Chocola-tea!
It is freezing outside and while the snow and frost looks pretty the cold can make it super hard to keep to any health kicks you started post Christmas. All I want is cake, hot chocolate and buckets of pasta but I think I’ve found one way to curb the cravings and keep on track...Chocolate Tea! Here are my top four picks and each one can be enjoyed with or without milk.
A Quick Cuppa!
If it’s a quick cuppa you’re after I have found two options.
Tesco’s Finest Chocolate Tea
An easy to find and inexpensive option, this tea comes in tea bags so it’s easy to grab a cuppa whenever you fancy it. The tea bags have an almost sickly sweet vanilla aroma with a hint of tea and cocoa. I found the taste of vanilla was stronger than the hints of chocolate but the overall taste is of a black tea and it doesn’t taste too sweet which was a relief. It makes a great afternoon treat!
50 tea bags for £1.49 Tesco.com
Teapigs Chocolate Flake Tea
This was probably my favourite and one I tried by chance in a tea room so sadly I don’t have any pictures for you but you can find more information here. Combining the quality of loose leaf with the ease of a pyramid this tea is a blend of Assam, cocoa beans and real chocolate, the taste of chocolate is subtle but perfect for tea lovers. I recently discovered they also do a Chocolate and Mint tea combining their peppermint leaves with chocolate and it’s next on my to try list!
15 pyramids for £3.99 Teapigs.co.uk
A Proper Brew!
If you’re a bit of a tea purist and you’re after a loose leaf option I have tried two which should hit the spot.
Whittard’s Dark Chocolate Flavoured Black Tea
Whittard’s have several options for chocolate lovers, I chose to try the Dark Chocolate black tea but they also have a White Chocolate white tea and Chocolate Chai if you feel like mixing it up a bit. The aroma of cocoa bean and a hint of something sweet like vanilla hits you as soon as you open the bag. After a brew of about 4 minutes I had a cup of smooth black tea with delicious notes of cocoa and dark chocolate. It’s a really attractive loose tea and would make a great accompaniment to afternoon tea or an after dinner treat.
£6.50 for 100g Whittard.co.uk
Canton Chocolate Tea
I love Canton Tea so I guess that makes me a bit biased but their knowledge and passion for tea is infectious and they have a great range of teaware and varieties for the adventurous tea lover so I had to try their Chocolate Tea. I loved that the first smell you get is of the tea even if it is quickly joined by a smooth vanilla and velvety cocoa aroma. The tea is just as described, a malty tea with the flavour of the organic vanilla pod and pure Peruvian cocoa nibs. This is one for the purist tea drinkers as it is less sweet or hot chocolate and more of a tea.
£8.00 for 50g Cantonteaco.com
Chocolate tea for you? I’d love to hear your thoughts if you're thinking about trying them out or are a fan already.
Tea Tasting Notes – Countess Grey
It’s National Afternoon Tea Week so I’m drinking plenty of tea and it seems like a good time to share some of my favourite teas with you. A while ago I wrote a short review of Twinning’s Peppermint tea but, as a tea geek, I’m always trying new teas and would love to share some more of them with you. I’d love to hear which teas you’re enjoying at the moment too or do you prefer to stick to one type of tea?
I recently picked up a box of Fortnum and Mason’s Countess Grey tea bags. This tea has rocked my world. I actually tried it first a couple years ago when celebrating a friends birthday with afternoon tea in their Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon. I tried to get some at Christmas but they had sold out so I guess that’s a good indicator of how good it is too.
Among tea lovers it may seem a bit controversial to have opted for tea bags. Don't get me wrong I love a properly brewed loose leaf tea but sometimes I just need a decent speedy brew. You obviously don’t get the same cup of tea that you would from loose leaf tea but the standard of the tea bag teas from Fortnum and Mason is so good that I really don’t mind. In fact there are moments in life when I’d drink just about any tea you pop in front of me, surely I’m not alone!
So lets get down to it. As John Torode might say, first you get the comforting bergamot aroma typical of Earl Grey but it’s quickly joined by delicate yet refreshing citrus notes. For me this tea is perfect in the morning, I have to have a cup of tea in the morning but I also enjoy a glass of juice so for me it is kind of like drinking tea and orange juice without that horrible taste in your mouth. I love the uplifting orange citrus and I think it would be a perfect pick me up in the afternoon too. They recommend trying it with a slice of orange or lemon and I plan to try this too.
