THE pale yellow Premium Milk Oolong tea from the London Tea Exchange might appear like any ordinary tea until its aroma reaches you. It resembles milk tea with a mild, creamy and slightly sweet fragrance but the crystal-clear tea is served without any dairy. This is because the tea leaves, after withering, are heated in milk water steam, which creates a truly distinct taste.
With roots dating back to 1679 under the reign of King Charles II, London Tea Exchange has a long history in the luxury tea industry. It offers over 2,500 varieties of rare and premium teas from 43 countries, serving an enviable clientele that includes royal households and luxury hotels globally. Sea of Blossoms tea is infused with nectar from 100 different kinds of flowers.
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is collaborating with the London Tea Exchange for their Pink Afternoon Tea. Eight premium tea selections including Milk Oolong will be paired with an afternoon tea menu curated by executive chef Scott Brand and executive sous chef Annie Yam. The other teas include English Breakfast, Bora Bora, Earl Grey, Emperor’s Palace Tea, Sencha Sakura, Pistachio and Truffle as well as Sea of Blossoms.
During a session at the hotel attended by acting British High Commissioner David Wallace, London Tea Exchange group chairman Sheikh Aliur Rahman introduced the teas selected for the afternoon tea pairing. “Visitors will get to savour traditional teas and other creative infusions. “For example, the Earl Grey which is qui.