The Nasi Lemak Burger by McDonald’s shook the foodie world when it debuted a couple months ago because no one expected that a savoury rice dish can be interpreted as a burger. And for it to taste good as well.
Let us introduce you to something way cooler than the Nasi Lemak Burger; meet the Nasi Lemak tea. Yes, you read that right. Tea. The drink you brew to warm up on a rainy day.
We don’t think this is what they meant by a liquid diet, but hey it’s pretty rad idea. Oh, and it’s been around since 2014, so it’s safe to say that Ette Tea was not just hopping aboard the nasi lemak bandwagon.
So how did this tenacious blend come about? Founder and head tea blender Victor Koh was messing around in his kitchenette after joining a local tea company when he made his first tea blend, the Pandan Chiffon. And, like they say, the rest was history.
Now, you can find a whole range of local flavors, in addition to more traditional flavors on their menu.
If you expect to find liquified versions of nasi lemak and chicken rice, you’ll probably be better off blending a dish from your coffeeshop round the corner (but don’t do it cos it sounds gross). Rather, the tea blend is designed to smell like the food it represents.
Interestingly, none of the blends include any meat or alcohol. All ingredients are natural and vegan. The meaty scents from the Chicken Rice comes from the amino acids that release the smell when the tea is steamed.
You can get the tea blends pre-packaged into sachets, or get them loose in a tea caddy. If you are unsure of what to expect, get a small portion of 5 sachets for $8, or go for the Mini-mix, where for $48.90 you’ll get to taste three of their signature tea blends – Pandan Chiffon, Mango Sticky Rice, and Nasi Lemak.
If none of the tea blends spikes your interest, you can always request for bespoke tea creations. We can’t promise that you’ll get exactly what you want, but there is always new blends in the works.
Ever wondered what it would be like to make your own blend? Ette Tea also offers tea workshops, where you get to be guided by the tea master himself to create your own dream blend. Go as creative (or crazy) as you want!
If there’s anything to look forward to, it’s their Satay-inspired tea and a Bak Kwa tea. Maybe the Bak Kwa tea will manage to make it out in time for the coming Chinese New Year? It’ll definitely be a rival for their previous Fortune Cookie tea blend.
Talk about making tea cool again.
Get your tea blends here now! Follow Ette Tea on Facebook and Instagram to keep updated on their latest blends.
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