My son took me to one today and I really enjoyed it! The place was called the British Pantry (owned by transplanted Brits). It even had a red telephone booth in the garden. So quaint. I tried the Bangers and they were delicious!
2007-09-26 13:34:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Yes it did. The crochet tableclothes were beautiful, the china was beautiful and the sound of the clock on the mantle was wonderful!
2007-09-26 14:44:21 · update #1
I lived dangerously! I had Earl Grey tea caffeinated, lol with cream of course!
2007-09-26 14:46:00 · update #2
Knuckles - you slay me, ha ha
2007-09-26 14:46:55 · update #3
Yep, most days when I still lived with my parents. My mum came from London and my dad from Mull, as my mum was sssoooo English we weren't aloud to forget it. lol.
2007-09-26 22:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by Roxy. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I Say! Old Girl! I bet you had a smashing time. And weren't the scones sumptuous? Oh, those tiny cucumber sandwiches. And a proper pot for the tea. I prefer Cheeky Peach myself, flavor wise.
Yes there is a proper English Tea House in my town and I was taken there for the first time 2 yr ago by my new best friend who is sooooo British. She is a transplant and yet she says elevator and I say lift: she says TV and I say telly.
Did the place have hand-crocheted tablecloths? And non-matching bone china cups and saucers.
As my friend would say: "Oh so civilised my dear."
Nice to hear from you!
Tink
2007-09-26 21:02:19 · answer #2 · answered by Just Tink 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a few years ago right here near Seattle. The waiter flirted a lot with my daughter-in-law's aunt who was about 60 at that time. She was a very cute and so charming. The little English tea shop is closed now. It sure was a nice way to spend an afternoon.
2007-09-26 21:48:18 · answer #3 · answered by mydearsie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is as close as I've been to one:
As a member of the Michael Praed Fan Club, I attended High Tea, which I think sounds as if it should be capped. They tried to get it exactly right~as close as one can get in a hotel suite. Michael was our special guest, of course. If it wasn't quite right, he didn't fuss and seemed pleased that it wasn't microwave or Lipton's tea. *giggle* He visited for far longer than planned and seemed to be enjoying himself very much.
Does an American attempt count at all? I know that's not likely to count, but it's as close as I shall ever be I fear.
2007-09-26 23:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by MystMoonstruck 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been to a tea room a few times. One closed, but another opened up. I didn't think something called clotted cream would be so yummy! And all the dainty food is actually filling. They're great little places to escape to!
2007-09-27 11:33:50 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
an old friend of mine is a transplant from great britain and she asked me to tea. i had no idea what was going to happen, but it was the best time i had had in a long time. i think i gained about 5 lbs too what with all the cakes scones etc. she was horrified that i took milk in my tea - is that a no-no?
2007-09-27 00:37:17 · answer #6 · answered by bassetfreak 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
British teas are great. We also drink our tea hot.
If you want to try some go for:-
Early Grey
English Breakfast
Afternoon Blend.
2007-09-26 21:23:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a wonderful son and that place sounds delighful
2007-09-26 20:42:12 · answer #8 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds lovely! Lucky you. I'd sure like to try that some day.
2007-09-26 20:55:45 · answer #9 · answered by kiwi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I never have, but would love to try it sometime. I have experienced many good old German Breakfasts though!
2007-09-26 20:40:24 · answer #10 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