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TEA LOVERS REJOICE! Tea Magazine, Tea Tours and Tea Events from the Lone Star state. Designed to enhance the enjoyment of tea and unique travel in the region: TEA in TEXAS visits amazing women and organizations, while featuring Tea shops, Tea Rooms, B&B’s and unique places worth visiting in the region. For those mad about taking tea, this is the leading source of tea education and events in Texas. A must see for all.TRANSCRIPT
TEASHOPS - B&B’s - ANTIQUES - MORE!
A FRESH LOOK ON UNIQUE TRAVEL
Historical Events | Health Briefs | Community Calendar
TEA in TEXAS
NOV / DEC 2009 $3.95
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17 10 21 Making Your Holiday Merry
Screen Door, Dallas
Growing Up with Tea
18 16 30Tips for a Holiday Buffet
Dickens On The Strand, Galveston
Tea & Flu Season
24 22 32Holiday Blends Weekend in Alvin Holiday
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contentsLee Q. Garcia Publisher, Editor in Chief
Sylvia Quinones Circulation Director
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Contributing Writers:Julie DernThia McKannStephanie MillerArchana PyattPenny Ward
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November 6 (Grand Opening) Village Tea Company, DallasThe online retailer whose teas have quickly caught on with celebrities, opens its first tea retreat this month in Dallas. Located in the upscale Preston Forest Village, the Tea Retreat promises to be an urban oasis offering an escape from external pressures and the usual coffee shop hustle. It will feature a lovely selection of teas, and a “tea sniffer” area where customers can experience the scent and color of the teas as well as read a little about each variety. Tea lattes are the specialty beverage, pas-tries are from the trendy La Duni, salads, sandwiches, handmade crepes and panini round out the menu. Pres-ton Forest Village, 11661 Preston Road, Suite 210, Dal-las, Texas 75243.
November 15th 2-5pm All About Chocolate Tea Party The Cultured Cup - DallasInspired by Lisa Boalt Richardson’s recent book Tea with a Twist and hosted by beloved Cultured Cup em-ployee Kelly Carr, this party will conclude our series of tea parties from her book this year. Pamper yourself and friends with tea and chocolate delights at The Cultured Cup and learn how to throw your own tea and chocolate epicurean adventure. Richardson’s book will be available for purchase at The Cultured Cup. Please call us at to reserve your spots. Cost: $25 for ages 13 and up; $12 for ages 12 and under
November 21 and 22Holiday Home Tour in Plano Looking for inspiration in your holiday decorat-ing? Take a peek into four exquisite Plano homes, all dressed up for the holidays, in the American Asso-ciation of University Women’s 32nd Annual Holiday Home tour in Plano on November 21 and 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the homes. Locations for advance ticket sales in-clude Nooks ‘n Krannies in downtown Plano, Heart’s Desire in Frisco, A Rare Find in Plano, Imadgen De-signs in Frisco and Stacy Furniture in Allen. For in-formation, please visit aauwplanocollin.org or call Carol Crawford at 972-862-7460.
November 27 – December 21 Holiday Tea, DeGolyer Garden Café & Tea Room at Dallas Arboretum. It begins with tomato basil soup with cheese wafer, followed by tea sandwiches and ending with tarts, shortbread, cookies and scones served with straw-berry jam and clotted cream. Tea choices will include
vanilla apple cinnamon spice, cranberry spice, peach cinnamon hibiscus and Earl Gray. The cost is $35 per person, and reservations are required. Call 214-515-6610.
November 30 3pm Tea Tasting Competition – Tea Thyme & Tisane In conjunction with Candlelight Christmas in old down-town Carrollton. Guests will taste a selection of fine teas and try to guess what kind each one is. Here’s a little hint: we know that Charles’ favorite is jasmine and Tea Thyme & Tisane also serves a fabulous apri-cot iced tea. Winners in the competition will receive lovely prizes such as tea cups, and tea. To learn more about old downtown Carrollton, visit www.olddowntowncarrollton.com.Tea Thyme & Tisane at 214-483-2888.
December 13 Tea With Someone Special - Into My Garden Tea Room, Plano Promising to be a very special holiday memory, the event features a menu that is “child-friendly for the little guests and absolutely delectable for adult guests,” says Owner Sue Nagy. Plus, a visit from the jolly old elf himself. There are multiple seating times throughout the day. For Tea with Santa Claus, reser-vations are required. Call 469-360-5821 or visit www.intomygarden.com.
Central Texas
November 5-15th Historic Holiday Tea, Austinaustinjuniorforum.orgAustin Junior Forum invites all generations to visit the Historic Caswell House for the 25th Annual Mother-Daughter Tea, a long and cherished history at the Christmas at Caswell House Event. To kick off the festivities, the historic Daniel H. Caswell House will host the annual Mother-Daughter Tea from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. each day. More info at 512-740-5466.
November 20nd - Yunnan Tea Day10:00 am-6:00 pm Tea Embassy, AustinWhat is Yunnan? Why is it considered the “mo-cha” of teas? What does Yunnan tea taste like? Com-plimentary samples of select Yunnan teas all day long and information about this region of tea in Chi-na. All Yunnan Teas -10% OFF teatreasures.com
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TEA Q&AMany of my tea-drinking friends are also avid readers. As unique holiday gifts, I wanted to give them a gift that combines their love of reading with their love of drinking tea. What would you suggest?
