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Breakdown of Brands: Taylors of Harrogate
Charles Taylor, originating from Harrogate, England, founded Taylors of Harrogate in 1886. Now you can see where the name originates from. They are makers of both tea and coffee and pride their skillful hand in making the best of the best. Taylors has since opened a chain of coffee houses. Some coffee houses were so… Continue reading
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Some Odd Things Teashop Owners Have Encountered or Done
Bugged by the Competition That’s “bugged” in the literal entomological sense, not the figurative one. Diane Bryant and Magda Wencel opened a tea shop in a Berkshire village, hoping to attract upscale clientele. Instead, they received an unpleasant surprise when someone slipped around 50 cockroaches through the shop’s mail slot. Whether it was a misguided… Continue reading
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Is That Fancy Tearoom Experience Worthwhile?
A fancy tearoom can be beautiful—but not always practical Are Fancy Tearooms Worth It? A Tea Lover’s Perspective Have you ever wondered whether visiting a fancy tearoom is really worth it? The answer is… yes—and no. Like many things in life, it depends entirely on what you’re looking for. Fancy tearooms typically offer: Elegant décor… Continue reading
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Tips When Visiting a Tea Room
Plan your visit by deciding what type of tea experience you would like. A reservation is usually required twenty-four hours in advance for a full afternoon tea (tea, savouries, scones, sweets and dessert). If you prefer a cream tea (tea, scones, jam and cream) or a light afternoon tea (tea, scones and sweets), a reservation… Continue reading
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Tea Rooms, Tea Courts, and Tea Dances
In the late 1800s the best hotels in the U.S. and the U.K. began to host tea rooms and tea courts. The tea service served in the late afternoon gave the genteel Victorians a place to meet for a sip of tea and conversation. Many of these tea courts became the epitome of elegance like… Continue reading
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Devonshire Cream Tea
Straight from our friend Gavin in the UK! The history associated with these most delicious and World Famous of Afternoon Teas is both long and interesting. It was in the mid 1600’s when tea first became really “fashionable” in the UK, and that was all because of a Portuguese Princess, Catherine of Braganza, who loved… Continue reading
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