TWG Tea is offering 1-for-1 macarons from now until 25 April 2021. The macaron is usually priced at S$2 each, you can get them at S$1 each with the 1-for-1 promotion.

Established in 2008, TWG Tea is a local brand that is best known for its fine harvest teas, afternoon teas, desserts and macarons.

Some of the TWG Tea’s tea-infused macaron flavours include:

1837 Black Tea& Blackcurrant
Napoleon Tea& Caramel
Earl Grey Fortune& Chocolate
Moroccan Mint Tea
Vanilla Bourbon Tea& Blackcurrant
Grand Wedding Tea,Passion Fruit & Coconut
Bain de Roses Tea

Do note that this is an in-store exclusive promotion for all TWG Tea outlets in Singapore.

We all know that Singapore is undisputedly one of the safest and cleanest countries in the world—home to the best airport in the world as well as cheap yet amazing hawker food, our Little Red Dot is indeed a country that easily piques one’s interest.

Yes, many of us agree that the temperatures here can drop by 10 degrees or so, but there are so many reasons to love Singapore that we endure our all-year-long summer. Besides being famous for the banning of chewing gum and our seemingly animated colloquial slang, Singlish, there are plenty of reasons for us to be oh-so-proud Singaporeans.

Here are 13 Homegrown Brands That Will Make All Singaporeans Proud of Our Little Red Dot—we bet you didn’t know that half of these are homegrown brands! #majulahsingapura

AWFULLY CHOCOLATE

What started as a statement to tackle dessert vendors everywhere, home-grown Awfully Chocolate has successfully established itself as one of the best and most popular chocolatiers around the world. Famed for its variety of chocolate-laden desserts, we absolutely go mad for their All Chocolate cake, that sees a simple chocolate cake between layers of dark chocolate fudge.

BANYAN TREE HOLDINGS

Established in 1994, Banyan Tree Holdings is founded by Singaporean businessman Ho Kwon Ping. In 1995, Ho and his wife Claire Chiang chanced upon an empty plot of land on the western coast of Phuket which was soon after developed into Banyan Tree’s first resort.

Since then, Banyan Tree has grown to be Asia’s premier luxury hotel and resort brand with close to 40 properties internationally. It now has hotels as far apart as Mexico and Seychelles.

Photo Credit: Bee Cheng Hiang

BEE CHENG HIANG

Bakkwa—an all-time favourite snack amongst Singaporeans that is enjoyed particularly during the Chinese New Year period. For the uninformed, Bakkwa is essentially smoked and roasted pieces of pork with a consistency similar to jerky.

Founded in the 1930s by Singaporean businessman Mr Teo Swee Ee, Bee Cheng Hiang started out as a humble stall in Chinatown. Today, Bee Cheng Hiang sees over 260 retail outlets serving their famous bak kwa in 13 other countries across countries including Vietnam, South Korea and Cambodia.

BREADTALK

You’ve probably had a few of Breadtalk’s ever-popular Floss buns for breakfast if you grew up in Singapore. Founded in 2000, BreadTalk has expanded rapidly within the past 2 decades, establishing a distinctive presence in 18 locales across Asia, the Middle East, and most recently Europe.

Other brands that are under the Breadtalk Group include Din Tai Fung, Food Republic and Toast Box, which would probably sound very familiar to Singaporeans as well as those living in our neighbouring countries.

Photo Credit: Visit Singapore

BENJAMIN BARKER

An esteemed purveyor of smart-casual attires for men, Benjamin Barker is a home-grown fashion label founded by Mr Nelson Yap, who—you’d be surprised to hear—is a film graduate from the University of Melbourne as he had the intention to pursue a career in film-making.

The brand’s first store opened in Marina Square in 2009 and now sees retail stores in Melbourne, Seoul, Malaysia and a flagship store in Los Angeles.

Yap says that he intends to develop Benjamin Barker into a lifestyle brand by combining retail, F&B and hospitality—they even have a Benjamin Barker Café located in Cathay Cineleisure Orchard now!

