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Bon Appétea: No-churn Ice Cream with Lemon Garlic & Thyme Waffle

A classic indulgence that never goes out of season through muggy afternoons or chilly evenings, this no-churn ice cream recipe takes just a hand mixer and 4 ingredients folded into one another to make. It yields a creamy texture without the hefty cost of an ice cream machine, ready to ...

Bon Appétea: Halloween Mango And Bergamot Truffles

Halloween is just around the corner, and you know what that means! Plenty of sugar loads and free treats. If you ever stuck on Halloween treat ideas for your petite party, these homemade chocolate truffles are no-bake, bite-sized chocolate confections that are a must-try for all chocolate lovers. Featuring Whittard - ...

A Beginner’s Guide to Tea Blending

No two Earl Grey blends are the same, and you may take to a particular brand of Earl Grey characterised by a classic full-bodied mouthfeel or one underscored with lavender notes. Blends are created from teas that may hail from different origins, or mixed with flavourings and  botanicals, where some ...

Bon Appétea: Strawberry Cake Sando with Chamomile Whipped Cream

With Children's Day celebrations round the corner, assembling the different layers of the cake sando makes for a perfect afternoon activity with the little ones clamouring for attention. Whether it’s customising the flavours of the wrap or arranging the strawberries on the spongy batter, let the little ones tap on ...

Tea Terminology: Mouthfeel

If you’ve ever felt lost hearing a tea described as ‘full-bodied’ or wondered what the difference between astringent and bitter is, this post is for you. Rather than a flavour or taste (covered in our previous post on Tea Terminology), mouthfeel refers to the sensation and texture of tea on ...

Bon Appétea: Açai Snow Skin Mooncake With Strawberry Pu Erh Custard And Pumpkin Seeds

As the Mid-Autumn Festival rolls around, we once again gather to indulge the infamous seasonal treat – mooncakes. Also known as Moon Festival, this cultural affair in the Chinese calendar marks the end of the autumn harvest. It is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month when ...

A Taste of Mid-Autumn Traditions Around Southeast Asia

Not all mooncakes are created equal, and Mid-Autumn festivities are celebrated in a miscellany of ways around the Southeast Asian region. While Mid-Autumn celebrations have come to be inextricably linked with elaborate mooncake packaging and exquisite flavours such as avocado macadamia, the long-standing tradition of baking, eating and purchasing these ...

teapasar Reads: Local Authors

The local literary and creative scene continues to be transformed by a budding pool of local talents with refreshing and eye-opening works. As local writers leverage on personal experiences shaped within Singapore’s cultural locality, their work delivers narratives reflecting our social and political landscape with candour and courage, touching hearts ...

Empowering Women in the Tea and Coffee Industry

The tea and coffee industries have been instrumental in the lives of women across the globe for centuries. Women workers, despite their contributions on the field, have always been relegated to the bottom strata. According to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), between 20% to 30% of coffee farms are female-operated, ...

Tea Terminology: Taste

In the first part of the series, we’re defining tea terms and introducing a range of taste profiles in words, so you can better select and appreciate your teas, or have a few terms handy when conversing with tea enthusiasts! Umami: Think broths, cheese and oyster sauce - these foods ...

Finding Rest Amidst a Pandemic

What does it take to slow down and unwind from a day’s work of hustle? In a season where boundaries for work and personal space become conflated, it may be a challenge for us to fully unplug from our day’s work without feeling the need to draft the following day’s ...

Bon Appétea: Creamy Mint Rooibos Pandan Kaya Spread

Bringing back a time-honoured tradition of homemade kaya, this luscious number infused with the richness of coconut milk and sweet fragrance of pandan leaves is reminiscent of kopitiam (coffeeshop) breakfasts growing up. A nod to the Hainanese-style kaya characterised by its dark brown hues and creamy texture, try your hand ...