Ah, a good book and a steaming cup of tea - add some tea biscuits and you have complete bliss! There is romance, adventure, murder, mystery, sorrow and joy - all brewing along with your cuppa! I, too, am an avid reader and love books that use the world of tea as their setting – historical, fictional, and spiritual. I have compiled a list of purely fictional works that somehow impart to the reader some knowledge of the world of tea (please keep in mind that some titles may be out of print). One of the most popular is a series called “A Tea Shop Mystery” by Laura Childs with over ten titles. For a complete list of my favorite tea fiction, please visit www.SereniteaTeaRoom.com and go to the Gift Shop tab and click on “Steeped in Mystery and Romance” to begin your adventure! A call to all those kindred spirits - please let me know if you have read any books that I can add to our this list!
I am planning a trip to London this holiday season. I will only have one opportunity to have Afternoon Tea, and I want it to be at the best possible place. Can you please make a suggestion?
In lieu of my personal opinion (since, in all fairness, I have not visited each and every tea room in London), I would like to offer you The UK Tea Council’s winner of the Tea Guild’s Top London Afternoon Tea 2009 Award - The English Tea Room at Brown’s Hotel - “for the best place in London to enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea.” The event, now in its 24th year, is the “Michelin star” of the tea world, with world-famous London hotels and tea rooms competing for the coveted honor.The following is an excerpt from the UK Tea Council’s review of The English Tea Room at Brown’s Hotel:Opened in 1837 and London’s oldest luxury five-star hotel, Brown’s was voted into the top spot after its English Tea Room gained a near perfect score from The Tea Guild’s anonymous inspectors. The judges praised it for its cleanliness, attractive crockery, friendly, welcoming and efficient staff and an excellent selection of scones, sandwiches and cakes. When it came to the tea itself, once again Brown’s passed with flying colours. Not only was there an excellent selection of teas, but the inspectors praised the staff’s in-depth knowledge of each tea offered as well as the menu in which the teas were “beautifully described” and with “the reverence attached to a wine list.”Each year the judge’s task of choosing a winner becomes even more challenging as standards continue to reach new levels and this year’s London competition was no exception! As a result, The UK Tea Council has awarded twelve special Awards of Excellence in recognition of their outstanding quality and consistently high standards in tea service to the following:• Claridge’s • Grosvenor House Park Room • “Tea” at Liberty • The Athenaeum • The Chesterfield • The Dorchester • The Goring • The Lanesborough • The Milestone • The Park Lane Hotel • The Ritz • The Wolseley •
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Archana Pyatt is a true tea enthusiast. Her passion for tea has served as a platform for writing, traveling and finally opening her own tea room. Serenitea Tea Room, located in Sugarland, TX is not only a place for lunch and Afternoon Tea but also a venue to share the knowledge of tea and all things related.
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COME FOR TEATea House Guide For South East Texas
Houston and Surrounding Areas
SOUTHEAST TEXAS
DISCLAIMER- This is a sampling of Tea Businesses in the area, and not in-tended to be complete. To be included in future lists, call TEA-922-9335
METRO HOUSTON
1 Blisswood Cat Springs, TX 713-301-3235
2 BrendanManor LaGrange, TX 979-968-2028
3 CaféM.Bloomers Navasota, TX 936-870-3277
4 CharlestonTeaRoom Friendwood, TX 281-992-8327
5 Ellen'sCafé Spring, TX 281-353-9229
6 FontenotGrand Mansion
Spring, TX 281-355-8961
7 FourFriendsTeaRoom Pearland,TX 281-485-6484
8 FrontParlor Galveston, Texas 409-762-0224
9 QueensQuirkyKitchen League City, TX 281-557-555510 HopeVillage Friendswood, TX 281-482-6271
11 IdylHoursTeaRoom Cypress, TX 281-370-2626
12 JeannieAnn'sTeaRoom La Porte, TX (281) 867-4600
13 Lagniappe Bay City, TX 979-244- 3538
14 LeGourmetBistro Tomball, TX 281-255-4223
15 MadHatterTR&Boutique Caldwell,TX 77836 877-811-1965
16 TheMilkPail Alvin, TX 281-585-6932
17 Nana'sAttic League City, TX 281-554-8199
18 ThePearTree Pearland,TX 281-485-169719 PurpleTurtleCoffee&Tea La Porte, TX 281-470-6595
20 Rachel'sCottage League City, TX 281-557-4433
21 TheSecretGarden Hempstead, TX 979-921-0005
22 Serenitea Sugarland, TX 281-491-4588
23 SilverSycamore Pasadena, TX 281-487-4033
24 SouthernMagnoliaTR Orange, TX 409-883-4144
25 TeaforTwo Houston, TX 281-855-1118
26 TeaCakeFrenchBakery
Houston, TX 281-893-6869
27 TeapotDepot Highlands, TX 281-426-3670
28 TremontHouseHotel Galveston, Texas 409-763-0300
29 VintageGardenTeaHouse
Montgomery, TX 936-597-4004
30 WhistleStop Tomball, TX 281-255-2455
31 WhiteFlamingo Spring,TX 291-907-0778
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A BoutiqueBotanica Katy, TX 281-574-4999 B ByGeorgeTeaRoom Angleton, TX 979-235-0035 C TheMustardSeed Baytown, TX 281-422-7100
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