Afternoon Tea at Adonia Tea House

21 May 2019 // No Comments

ADONIA Tea House in Kerrisdale had been on my list for afternoon tea for over a decade. It’s probably the only place in Vancouver that correctly refers to the delightful afternoon meal as afternoon tea and not high tea. Moreover,... Continue reading →

High Tea at Sally Lunn’s

10 July 2018 // No Comments

If there’s somewhere you must visit in Bath, it’s Sally Lunn’s. The oldest building in Bath dating back to 1482, Sally Lunn’s serves its famous Sally Lunn buns, a large brioche-like bread. According to legend, the namesake of this eatery... Continue reading →

Afternoon Tea at Shaktea

12 June 2018 // No Comments

If you’re looking for a quiet little tea salon to enjoy one of the best macarons and fine tea selection in Vancouver, look no further than Shaktea. Located just off Cambie St, this tea salon has been in Vancouver since... Continue reading →

Tea at Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium

20 March 2018 // No Comments

I had wanted to visit Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium in London ever since I’d visited the cat cafe in Munich. When the opportunity to have a two-for-one cream tea (or maybe it was just a pot of tea per person)... Continue reading →

Afternoon Tea at the Palm Court (Balmoral Hotel)

6 March 2018 // No Comments

When in Edinburgh, it’s highly recommended to take tea at the Palm Court of the Balmoral Hotel. As soon as you exit Edinburgh Waverley Station, one of the first buildings you’ll notice is the Balmoral Hotel with its 190 ft... Continue reading →

Afternoon Tea at Neverland Tea Salon

1 March 2018 // 4 Comments

I’m resurrecting this post (4 Jan 2014) with an update on afternoon tea at Neverland Tea Salon. I had afternoon tea (I refuse to call it High Tea) at Neverland Tea Salon last November with my friend. Four years ago,... Continue reading →

Tale as Old as Time Afternoon Tea

25 July 2017 // No Comments

As soon as the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ afternoon tea in London was announced in the news early in February 2017, I knew I had to save up and go. Little did I know how popular the ‘Tale as Old... Continue reading →

Tea at Candella

25 February 2016 // No Comments

If you’re looking for a cosy and charming place to take tea, let me introduce you to the Candella Tea Room. This family-run team room has been serving tea, cakes, sandwiches, and other delectable treats on Kensington Church Street since it... Continue reading →

Liquorice & Peppermint Tea

15 December 2015 // No Comments

Happy International Tea Day! I’m not sure why there’s an international day for tea when for many of us, everyday is tea day (I don’t drink coffee). Oh well, here’s to tea! My top favourite teas are: peppermint, liquorice / licorice,... Continue reading →

Caffè Cittadella

3 November 2015 // 2 Comments

I visited Caffè Cittadella at the end of September when I was temping near West 7th Ave in Vancouver for a couple of days. I had passed by this cute heritage house before but never had the chance to go... Continue reading →

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