Afternoon Tea at the Royal Botanical Gardens

Last weekend, I had afternoon tea at the Turner Pavilion Tea House in the Royal Botanical Gardens. It was a co-birthday celebration with a friend who was also born in January.

 

I love the shabby chic decor!

Since the Tea House was busy, I couldn't take photos of the other decor.

 

This was my first time having afternoon tea at the quaint Tea House.

 

 

Top Tier - Sweets: Seasonal Tart, Madeleine, French Macaron

 

 

Middle Tier: Scones served with whipped honey butter, strawberry jam, and lemon cream (not pictured)

Bottom Tier - Sandwiches: Smoked Salmon, Ham & Brie, Coronation Chicken, Cucumber 

I enjoyed the scrumptious food with Sloane Tea's Celebration Medley, an apple-orange spiced rooibos blend.

I had a wonderful time and would love to return in the summer when the rose garden surrounding the Turner Pavilion Tea House is in bloom!

Birthday Cake Teas

As a January birthday girl, I've been sipping cake-themed teas this month.

 

Dessert by Deb Cake Teas

 

Top Row: Peach Crumble Cake black tea; Lavender Peach Pound Cake green tea

 

Row #2: Thai Banana Cake black tea; Banana Pineapple Hummingbird Cake black tea/rooibos

 

Row #3: Earl's Rose Cardamom Tea Cake black tea; Vanilla Caramel Spice Snack Cake black tea

 

Bottom Row: Hojicha Pineapple Upside Down Cake roasted green tea; Blueberry Lavender Angel Food Cake black tea

 

 

 

Top Row: Gingerbread Pear Cake green tea (Clearview Tea Co.); Lemon Pound Cake oolong (DavidsTea)

 

Middle Row: Hazelnut Buttercream Cake Pol black tea (Totalitea); Royal Chocolate Biscuit Cake black tea (Tea at the White House)

 

Bottom Row: Strawberry and Vanilla Cake Afternoon Tea black tea (Buckingham Palace);Birthday Cake rooibos (DavidsTea)

Christmas Haul: Tea-Themed Gifts

As always, I was tea-lighted to receive some tea-themed gifts for Christmas.

A charming tumbler to keep my tea warm.

 

 

 

Spice Cookie black tea from Totalitea

 

 

Chai Soy Beans Snack, Gold Rush black tea, and Peach & Passionfruit black tea

 

 

The Gold Rush black tea was a tasty Earl grey blend with a citrus note.

First Teas of 2025

 I hope that your 2025 has been off to a good start!

My first cup of tea in 2025 was a Darjeeling--the "champagne of black teas".

 

The first NEW tea that I tried in 2025 was Murchie's Snowflake black tea. It was a delicious blend of coconut and almond flavours.

 

 

My blog turned 10 today! This little blogging hobby has brought me so much joy over the past decade. I cherish the connections that I've made online and beyond. Thank you for all the visits and comments over the last 10 years!