The Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium Experience

I had the most delightful experience this past Tuesday, a friend treated me to tea at the Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium. This is a wonderfully imaginative tea shop in Beaverton, that really should not be missed by those inclined to take a cuppa with delicious savories and sweets along with a truly unusual and marvelously creative atmosphere.

The Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium is a delightful mix of steampunk and Alice in Wonderland. I was in awe at the detail and creative talent of the two owners Maggie and Harold. The establishment is a feast to the eyes; hot air balloons, delicately balanced tea cups, and steam punk hats and portraits.

Dad's 89th Birthday!

Dad celebrated his 89th birthday last month, but he, like I, really enjoys dragging it out. 

Since I love tea and had the day off today, I took dad to tea at the
English Garden Tea Cafe. 

It is a new little place that just opened in June.

Dad and I found it delightful and will not only go back again, 

but endeavor to spread the word about this lovely place. 

The decor is pleasant with hand painted flowers, bushes and dragonflies above the chair rails. 

We met Roanna, our very pleasant hostess, who said her hand was really cramping
before she completed the painting. It runs all the way around the room.

There is a hat-tree with a selection of hats,
which the owner/staff encourage you to wear while enjoying your tea.

Presentation was nicely done. Loved the fold of the napkins.

The first course was a lovely spicy chicken soup. No MSG here and it was delicious.

Second course was a cooling off fruit compote of peaches, pineapple and strawberries.

Real whipped cream ladies and gentlemen.

Dad excited over the three tiered tray of savories

(egg salad, cucumber and chicken salad 'which was exceptional'),

two kinds of scones (plain and cinnamon raisin) and

sweets (just going to let you drool here).

In addition, they offered not one, but two kinds of jam

and 

homemade lemon curd for the scones. 

YUM!

Treat yourself to a lovely tea experience at the English Garden Tea Cafe.

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