Photo Credit: Miss Valerie Tan

BROWHAUS

One should never underestimate the importance of eyebrows in changing your image. Many of us, image-conscious or not, would be familiar with the brand Browhaus, which is a one-stop salon dedicated to perfect your lashes and brows.

Browhaus was established in 2004 under the wings of Spa Esprit Group, a homegrown brand founded by Singaporean businesswoman Cynthia Chua. The brand now has outlets all over the world, including stores in London and New York City. What more can we say? Browhaus is on fleek!

Photo Credit: Charles & Keith

CHARLES & KEITH

Set up by sibling duo Charles Wong and Keith Wong in 1996, Charles & Keith is a Singaporean fast-fashion footwear and accessories retailer which now has over 600 stores worldwide, including locations in Africa and Latin America.

It is amazing to see a 100% Singaporean brand grow from being a humble shoe shop in Amara Shopping Centre to venturing internationally and imprinting their global footprint across regions in Asia, the Middle East and Europe alongside Latin America and Africa!

OLD CHANG KEE

Lo and behold, the ultimate go-to for curry puffs and giant fishballs. Old Chang Kee started out as ‘Rex Curry Puff’, an assuming stall situated near the then Rex Cinema along Mackenzie Road.

Old Chang Kee has expanded expeditiously to opening franchises in Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia. Just weeks ago in June 2018, they officially launched the opening of an outlet in London where guests can get their hands on Singapore’s famous curry puffs.

OSIM

OSIM would probably be first to come into your mind when luxurious massage chairs are mentioned. With brand ambassadors including Korean superstar Lee Min Ho and Chinese actress and model Fan Bingbing, OSIM has managed to climb its way to becoming a top-tier global brand.

Originally starting out as an electrical and household appliance company in 1980, founder Ron Sim saw an opportunity to bloom in Singapore’s healthcare products industry and thus started OSIM to advocate for a healthy lifestyle.

Credit: Razer

RAZER

Razer is a global gaming hardware manufacturing company established in 2005 by Singaporean entrepreneur Min-Liang Tan and Robert Krakoff.

Step into any IT retail store such as Challenger and COURTS and it would be hard to miss the bright green triple-headed snake logo that dons the front of every Razer product. They offer a wide range of products in the likes of gaming equipment and wearables including smartwatches.

Photo Credit: Skin Inc.

SKIN INC.

The homegrown skincare brand is founded by Sabrina Tan, an IT-expert-turned-skincare-guru who took the leap of faith to step into the beauty industry after having worked in IT for 11 years.

Skin Inc. offers a range of skincare products that combine technology and beauty, providing customers with customisable skincare products. The brand has been a winner of over a hundred beauty awards and their products are now sold in over 20 countries in Asia and Europe.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES

Awarded ‘The World’s Best Airlines’ by Skytrax World Airline Award in 2018 is Singapore Airlines, which has constantly been on the list for the world’s top 10 airlines for the past decade.

SIA has 26,000 group employees who are dedicated to making all traveller’s experience the most comfortable and pleasant experience with their impeccable service. Oh, how lucky we are!

TWG TEA

Short for The Wellbeing Group, TWG Tea is a brand that offers fine harvest teas since its founding in 2008. In a short span of 6 years, TWG Tea has vastly expanded to having outlets in countries such as Canada, Korea, Germany and Australia.

Its parent company is OSIM International, so you can be sure that it is not any atas tea brand from Europe!

This guide to Singapore’s best macarons was last updated on 4 April 2015.

What’s there not to love about macarons? Two light and crisp cookie shells sandwiching ganache, jam or buttercream filling – it is the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers. There is just something irresistible about macarons.

Here is our guide on where to get the best macarons in Singapore.

ANTOINETTE PATISSERIE

Antoinette Patisserie by Chef Pang Kok Keong - one of the most talented pastry chefs in Singapore – is among our favourite dessert spots in town. Beyond its array of beautiful cakes, Antoinette is also known for its delicious macarons which are available in 12 flavours. Our top picks are their antoinette (earl grey tea with chocolate), chloe and rose macarons.