Fortnums offer a range of luxury teas available in tea bags or loose leaf. The packaging is a gorgeous shimmery Fortnums green, the Countess Grey comes with a strip of hot pink and every time I get a packet out I feel like I’m being a bit decadent, yes such is the life of a tea geek. At £3.75 for a box of 25, thats only 15p per tea bag, I think its pretty reasonable and you they are available online too.
I hope you guys find this useful, I know there are plenty of tea geeks among you, so will you be taking afternoon tea this week?
Please note I have not been paid or sponsored to write this post, all opinions and photos are my own.
Partying 1920’s Prohibition Style
A heady mix of mischief, cocktails, vintage, dancing, gambling, burlesque and secret drinking dens awaits you in London if you know where to look!
Too few era’s offer the potential to relive such glamour and glitz as the 1920’s so we snapped up tickets for the 50th Bourne and Hollingsworth Prohibition party which was held at Bloomsbury Ballroom. I was particularly thrilled to be able to whip out my dazzling outfit from our Prohibition Tea Party for another whirl wind trip to the past.
As we descended the stairs into the ballrooms the genuine Art Deco details whispered tales of a past we can’t really imagine now but added to the authentic feel of the night. Everywhere I looked guests where decked out in pearls, glistening gowns, feathers, suits, braces, bow ties, waistcoats and the ladies pouting deep red lips while the gents tapped their lace up oxfords ready to hit the floor and Charleston!
I had to pick my jaw up off the floor when my husband told me he’d booked us in for the optional Charleston dance lesson, dancing is not something he’s keen on despite laying down some sensational moves at uni. I was so glad he had though, it was so much fun, everyone was friendly and giving it their all and best of all it meant we could have a go later too.
From sipping on seriously strong cocktails and listening to a jazz band while waiting for the photo booth in the first room we could then move on through to the main ball room where we’d had our dance lesson. Two large bars offered another chance to top up our glasses before using our faux casino money at one of the tables, having our portrait drawn or hitting the dance floor while the big band plays, or just stare mesmerised at the professional dancers! The entertainment never seems to stop, from the live music and burlesque dancer right through to the….
Secret drinking den!! Ok, so it wasn’t exactly a huge secret as the tables had maps of the venue on them so you didn’t miss out but you did have to make your way past two shifty looking fella’s, who advised us to tell anyone who asked that we’d given up drinking, and a door emblazoned with a poster proclaiming ‘Closed for violation of the National Prohibition Act by order of the Unites States District Court’ to find it. Passing down a darkened tunnel (ok my imagination was on top form by this point) we entered a room transformed into something that felt secretive, indulgent and naughty! In here we found two new cocktails served in medicine jars, and a chap playing his ukulele! Hats off to the Vintage Mafia for hosting a superb speakeasy!
I will definitely be making my way back for another raucous night of glitzy hedonism and if you fancy it too the next party is being held on 6th September 2014, visit Prohibition or Bourne and Hollingsworth for more details on their tantalisingly fabulous events!
Cheers!
A Pinch and a Punch – June/July 2014
Welcome to our brand spanking new monthly feature! On the first of the month we will be offering up a pinch of the previous month in the form of an Instagram snap, look out you can get involved in this, and a punch into the next month in the form of, well it could take any form!
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This month’s pinch, above, is a snap we took at a beautiful wedding where we provided the linen, china and afternoon tea. It was a gorgeous sunny day, the bride and groom looked sensational together and we loved every minute of it. The wedding was held at the quintessentially English, Garden Barn, near Haverhill and is well worth a peek for parties and weddings.
So, how can you get involved? Each month we will pick our favourite cake or vintage inspired Instagram snap from the previous month, all you need to do is add #pinchpunch to your photo and @teatimetreatery so we can see it, see you on Instagram!
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First up we’re punching into July by diving head first into the most extensive list of Gin and Tonics we’ve ever seen! We stumbled across the Fever Tree pop up in Hoxton Square at weekend and were thrilled to find out it will be running through to 26th July. They are offering 160 different gins and a selection of their tonics or if the choice is too much they will offer advice or better yet grab the G&Tree flight for £15 where you get to try 4 different gins and £2 from each flight goes to Malaria No More UK. The venue is decked out in botanicals and gin bottles and you can admire the range of gins which sit behind the bar. We stayed longer than planned and are keen to get back there so we heartily recommend a visit to find your ultimate G&T!
