2 big macarons & tea (Burpple Beyond: $11.50)!
Sunday Burpple Beyond — 2 big macarons + tea $11.50. Specialty patisserie via BB.
Sunday Burpple Beyond patisserie afternoon — 2 big macarons + tea at $11.50 via Burpple Beyond 1-for-1. Specialty patisserie via BB deal.
We ordered:
- 2 big macarons — part of $11.50 spread
- Tea — part of $11.50 spread
- Total: $11.50 (Burpple Beyond effective)
The “big macarons” framing suggests proper oversized French macaron format. Different from standard macarons (~3-4cm diameter), big macarons can be 8-12cm diameter — proper “macaron-as-cake” format.
The big macaron innovation:
- Oversized macaron shells (proper cake-format)
- Substantial filling (proper cream/buttercream centre)
- Sometimes additional toppings (fresh fruit, chocolate decoration)
- Modern French patisserie innovation
- The proper “showcase macaron” format
The proper French macaron tradition:
- Almond meringue shell technique
- Smooth dome with “feet” (proper baked finish)
- Filling between shells (ganache, buttercream, jam)
- Multiple flavour + colour variations
- The proper French patisserie precision
Common big macaron flavour categories:
- Chocolate (proper dark/milk chocolate)
- Vanilla (proper Madagascar bourbon)
- Strawberry (proper fresh + jam combination)
- Pistachio (proper Sicilian pistachio)
- Raspberry (proper red fruit)
- Various seasonal + signature operator flavours
The tea accompaniment:
- Proper specialty cafe tea (oolong, earl grey, jasmine, etc.)
- Pairs perfectly with macaron sweetness
- Sometimes herbal tisanes for proper palate balance
- The proper “patisserie + tea pairing” tradition
At $11.50 via Burpple Beyond, excellent value for proper specialty patisserie experience. Regular menu pricing typically $20-25 for 2 big macarons + tea — the 1-for-1 deal cuts effective cost significantly.
Singapore specialty patisserie operators with proper big macaron offerings:
- Various boutique patisseries
- French-inspired cafe-bakeries
- Modern specialty dessert cafes
- Burpple Beyond-eligible patisserie operators
After the recent Europe trip (Italy + Switzerland + Germany + France), the proper French patisserie continuation in Singapore represents proper “vacation memory food” recreation.
The Sunday Burpple Beyond patisserie format is proper weekend elevated dessert ritual via deal-driven choice.
Overall: 4.7 / 5. 😋👍🏼 Solid 2 big macarons + tea via BB. Would re-do.
