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| LA TEA ROOM |
| A tearoom generally caters to women. It is a small room or restaurant, having a sedate or subdued atmosphere, where tea and light meals are served. |
Welcome to La Tea Room (est. June 2007), located in a restored 1880 cottage on
Country Lane Road. Shabby Chic décor with floral wallpaper in yellows and blues,
white tablecloths, fresh flowers, and tea served in bone china teapots, provide an
escape to tranquility.
Country Lane Road. Shabby Chic décor with floral wallpaper in yellows and blues,
white tablecloths, fresh flowers, and tea served in bone china teapots, provide an
escape to tranquility.
The girls make their afternoon tea selection.
Nearly two centuries after the Duchess of Bedford got into the habit of inviting friends
to join her, afternoon tea is still bringing women together.
to join her, afternoon tea is still bringing women together.
The tradition of afternoon tea began in England in 1840 when Anna, the seventh
Duchess of Bedford, got into the habit of ordering a tray of tea with cakes and
sandwiches delivered to her room between meals. She began inviting friends to
join her and it soon became a widespread social practice, complete with rules of tea
etiquette.
Duchess of Bedford, got into the habit of ordering a tray of tea with cakes and
sandwiches delivered to her room between meals. She began inviting friends to
join her and it soon became a widespread social practice, complete with rules of tea
etiquette.
The wearing of a hat and gloves to tea is optional, but a pretty frock is de rigueur.
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