tearoom
-
6 Things to Consider Before Opening a Tea Room
Every few months I get an email from someone who wants to open a tea room. They ask me where to buy teacups, find a good recipe for scones, or what to charge for a pot of tea. While these are all important considerations, they’re the end of the process, not the beginning. Since 1998,… Continue reading
-
Favourite Tearooms in the UK — Part III
Continuing my series on favourite tearooms in the UK, I turn to a hotel steeped in history. According to Wikipedia, it has hosted many notable figures over the years. Located in Mayfair, in the heart of London, Brown’s Hotel provided the setting for a truly exquisite afternoon tea experience during our last visit to the… Continue reading
-
UK Tea Revisited
As I returned to the UK for a blend of business and pleasure, I swelled with pride as I went to cafés and eateries and found the bar had been raised on the quality and range of teas available. A visit to the National Memorial Arboretum in the centre of England was accompanied by a… Continue reading
-
Favourite Tearooms in Australia — Part II
In a previous post, I talked about a couple of Afternoon Tea places in the UK which I hold dear to me. In this post, I’d like to share with you a couple of places that I had the privilege of going to here in Australia. Emporium Hotel is a five star luxury boutique hotel… Continue reading
-
Favourite Tearooms in Australia – Part I
In keeping with a current theme, my previous two posts talked about my favourite tearooms in the UK. Having moved over to Brisbane last year, I naturally had to check out the tearooms here and two places spring to mind! The Tea Centre is rapidly growing having just opened a new place in Chermside, with… Continue reading
-
Tearoom Review: Franchia in New York City
Some years ago when I worked in New York, Franchia was a frequent stop for their wonderful teas, their delicious vegan menu, and their soothing atmosphere. Since we moved out of the area, Franchia has been amongst the things I miss the most. So when I had the opportunity to visit The City recently for… Continue reading
-
Favourite Tearooms in the UK — Part II
In my last post, I shared a couple of tearooms in the UK that are especially dear to me. In this installment, I’d like to invite you to indulge in the world of High Tea—where tea, companionship, and culinary delights come together beautifully. High Tea (or Afternoon Tea) is a British institution enjoyed around the… Continue reading
-
Favourite Tearooms in the UK — Part I
I was recently chatting on Twitter with a dear tea friend and was surprised to hear they had a disappointing experience in a UK tearoom. Having previously written about what to look for in a good tearoom, I felt inspired to put the kettle on and reflect on some wonderful tearoom experiences I’ve had growing… Continue reading
-
What to Look for in a Good Tearoom
Editor’s note: This is the first article for this blog by tea lecturer May King Tsang of May King Tea. We hope to see more. Having visited many tearooms, these are my top 10 tips on what a customer should look for: MayKing Tea: Believe it or not there is a right and a wrong way… Continue reading
-
Can You Be a Tea Drinker in Small Town America?
There’s a persistent rumor that you can’t get a decent cup of tea in small-town America. I assure you—it’s simply not true. Perhaps those spreading this notion haven’t ventured far beyond their favorite big-city tea shops. It’s reminiscent of ancient Romans assuming anything beyond their borders was uncivilized! As the saying goes: seek and you… Continue reading
search
Recent Posts
- Top 5 Tea Trends for 2025
- Unlock the Potential of Tea Bags: Perfect Iced Tea
- Jams to Jazz Up Any Picnic
- 3 Teas to Savor Spring
- Elevating Easter Brunch
follow us
Newsletter
Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
Tag cloud
Assam Tea Autumn Black Tea british british food caffeine cake Ceylon chai Chocolate Christmas Darjeeling Tea earl grey English Tea Store fall flavored tea Green Tea Herbal Holidays Iced Tea Loose Tea oolong PG Tips recipe recipes rooibos Scones stash Steeping Tea tea tea book Tea Books Tea Gadgets tea party Teapot teapots Tea Recipe Tea Recipes tea review tea reviews tearoom tea room tea time tisane twinings
blogroll
- Construction Gear Blog
- Flag BlogLED Blog
- Northline Express Blog
- Online Stores, Inc. Blog
- Safety Equipment Blog
- Safety Girl Blog
Tea Blog 