Paper & Tea

August 16, 2015August 17, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

“You drink coffee I drink tea, my dear”

Paper & Tea is a speciality tea company founded in Berlin. The brand is inspired by tea’s legacy throughout the ages as an agent of communication, creativity and culture. At P&T, the are committed to an ongoing exploration of the world’s finest teas. “We are constantly taste-testing new crops and special varieties to add to our offering. We carry only whole-leaf, hand processed and single-garden tea of the highest grade“. In their Mitte store, you can taste teas, consult your choice with specialists and learn a lot about various tea types. And as their summer sale started, I couldn’t resist buying mostly EVERYTHING!

I absolutely recommend you to try out: Kumano from Mie in Japan (fresh, fruity, grassy), Sakura Garden(also from Mie), In The Mood for Love from Yunnan in China (floral, jasmine, subtly smoky) and Spring Blush from Margaret’s Hope Estate in India (apricot, white peach and wildflower honey).

Alte Schönhauser Straße 50 / Berlin

Yam Yam

July 17, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

Yam Yam is basically yum. Located in the heart of Mitte, this restaurant serves the best Korean cuisine – everything, from kimchi to dimsum, is fesh and super good. And their freshly-pressed watermelon cocktails are made in heaven! Should I say more?

Alte Schonhauser Straße 6 / Berlin

Fragment

July 16, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

Whenever I visit Mitte district in Berlin, I always see something new. This time, I accidentally visited the best boutique with finely selected vintage I have ever been to. Every corner in Fragment is unique and so original… from vintage Celine to Yves Saint Laurent, the owners constantly change the interior through presenting exhibitions with international artists. And also, it is a space which welcomes emerging fashion designers. Although I am not a major fan of vintage, this place convinced me to try it out!

Almstadstraße 5 / Berlin

Celine on Av. Montaigne 53

July 9, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

This place is my second home. Instead of a hotel, I could book a night at Celine.

Avenue Montaigne 53 / Paris

Hotel Costes

July 6, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

I love roses. And when I see a hotel or a restaurant filled with them, I am instantly a sucker for this place. That is why Hotel Costes stole my heart during the first visit (a long, long time ago…). The interiors of this bourgeoisie-styled spot is nearly drowning in red, pink and white roses. And add to that all those velvet arm-chairs and cushions, palm trees and beautiful outdoor patio… Hotel Costes is not only a hotel, but a casual restaurant where all the Parisians meet with super-stars – during my last stay (the day Saint Laurent had its SS16 menswear show), Pierce Brosnan, Lenny Kravitz and Johnny Hallyday were all there, having a dinner. Without any bodyguards. Can you believe that? It was a great pleasure to eat a “new style” tuna tatare in a great place with really GREAT people.

Hotel Costes / Rue Saint Honore 239