Pots & Tea restaurant in Dubai - in pictures

  • Pots & Tea founder Marico Hao's passion for 'fusion baking' began when she started creating goodies for her daughter Kris and other family members on special occasions. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Pots & Tea founder Marico Hao's passion for 'fusion baking' began when she started creating goodies for her daughter Kris and other family members on special occasions. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Along with husband Alberto Opena, Marico is always on the lookout for the freshest, best-quality ingredients
    Along with husband Alberto Opena, Marico is always on the lookout for the freshest, best-quality ingredients
  • The restaurant serves a wide range of mocktails
    The restaurant serves a wide range of mocktails
  • Alberto, who also runs a beverage consulting company, has been mixing and inventing new drinks for more than 25 years
    Alberto, who also runs a beverage consulting company, has been mixing and inventing new drinks for more than 25 years
  • A special Filipino roasted coffee called Mount Matutum is on the menu
    A special Filipino roasted coffee called Mount Matutum is on the menu
  • Customers can also choose, from left, a Calamansito, Purple Lemonade and Grapefruit Sunset Pop
    Customers can also choose, from left, a Calamansito, Purple Lemonade and Grapefruit Sunset Pop
  • The Calamansito mocktail is made from the calamansi, or Philippine lemon, a citrus hybrid cultivated predominantly in the Philippines
    The Calamansito mocktail is made from the calamansi, or Philippine lemon, a citrus hybrid cultivated predominantly in the Philippines
  • Calamansi juice is known to boost the immune system, soothe acidity in the stomach and aid in weight loss
    Calamansi juice is known to boost the immune system, soothe acidity in the stomach and aid in weight loss
  • The chicken inasal – a charcoal-grilled chicken served with rice – is Pots & Tea's most popular dish
    The chicken inasal – a charcoal-grilled chicken served with rice – is Pots & Tea's most popular dish
  • Marico in action in the kitchen
    Marico in action in the kitchen
  • The double angus mushroom and cheese melt burger is also a hit with customers
    The double angus mushroom and cheese melt burger is also a hit with customers
  • Pots & Tea opened its doors in November in Dubai's Al Nahda neighbourhood
    Pots & Tea opened its doors in November in Dubai's Al Nahda neighbourhood