Maria Katrina Paras

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Harvest Tea Room BF Homes

<div><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>Life in the city can make you feel overwhelmed, burnt out, and stressed. It&#x27;s important to take mini-vacations and to take time to slow down. </li><li>There&#x27;s a new wellness haven down south—Payapa Spa and Harvest Tea Room in BF Homes, Parañaque.</li><li>Harvest Tea Room is more than just a tea cafe. It&#x27;s a space to relax and unwind. Listen to vinyl records, read books, and catch up with a friend.</li><li>Their menu offers artisanal teas from India, cold tea infusions, matcha latte, and healthy bites.</li><li>Make your trip a wellness-themed day by booking a massage before your visit to the Harvest Tea Room.</li></ul><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775025518738Harvest Tea Room 1.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Harvest Tea Room has ample seating for individuals, duos, and bigger groups</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Living a Slow Life</strong></div><p><strong></strong>In a world that glorifies speed and instant gratification, there&#x27;s something revolutionary about choosing to slow down and take your sweet time. We&#x27;ve heard far too many people who complain about being permanently busy, but in reality, slowing down is a choice. We&#x27;re far too stimulated by the unli-notifications on our smartphones, too overwhelmed by the amount of things we&#x27;re juggling in our lives, and too stressed out to even try to make a change. But before life decides to give you an unwanted wake-up call, consider this your sign to pause, stop grinding, and just be. </p><p><strong></strong>This is exactly how I felt when I went to Harvest Tea Room. I was ready to watch YouTube vlogs and Netflix while sipping on tea, but because the area had a pretty spotty signal, it was as if I was being prompted to take my book out instead. I&#x27;m glad that&#x27;s how it turned out because I ended up spending four relaxing hours simply reading and enjoying my Saturday afternoon.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775026651296Harvest Tea Room 2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Pickup a book and savor every page</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Payapa Spa and Harvest Tea Room, Your Haven for Peace &amp; Soul-Feeding Sips</strong></div><p>There are a dime a dozen cafes in the BF Homes neighborhood, but Harvest Tea Room is the first of its kind. Completely avoiding serving coffee, Harvest prides itself in serving artisanal teas from Darjeeling, India, specifically the Makaibari Estate, one of the oldest tea gardens in the region, with roots dating back to 1859. Harvest’s bold ambition is to take its guests around the world’s top tea gardens. For its inaugural season, Harvest turns to Darjeeling, long regarded as the “Champagne of Teas.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775028056244Harvest Tea Room 3.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">L-R: Payapa Spa and Harvest Tea Room</span></span></span></strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775028345405Harvest Tea Room 4.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Makaibari Tea selection</span></span></span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775029765726Harvest Tea Room 9.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">The Harvest Chai Tea selection is a must-try</span></span></span></strong>Among the highlights is the estate’s rare and multi-awarded Silver Tips Imperial, often described as the crown jewel of its collection. This handmade, semi-fermented oolong is delicately light yet complex, with a soft, calming liquor. Plucked exclusively during full moon cycles around the summer solstice, and produced in extremely limited quantities, it is a tea meant to be savored slowly—ideally at day’s end, when the world begins to quiet.</div><p>Alongside these pure expressions, Harvest also offers thoughtfully layered tea blends—infused with fresh fruits, herbs, and spices—resulting in cups that feel at once grounded and quietly expressive.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775028578962Harvest Tea Room 5.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false">I personally loved the African Rose hot tea, watching the staff carefully craft the drinks, and serve it in stunning pots and cups. (Lower left) The highlight of Harvest for me are the Cold Infusions, particularly the Apple Cinnamon Black and the Petals and Pomelo.</span></span></span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775028770983Harvest Tea Room 6.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Matcha lovers get their fair share of Japanese ceremonial matcha teas and lattes.</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Slow Food: Nourish the Body with Nutrient-Rich Offerings</strong></div><p><strong></strong>A far cry from the fast food culture that prevails in the city today, Harvest offers a pause even for your palate. Each dish is lovingly made with care, giving importance to nutrition and consumers&#x27; health. &quot;The food at Harvest follows the same philosophy: intentional, nourishing, and unfussy&quot;, the founders share. The menu leans plant-forward, complemented by protein-rich bowls and dishes designed to sit comfortably alongside tea. A standout is the <strong>Arabic Chicken</strong>—deeply spiced, warm, and balanced, offering a kind of indulgence that doesn’t overwhelm but lingers.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775029396127Harvest Tea Room 7.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Harvest&#x27;s Arabic Chicken</span></span></span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775029584348Harvest Tea Room 8.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">L-R: Orchard Grain Salad and Salmon &amp; Black Rice Bowl</span></span></span></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>Sip, Nibble, and Listen</strong></div><p><strong></strong>Founders share that &quot;At its core, Harvest is guided by a philosophy that feels both simple and radical: to reconnect people with where their food and drink come from, to eat better—but not less—and to create space for pause in an otherwise always-on world.&quot; This is exactly how I felt when I visited Harvest. Not to mention there was a listening party that day of female Grammy winners! The music was a treat, as it was blasting not from a typical Spotify account but from a curated selection of vinyl records. There&#x27;s truly something romantic about picking a record, setting it on the turntable, and waiting for the sound to fill the room. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775030051350Harvest Tea Room 10.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Fall in love with the beauty of vinyl records</span></span></span>&quot;More than a tea bar, Harvest is also a quiet ode to offline living. Vinyl records replace playlists. Conversations unfold without interruption. Time stretches just enough to notice.&quot;</div><p>It&#x27;s time to make a date with a friend or yourself. Make it a wellness-themed day by starting with a massage at Payapa Spa right beside Harvest, then letting your day roll by at the Tea Room. Don&#x27;t rush. Pause. Savor. Imagine. Wonder. Enjoy every single sip. Laugh, talk, cry, even. Be present. And receive the gift of peace.</p><div><br/></div><div><em>Harvest Tea Room is located at the G/F of Payapa Spa, 75 Presidents Ave., BF Homes, Paranaque. For reservations and inquiries, they can be reached through their Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/harvest.tearoom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@harvest.tearoom</a> and email address harvesttearoom@gmail.com. </em></div>

<p>Spend a few hours disconnecting from the outside world and immersing yourself in artisanal teas, good music, and a good book</p>

Spend a few hours disconnecting from the outside world and immersing yourself in artisanal teas, good music, and a good book

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