Top Tip: I thoroughly enjoyed mixing the damson and raspberry gins with the elderflower tonic!
Cream Tea Top Tips!
It’s here, cream tea season, Andy Murray has won his first match at Wimbledon and strawberries, scones and clotted cream are everywhere! So here are our Cream Tea Top Tips…
1. Go Fresh!
Fundamental, from the strawberries to the scones, you can’t beat fresh, local produce. For the strawberries why not get out there and pick your own, click here to find somewhere local to you. By the time you’re done picking you’ll have earned the treat but if that sounds too strenuous keep your eyes peeled for local strawberries in the super market or local markets. For the scones make your own, more on that, or find a local bakery or baker (ahem) and order them handmade fresh from the oven. Finally, nothing beats homemade jam but for convenience a good local jam will be just as delicious and far less tricky.
2. Loose and leafy tea!
Rule of thumb, if it’s mentioned in the title it’s vital! Tea is clearly a key ingredient to cream tea so make it count. This doesn’t necessarily mean trying some obscure tea you’ve never heard of before (don’t hold back if the mood takes you there) but a loose leaf tea/tea bag gives a taste worthy of an occasion like this. You get depth of flavour and colour and it really elevates the experience from the everyday to the treat it’s meant to be. Just drop us a line if you’d like some more advice on this, we stock a wonderful selection of loose leaf teas and tea bags and loved testing them all out.
3. Bake your own!
Baking scones is actually quite easy and something you can get the kids involved with too. We’d recommend finding a recipe that uses buttermilk or yoghurt for a real indulgence, here’s one from baking’s Queen, Mary Berry. Don’t forget to get those hands high when rubbing in the flour, you want the air in there to get a fluffy scone. Keep a pile of flour next to your lightly floured surface and twist your cutter through the flour before cutting into the dough, this will allow you to pull straight up in one swift motion. When brushing the tops with a glaze, go lightly this is a less is more situation for a beautiful finish. Finally, why not mix it up a bit, add a dash of cinnamon or really go for it and try our favourite savoury combo, jalapenos and mature cheddar!
4. Serve up an event!
It will come as no surprise that we love to break out the vintage china to serve our cream tea on, the glittering gold details and beautiful designs make us feel so special. If you’re after something a bit more disposable and easy to clear away then there are some fabulous paper and wooden party ware options, you can find lots of party ware at Jelly and Blancmange.
5. Oooh go on pop the bubbles!
Pretty straight forward, whether it’s Prosecco, Champagne or Schloer we love adding a bit of fizz to every occasion.
Bringing Prohibition America to Cambridge
Bursting with a passion for food, drink, vintage and a healthy dose of all things American we had long been desperate to fuse these all together and create a special event. So we jumped at the chance to be able to hold a fringe event for Eat Cambridge this year and got going with our application as soon as we found out about it. We were thrilled to have our application accepted, Eat Cambridge celebrates all things food and drink across Cambridge with a special focus on independent small business that are bringing exciting produce to the local foodie scene and beyond. It is currently on until 24th May so if you haven’t already checked out the events going on make sure you do now and keep an eye out for next year’s dates!
We wanted the event to combine the tradition of afternoon tea with a flight of bespoke cocktails and this brought us to the only logical conclusion, a 1920’s Prohibition Tea Party! Once we had settled on a Prohibition theme it was all systems go and we agonised over every detail.
The Food
A passion for trying new foods, experimenting with flavours and cuisines has long been a part of my life, you don’t put on 2 stone when travelling for 8 months any other way right!? Having decided to plunge into the Prohibition theme it quickly became clear that our afternoon tea needed an American make over. Half of my fabulous family being American and having spent 3 months driving across the states we have sampled a vast array of the delicious delights the States has to offer. From pizza and BBQ to soul food and grits, pancakes to fried chicken, oh I could go on forever.
We set about researching sandwiches and trying out all the meats, cheeses and garnishes to develop our takes on two classics, the Reuben and Muffuletta and introducing the Pilgrim and West Coast Crunchy. You may have noticed we do passion with passion and that includes a passion for shopping local so we sourced local and British products including delicious breads from Brown Bread who can be found at Ely and Saffron Walden markets among others. We also ordered from the devine Keevil and Keevil for cured meats, and Limoncello for Provalone oh boy what a treat! We’d love to give away all our secrets but our home made olive spread will have to remain a secret for now!
