April 2018 in Taipei, Taiwan
Having heard of the most avant-garde Vivienne Westwood broadened its territory to food and beverage in Taipei, Taiwan by opening a café filled with the House’s personality, as being a super tea lover, the visit is a must-pay. Located inside the flagship shop at Da’An District, the café is divided into a shooting studio and an 18th century British heritage tearoom and the designer’s love of The Wallace Collection is projected on a wall, which is entirely covered with wallpaper inspired by the museum’s interiors.
A crystal chandelier at the entrance create more of a Trompe l’oeil effect, while the Vivienne Westwood Orb, as well as her signature tartan elements are used in the tea sets and tins. The tea kettle and sugar jar with off-white porcelain printed with poppy red and olive green tartan pattern, the shallow plates with brown ‘Vivienne Westwood Café’ on the beam are for the larger portion of desserts. The biscuits and cake with Vivienne Westwood logos and design DNA display at the glass cabinet, the blueberry orb macaron is no doubt my love at the first sight, and highly recommended ‘Duchess’— made from earl grey tea dark chocolate mousse with a slim layer of carved milk chocolate globe. Unlike some food bloggers’ version with tapioca flour whipped cream flower, my Duchess is neat and smooth, while the richness melting in harmony way on my taste buds. Without ordering Uji matcha, I prefer fresh squeezed orange juice to balance the sugary taste of crunchy logo macoron and rich Duchess.
The whole luxury pampering experience expends to the boutique. Carrying both women’s and men’s collection, Anglomania and accessories, the upper floor (café) and street front merge the food and fashion together into a punk but welcoming styles. As being a super Vivienne Westwood fan since high school era, I really would like to transport the whole box of tartan tea set back to Finland, unfortunately considering the weights of my carry-on luggage and the risk of the fragile inside of the check-in luggage, I purchased 30 ml Boudoir eau de parfum and a logo square towel. The waitress and staff at café and boutique are very helpful and friendly, definitely I will revisit, and it will be about time to collect the amazing kawaii tea set next time.
No. 10, Alley 35, Lane 181, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District,
Taipei, Taiwan
TEL: +886 2 2775 3686
MON-SUN 12-22
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