Once upon a time, there was a Japanese monk by the name of Saicho. As the story goes, he was studying at Tiantai Mountain, in China’s Zhejiang province, in the early ninth century, when he encountered a drink that was said to be a meditation aid: tea. The monk became so enamoured by the drink … Read more
Canadian drinks brand Bobba was recently called out for pitching its “healthier” and “better” version of bubble tea. Nothing wrong with that, except its owners, who presented their pitch on television, were not Chinese. They were subsequently accused of cultural appropriation. My key takeaway from this is: how something looks is more important than what … Read more
Hong Kong’s retail scene gets a whole lot hipper this weekend as streetwear brands Human Made, from Japan, and South Korea’s Matin Kim make their debuts. Human Made has gained a cult following since being founded in 2010 by Tomoaki Nagao, better known as Nigo – the fashion entrepreneur behind A Bathing Ape and Kenzo’s … Read more
Taking a trip to The Kensington, located in west London, Brits can experience the Art of Afternoon Tea. The five-star hotel not only offers customers the chance to enjoy dining at its best but also strip back and enjoy British traditions. The Kensington has elevated afternoon tea into a true art form with an experience … Read more
If you suffer from stress and anixety, a doctor is recommending you try drinking a cup of ‘healing’ herbal tea to alliviate your symptoms in just a few days. Dr Eric Berg DC says if you do this, you should notice a different after two weeks. Dr Berg is a chiropractor and specialises in healthy … Read more
For two nights, on July 17 and 18, Tsai will bring a taste of Taipei to Hong Kong at Carlyle & Co, a private members’ club in the Rosewood hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, as part of its Street Food Series: Taiwan event. Inside Indulge Experimental Bistro in Da’an, Taipei. Photo: Indulge Experimental Bistro Indulge … Read more
A CREATIVE designer from North London has been crowned as the first-ever winner of the National Dunking Championship. Simon Girma won the inaugural National Dunking Championship in central London. 3 Simon Girma (right) looks focused as he takes part in the inaugural National Dunking Championship 3 Simon held his nerve and posed proudly with his … Read more
Melt the butter, brown sugar and caster sugar in the same pan over low heat. Add in a pinch of salt if the butter is unsalted. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius, and butter or line a 23-centimetre baking tin with parchment paper. Beat … Read more
Chinese history has produced many cultural exports, particularly to East and Southeast Asia. Here are five of the most significant: 1. Hanzi (Chinese characters) Calligraphy dates back 3,000 years in China, and was exported to Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Photo: Shutterstock The logographic system of Chinese languages is widely accepted by world scholars as one … Read more
The brew-haha prompted the US embassy in London to release a tongue-in-cheek statement, saying that “the unthinkable notion of adding salt to Britain’s national drink is not official United States policy”. Milk tea – taken without salt – is sacred to many in the UK, where it is the national drink. Photo: Shutterstock Francl explains … Read more
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