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Trick or Sniff Halloween Party


Trick or Sniff!

Join us for a spooky tea party on Halloween, October 31st. Enjoy some deadly treats handcrafted by Ayala, such as the infamously addictive Blood Truffles (with chilli and rose) chocolate truffles, lavender-crusted pumpkin pie, licorice cupcakes, tarragon tea sandwiches, our exquisite perfumed teas - and last but not least: Ayala Moriel's perfume line guests are invited to sniff and explore while meeting other passionate perfumistas in Vancouver!

At 2pm there will be a presentation about scents that can bring the dead to life, and the less-known connections between witchcraft and perfumery.

And as if this and and all the treats and good company is not enough reason to come - you will also be getting goodie bags and door prizes, and a lucky draw to win a bottle of Black Licorice perfume!

The spooky menu for this wild tea party will include:

1st TIER - SAVOURY TREATS
Fennel & Tarragon Tea Sandwiches
Wasabi & Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Ginger & Carrot Tea Sandwiches
Deviled Eggs
Mushroom Mini-Quiches

2nd TIER - SCONES
Coronation Grapes & Blue Cheese Scones
Locally made jams and jellies
Devonshire Cream

3rd TIER - SWEETS
Blood Truffles (75% cocoa with rose, chili, saffron and Kahluah)
Pumpkin Tarts with Lavender Shortbread Crust
Licorice Cupcakes
Anise Biscotti
Black Forest Cupcakes

TEA SELECTION:
Top quality teas, including:
Roses et Chocolat (Ayala Moriel Parfums)
Chartreuse Eau de Vie - digestif tonic/tisane with tarragon, fennel and flowers (Inner Alchemy Tea Co.)
Little Star - Pu Erh with rare chrysanthemum flowers (Inner Alchemy Tea Co.)
Earl Gray Cream (Herbal Republic)

Costumes are welcome - you can also continue on for trick or treating in the neighborhood afterwards :-)

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P.s. The photo, which looks a bit Hieronymus Bosch like, is from last Halloween: the young woman who lives upstairs wanted to participate in Trick or Treating even though her suit has no access to the street. Being the creative person she is (which shows on her costume) - she used this umbrella to send the treats down to the kids on the street. It was so unique to see and so heartwarming that she went through all this effort sitting on the porch that cold night just to give West End kids a good Halloween experience!

Tropical Tea Party - The Guests

And of course - the people make all the difference. I was fortunate to have the most amazingly passionate, sweet and fun guests at my last couple tea parties. I have a feeling they all enjoyed smelling the different raw materials, discovering my perfume collection - and of course, sipping on some fine tea and nibbling on the pastries and tea sandwiches we made for the party (this time I got my boyfriend and his sister to my rescue as temperatures went so high I had to leave baking to evening only (meaning: very last minute). Everything turned out delicious...!

Tropical Tea Party


chi chi, originally uploaded by bobby__emm.

chi chi, originally uploaded by bobby__emm.

Your are cordially invited for a Tropical Tea Party - hosted by Ayala Moriel Parfums, themed around tropical flowers. Guests will experience 3 VERY limited edition perfumes inspired by tropical flowers and exotic spicy foods from Southeast Asia, and get to experience different natural essences from around the world.

The new perfumes will be revealed at 2pm, followed by a presentation about tropical flowers in perfumery.

Tropical flowers and exotic spices will be featured within the refreshments and pastries served to accompany Ayala’s exotic perfumed teas.

When:
Sunday, July 19th, 1-5pm
Presentation at 2pm

Where:
#314-1230 Haro Street (corner with Bute), Buzz #295

RSVP:
Email: ayala@ayalamoriel.com
Phone: (778) 863-0806
Or via Facebook

*Spaces are utterly limited so please RSVP by July 16th to allow us to prepare enough treats and refreshments for all of you.

