The Tea Room
75 President's Ave, BF Homes, Parañaque City
In a city that rarely slows down, Harvest Tea Room arrives as a gentle interruption.
Tucked inside Payapa Wellness & Spa BF Homes, the space invites guests into a different rhythm—where single-origin teas are poured with intention, plates are designed for nourishment, and vinyl hums softly in the background. It is less about escape, and more about returning: to ritual, to taste, to presence.
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.
The First Harvest: Darjeeling, India
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.” The selection comes from Makaibari Estate, one of the oldest tea gardens in the region, with roots dating back to 1859.
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.
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.
A Menu That Grounds the Experience
The food at Harvest follows the same philosophy: intentional, nourishing, and unfussy.
The menu leans plant-forward, complemented by protein-rich bowls and dishes designed to sit comfortably alongside tea. A standout is the Arabic Chicken—deeply spiced, warm, and balanced, offering a kind of indulgence that doesn’t overwhelm but lingers.
Meanwhile, the Chai Latte has quickly become a house favorite. Made from co-founder Henba Ningthoujam’s family’s heirloom recipe, it blends cardamom and warming spices into a cup that feels both nostalgic and transportive—echoing his mornings in India rather than chasing an F&B trend.
From Manipur to Manila
Harvest Tea Room traces its roots to Manipur, India, where its founders first created a space centered on tea, food, and community. What began as a place for gathering and reflection has been thoughtfully reimagined in the South—carrying the same spirit, now shaped by a new neighborhood.
The result is a space that doesn’t demand attention, but rewards it.
Whether shared over conversation, savored in solitude, or simply held in a quiet moment between sips, Harvest offers something increasingly rare: the luxury of being present.