Came here with high expectations because of its branding, location and price. It was nice there was a tea guide with all their teas listed in it. The ambiance was nice which was later disturbed by these loud Mandarin speaking people. Only posted the croissant because the teas, icecreams did not taste good! The teas tasted of aroma oils and the tea leaves they used were just brittle teadust which is the lowest possible grading you can get. The icecreams lacked tea flavour and different flavours tasted really similar. For the tea jelly, it appears that you are supposed to be given a choice but they did not ask. Luckily the one I got tasted nice, it had hints of apricot and a refreshing tea aroma which went nicely with the croissant. It would be great if the croissants were...
Read moreTea served in a very British Colonial manner from the decor, merchandises, and down to the tea selection. This would be a great place to sample the "finest" tea from around the world if this is 19th century England. In a city where fine tea houses are everywhere, their tea quality is immediately called into question. This is a shop that's out of time and out of place. The only positive thing I would say about this place is their tea infused sorbet, which is quite refreshing, and their convenient location.
So my recommendation is, if you're tired from walking around the area, get a sorbet and a pot of their cheapest tea, and sit there for 3 hours to make...
Read moreUpscale shop/tea-house/restaurant in the OFC mall with a parisian style setting. Had a huge selection of interesting teas as one would expect and cakes, as well as light meals. While the teas and cakes were nice, the meals were average at best, tiny portions, more a case of style over substance. Prices were commensurate with other eateries at IFC. The restaurant had big window panels next to heavy foot traffic of the mall, so felt like in a fish bowl if seated near the windows, but some may prefer it that way...
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