Last week, I had plans to meet a friend for afternoon tea at Tea at the White House. Unfortunately, my friend got sick...but rather than cancelling our reservation, I opted to go on my own instead!
Tea at the White House opened their beautiful tea shop at their new location (35 Main St North, Waterdown, Ontario) in September. The tea room opened in late October. Reservations are a must!
The great wall of 170+ teas.
Because I love all things banana, I tried out the Darjeeling Select Reserve tea which "offers
flavors of flowers, freshly sprouting buds, pomello and even green
banana." (Source: Tea at the White House). I couldn't detect the banana, but I did enjoy
this light, floral tea.
My delicious cream tea was quite filling!
Tea at the White House Impulse Purchase
How are adorable are these vintage-style teapot and teacups necklace and earrings?
How are adorable are these vintage-style teapot and teacups necklace and earrings?
I'm so glad that Tea at the White House has found a permanent location so that I can enjoy their wonderful food, teas and service again!
Tea at the White House was recently featured in the local morning news. Click here to watch the 15-minute video which includes: discussion of afternoon tea vs. high tea, tea blending, scone baking, and a tea and chocolate pairing.
What a lovely place and those ear rings are very unusual and rather lovely xx
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ReplyDeleteYea for you in buying yourself something, Margie! I love the earrings and necklace. I did an impulse buy today, too. I bought a Christmas teacup (like I needed it!!). Tea at The White House would be such a delight, and I'm so glad that you went by yourself.
ReplyDeleteTea at the White House sounds amazing, Margie! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself and treated yourself to that cute necklace and earrings set. I had an impulse buy too which I plan to share in December. Sometimes you just can't walk away from certain things! I'm busy decorating and didn't get a post on yet. Have great week!
ReplyDeleteThose earrings are adorable and perfect for you.
ReplyDeleteOh, what a wonderful place! Hopefully, next time your friend will be able to join in on the fun! God bless you this beautiful Christmas season!
ReplyDeleteOh Margie, how I wish we lived closer to one another! A trip to this wonderful tea house would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this - so glad you went. It's not easy doing these things alone, but I too often do.
Sure hope your friend gets well soon - just getting over illness myself I am sensitive to your friend's timing. It isn't fun at all to be sick whilst preparing for the holidays. :-(
We need to patronize these places or they go out of business! I am heading to watch the video now.
Hugs and prayers. ♥
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ReplyDeleteOH, Margie - I sooooo enjoyed that delightful documentary on the White House tea place - I laughed our loud and really liked it! I lost it when they were tasting the scones and the newscaster giggled maniacally - so so hilarious. Haha!
Now, I found the purple tea they sell REALLY fascinating! I never heard of anything like this. And their teas look soooooo good! WOW!
I think I need to visit you up north!
OH YAY they have a web site and one can order to try that purple tea, and maybe buy one of their cute scone cutters! (Wish shipping wasn't so high though, but alas, it is what it is.) : - )
DeleteIt looks like you had a delightful time! How wonderful it would be to visit a tea house like that! So glad you have this close to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and elegant place and I'm glad you opted to go even on your own. Sure looks like you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to go for tea. Going out alone can be a fun experience.
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed that you still went and had a good time. The cream tea is beautifully presented and that necklace is adorable, it deserves a nice home.
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xo
Ooh, love this Margie. If I had been there I would have gladly went to have tea with you. I just love the pictures. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteWow...all those teas! I would have ended up with the Darjeeling as well...my favorite. The tea looks delicious! Hope you get to visit again when your friend has recovered. Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea
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What a lovely tea time.
ReplyDeleteMargie, I envy you having such a lovely place for tea nearby. Beautiful, unfussy, pristine. And run by such enthusiastic and knowledgeable people. Loved the video.
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely. And good for you for going even if your friend couldn't make it. And an impulse buy is always fun. ;) xo Deborah ps off to watch the video.
ReplyDeleteOoh, that tea and chocolate pairing looks wonderful!
DeleteMargie, Thanks for sharing your tea. It looks delicious and browsing all those teas would be great. Have a great day. Sylvia D.
ReplyDeletethis place sure does have a large selection of tea! That necklace and earrings are darling! Thanks for sharing Margie!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful, and my a large amount of teas.. love the earrings and necklace.. Happy Hoildays dear, with love Janice
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have another tea room open there! Lucky you!....Christine
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place for tea. Cute and lovely earrings and necklace you got yourself there.
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