Don’t miss “All About Matcha” at The Westin Manila throughout the month of May as the wellness-forward premium hotel in Ortigas Center puts the spotlight on its Feel Well program with a special collaboration with homegrown brand Matchanese.
“Our team is passionate about creating mindful options and solutions that will make every stay and dining experience more enjoyable for our guests while also enhancing their well-being,” said the hotel’s Executive Chef, Rej Casanova.
“Matcha, which is known for its health advantages, is one of the great ways we can add flavor to our lifestyle. Through our collaboration with Matchanese, we aim to provide you with delectable options as well as knowledge and skills about the benefits and uses of Matcha, and how it can boost your mood and make you feel well from within.”
The hotel has lined up a number of specials in May, including a Matcha-themed afternoon high tea and blended hot and cold drinks available daily at the Lobby Lounge, as well as an interactive Matcha workshop on May 4 and 25, 2024.
“Our hotel is committed to supporting local artisans and makers. That is why we chose to collaborate with Matchanese, a brand borne out of the pandemic and built by passionate individuals whose purpose is to bring the community together and contribute to their well-being,” Casanova said.
Matchanese was established in 2021 by young entrepreneurs Christopher “Toph” David and Bea Boldo. What began as an online venture has grown into a well-loved brand with a mall post and a strong presence in select food events and pop-ups.
David has always been a foodie since he was young, and an experience with a commercial brand of Matcha drink sparked his curiosity and interest to learn, try, and create different blends. Bea, on the other hand, delved into learning more about traditional Japanese Matcha after a cultural exchange program. Their shared enthusiasm and interest inspired them to share their knowledge with the community by creating drinks and snacks made from organic Japanese Matcha.
“Our goal is to showcase how Matcha can be more than simply just a flavor; it’s an experience and a lifestyle. It’s a great alternative for coffee, not to mention its health benefits,” Boldo said.
Experience Matcha in different forms and ways through food and beverage offers and a limited-run workshop.
The Lobby Lounge will offer a special edition of the Westin High Tea, as well as a new line of drinks made with 100 percent pure and organic matcha that Matchanese imported from Kyoto.
Each two-hour session of the workshop will cover the origins and health benefits of Matcha, different grades and cultivars, Japanese Tea Ceremony, as well as a guided tea tasting and hands-on preparation of Matcha latte. Priced at P3,600 nett per person, this also includes light snacks, a tote bag and handout, as well as a voucher for the hotel’s matcha-themed high tea and blended drink, which is redeemable in May 2024. Register via https://qrco.de/MatchaneseWorkshop.
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