If you have visited Ipoh more than once, you would have probably spammed your Instagram feed with the famous old, dilapidated blue and white wooden window panes at Kong Heng Square or the narrow alley decorated with bright coloured hanging umbrellas at the notorious Concubine Lane. Getting bored of the same old mainstream photos? Here are the top 5 places in Ipoh that I discovered, which would totally up your Instagram game!

Half a year has passed so quickly and many things had happened. I have completed my one year provisionally registered pharmacist training, the ‘housemanship’ equivalence for pharmacist, which means I have more time for blogging now. Not forgetting that I will be approaching my quarter life celebration in a few weeks’ time. Amidst many notable events of my life, I discovered many cool things that I should totally share with you guys.

Being a tea addict, I am always seen sipping from a plastic bag of Teh Tarik ikat tepi from Malaysian kopitiam, or a large cup of Chatime/Tealive. I was almost running out of options. But, recently I discovered a new place to fix my tea cravings! If you are a big fan of our neighbouring country’s tea, this is just the place for you.  

Mon Chaang Thai Tea by Chapayom is a new franchise in Malaysia, where their first outlet is in Menara Citibank. Widely known as Chapayom in other countries, Mon Chaang opened their second outlet in Aeon Sunway Pyramid (LG-2).

Mon Chaang’s menu is simple and revolves around their core ingredients which are Green tea, Rose tea, and of course, Thai red tea, also known as Cha Yen (ชาเย็น). I like how they solely focus on the tea leaves for their signature drink collection rather than having a complicated or sophisticated concoction on their menu.


It allows patrons to appreciate the authenticity and simplicity of tea alone.

Aside from the three main tea leaves, they also have Thai cocoa, Thai coffee, as well as Cham (mixture of Tea & Coffee). From the menu, you may observe three different varieties- milk tea series, lime series, and coffee/cocoa series.  

I am really impressed with the display of the ingredients used in making the tea. Three mason jars sat in a row, where each containing authentic tea leaves (Green Tea leaves, Rose Tea leaves, Red Tea leaves) from Thailand. You may see two cans of milk- local condensed milk and evaporated milk, located next to the jars of tea leaves. There was also a bowl of limes! I am very happy and fascinated with their transparency with their ingredients.

Apart from Thai tea, Mon Chaang also sells a variety of Thai keropok and Thai Soft Serve ice-cream. The ice cream comes in two flavours- Chocolate and Green tea.

Each selection comes in three options which are hot, cold, and blended. The beverages are priced reasonably and totally worth it as you will be getting an authentic serving. You can also pair your drinks with a Thai snack of your choice!

I have selected a few drinks from their menu, which are Thai Milk Red Tea, Thai Milk Rose Tea, Thai Lime Green Tea, Thai Milk Tea & Coffee (Cham), and Thai Cocoa.

Here is the verdict:

Thai Milk Red Tea

It has a familiar taste of Teh Tarik but it has a thicker consistency and it is more milky. In fact, they actually Tarik the tea prior to serving. It is the sweetest among the rest and thus, it is perfect for sweet tooth.

Thai Milk Rose Tea

My favourite pick! It has a very strong floral and aromatic scent. It also has a familiar taste of bandung, but the rose tea leaves a very pleasant floral aftertaste which perfumes your mouth. The strong rose flavour cuts through the taste of the milk tea. It is a very relaxing and therapeutic drink and I can imagine myself sipping in a spa in Thailand.


Thai Lime Green Tea

The most refreshing drink on the list above! Wakes you up immediately after one sip. Probably because lime and green tea are both very invigorating to our palates. I love the combination of green tea with a hint of zesty citrus lime. Perfect drink for hot days!

Thai Milk Tea & Coffee (Cham)

It has the perfect balance of coffee and tea! Being caffeine sensitive, I really cannot tell that there was a portion of coffee in this drink because it was blended so well. The aftertaste has a slight acidic taste of coffee. This is the Thai style of yinyeong, suitable for those who cannot decide between coffee and tea.

Thai Cocoa

Chocolate lovers rejoice! This is a must-try comfort drink. The sweetness level is fine and there is a good balance between sweet and bitter. It also has a very thick consistency! This is not even the blended version, and yet it is already so thick! Loving the generous amount of cocoa they put in this drink!

Get your tea cravings fix at Mon Chaang now!

Menara Citibank: Level 5, Menara Citibank (Jalan Ampang), 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Aeon @ Sunway Pyramid: Sunway Pyramid, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Here comes the good news… Mon Chaang is so generous to  give me some vouchers and I decided to do a giveaway on Instagram!

I am giving away FOUR vouchers to 5 lucky winners! One voucher is redeemable for one drink.

And, all you have to do is:

1. FOLLOW me (@eunice.c_) and @monchaang on Instagram
2. LIKE the Giveaway post on my Instagram.
3. TAG three friends in the comment section!

That's it! 

This giveaway is only opened for Malaysians. Contest ends on 5th July 2018, 11.59pm GMT+8


Also, check out Mon Chaang's Facebook page for more information and updates

As all of you have heard the latest K-beauty gossip in town, I am back with a full review of Althea’s Bare Essentials skincare line, as promised! If you are still clueless about what is this latest buzz about, check out Bare Essentials here, and also my previous blog post about first impression of this amazing minimalist skincare range, here.

After a successful launch of Althea’s own cosmetic product last year debuting their translucent setting powder- Petal Velvet Powder, Althea is back again with their very first skincare line. If you have not heard about this latest piece of gossip in the world of K- beauty, check out Bare Essentials in here!

Embracing the minimalist concept, Althea’s Bare Essentials emphasized utmost important basic three-step in daily skincare regimen. Cutting out the complicated steps in daily beauty routine, Bare Essentials provide nourishment to our skin in just three basic steps- Cleansing, Toning, and Moisturizing.

 Althea Bare Essentials allow to be comfortable with our own bare skin and be confident with naturally healthy skin. Having a healthy skin preps our face for better and long lasting makeup. Instead of depending solely on makeup to hide blemishes, Althea reminded us not to neglect skin care.

Introducing ALTHEA’S BARE ESSENTIALS

Step 1: Contour Cleanser

Micro Bubbleshots

Contour Cleanser is a foam cleanser which contains micro beads. These micro bubbleshots pop with water to exfoliate skin gently and effectively as well as improving blood circulation for a V-shaped look. Basically, you will be having a facial massage with these micro beads during your routine cleansing. It also reduces swelling for a more defined look, hence the name.

     

Hello readers, I’m back with a skincare review – a product comparison of the two most highly raved facial toners beauty bloggers swear by. The Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner and Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner are one of the top hydrating toners currently trending on the Korean beauty scene. But do they worth the hype? Let’s find out!