Price: S$2.50/pc, S$16.05/box of 6

333A Orchard Road
#02-33/34, Mandarin Gallery
Tel: +65 6836 9527
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Topped with fresh fruits, a scoop of ice cream, and a dollop of whipped cream, a good waffle is something that you can eat everyday. Here is our guide on where to get the best waffles in Singapore.

BONHEUR PATISSERIE

Over at Bonheur Patisserie, you can find more than 20 flavours, including Thai iced tea, baileys, rose, and salted caramel. Bonheur Patisserie offers more macarons during the weekend, so if you ever find yourself at Grandstand for brunch, remember to drop by Pasar Bella to grab some macarons.

Price: S$3/pc, S$27/box of 10.

Bonheur Patisserie’s macaron is listed in our guide to Singapore’s 50 Must-try Desserts.

200 Turf Club Road
#02-06 Pasarbella
The Grandstand
Tel: +65 6466 1498
Mon to Thu: 10am – 8pm
Fri to Sun: 10am – 8.30pm
Nearest Station: Clementi/Botanic Gardens

BOUFE

A new cafe at Phoenix Park, Boufe – which combines boutique and cafe – is a beautiful white space with both indoor and al fresco seating.

It has a small range of desserts such as Opera Cake (S$7), Strawberry Shortcake (S$8), Citron Tart (S$5.50), Tiramisu (S$6.50), as well as Macarons (S$3.30). Everything is baked freshly on premise every day.

The macarons are offered in eight flavours – Hazelnut, Strawberry, Cream Cheese Raspberry, Lemon, Pistachio, Salted Caramel, Chocolate, and Chocolate Blueberry.

Price: S$3.30/pc

308 Tanglin Road
Phoenix Park #01-01
Tel: +65 6734 7656
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Redhill/Orcahrd

ET ARTISAN SWEETS

A little patisserie which made its name for offering some of the best macarons in town. ET Artisan Sweets used to be located in a quiet residential neighbourhood at Holland Grove, but it has since moved to a bigger stage at Grand Stand (formerly known as Turf City) where you can enjoy its selection of cakes and macarons in the cafe.

The macarons are available in classic flavours like Rose, Salty Caramel, Chocolate, as well as seasonal flavours such as Yuzu, Black Sesame and Pumpkin Spice.

Price: S$2.50/pc, S$15/box of 6, S$48/box of 24.

ET Artisan Sweets’ macaron is listed in our guide to Singapore’s 50 Must-try Desserts.

200 Turf Club Road
The Grandstand #01-35A
Tel: +65 6468 6700
Mon to Sat: 9am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Clementi/Botanic Gardens

LADURÉE PATISSERIE

Undoubtedly one of the most famous patisseries in the world, Ladurée is synonymous with macarons, and many loyal fans of this famed Parisian macaron shop were delighted when it opened in Singapore last year.

Ladurée Singapore carries 15 flavours at the two locations in Takashimaya. In addition, you can also find nougat, chocolates and a range of Ladurée merchandise.

Price: S$3.80/pc, S$30.40/box of 8.

#02-09, Takashimaya Shopping Centre
391 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6884 7361
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

If you have a sweet tooth, and constantly looking out for new places to go for desserts, read our guide to Singapore’s best dessert places where we feature the top patisseries, cake shops, and bakeries.

PATISSERIE G

From cakes, to eclairs, croissants, chocolate truffles and macarons, Patisserie G produces exquisite top quality French pastries. It is impossible to find something that you do not like.

While Patisserie G may not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of this Parisian sweet treat, their macarons are certainly good enough for you to make a trip to Millenia Walk. The macaron flavours include butter chocolate, olive, lychee rose, green tea & cherry, and passionfruit coconut.

