I wanted to write a mothers day post, and then time got away from me. So this is sort of a Mother's day post, or at least a post involving my mom. That counts, right?My mother and I don't agree on things. Not all things, obviously. Just the important things, such as whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza or if pears are really just a bland wet fruit rolled in sand. The fruit paired with meat argument has been going on for at least twenty years, and I don't see an end in sight.
However, there are some things that we do agree one. One of those things is the Kate Pearl Tea Room. We can agree that we enjoyed our Royal Tea to a high degree. (Okay, that rhymed in my head and I couldn't quit giggling as I typed it.) My mother and I met up with GAT and her mother for tea and socializing. I absolutely loved that we were encouraged to dress for the part. It isn't too often that I can play adult dress up, and seeing ladies in dresses and hats certainly sets the atmosphere.
Kate Pearl Tea Room is not my first foray into tea rooms. I have been to several and the results have always varied. The Royal Tea boasts of Appetizer, Scones with Clotted Cream and Spreads, Soup, Salad, Fluted Fruit Beverage, Tea Sandwich, Savories, Assorted Sweets and Sorbet on the website, and in person there is no way that a person could even be close to hungry by the end of tea. The unlimited tea, excellent company, good eats and wonderful atmosphere has the Royal Tea on the list of things that I would want to do again.The gift shop was stocked with a wide variety of tea, and several that made their way home with me. I love the look of tea in jars. I reminds me of an apothecary and that tea heals the soul. In addition to Tea, they had a variety of tea companions, such as spoons, books, and stationary. All things that I need when relaxing with a cup of tea. If you every get the opportunity, I would highly recommend to check out Kate Pearl Tea Room.
