This tea experience trumps all others. For the first time, I got a taste of how aristocrats lounge…read morearound and drink tea. There was one historical movie I watched where tea was poured into a bud and it quickly bloomed into a flower. I tried it once on my own when I bought a bud meant to bloom and be drank as tea, but it didn't really bloom when I poured water on it. I was mesmerized by TWG's tea list that seemed to go on forever, but of course I was drawn most to the flower teas. My friends and I chose a non-caffeine one the waiter recommended. Though I did not see it bloom as the teapot already had water, it was gratifying to see a big flower in the glass teapot. And, its flavor is quite intense - we had the pot refilled with water three times and I can still taste the distinct flavor even on the last refill. We paired the tea with macarons and scones, and I felt like I briefly got a taste of the England I read about in books. Of course the sweets were scrumptious. The place is quite pricey but the experience is definitely worth it if you want to drink tea taken to another level.

DISAPPOINTING. The…read moretea was satisfactory at best considering it came out lukewarm, not even hot, I would have been surprised if they had steeped the tea for longer than 30 seconds. The service was OK at best, where the waiters seemed more interested in getting us to leave the café so they could go home. The crépes were quite nice, although a bit rich with a creamy sauce, but that is up to personal taste. DO NOT get the chocolate fondant, whilst it may be advertised as warm it comes out stone cold, and the ice cream is nothing to write about either, it has far too many ice flakes in it, a symptom of being in a freezer for far too long. The decor is fantastic though, and the chairs are comfy. For a place that prides itself on its tea, I found it lacking and left sorely disappointed (especially with their English Breakfast)

I love tea and this place will have a special place when I come to the Philippines. It's hidden in…read morethe corner, but once you see it then you'll never forget. They have over 95 teas from around the world and each one has its own story to tell. They even have a book that accompanies the table to give a description of each tea. The is definitely intimidating for any first time tea taster, but if you are a fan of high tea then you'll be right at home here. $595pesos for three tea sandwiches, 2 scones, and a pot of tea. Delicious! Enjoy!

I love green tea, matcha (the bolder the better--authentic, ideally). Whoa, wish granted! I'm…read moreglad to find an authentic matcha source like Tsujiri in some random space in the S Maison mall attached to the Conrad Manila. Loved the experience ALOT. From the website: http://tsujiri-global.com/ "The time was end of ancient Edo period, and in 1860, the brand Tsujiri was first established by Riemon Tsuji in Uji of Kyoto, Japan. The founder Riemon tapped his own wealth to improve the tea industry, advancing and innovating the method to enhance the flavours and sweetness of the tea to accomplish in making the highest quality Gyokuro tea leaves. He also devised the tea cabinet to keep the tea leaves fresh longer, thereby enabled to revive the popularity and marketing of the Uji tea. His effort was well recognized by many and to attest to that, his statue was built in Byodoin, the Kyoto's world heritage temple" I've had two things here: the ceremonial matcha tea (eye-opening, heavenly) and the Shiratama sundae (green tea matcha softserve with mochi, adzuki, black sugar, which was memorable). Really glad to experience this authentic product outside of Japan and appreciate the flavors I've experienced here. Would love to sample again when I return to MNL. Visits: 3

The best Japanese tea ceremony for 1st timers... You would love the vibe it brings …read more.. I really enjoyed the taste of real ground matcha green tea leaves.

Like most bubble tea houses, they've got various types of tea in their menu. There's your usual…read moremilk and fruit tea, yogurt, brewed, they even have latte and some food. Not to mention the low prices, ranging from Php 50 to Php 100 tops! Pretty common these days too, of course. What I love about Tea Life though is their line of choco milk tea. I found myself trying to decide what to get; they have around 10 variants. Of course I couldn't order hazelnut and almond 'cause uhhh allergies. In the end we ordered Whey Muscle Milk and Peppermint. The former reminded me of the choco malt shake I got from the neighboring milkshake hub, but the Peppermint one. Oooh. My friends have always opposed the marriage between chocolate and mint, claiming it tastes like Colgate or whatever. So it took me by surprised when they commented that they found it decent. It is something! And I agree, the peppermint one only cost me Php 100, and it's worth every cent.

Despite its name, at Tea Life the milk tea actually seems secondary. The place does more business…read moreas an Internet cafe that, like most of its ilk, focuses on online gaming. The internet speed here is actually not bad, making it a real option when I need to go online without a computer handy. The equipment seems to be taken care of pretty well, as I have yet to transfer to another unit because of unsatisfactory performance. Given the gaming nature of the business, the crowd tends to be young and enthusiastic. That does translate to noise, though, with shouting, cheering and jeering all typical. At times, epithets fly fast and furious, so this isn't the best place to let a kid surf. Milk tea aside, some food items are also available. The staff are generally pleasant, and will leave you alone after the initial setup so you can do whatever you came there to do.

