Follow our CNA LIFESTYLE page on Facebook for more dining stories and videosSINGAPORE: Singapore luxury tea brand TWG Tea has branched into the land that takes its tea very seriously - London. Two tea salons and boutiques have debuted at Knightsbridge and Leicester Square, with the openings marking TWG's 10th anniversary and its European foray. Both locations' designs draw on Asian and European concepts, and are created by TWG Tea president and co-founder Taha Bouqdib. The two-storey 1920s Communications House in Leicester Square, for one, has been transformed into a retail boutique with a patisserie counter and a 120-seat tea salon. The 653-sqm space is flanked by 11m columns lined with tea tins and displays of gifts, packaged teas, tea accessories and tea-infused delicacies. Antique Chinese screens adorned with Chinoiserie motifs embellish the balustrade of the stairway that leads guests to a 120-seat tea salon. The ground floor is also home to the … [Read more...] about TWG Tea opens two tea salons and boutiques in London
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From London to Tokyo: new cultural centre offers taste of Japan in UK
Lifestyle From bonsai trees to freshly made sushi, a cultural centre in London hopes to offer a taste of all things Japanese. 22 Jun 2018 12:41AM Bookmark LONDON: From bonsai trees to freshly made sushi, a cultural centre in London hopes to offer a taste of all things Japanese.Japan House, which opens to the public on Friday, brings together food, art, design and technology from Japan, with items such as 100 pound (US$135) handcrafted nail clippers, traditional tea cups and Japanese whisky on display.The centre is billing itself as a "new home" for Japanese creativity, innovation and business in Britain, where more than 1,000 Japanese companies operate, according to country's ambassador to Britain Koji Tsuruoka.The London location adds to two other Japan House centres in Los Angeles and Sao Paolo.(US$1 = 0.7548 pounds)(Reporting by Emily Roe; Writing by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Alison Williams) … [Read more...] about From London to Tokyo: new cultural centre offers taste of Japan in UK
From London to Tokyo: new cultural center offers taste of Japan in UK
Lifestyle From bonsai trees to freshly made sushi, a cultural center in London hopes to offer a taste of all things Japanese. 22 Jun 2018 12:27AM Bookmark LONDON: From bonsai trees to freshly made sushi, a cultural center in London hopes to offer a taste of all things Japanese.Japan House, which opens to the public on Friday, brings together food, art, design and technology from Japan, with items such as 100 pound (US$135) handcrafted nail clippers, traditional tea cups and Japanese whisky on display.The center is billing itself as a "new home" for Japanese creativity, innovation and business in Britain, where more than 1,000 Japanese companies operate, according to country's ambassador to Britain Koji Tsuruoka.The London location adds to two other Japan House centers in Los Angeles and Sao Paolo.(Reporting by Emily Roe; Writing by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Alison Williams) … [Read more...] about From London to Tokyo: new cultural center offers taste of Japan in UK
Theresa May to urge Trump to avoid London protests during UK visit: Report
LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May will urge US President Donald Trump to avoid protesters in central London during his UK visit in July and instead meet her at her country residence, the Sun newspaper reported on Sunday (May 27).The details of the plan will be given to the White House by Kim Darroch, British ambassador to the United States, the report said.There are two proposals that will be made to the White House by Darroch upon May's approval - one for a Downing Street visit or one based at Chequers, a 16th-century manor house 60km northwest of London - the report said, citing a source, who added it would be made clear that May prefers the meeting take place at Chequers.Trump will also be asked to have tea with Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle, a royal residence west of London and not at Buckingham Palace, according to the report.Darroch will suggest to the White House that Trump does not visit Britain's houses of parliament, the Sun reported.May's office was … [Read more...] about Theresa May to urge Trump to avoid London protests during UK visit: Report
The iced tea company that pivoted to blockchain is spinning off its beverage business as it once again risks being delisted
source Markets Insider Long Blockchain, formerly known as Long Island Iced Tea, received a second de-listing warning from Nasdaq for failing to maintain a market cap of $35 million. The company on Tuesday announced a new CEO and plans to spin off its original iced tea business. According to the company’s balance sheets, it has no income or assets related to blockchain or cryptocurrency. Long Blockchain, the iced tea company that saved itself from being kicked of the Nasdaq stock exchange by pivoting to blockchain, has a new CEO, as it once again faces a risk of being delisted. On Tuesday, the company announced that Shamyl Malik, who previously ran the firm’s blockchain efforts, will take over as CEO. It also announced plans to spin off its original beverage business into a separate company. Malik previously worked in electronic FX trading in London for Morgan Stanley as … [Read more...] about The iced tea company that pivoted to blockchain is spinning off its beverage business as it once again risks being delisted