Author: Melissa | SG Food & Travel

Hi there! I'm a marketer by day and a content creator and blogger by night. I started blogging about my favourite food haunts in 2013 and haven't stopped since. My favourite things in life are: food, travel, and food and travel. If you would like to collaborate, drop me a line at melissa.chue@gmail.com

Enjoying Tea on the Go with Umi Tea Travel Tea Sets (Media)

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I’m someone who can’t do without her daily dose of tea, so imagine my excitement when Umi Tea reached out and invited me to try out their travel tea set.

Umi Tea is an online store that offers a diverse selection of Chinese teas sourced from local tea farmers, along with a range of tea sets in various styles and functions. Their travel tea sets are not only practical, but also aesthetically pleasing and easy to carry around for spontaneous tea sessions on the go.

Maneki Neko Fortune Cat Travel Set ($66)

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When in Bangkok: %ARABICA @ Empire Tower, Sathon Road – World’s Highest %ARABICA at 55 Storeys

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Most tourists beeline for King Power Mahanakhon to enjoy an uninterrupted view of Bangkok’s skyline. But did you know there’s a place nearby where you can do just that for a fraction of the ticket price?

% ARABICA at Empire Tower is one of over 8 branches of the famed Japanese coffee chains in Bangkok. At 55 storeys, it is the world’s highest one, offering you not just a view of the cityscape, but also a perfect escape from the bustling from the city centre.

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Lad & Co @ Singapore Post, Tanglin Road – No-Fuss Classic British Food Near Orchard Road

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Classic British food is one of those straightforward, no-fuss cuisines that is easy to learn but challenging to stand out with. Lad & Co has made a name for its British pub-style food since its days as a family-run hawker stall at Maxwell.

Now occupying an entirely alfresco area on the first level of Singapore Post Tanglin Branch, the fast-casual eatery offers simple and delicious food in an unpretentious setting. It’s ideal for nearby office workers seeking food-filled respite during lunch and dinner hours.

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Shio & Sato – Shio Pan by Masterchef Singapore Runner-Up with Savoury and Sweet Flavours

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Bread has become a beloved breakfast staple in most Singaporean households, and I’m always looking out for new options to add to the table. The latest craze? Shio pan, otherwise known as Japanese salted butter rolls.

Helmed by Masterchef Singapore runner-up and founder of Sourbombe Bakery, Shio & Sato has made a name for itself with its hearty and decadent rolls, which are regularly snapped up at its pop-ups.

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Shio Pan Set ($34)

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