Tea and tranquility

It's funny how the traditional tea ritual, once derided as old-fashioned, has become trendy again.

But the basis for it remains the same - preparing the tea, inhaling its scent and finally, tasting it, allow us to take a moment from our busy lives to relax.

Tea has the ability to deliver a soothing effect on the mind and body, which explains why so many Memo Paris perfumes contain tea notes.

From now until November 30, the French luxury fragrance house is teaming up with Tea Chateau to create a fusion of fragrances and tea. Five parfums have been paired with a corresponding tea capsule.

For example. the bestselling Inle, with notes of jasmine, osmanthus, mint and mate, goes well with osmanthus oolong while new Sherwood's carrot seed, damascena rose and sandalwood notes mix best with rose pu'er.

Buy any one of the five fragrances to get a cup of tea during the promotional period. Alternatively, receive a coupon with any purchase at Tea Chateau in Harbour City or K11 Musea to redeem a 1.5 ml eau de parfum spray and HK$100 discount plus 5ml travel spray on products over HK$1,000 at Memo Paris in Harbour City.