AMBIENCE Parking is available for this shop plus the New…read moreHatchin Grocery just nearby. If you love grocery shopping for Japanese items, I strongly recommend giving this grocery a visit. Parking slots are limited but we haven't had a hard time just yet. Location is walking distance from National Shrine of the Sacred Heart and YMCA of Makati. FOOD We were supposed to try Zomato Gold to buy some pastries but they weren't included (including the Strawberry Short Cake), so we ended up purchasing their Soft Serve for the meantime. I must say, it was really good and pretty close to the soft serves at Japan. Quality of their vanilla was perfect and the cone was the most impressive part. If you're familiar with Filipino butter cookies called Lengua de gato, that's what it tasted like but this cone was a tad softer. It's a bit pricey but I got more than what I paid for thanks to that cone. I would still consider buying this again and to emphasize that point, I ordered it twice already. SERVICE Typical. We just ordered a Soft Serve. :p

I bought a strawberry shortcake from this store thru Grab. The best I ever had here in the…read morePhilippines. It had the same texture, flavor, and aesthetic as the ones being sold in Japan. After I finished up my piece, all I wanted to do next is to travel back to Japan. I'll definitely purchase here again if there's a special occasion. It is quite pricey for my regular cake intake.

Prosperitea is another one of those whole in the wall sort of places that a lot of the locals,…read moreespecially teenagers and young adults, love to patronize. It's a very quaint and cozy place. It's often quiet, but when people talk it's never at a decibel level that will drive you stir crazy. They exclusively deal in teas. Milk Teas, teas with rock salt, fruit based tea, and etc. They have pasta and sandwiches for their customers. The thing I find most amusing with the franchise near my village is that it's also half a Thai noodle place. This means you can be sipping on milk tea while at the same time chowing down on pad se uy or pad thai. It has free WiFi meaning it's a hotspot for students to congregate right after class. If you ever find yourself in Las Pinas and looking for a quiet cozy place to stay in feel free to drop on by and give them a try.

Came here with my cousins and aunts to satisfy our boba craving. I ordered the Taro milk tea with…read moreblack pearls (boba) with just 50% sweetness. It was very good, flavored just right and very refreshing. Everyone enjoyed their drink. Place is very cute, small, but had AC, so that's always a plus when in the Philippines. I would definitely come here again to try something different, including their snack items.

I always come here whenever I'm in the area. The service is above and beyond and the tea selection…read moreis in abundance that you can spend hours just to select one to take home. I always end up getting a new canister with a new type of tea. It's a bit pricey but it's a laid-back way to spend a couple of hours.

Delicious tea with a large variety to choose from, delectable macarons & pastries, friendly &…read moreknowledgeable staff, a royal yet comfortable & inviting atmosphere -- TWG is my newfound favorite spot and for someone who has always fantasized about having a fancy tea party since I was a little girl... I was able to achieve that here. It was my first time here and it definitely won't be my last. TRY the WHITE HOUSE TEA. It's a white tea with fruits, fragrant roses, and berries -- it was highly recommended by the staff and I was amazed at how fragrant & delicious it was. I can taste each element from the roses to the berries and it married well together. They gave me a choice to have it hot or iced but the drawback with having it iced was that it would only come in one cup so I had it hot and it came in a pretty little tea pot enough to make 3-4 cups and I enjoyed every drop up until the last. Angel, who was my waiter, was extremely friendly and gave great recommendations to a newbie like me. He also recommended I try the scones. I'm not much of a scone-lover but I'm so glad I took his recommendation. The scones were nice & warm and was served on a pretty tiered tray with cream & apple jelly -- awesome & delicious pairing with my tea... it wasn't too sweet and was perfectly flaky. I was able to purchase the White House Tea, which they prepare by shoveling the loose leaf into 50 or 100g bags. You can also purchase tins that will extend the tea's shelf life which I did since I won't be coming back to the Philippines for a while. I just wish I bought more because I made some tea for my parents which they loved but I've already gone through half of my leaves. I ended up spending quite a bit as I bought some bags of tea leaves as gifts for friends and I was surprised that they gave me half a dozen of macarons (my choice) as a gift. BTW THEY WERE ALL DELICIOUS. Especially their signature flavor, Napoleon Tea w/ Caramel. The royal atmosphere is both comfortable and relaxing. It's a great place to wind down or catch up with friends. If I were to choose between a coffee shop or TWG, it'd definitely be the latter. I'll be back SOON (I hope)

Believe the hype!…read more Tiger Sugar specializes in bubble tea and they put out a fantastic product. They have Tiger Sugar shops all over Asia and the US but sadly none in my area. So when visiting Bonifacio and seeing the lines, we decided it might be worth a try. The line moves and they are very efficient with getting your order out once you've made it. I ordered the brown sugar boba milk tea. It was so good! You've got to try it for yourself.

The Milk tea popularity has hit a fever pitch in the Philippines, and Filipinos are willing to try…read moredifferent types of Milk Tea drinks from around Asia. Tiger Sugar is the latest seller that has arrived in Metro Manila. When I first saw this place I saw a long line that ran almost in front of Fully Booked along High street. I decided not to try it then as it was a Saturday and the wait would be way too long. I waited till Tuesday night to try it out when the line was not too bad. The Milk tea was definitely milky and you can taste the strong brown sugar. My parents enjoyed the drink and like the small pearl sized boba that they don't normally try regularly. In Closing, I enjoyed Tiger Sugar's Milk tea with brown sugar and would highly recommend curiously people to try it. Just don't expect a short wait in line to get it (especially on Weekends!)