We added some quintessential American flavours to our scones offering Cranberry and Cinnamon Scones with Cheese, Jalapeno and Bacon bites. The bites were made to an American biscuit recipe, these are very similar to scones but perhaps more fluffy and served with anything from sausage gravy at breakfast or fried chicken at lunch to cheese dip as an appetiser before dinner.
Our sweet treats came with a matching cocktail, see the menu above, but we didn’t let this hold us back on flavour or surprises. We developed a delicious apple and salted caramel cupcake, a cherry pie cake pop dipped in a black chocolate candy coating and speckled with edible gold food paint to match our colour theme as well as a peach and blueberry cobbler loaf. Despite being fully aware that we already had a pretty full menu we powered on and added petit fours to include peanut butter choc chip cookies, our much loved pecan pie and finally, you probably guessed it, a chocolate brownie!
The Drinks
Please rest assured and have no doubt that we went into the research for our drinks menu with huge amounts of gusto and enthusiasm, it’s a serious subject after all. Not being officially trained in the art of cocktails, in fact just being avid drinkers of cocktails meant this part was pretty nerve wracking. My husband, it seems, has a secret array of cocktail skills tucked up his sleeve so we spent many an evening trying gins, bourbons, soaking fruits and infusing spirits with tea.
Our first cocktail quite simply had to be served in a tea pot and we discovered a hugely talented local artist, Monique at Toasted Glass, who quite by chance happens to make the perfect tea pots for this kind of event and is also a fellow Secret Tea Society member!! Her work is bespoke, hand painted and extends to all kinds of items such as vases, julep cups, bottles, and so much more.
We infused gin with our own Earl Grey loose leaf tea and lengthened with Prosecco and Cloudy Lemonade, delicious. For our other cocktails we really wanted to add a dash of something you wouldn’t necessarily find easily and also a hint of something American. Two highlights for us where the Arkensas Apple Pie Lightning, a whisky based liqueur with apple and spice and the Harry Brompton’s alcoholic Iced Tea, newly available in some Waitrose’s and in specialist shops, it tastes just like American Iced Tea. We combined these two with Salted Caramel vodka to create our own Apple Pie Moonshine and it was a hit.We served the spirits mixed together in a hip flask and allowed our guests to lengthen the cocktail at their own discretion with the iced tea.
p> We also developed our own pale ale syrup for another cocktail and sourced delectable peach and blueberry teas to create a non-alcoholic iced tea. Finally, on one advance visit to our venue, Hot Numbers, we discovered they made an Espresso Martini and once sipped it had to be on the menu. You haven’t had an Espresso Martini until you’ve tried the Hot Numbers Espresso Martini, they use their own coffee to make it which is divine in itself, gives it a beautiful roasted coffee flavour and really wakes you up, this was the perfect cocktail to end the night on.
The Venue, Decor and Entertainment
It’s all very well and good putting all this effort into the food and drink but our event really wouldn’t have had the right mood, atmosphere and Speakeasy vibe if hadn’t been for our fabulous venue, decor and entertainment. I had already been to Hot Numbers on a couple occasions, for events and a coffee, in my humble opinion they serve the most sensational coffee, certainly the best coffee I’ve ever had. It is located in a former brewery and directly next door to antique shops which we felt not only brought it directly in line with the feel we were after but also allowed us the odd cheeky antique rumage. It is a beautiful space and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They also had some fab jazz art work on the walls, a piano and a kitchen oh and I suspect the craft beers helped lure my husband in!
We sourced a great deal of decor options and sadly couldn’t fit them all in the car on the night. Obviously our beautiful china and Toasted Glass tea pots added to the Prohibition feel. Sparkling fabric flowers by Daphne Rosa handmade in black and gold decorated the tables adding glamour and we picked up some wonderful wooden letters to spell out Prohibition.
What kind of Prohibition Tea Party would it have been without a delectable live performance of 1920s and 30s tunes!? Fortunately we knew just the person and were incredibly lucky to book the sensational Cherry Morello. Cherry has a stunning voice, she dazzled in a sparkling gown, interacted with our guests and even got them singing along.
We had a wonderful night, myself, my husband and my awesome friend Tamara loved dressing up, making food, serving and meeting our guests and were thrilled with such positive feedback. We hope we can dust of our outfits and do it again soon! The evening was captured beautifully by Anna Goodman, if you would like to use her photos please contact us in the first instance and we will pass on all requests.
