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TWG Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Afternoon Tea Review

TWG Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Afternoon Tea Review

February 2020 · 8 min read


Shopping in Kuala Lumpur is probably one of the best-attended activity here in this metropole city. We were also shopping when our tea o'clock called us to stop. Luckily here at Pavilion KL, we found TWG Pavilion outlet, which is serving sumptuous tea. Anyway, check our Twg Pavilion Review and see if their bites are as good as their tea.


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Ambiance at the TWG Pavilion

It instantly becomes clear that privacy is scarce at the TWG Kuala Lumpur. After all, the Pavilion shopping mall seems to be something of the “on the display” case. Then, on the other hand, you are in Kuala Lumpur’s high fashion shopping plaza.

TWG tea salon

Wooden floor made the TWG dining area appear humbler and eased the surrounding glare.

The first part of the TWG shop is meant for a quick stop when you require some tea replenishing. In addition to that, it also had a display of items for a private afternoon tea affair.

TWG tea salon

The first part of the TWG Pavilion is meant for a quick stop when you require some tea replenishing.

pavilion dining room

Is colonial-style really necessary for a quality tea brand founded in 2008?

In the dining area, the black marble floors changed for the wooden ones. This floor change made the dining area appear humbler and eased the surrounding glare. The only thing that bothered us on this side were the closely placed tables.

twg tea store

Wild and Free Diary loves the option of tasting the tea before buying it.

Tea Menu at TWG Store for Tea at Pavilion

For us going through the TWG tea menu was exciting for many reasons. First, it is the imagination at play when I see the names and tea blends. However, it might take some time going through over 450 fine quality tea samples.

twg tea store

Don't forget to stop and smell the roses, or peonies, or lavender, or...

Really, for our TWG tea at Pavilion, I was scared of quickly passing time while going through the extended tea menu. That is why when it came to the final choice I asked for advice and hoped for the best. 

TWG tea tin

It is said that the TWG Tea collection is the largest in the world.

Our Tea Choice

Given the premium status behind the TWG brand, we expected that someone would take care of our steeping tea, or bring a saucer. Sadly, we ended up with overly soaked tea, and without extra water to dilute the strong brew. Somehow, we expected the best tea service here in Kuala Lumpur... Ok, let's check our choice.

TWG Secret of Bhutan Tea

1837 features the milestone when Singapore became a trading post for teas, spices and fine epicurean products and not the birth of TWG.

The Secret of Bhutan Tea

TWG Secret of Bhutan is a black tea refreshed by the red berries and lemongrass making it invigorating. Still, nothing overcomes the base of the black tea blend which leaves lingering palate.

twg tea samples

If you have trouble deciding what tea to choose you can smell the samples.

After longer steeping time, tea Secret of Bhutan pulled into the bitter direction and become more earthy. Bhutan is known for its pristine nature and earthy flavor can work as a metaphor. Bhutan cares about the land and the people, therefore earthy taste comes around.

Weekend in Shanghai Tea

Our second choice, the TWG Weekend in Shanghai is made of the red berries and green tea. In this case, the blend was sweetened by the cherry blossoms and refreshed by the mint. It all came around as a gentle start of the summer morning with a fresh breeze.

weekend in dubai twg tea

Next time Weekend in Dubai!

TWG Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Grand High Tea Set

Our TWG Grand High Tea set was dropped on the table without a word, which makes another minus for a service. Let's hope the food will turn the tables.

TWG tea menu

We were overwhelmed with the TWG tea menu, which holds more than 450 tea samples.

TWG Grand High Tea Set

We were very excited to try the tea-infused bites from the tea masters themselves.

Scones

Nope! On our big disappointment, the TWG Pavilion ran out of jams that should accompany scones. To replace this sweet loss, we got the average well-whipped cream as an excuse. Rather disappointing were also the scones themselves; not only were they overly bread-like but also tasted off.

TWG Afternoon tea Scones

On our big disappointment, the TWG Pavilion ran out of jams that should accompany scones.

Savories at TWG Pavilion

We were very excited to try the tea-infused bites from the tea masters themselves. The idea of incorporating tea into the classic afternoon tea bites is excellent. With that image in our minds, we expected the tea flavors to stand in our Grand high tea set at TWG Pavilion, but sadly the tea infusions were left far behind in the background. Occasionally, we had to think strongly about the infusions before indicating them in the bites themselves.

TWG Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Grand High Tea Set

Every bite is infused with TWG tea for the Grand High Tea set at TWG Pavilion.

Prawn in Genmaicha Tea Infused
Brioche

Warm prawn coated in seaweed tempura crust combined the sweet ocean notes with a lovely crunch. On the other hand, the prawn’s sweetness was also boosted by the sweet corn and toasted flavor coming from the Genmaicha infused butter brioche.

Pavilion Afternoon tea

Prawn in Genmaicha Tea Infused Brioche

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TWG afternoon tea savories

TWG tea gastronomy supposed to make an introduction into a whole new world of sensations and flavors but that didn't happen for us.

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TWG Grand High Tea Set

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High tea salmon quiche

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Red of Africa Tea Infused
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Vol-Au-Vent refers to the lightness of the puff pastry, which indeed was light as a cloud. Also, the mushroom and spinach ragout coincided with the gentle taste. Possibly the tea infusion was scanty because we didn’t catch much. Maybe that was because of the strong-tasting lamb sausage, which could easily be left out.

Vol Au Vent

Red of Africa Tea Infused Vol-Au-Vent

Sweets at TWG Pavilion

Among five different sweet treats of the TWG Grand High Tea set, we were truly happy only with the Macaron Du Jour. As soon as we sunk our teeth into the meringue it revealed the desired fragility that melted into the passionfruit cream perfectly. For the rest, Wild and Free Diary can only say that they didn’t reach up to our expectations.

afternoon tea at TWG Pavilion

Tea infused sweets for our TWG Grand High Tea Set didn't fulfill our sweet tooth.

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Final Thought

The Wellbeing Group, more often known as the TWG considers itself as the finest luxury tea brand in the world. Their tea is outstanding, there is no doubt about that. Sadly, this is something we can’t say for the Grand High Tea set at TWG Pavilion.

twg Grand High Tea Set

Among five different sweet treats of the TWG Grand High Tea set, we were truly happy only with the Macaron Du Jour.

All afternoon tea experience was rather disappointing. Especially when considering their promise on the tea gastronomy, which supposed to make an introduction into a whole new world of sensations and flavors. In addition to the not so Grand High Tea set also the service could use a fair amount of guidance.

If you are a foodie, skip this one and go just over the road where Ritz Carlton Afternoon Tea will satisfy you.

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TWG Pavilion Afternoon Tea Review

  • 7.0/10
    ATMOSPHERE – 7.0/10
  • 6.0/10
    SERVICE – 6.0/10
  • 10/10
    TEA SELECTION – 10/10
  • 9.1/10
    PRESENTATION – 9.1/10
  • 7.0/10
    BITES – 7.0/10
  • 8.2/10
    VALUE – 8.2/10
7.8/10

Price and Location of TWG Pavilion

Grand High Tea Set for two persons with individual TWG teapots cost us a little under the 30USD. Before choosing the entitled tea is good to know that the price will grow if you choose more expensive tea. Here is a link to the location for easier navigation.



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