fannyrosie:Kissa menu series: ロイヤルミルクティー (royal milk tea)Royal milk tea is a popular drink in Japa
fannyrosie: Kissa menu series: ロイヤルミルクティー (royal milk tea)Royal milk tea is a popular drink in Japanese cafés, not just in kissaten. The difference between standard milk tea and royal milk tea is that the latter is brewed directly in milk in a pan, like chai (but without the spices). It is sometimes served with whipped cream, sometimes with cinnamon (called a cinnamon royal milk tea on the menu). It is normally served hot, but some kissatens offer an iced version.The name and concept of royal milk tea was invented in 1965 by Lipton, as part of their “royal” series. It got really popular in Japan, and the name stayed.This is finally the last post of this series! There are obviously more kissa menu items, but I think this series covers the most characteristic and unique items.Outfit rundownSkirt: second-hand Victorian MaidenCardigan: second-hand modified Juicy Couture (with added scarf)Hat: vintageBag: second-hand Angelic PrettyShoes: Hotter shoesSocks: old GrimoireGloves: vintageCameo: thrifted WedgwoodPorcelain earrings used as clips on collar and spoon brooch: vintageTea cups spilling tea earrings: G&L market (can’t remember the artist) Royal milk tea, hot and cold -- source link