Price: S$3/pc, S$18/box of 7, S$36/box of 14

9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-40 Millenia Walk
Tel: +65 6338 7578
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Promenade/Esplanade

SWEETSPOT

This patisserie by Marina Bay Sands Hotel has remarkably good cakes, pastries, chocolates, and macarons. Not only are the desserts prepared to a high standard, they are also consistently good.

The macarons available at Sweetspot include Salted Caramel, Pistachio, Strawberry Basil, Coffee, but our favourites are Raspberry and Passionfruit.

Price: S$2.70/pc, S$14/box of 6, S$25/box of 12

10 Bayfront Avenue Lobby Level
Tower 3 Marina Bay Sands
Tel: +65 6688 8588
Daily: 7am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

TWG TEA SALON

For unique tea-based macarons, go to TWG Tea Salon, a homegrown brand which has expanded to many countries over the past few years. While its repertoire of premium brews is the highlight, you should also not miss their tea-infused macarons.

Since launching its original range of eight tea-infused macarons back in 2007 – which include the popular Napoleon tea & caramel, and bain de rose tea macarons - TWG has added two new creations, its matcha, and vanilla bourbon tea & kaya macaron last year.

Price: S$2/pc, S$12/box of 6

#02-21, ION Orchard
2 Orchard Turn
Tel: +65 6735 1837
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Words by Serene Chai, photographs by ladyironchef.

What is there not to love about high tea? As a fancy afternoon affair that is synonymous with decadent treats and heart-to-heart talks, it is beneficial for one’s weary soul.

Unknown to many, TWG Tea Salon is a homegrown brand that has won over the taste buds of many tea and dessert lovers. Its growing reputation as a tea institution that offers a variety of exclusive and interesting tea blends and tea-infused delicacies has cemented its popularity in the local food scene. At first glance, you might be put off by the exquisite interior of the restaurant but TWG does offer affordable brunch sets. In addition, the friendly demeanour of its service staff and beautiful counter display of cakes and sweet pastries make it hard to resist the idea of dining with them.

We started our afternoon on a savoury note with two of their brunch set specials: Emperor ($52) and Majestic ($56). There are six available brunch sets to choose from and what sets them apart is the choice of main course offered.

Each brunch set includes a main course, choice of 2 muffins or scones, a dessert, a choice of tea from their extensive tea menu and a glass of freshly squeezed juice.

For the Emperor brunch set, we had the Chicken roulade with sautéed asparagus, roasted beetroot and tomato confit drizzled with a Napolean tea infused sauce. Fancy presentation aside, it was good but without the “wow” factor that I’d hoped for.

As a seafood lover, I must admit that I enjoyed the main course that was served with the Majestic brunch set better. Think Pan-seared scallops accompanied by caramelized fennel and brunoise pea pods, garnished with baby-leaf herbs and a Caravan tea infused vinaigrette… The tea-infused vinaigrette sauce offered a refreshing twist to the dish.

We also shared some scones, macarons (ordered separately) and cakes for a sweet ending to the afternoon.

I appreciate how their macarons are infused with some of their signature teas. My favourite macarons among the colourful selection are the Morrocant mint tea macaron and Earl Grey Fortune & Chocolate macaron. That said, the other unique flavours are worth a try.

Without a doubt, the TWG Singapore surprise is my favourite tea patisserie at TWG. A crème brulee tart filled with vanilla bourbon tea-infused cream and strawberries, I am not surprised that this is one of their best-sellers. Kudos to the creator of this brilliant slice of heaven! Although I’m not a fan of crème brulee, this dessert definitely hit the right spots.

In my opinion, TWG prides itself on offering to its patrons a wholesome dining experience, which explains their immaculate service, amazing food presentation and lovely ambience. By the time we left the restaurant, I was already making a mental note of the tea patisseries that I’ll be ordering on my next visit. If you’re thinking of satisfying your sweet tooth cravings, here is another restaurant to consider.

TWG Tea Salon & Boutique Singapore
391 Orchard Road
Level 2 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Ngee Ann City, Singapore
Tel: +65 6363 1837
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm

Note: This was an invited media tasting.