Going Herbal…
It seems only fair to share some of my tea experiences with you on here, the highs and maybe even some lows. First up we’ve got Twinings Peppermint teabags. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, tea has been a big part of my life as far back as I can remember but it wasn’t until I got a bit older that I started to get more adventurous with my tea drinking. Peppermint tea is a firm favourite in my house, so when a box of Twinings Peppermint arrived in time for this years ‘detox’, I was pretty happy. So, if you’re a fan of peppermint or you’ve never tried peppermint tea or you just love tea please read on.
As far as my experience goes Twinings, thanks to Thomas Twining, have always been at the forefront of tea developments, particularly how we everyday folk approach our everyday cuppa. Supermarket aisles are now stocked to the brim with tea varieties but it wasn’t always the case and when I was growing up there was a selection of tea bag tea, and for weekends there was Twinings loose leaf tea in the special caddy out of reach. If you had to do a tea run in the office your list would have consisted of how many wanted it black or white and with or without sugar, it would not have been the unending list it can be today! If I had known about and wanted to try a rose tea or even a green tea eyebrows may have been raised and I would probably have been redirected to a specialist tea shop. Gradually over the years though Twinings have added more and more blends, limited editions and stayed true to their reliable quality. So the very fact that we can simply pop into our local and pick up a box of anything from Lapsang Souchong tea bags to Jasmine Pearl green tea pyraminds and at a very reasonable price is at least in part thanks to Twinings.
So what did I make of their peppermint teabags? We’ll have to go back a bit first…
I first started drinking peppermint and herbal teas as a refreshing alternative to after dinner coffee and while these days I don’t consider peppermint tea adventurous as such, it felt it at the time and I continue to enjoy it. I drank huge quantities of tea and coffee to get me through those late nights (ok, and early mornings) at University desperately trying to prop my eyes open to get my work/revision done but then with my degree in hand I resolved to get off the caffeine wagon. I battled through my headaches and withdrawals largely by drinking caffeine free alternatives such as peppermint tea so, to me, it is a hero and a must have in the cupboard.
Peppermint is a familiar flavour to most, reminiscent of ice cream, chewing gum and well, toothpaste. Peppermint is also commonly associated with medicine being known for its soothing of all kinds of stomach problems and aiding digestion. My preference, when drinking a mint tea, is to use fresh leaves but that is not always the easiest or most convenient option and this is where Twinings come in. Their peppermint tea bags offer exactly what it says on the box, ‘intensely minty and deliciously invigorating’. As soon as you open the box you are hit with a strong but refreshing aroma of peppermint, it hints at a sweetness but is crisp and clean. This is no wishy, washy ‘tastes like water’ herbal tea, it is mint in a cup and I drink it hot or cold. It does have a bit of a twang, I’m not sure what the technical tea drinking term is but I think it comes from this being a dried tea rather than the smoother taste you get with a fresh leaf or loose leaf tea but you get a nice green colour and the taste is fresh, stimulating your senses. Once plonked into a tea cup or tea pot it should be brewed 2-3 minutes, I actually like to leave it a bit longer in the evenings. Like I said, this tea came just in time for my ‘detox’ which required me to cut down my caffeine intake but I can’t think of a time when this tea couldn’t be drunk or wouldn’t come in handy. It wakes me up in the morning and soothes me in the evening but really, like most things, you just have to try it for yourself.
For more information about Twinings and their vast array of teas visit, www.twinings.co.uk.
The Scrumptious Tearooms
I love tea, and, luckily, I grew up with a family who love tea, in a nation that…loves tea! I love having a cuppa and a natter especially with friends or with my Mum in the kitchen. On visits home I always get a cup of tea brought to me in the morning, loose leaf English Breakfast – yes I am spoilt! So when I stumbled across The Secret Tea Society there was no doubt in my mind that I had to become a member and gain access to their fabulous events. So when they asked me to pop in to the Scrumptious Tearooms, and blog about it, I was thrilled. Any excuse to try a new tea, visit a tearoom or tuck into cake is right up my street so it’s lucky this latest venture took me straight down that street into tearoom heaven.
