Another awesome collaboration between Tarte by Cheryl Koh, Old Moon Spirits and The Other Me comes in the form of “Shochu High Tea Party”!
This time, I’m being pampered with a selection of specially crafted high tea desserts, which is only available for this event. And once again, I’m blown away by how unique and delicious these delectable desserts are. And I got to meet Cheryl Koh, the master behind these desserts!
To make things even better, I get to enjoy a curated range of shochu, courtesy of Old Moon Spirits. The shochu, on rocks, is so refreshing and easy to drink.
Finally, I got a special prize from The Other Me 😉 And while at there, I got a bottle of delicious-smelling lavender & vanilla massage oil.
A lovely mix of savoury and sweet desserts, that is like no other desserts I have ever tried. This kind of events is a must-experience for anyone who loves desserts or food or exclusivity.
Tomato Sorbet topped with drops of basil oil gets the “wow” from me at first spoonful. This dessert presents tomato in a form that I have never tried before. The sorbet speaks of Italian summer with the distinctive sweetness and hints of refreshing tanginess of tomatoes. There is a secret element in the sorbet that adds a lovely intensity to the taste. The texture is so unique in which there is a slight gluey feel layered onto the sorbet. I love it actually.
mimi shochu, made from a blend of Tamaakane and Beniharuka sweet potatoes, is super refreshing. And each subsequent sip gets better and sweeter. I love its cute bottle!
Focaccia with Prosciutto looks ordinary but the taste is on another level. The focaccia is super fluffy and is packed with the sweetness of baked wheat. And this sweetness juxtaposes perfectly with the savoury meatiness of prosciutto ham and the cream with a hint of tangy taste.
Marco, made from Japanese purple sweet potatoes, has this beautiful floral aroma that I fall in love with it at first sip. I love the bottle, of course!
Mushroom & Truffle Pie is full of earthy goodness.
Ga, the result of an amazing blend of different sweet potatoes, black koji and aged sake, features an interesting light umami in the taste.
Yam & Lotus Tart is different from the usual Orh Nee dessert in which the yam paste here has a more pronounced milky taste. And this how I love it.
Cherry Madeleine is like the best Madeleine. The savoury glaze and hint of cherry tart sweetness make this taste so complex and awesome.
Chocolate Macadamia Tart is full of crunchy goodness.
Thoughts: Astounded Again by the Awesome Pastries and Drinks
