I became fascinated with tea when I travelled in Europe as a child...wait no?? My nanny always made tea for me in the nursery?? Just (tea)sing! The truth...my sister and I used to pretend we were making coffee or tea commercials as children. Even then we recognized that there was something special about sipping a cup of this hot concoction, even if we only had water in our cups. In high school I became enamored with all things British and eventually the ritual of tea. Not stuffy type tea, just the kind that centers on kind conversation and the enjoyment of simple pleasures.
My daughters and I have frequented our favorite place over the years which is also preferred by some of the royal family when they are in our area. The Rose Tree Cottage, owned by Edmund and Mary Frye. In our opinion it is, "The Best". Oh, and the scones, "The Best", and baked in an Aga stove. If you can't get there for Mother's Day or just because, buy or make a few dainty morsels (Rose Tree ships their products too) and brew a pot of your favorite tea. Sit and enjoy each other. It's such a pleasure!
Rose Tree Cottage
801 South Pasadena Avenue
Pasadena, California 91105
(626) 793.3337
www.rosetreecottage.com