Tucked in the centre of Great Dunmow, a historic village in Essex, you will find the Scrumptious Tearooms, winners of ‘The Best Tea Shop and Coffee Shop in Essex’ awarded by the Essex Life Fine Food and Drinks Awards 2013. The surrounding countryside is scenic, the roads wind around the fields and there are plenty of opportunities to pop into a farm shop to pick up eggs or you know, hay. If you find yourself exploring the area I’d also recommend popping into the pretty little village of Finchingfield, it has a surprisingly steep drive up to the church, a lovely antiques shop and a windmill.
Back in Great Dunmow The Scrumptious Tearooms sits on the corner of the main road through the town. Teapots are painted into the name on the shop front and the hanging teapot sign whispers promises of a nice cup of loose leaf tea; all clearly display their love of tea before you even step inside. On entering I found myself welcomed with a smile into a bustling tearoom, cakes on display and the perfect tearoom music playing, so far, so good!
The menu offered everything from full afternoon tea to homemade quiche and all kinds of cake but I already knew I wanted the Flitch Tea which is a scone, cream, jam and a drink. Now, you may be thinking…’but surely that is just a Cream Tea?’, and essentially you would be right but for two things. First the scone choice and tea choice is in no way ordinary but utterly enticing, ranging from the Golden Monkey tea to Precious Peach and gingerbread hot chocolate to the Breckland Orchard soft drinks. I chose the cranberry and white chocolate scone and English Rose tea. Secondly the name, Flitch Tea, actually hints at a local past time, the Flitch Trials, which are actually quite romantic and have nothing to do witches, thieves or highway men. The story goes that a local Lord and Lady went to the priory of Little Dunmow dressed as common folk and begged for a blessing over their marriage of one year and one day, to gain the blessing they had to prove their devotion. Fortunately they did and the Prior rewarded them with a ‘Flitch of Bacon’. When the Lord and Lady revealed who they really were they gave land to the Priory on the condition that other couples could also receive a flitch of bacon if they could prove their devotion similarly. It is believed the trials date as far back as 1104 and records show them happening in 1445! The trials continue to this day with the next booked in for 2016, but let’s pop the history lesson to one side and get back to the Flitch Tea.
Everything came out together, presented on vintage china which I believe makes every occasion feel special. The Forlife stump tea pot comes with a timer which lets you know when to remove the infuser so that your tea is perfectly brewed – I can’t really put into words how exciting this was for me but if you love tea too then I trust you understand. If you’ve never taken the time to brew a pot of loose leaf tea and properly enjoy it then I urge you to do so as soon as possible and the Scrumptious Tearooms is a fab place to start. The English Rose tea smelt divine and it really delivered on taste. A black tea with the gentle rose flavour that, if you close your eyes, could have you imagining yourself lazing in a rose garden or tucking into Turkish delight. The pink petals were a pretty addition too. I have only recently tried rose tea but I am quickly becoming a fan and this was an excellent example. They also recommend trying it iced with pomegranate and cranberry juice so I have no doubt I’ll be back in the summer to try that.
As soon as they mentioned the white chocolate and cranberry scone I honestly couldn’t resist it but managed to hold back just long enough to take some photos. The white chocolate added a luxurious, creaminess to the scone and went perfectly with the cranberry. After a quick chat with Jane, the owner, I soon found out that they love being creative with their scones (a woman after my own heart) so you will always find exciting special scones available and usually including a gluten free option. The cream and jam came in handy shot glass sizes which was just right for me, I felt indulged but not sick which is usually the case since I have very little self control when it comes to good food. You know you’ve had a top notch eating experience when you devour every last morsel and drink every drop placed before you and wish it wouldn’t end.
I had a little wander around the tearoom before leaving which is elegantly decorated in a duck egg colour and there are lots of personal touches such as the teaspoon coat hanger and teacup lights. The toilets are signposted, the newsletter is on the wall and a full length mirror is available to check your tea dress before returning to your table. The parlour room in the back has a beautiful fire place and so does the room upstairs which can be booked for private parties. They are also working on a Library room which will be available to book too. Jane clearly has an infectious passion about the tearooms and I have no doubt that exciting events (keep an eye out for their Knit and Natters and their first Supper Club), fine tea and interesting bakes will continue to be at the heart of them. You can visit them on Facebook or Twitter and get more information here and if you’re a member of the fabulous Secret Tea Society don’t forget you get a discount with your membership card!
I’ll leave you to admire their awesome answer to tea room lighting!
