant. I liked the place and was impressed with the fancy porcelain tableware they used. Everything, from the teacups and saucers, and the bowls […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/royal-copenhagen/feed/ 7 https://sparklette.net/food/cookie-museum/ https://sparklette.net/food/cookie-museum/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:01:15 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/the-v-tea-room/

Update: The V Tea Room is now known as The Cookie Museum. Boasting a Victorian theme in a cozy setting, everything about the V Tea Room looks beautiful! There is so much detail in its decor. Thick volumes of Victorian books decorate the counter. Masquerade masks hang on the walls. Dainty little cups are used to serve tea. Even the menus are very exquisitely designed! I am most impressed with […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/cookie-museum/feed/ 8