TWG Tea turns 15: Savour luxurious three-course anniversary menus from S$58
Life is all about embracing our guiltiest pleasures — for us, this includes appreciating a good, aromatic cuppa and tucking into an indulgent feast.
Over at TWG Tea, both are on the menu, just as the luxury tea purveyor celebrates its 15th anniversary with elegant three-course sets.
TWG Tea has been a well-beloved brand among Singaporeans and visitors alike. With a vibrant collection of over a thousand single-estate fine harvest teas and exclusive blends, it’s a go-to for many tea aficionados.
In what the brand calls “tea gastronomy”, it has brought back nostalgic brand-favourite dishes at five TWG Tea locations: Swissotel The Stamford, Takashimaya, Ion Orchard and its two stores at Marina Bay Sands.
Prices for the TWG Tea promotion start from S$58 and vary across each store, which offers a different, specially-themed menu.
You’ll find the fan-favourite Maine lobster and avocado timbale entree a constant across all five menus, but a different main course and dessert depending on where you’re dining at.
For example, you can tuck into pan-seared Hokkaido scallops with a decadent lobster emulsion at TWG Tea’s Swissotel Stamford outpost, while its store at Ion Orchard shopping mall dishes out a New Zealand king salmon in matcha beurre blanc sauce and creamy coconut rice.
This latest TWG Tea promotion will run until Oct 29.
MBS’ three-course anniversary set
We had the pleasure of trying the exquisite anniversary set at its flagship Tea Garden store at Marina Bay Sands, which revolved around the theme of savouring the pleasures of time. Here, a two-course meal of a main, dessert and tea will cost S$75, while the three-course menu, which includes the starter, is S$105.
Before our meal arrived, we were treated to a cup of Nuwara Eliya Op black tea. For those unfamiliar with this loose-leaf tea, it’s an ambrosial harvest from the hills of Ceylon.
We were pleasantly surprised by the light notes of citrus that perfumed the drink. The tea was also tinged with a gentle smokiness that balanced the tea perfectly.
Light and refreshing on the palate, it made for a wonderful drink to kickstart our meal.
Artfully assembled with vivid shades of pink, orange and green, the first dish to arrive was the colourful Maine lobster and avocado timbale (S$32 ala carte).
Accompanied by spicy mayonnaise, crunchy bread chips and onion pickles, the seafood starter boasts a harmonious melding of textures.
The lobster is fresh and pairs impeccably well with the vinaigrette, which is infused with the brand’s exclusive green tea blend, Love Me tea. The end result is a delicate sauce that’s scented with sweet-smelling lime blossoms and verbena.
The menu includes braised wagyu short ribs infused with warm black Shen Nong tea. The latter pays tribute to the mythical Emperor Shen Nong, who is said to have introduced tea to China.
The hearty dish comes with a deluge of ingredients: Blanched asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, Vichy carrots and crispy bread croutons. It’s also topped with a sous-vide egg.
Gently jiggle the yolk and mix it with the savoury gravy — the creamy combination is absolutely delicious. The beef is also fork-tender and melts in your mouth with every bite.
No meal is complete without dessert, and our personal favourite item from the menu is the Singapore Surprise cake.
We understand that this is usually only available upon request for those in the know.
It’s a pretty vanilla cream treat — reminiscent of creme brulee — that’s infused with vanilla bourbon tea, a caffeine-free South African red tea blend.
Touting a thin caramelised sugar crust, the pastry is then decorated with an assortment of fresh berries and a scoop of strawberry sorbet ice cream.
Boasting both sweet and tart flavours, we were blown away by how luscious the cake was. Truly, it was a fantastic ending to our heavy meal.
Exclusive anniversary drinks
Drinkwise, the mocktail (S$16) is a good choice to go for, if you’re not a fan of liquor. A nod to its anniversary celebration, the beverage comprises a base of a black Happy Birthday tea — also from the brand’s collection — that’s layered with creamy green apple puree.
Look forward to notes of sweet red berries and vanilla, attributed by the fragrant black tea. This is definitely a drink that both the young and old will enjoy, thanks to its addictive, fruity aftertaste.
For those looking to imbibe, perhaps the cocktail (S$22) will please. The drink is a modern interpretation of TWG Tea’s Timeless tea, a black tea comprising floral hibiscus notes. The beverage is also topped with sparkling white wine for extra razzle dazzle.
These drinks are available at all five TWG Tea locations mentioned above.
To taste the lavish TWG Tea promotion menu, we suggest coming down early, for there are limited sets served daily.
This was a hosted tasting.
For more fancy eats, treat yourself to a swanky night out at High Bar Society or Ember Restaurant.
For the latest on the food scene, check out our guides on new openings in September and eateries at VivoCity.
Book a ride to Marina Bay Sands to savour the newest TWG Tea promotion.
TWG Tea Garden at Marina Bay Sands
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, B2-65/68A, 2 Bayfront Avenue
Nearest MRT station: Bayfront
Open: Sunday to Thursday (10am to 9:30pm), Friday to Saturday (10am to 11pm)
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, B2-65/68A, 2 Bayfront Avenue
Nearest MRT station: Bayfront
Open: Sunday to Thursday (10am to 9:30pm), Friday to Saturday (10am to 11pm)
