Tipple Tales Sip and Slow Down With the whole of Luzon under enhanced community quarantine and many parts of the world under even more extreme levels of quarantine, it feels as though humanity is forced to stop, drop what we’re doing, and just sit still. This quarantine period is the best time to redirect and harness energy inward through mindfulness. In December 2017, British journalist and … Read More
Recipe Celebrate National Iced Tea Day with these Fun Tea Recipes People have been drinking iced tea for centuries, and in the US, they even created a special National Iced Tea day to celebrate this favorite drink. June 10 celebrates National Iced Tea Day, and a lot of countries have followed in the celebration as well. Here are five tea concoctions for you to make at home for National Iced Tea … Read More
Brand News Lipton Tea Encourages Bartenders to Use their Tea-magination When Making Drinks The world drinks six billion cups of tea per day, making tea the second most popular beverage in the world after water. With different varieties and flavors of tea around, it’s no doubt that tea is the next big thing when it comes to cocktails. Lipton, the world’s number 1 tea kicked off its Teamagination campaign at Alamat Foraging Bar … Read More
Brand News Ante. A New Tea Experience Ante transcends being just another tea brand. It aims to capture the essence of the streets into a bottle. A lofty dream to execute for young and vivacious Ante CEO and Founder, Lorenzo “Enzo” Vega. He narrates how the seed of an idea was born about a year and a half ago when he was in Tokyo. Enzo saw a … Read More
Brand News A Whole New World of Tea The quintessential afternoon tea got its start just in the early 1800s, a period when dinner was served late in the evening. The seventh Duchess of Bedford was “hangry” from only having two meals during the day and needed something to tide her over before she bit everybody’s heads off before dinner. Thus, the afternoon tea with snacks is served, … Read More
Bar Find Start the Year Right with an Enlightening Visit to Love and Light Energy Café Location: 2/F Pwesto Community Mall, 56 Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio, Quezon City Contact Number: +63 921 271 2264 Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Price per head: P200 for drinks; sessions and consultation costs vary Signature drinks: Bulletproof Coffee, Tiger’s Eye, Fresh Ginger Tea, Fresh Lemongrass Tea Christmas songs have finally stopped playing on a … Read More
Brand News Starbucks Expands Tea Offerings in Asia with the Launch of Teavana Starbucks launched Teavana Handcrafted Beverages and Full Leaf Tea Sachets in more than 6,200 Starbucks stores across the China/Asia Pacific region, including the Philippines. The coffee company promises a modern tea experience that gives customers the opportunity to enjoy a range of unique iced and hot tea beverages with bold, layered flavors. “The launch of Starbucks® Teavana™ brings an entirely … Read More
Healing Potions Beyond the Bag: Try These Unusual Teas for Added Health Benefits Drinking tea has many health benefits: it helps improve digestion, aids in weight loss, boosts the immune system, and is high in antioxidants. The most common variants are green and black leaf teas; floral teas such as chamomile and jasmine are also popular. But there are unconventional ways to prepare tea for even more health benefits. Here are some unusual … Read More
Cocktail Lambanog Cocktail Lakan Lambanog infused with Paris Tea Recipe by Cedric Cello Bartender Hooch bar is located at V Corporate Center, 125 L.P. Leviste Street, Makati City Smith Butcher & Grill Room is located at ACI Building, HV Dela Costa St, Salcedo Village, Makati The aromatic scent of Paris tea greets the nose with notes of fruity black currant, vanilla and a hint of sweet caramel. The cocktail is sweet, fruity, and … Read More
Brand News Raffles Makati and Tiffany & Co. Elevate the Engagement Experience with the “Will You?” Bridal Afternoon Tea Afternoon tea is a refined social occasion—a time for sharing stories with close friends. It’s also an elegant excuse for indulging in buttery scones and clotted cream. The British tradition started by the seventh Duchess of Bedford to tide her over between lunch and a late evening meal has become a signature for luxury hotels. To celebrate the 130th anniversary … Read More