Shochu High Tea Party - Lovely Pastries and Shochu

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

High Spirits Tea Party @ Tarte by Cheryl Koh

After the beautiful experience of Sensory Indulgence II, I’m all set for what’s next to come from The Other Me, and so here I am at Tarte by Cheryl Koh for High Spirits Tea Party!

Specially crafted tarts and curated spirits make one’s day beautiful!

Tomato Bruschetta Tart is definitely my favourite of the day. The tomato cubes are so juicy and refreshing in taste. The olive oil and balsamic vinegar render the taste of tart more exotic, unique, complex and flavourful. This cements my impression that the savoury tarts here are the best!

Gruyere Mushroom Tart is a nice mellow earthy treat with good texture due to the mushrooms.

Salmon Trout Roe Macaron is another savoury goodness that is full of different kinds of sweetness. The macaron is of perfect texture, being slightly chewy with a good bite.

Strawberry Tart with Vanilla Cream is the classic good crowd pleaser with good balance of flavours and textures.

Tiramisu Tart is creamy and surprisingly balanced in the taste of coffee.

Banana Pint Nut Tart has the aroma of nuts and good texture from the soft crunchiness of the pine nuts.

Gin from Celestial Spirits excites the palates with spicy bitterness.

Lovely wines from FABB Wines & Spirits to go pefectly with the tarts.

Thoughts: Fantastic Experience 💖

Sensory Indulgence @ Tarts by Cheryl Koh

One awesome thing leads to another awesome thing. After attending a wonderful event, it brings me to another one: Sensory Indulgence II, where I indulge in the unique combination of exclusively crafted desserts and premium whiskies from Old Moon Spirits. It is a palates opening experience where I get to try delectable unique tarts (foie gras tart, anyone?) and explore how awesome and varied whiskies can be.

The service here is awesome. The staff is friendly and prompt to topping up the ice and nuts.

It’s so good that I definitely look forward to Sensory Indulgence III.

Lemon Pomegranate Tart features perfectly balanced flavours and textures. It’s so amazingly good and unique. The tart taste of lemon, the tangy sweetness of pomegranate and the light sweetness of the pastry shell plus custard, all work so well together. The slightly crunchy, bouncy texture of pomegranate is chef’s kiss. It is so versatile in taste that it goes well with lots of whiskies.

Amazing curated Japanese whiskies that redefine the old world vibe of whiskies. Not a whisky fan initially, I find myself, surprisingly, enjoying these drinks. All have different taste profiles and character, making it exciting to try them.

Vanilla Pastry Cream with Fresh Strawberries is like old school favourite that will please most palates. Very good balance of flavours too.

Foie Gras Cream and Raspberry Jam Choux is my-oh-my amazingly good. Tempered with cream and raspberry, the rich savoury umami of foie gras is so perfectly balanced and realised in this dessert. My favourite for the day. I want to buy a dozen of this if there is option to.

Onion Comte with Apple Jelly Tartlet is another savoury surprise that I also love. The lovely pungency of onion comte is nicely softened by the apply jelly to be truly delightful dessert.

And it is perfection when paired with the whisky to bring out the core sweetness of the tart.

Thoughts: Love the one-of-a-kind delicious tarts ❤️

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