I may or may not need to make a confession,
It could also be a premonition,
That I think I have a new addiction,
To connoisseur: the empire collection.
The launch of the new empire collection of
connoisseur is here!! And to celebrate this connoisseur are giving out a free
scoop of ice cream!! Did someone say a free scoop of ice cream? Um… I am so
there.
And you got that right! The first day of
this promotion, Wednesday 17th September after work – Miss CC and I
were standing to an empty store without a queue and the inner impatient part of
us were squealing with happiness! The perks of first day goodies! But we were
told they had a big rush after school, guess kiddies also got a sweet treat for
the day.
So, four new flavours are released inspired
by historical characters! Emperor jing zong which is red bean with coconut. Emperor Nero, which consists of decadent coffee, chocolate coated hazelnuts and
hazelnut liquor. King Cyrus of Persia is pistachio with cinnamon, honey and
dates. Last we have King Louis XIV which is French vanilla with chocolate
flakes and Armagnac sauce.
Four flavours, two girls and only one free
scoop each –a wise choice had to be made. We chose Emperor Nero and King Cyrus of
Persia. Must say, I didn’t quite enjoy King Cyrus, nothing against him but the
flavours did not quite hit me well. However, Emperor Nero on the other hand was
quite a gentleman, offering bites of hazelnut was good along with the
bittersweet coffee. Another scoop would have been nice.
If you want your free scoop, then be sure
to hit them up before the 21st of September! I’m not sure how the
queues will be holding up now, but for a Wednesday at 5.30pm, I reckon we were
pretty lucky to beat any rush that was to be had.
I love free things, especially when they’re
right up my alley of loves! How about you? I mean, no one would ever say no to
anything free right?
… Except perhaps a free loader …
Connoisseur
Empire Collection
17th September – 21st
September 2014
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374 Crown Street,
Surry Hills
Opening
hours
Friday 19th Sept: 11am – 9pm
Saturday 20th Sept: 11am – 9pm
Sunday 21st Sept: 12pm – 8pm
Oh interesting about the King Cyrus-what is in that flavour? :)
ReplyDeleteIt was pistachio based, and I was thinking why after you asked as well and realized that it's because I gave hit and misses with particular pistachio flavours sometimes ...
DeleteWoohoo, free ice cream! I'd probably sample the Emperor Nero, as you liked it. And...King Louis?
ReplyDeleteGourmet Getaways
Hehe don't take my word for it, you may like the other flavours more ;) I didn't get to try king Louis unfortunately but it sounded like choc chip ... Perhaps an exotic version?
DeleteSaw these at the supermarket recently. Didn't think there'd be a market for red bean ice cream among the general public but hoping I'm proved wrong! lol
ReplyDeleteHaha I agree I think maybe I should reconsider and try the red bean flavor now ...
DeleteDear Cassie,
ReplyDeleteThe ads on TV for this ice-cream are very enticing!
I haven't seen the ad yet, should probably try and watch some tv ><
Deletei missed out on this, cant wait to see the new flavours in store!
ReplyDeleteawww, but it wasn't around long enough for people to get around to. Less than a week really isn't long enough :( But yes, would be nice to see them in store!
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