Selecting the perfect variety of tea can be a daunting task, especially at TWG Tea Boutique, which has 400 types of tea. Creating the perfect tea time experience is simple with just four essential tea accessories.
There’s the tea scoop. When preparing tea, one measure of tea scoop is approximately the amount of tea leaves required to prepare a cup of tea. The TWG Tea Scoop (P895) comes exquisitely plated in silver.
Then there’s the tea filter. Once you have the amount of tea leaves you need, allow them to infuse in a TWG Tea Reusable Cotton Tea Filter (P365 small filter, P375 large). An essential tool for the proper infusion of most varieties of teas, this filter is made from 100-percent cotton and the material has been carefully selected to thoroughly filter the delicate flavors of tea leaves. For a fuss-free option, choose the Disposable Cotton Tea Filter (P295).
Then there’s the teapot. The TWG Tea Design Orchid Teapot Collection (starts at P6,895) is available in a myriad of colors and adds panache for modern tea lovers, making the teapot a centerpiece of the tea table. Glass teapots such as the French Teapot (P15,995) are also a wonderful addition to any tea table.
Last, there’s the teacup. TWG Tea Afternoon Teacup and Saucer (P2,495) is made of fine bone china and shaped to allow the infusion to develop a full aroma. The wide opening of the teacup cools down the tea quickly, and the thin rim ensures that the tea reaches all the taste buds. The Glamour Tea Bowls and Saucers (starts at P4,995) are lined with iridescent mother-of-pearl.
TWG Tea Boutique is at Greenbelt 5, tel. 0917-8046931; and at Central Square, tel. 0917-8037775
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