A Christmas Treat In A Cup
by Kerlyn Tan
@ 09 Dec 2016
There are those who might argue that teas are the new coffee with the rise of brands such as Newby Teas London, The 1872 Clipper Tea Co and Gryphon Tea that have made successive launches of their collections…. in perfect time for the Christmas holiday.
Newby Teas
Armed with an aim to provide a healthier and calming alternative to the traditional Christmas winter warmers, Newby Teas London presents 4 collections of teas for the Yuletide season. The Limited Edition Silken Pyramids Gift Box contains 15 luxury quality biodegradable pyramid-shaped pockets containing whole leaf teas while The Christmas Carousel Collection are adorable tins containing either black or green teas and are designed by Sarah Perry. Go extravagant with the Zodiac Collection that contains leaves from the finest 5% of teas in the world and have tins beautifully adorned with Swarovski crystals. Alternatively, take sides with the sleek look with Newby’s Gourmet Miniatures Gift Set where each beautifully designed mini-caddy is reminiscent of the classical colours of a perfect Christmas, all presented in an outer box as white and pure as winter’s first snowfall.
Site :
http://newbyteas.sg/
The 1872 Clipper Tea Co
Magical Christmas moments are aplenty with The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.'s festive blends available with joyous names of 'Wake Up Happy', a pure Ceylon black tea that carries within hints of apple and cinnamon, 'Day Of Celebration', a full-bodied Ceylon black tea with floral and fruity accents made sparkly with edible glitter, and 'A Good Nightcap', a peppermint Chamomile blend. If these Christmas blends still don't make the cut as the perfect Christmas gift, there is always the assortment of teas available and masqueraded in a nostalgic 1872 Clipper Tea book or some traditional favourites available online or at this tea brand's counters at Raffles City or Tangs store!
Site :
https://www.clippertea.com.sg/shop
Gryphon Tea
Sleek and elegant looking is Gryphon Tea’s Monogram collection, launched in lieu of its 10th anniversary and perhaps just in time to join in the festive cheer. It presents the best of the brand’s pride in tea flavours and expertise in product innovation. Through the sheer magic of ‘layering’, this collection invites tea lovers to take tea savouring to the whole new level as it creates personalized tea blends. Tea lovers can now purchase a starter box consisting of a tea selection and a herb selection. What comes next is all about adding a tea bag and a herb bag into the tea pot followed by water and viola – it’s a blend of luscious flavours that is made for you and only you. Give this bespoke collection a try at the Monogram pop-up store available at Tangs store from now till 24 December 2016!
Of course, Christmas is never complete without some Christmas treats, aromatic java or rich hot chocolate drinks - the perfect combination to enjoy while curled up under the warm covers.
Costa Coffee
Experience a London-styled festive cheer at Costa Coffee from now till the end of December with its limited edition coffee and hot chocolate flavours and have it paired with festive treats. Take your pick from a selection of the savory Mushroom Yorkshire Pudding or Salted Caramel Coconut Muffin. Steal that well deserved indulgent moment in a chocolate rush with the Hazelnut Chocolate Log Cake. Else, take the ‘sugar, spice and all things nice’ route with a Cranberry Pistachio Chai Muffin, a Christmas Pudding or the favourite Gingerbread Man! Remember to order a honeycomb hot chocolate or a salted caramel cappuccino as it comes in Costa Coffee’s adorably iconic Christmas cups and don’t forget to snap a photograph!
Site :
https://www.facebook.com/CostaCoffeeSingapore/