More details:
This fantastic summery tea party is hosted by Ayala Moriel Parfums, and is themed around tropical flowers. Guests will experience 3 VERY limited edition perfumes inspired by tropical flowers and exotic spicy foods from Southeast Asia.

Tropical flowers and exotic spices will be featured within the refreshments and pastries served to accompany Ayala’s exotic perfumed teas. You will experience these flowers with all your senses - touch, smell, sight and taste! - and if you listen carefully you may even be able to hear them sing!

At 2pm Ayala will introduce the 3 limited edition perfumes, and than guide the guests in a multi-sensory presentation about tropical flowers in perfumery. Only the party's guests will be privy to the scent and names of these perfumes, so it's a very special occasion you should not miss!

This is a rare opportunity to learn and smell previous raw materials from around the world, i.e.: Tuberose, Gardenia, Jasmine, Lotus and many more that you probably never heard of! Also will be featured rare attars from India, which are the traditional Indian perfumes.

The presentation will take place at 2pm, and is an intimate forum where you can experience r

All I will tell you for now is that each is centered around a flower and a Southeast Asian food or spice mix, which makes a magnificent and exotic contrast and a very well-balanced perfume.

Menu:
Magnolia Oolong
Jasmine Green Tea
Pomelo Blossom Tea
Earl Gray Cream
Lychee Ice Tea
Young Coconut Juice with Kewda Water & Fresh Spearmint
*Tea tasting from Ayala Moriel's line of Perfumed Tea

1st Tier: Tea Sandwiches
Tomato & Tagetes
Peanut Butter & Banana
Avocado & Cilantro
Cucumber & Nasturtium
Minted Radishes

2nd Tier: Scones
Devonshire cream
Meyer Lemon Marmalade
Apricot Preserves

3rd Tier: Miniature Desserts & Truffles
Fresh Black Currant Cupcakes with Violet Glazing
Miniature Crepes with Mango & Whipped Cream
Jasmine-tea tarts with fresh Lychee
Vanilla Cream Cheese & Banana Cupcakes
Lemon-Lime Wafers (icebox)
Macademia-White Chocolate Cookies
French Macarons by Say See Bon Pattisserie
Hand-rolled Flower-Scented Charisma Truffles

Ayala's truffles and teas will be available for purchase of course so you can enjoy them at home too!

Afternoon Tea Party & Private Sale


Join us for an afternoon tea and a presentation about tea notes in perfumery and a private shopping event.

On the Menu:
5-tiered tray of fragrant sweet and savoury refreshments will be served along with Ayala Moriel’s exceptional perfumed teas created for us especially by Inner Alchemy Tea Co. to match selected scents from Ayala Moriel ready-to-wear perfume collection.

Tier 1:
Wild Hyssop mini pita bread
Cumin & Hummus Tea-Rolls Wasabi-Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Tomato-Basil Tea Sandwiches Minted Radishes Tea Sandwiches

Tier 2:

Sweet scones with rose petal jam & devonshire cream
Savoury cumin scones


Tier 3:

Middle Eastern semolina pastries with almonds and honey syrup

Brownies
Cupcakes


Tier 4:

Crystallized rose icebox cookies

Fennel biscuits

Aniseed biscotti

Halva cookies

Pistachio-Lime Buttons


Tier 5:
Hand-rolled Flower-Scented Chocolate Truffles
Assortment of Moroccan dried-fruit and orange flower water petitefours


There will be door prizes and a lucky draw for all guests to win a gift certificate for creating your very own signature perfume (value of $550) and other exciting surprises and gifts with purchase.

At 2pm, Ayala will give a presentation about the role of tea in perfumery, accompanied by a fragrance sampling of tea-scented perfumes (including some of Ayala’s own creations).

When:
Sunday, June 14th, 12:00-4:00pm
Ayala will speak at 2pm

Where:
Ayala Moriel Parfums Studio
#314-1230 Haro Street (corner with Bute)
Buzzer #295
Vancouver, BC

RSVP now (778) 863-0806
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