A family tradition of high tea and afternoon tea. Shawni reminded me of that her first high tea was for her 16th birthday. Since then we have enjoyed tea treats in South Africa, in the United Kingdom, in New Zealand and now at Queen Mary, a teahouse with a Victorian elegance.
A must do Seattle holiday season tradition, Shawni and I loved choosing our specialty teas and indulging in cheesecake.
A quote from our menu is that Afternoon Tea was created by the Duchess of Bedford in 1840 to fill the 'void' between lunch and dinner whereas High Tea started as a workman's supper in the 1600 and was served at high tables to not dirty the chairs and table linens.
Not that we are experiencing a void, Chipotle for lunch and we are now huddled around a brazier with an almost full moon having a New Zealand sauvignon blanc and ribs! Oh well, it's our last weekend and we are celebrating our time together.
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| From Wellington, New Zealand in 2016 to Seattle for afternoon tea. |
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| We enjoyed the immersion in tea cups, teapots and teas |
