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2012-11-30
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Mithu the Little beast Tiger.. -He was once a stray young cat barely a few weeks old but taken into custody by the owners here, and oh so adorable, and just too playful. He has grown up in size since a few months ago but has a lovable personality of his own. He also seems to love girls more than guys, haha welcome to Pheromones!! .Matcha Mojito -It would be unfair if we came here just to see the Cat, but I have got to say I have been very impressed by the Green Tea items here too, as
Mithu the Little beast Tiger.. -He was once a stray young cat barely a few weeks old but taken into custody by the owners here, and oh so adorable, and just too playful. He has grown up in size since a few months ago but has a lovable personality of his own. He also seems to love girls more than guys, haha welcome to Pheromones!!
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Matcha Mojito -It would be unfair if we came here just to see the Cat, but I have got to say I have been very impressed by the Green Tea items here too, as I am such a Matcha fan. The Matcha Mojito is quite Green Tea powdery tannin like but also balanced with fresh Mint leaves and soda. I just liked this so much despite the powdery tannin background. ~ 8/10
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Vegetarian Club Sandwich -Sinmei, the shop owner is majoratatively Aqua-Vegetarian herself. All food items here are therefore vegetarian by default. I was offered this Club Sandwich on 1 day and was gobsmacked by how wonderfully constructed this vegetarian sandwich really was. I swore I tasted meat in it, it was quite complex with layers of eggs, tomatoes, green leaves and marinated tofu. ~ 9/10
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Matcha Yoyo- Yoyo is an Australian invented biscuit. I grew up in Aust and I actually used to sell Yoyos myself in a cafe. I feel a bit ashamed because Sinmei all by herself invented this novel Green Tea filled Yoyo biscuit version. This is actually like a Macaron gerbet sandwich, but with more shortbread pastries sandwiching within a Green Tea White Chocolate filling. I think this could do with more Green Tea flavours still, but overall it was enjoyable but expected. ~ 8/10
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Baked Banana Bread, Green Tea Sponge Cake -The Banana Bread here baked satisfactorily. Sometimes it is difficult to attempt finding bread . . Sinmei is currently serving some of my favorite sweet items and teas in town. ~ 7/10 to 8/10
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Green Tea Matcha -Kyoto style Matchas are hard to come by in Hong Kong. I have been to so many places looking for the elusive REAL Matcha experience that can measure up to the ones I had in Kyoto, Kobe and Tokyo. None of them delivered thus far, not close enough sigh... Except here. The Matcha is prepared by using an imported water with low Sodium-Carbonate content and a softer water, only to emulate the real Kyoto tea ceremony experience. You have got to give Kudos to the shop owner for even thinking about this point. The Japanese Matcha dissolved tea is whipped rigorously to re-create the true bubble experience. Yes it is slightly green bitter, but I was totally addicted as it is quite loyal to the original Kyoto experience. Well done. ~ 9/10
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Mithu the Cat actually Summarizes my Experiences a Sinmei -Just live life in your own natural self. If I want to drink I will go out to the open terrace and serve myself some natural rain water. If I want to sleep all day long, I can relax all I like. If Mithu wants to play with the furry mouse toys or jump into your bag, or give you a scratch or a bite out of playfulness, you also get your joy.
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I really appreciate Sinmei for the atmosphere and friendliness, and little Mithu just makes us want to smile. The baking is good with a central Green Tea theme, and the Club Sandwich was awesome as well. I just wish they could have the Green Tea Yoyo as a permanent fixture as it was so addictive.
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