It was later in the afternoon when myself and a friend wrapped up dinner and wanted dessert. But, not the dessert at the restaurant, oh no! That wouldn’t do! She suggested a tea house, one that had a laundry list of teas with pleasant desserts. She said, “let’s try Prince Tea House, they are all…
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Part I: Holiday Tea Adventures: A Burning Ceremony with Tea
Have you ever heard of a burning ceremony? Me neither. I was invited through a friend of a friend to come to her house and serve tea for an intimate get together. The hostess of the burning ceremony told me come with whatever teas I’d like to serve. I was ecstatic and nervous at the…
Afternoon Tea at St. Regis Hotel NYC
It was 3:45pm on Halloween Eve, the day before my birthday, the weather chill with a crisp cool breeze, one perfect for afternoon tea. The dress code elegant casual, the decor — very luxurious, with ancient paintings, pillars with gold plated trimmings, and glamorous chandeliers, one fit for royalty, a Queen on her “almost birthday.”…
The Tea Party
It was a cool summer day in July, a Sunday, skies looked gloomy at first, with a nice breeze. What seemed to be a gloomy morning turned out to be a glorious afternoon for some tea. Tea guests arrived promptly at 2pm (invitation via paperless post) ready to try all that the tea party had…