This review is similar to my Yelp elite experience. I returned today to get another signature fruit black tea.
Ever since Honeymoon Dessert set up shop in Markham, I have flagged going there. A Yelp elite experience pushed me to head over there on a Sunday afternoon, and I returned today for another yummy beverage.
Honeymoon Dessert (HD) is where Menchie's used to be for years. It's nice that the dessert baton has been handed over. HD opens at 3 pm every day. It's a later start than its counterpart in Scarborough (noon).
After cooking up a storm and having lunch on Sunday, I felt like dessert. I rarely go out on Sundays, but the thought of coming here was the best reason to get out of the house.
There was plenty of parking. I backed into a spot and walked over. I saw outdoor seating that was covered. The weather looked gloomy and threatened rain, so I had a plan to enjoy my goodies outside.
The man at the podium, steps away from the main door, was friendly. I indicated that I was here for the Yelp elite perk. He nodded and asked if I wanted the black or green tea. The night before, fellow Yelper, Shubhi, thanked me for the location tip, and recommended the black tea. Since I find black tea more fragrant, I went with it. He asked that I take a seat as my dessert and drink were being prepared. He didn't ask for my name. It may be the first experience where there was so much trust by not asking for it!
It was fascinating sitting there, people-watching. It seemed so normal seeing folks enjoying their desserts and drinks indoors. I was perhaps waiting there for ten minutes at around 3:30 pm and watched the tables fill up.
The nice man walked over to me, and delivered my goodies. I thanked him and walked out the door.
There are three tables outside. I took the middle one and looked at McDonald's that I often frequent, but have never spent time looking at it within fairly close range.
I started with the strawberry tiramisu cheese sorbet with ice cream. The texture was enjoyable. There was shaved iced with corn flakes. At times, I couldn't tell if I was crunching ice or corn flakes, but I loved the experience. I frankly felt that sorbet in this dessert's name is misleading. It's dairy galore! Sorbet would indicate that it's dairy-free, but I couldn't truly find the sorbet. The cream layers that would normally be mascarpone cheese was a cross between yogurt and condensed milk. It worked, but isn't sorbet if you're going with its definition.
The sliced strawberries were fresh and delightful. I liked the strawberry ice cream on top. I was happy. The dessert wasn't overly sweet, so I did not experience a sugar high, followed by a massive sugar crash.
The signature fresh fruit black tea was refreshing. I have never seen so much fruit packed into a cup, as if it were a clown car, but without the wheels or clowns. There were watermelon chunks, apple slices, lemon, lime, and passion fruit. My tastebuds were so happy. It was naturally sweet from the fruit and I don't think that any sugar was added. Delicious! I am craving getting one right now!
Today, I was craving the signature fruit black tea and revisited the store. I had a woman at the podium who took my order. My drink was just over $6 with tax. I paid using my debit card. I tapped and was good. She said that my drink would take two minutes.
Although I wasn't in a rush, my drink took more like twelve minutes. She came over and handed me two bags. I actually touched the drink and realized that it wasn't mine. I let her know that I only had one drink and said that perhaps it was the woman's order. She was sitting to my right. It was weird that she had taken both our orders and didn't know who had what.
Anyway, two minutes after that weirdness (hey, it did take two minutes, but after confusion on the woman's part), I got my drink. The long spoon was taped to the top of the lid. She had napkins around the cup that she was holding. I loved how careful she was. I thanked her and happily walked out the door with my drink.
With drinks, this place does not supply straws. I had a long straw from Starbucks in my car and used it. When I'm driving, I need a straw. Chugging a drink back can be dangerous!
I actually grazed my elbow across my drink and busted the straw. I took the tape that secured my spoon and wrapped it around the busted area so I could suck my drink again. Call me MacGyver... haha!
I'm so glad that I can finally say that I've been to this Hong Kong-style dessert place at long last! I love the real fruit black tea. I need to branch out and try the green tea next. It's so refreshing and yummy.
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