Alicia Cheung

Alicia is a second-generation Chinese Canadian based in Toronto. She is a data-driven marketer who is passionate about storytelling and creating content. When she’s not working, she spends her time staying active, reading, indulging in all things matcha, and adding to her extensive list of places to eat around the city.

Chef Dara Yu cooks with culture in mind

By Alicia Cheung & Pearl Zhou ● Food ● August 16, 2023

Chef Dara Yu shares how she incorporates cultural foods, advice for anyone learning to cook diverse cuisines, and her future plans.

Singer-songwriter and actor Tyler Shaw shares his pride in his Chinese Canadian heritage

By Alicia Cheung & Pearl Zhou ● Entertainment ● July 27, 2023

Multi-Platinum Juno nominated Canadian musician Tyler Shaw shares his hopes to use his platform to increase recognition of Asian talent.

Kiin: Recipes and Stories from Northern Thailand cookbook alongside a basket of red chilis

Asian Canadian chefs celebrated at CCYAA Freshfest in Toronto

By Alicia Cheung & Natasha Jung ● Food ● July 19, 2023

Freshfest 2023 featured an all-star line up of Asian Canadian chefs showcasing their take on the flavours of the Asian diaspora.

Reckoning with whiteness in wellness practices

By Alicia Cheung & Ayoung Kim ● Interview ● October 3, 2022

Summan Kandola talks on looking for BIPOC representation in the wellness industry.

SkyMed is leading the way with Asian characters in lead roles

By Alicia Cheung & Natasha Jung ● Entertainment ● July 15, 2022

SkyMed is leading the way with Asians in lead roles on prime time television. Alicia Cheung shares interviews with cast members as part of our Watchlist.

Finding the best glasses for Asian features with Yunizon Eyewear

By Alicia Cheung ● Business & Entrepreneurship ● May 3, 2022

Having Asian features has always meant choosing either fit or fashion. In this piece, Alicia explores her journey to find the best Asian eyewear.

Get to know Stephanie Hsu in Everything Everywhere All at Once

By Alicia Cheung & Pearl Zhou ● Entertainment ● April 8, 2022

Cold Tea Collective spoke to Stephanie Hsu in Evverything Everywhere All at Once to discuss the film, family dynamics, and her acting career.

Pixar’s Turning Red: Adolescence, Asian family dynamics and diversity

By Alicia Cheung ● Arts & Culture ● March 7, 2022

Cold Tea Collective writer Alicia Cheung interviewed director Domee Shi and producer Lindsey Collins about Turning Red, coming of age, and the meaning behind the red panda.