Piper & Leaf

The best place to buy tea in town is Piper & Leaf now located at Lowe Mill. I had to do a double-take when I discovered them last year at the Madison Farmer’s Market.  Original loose leaf tea blends created and sold right here in my hometown?  Amazing!  I stopped and talked with them and…

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Great Tea Rooms of America

I’ll recommend another book about tea to you – “The Great Tea Rooms of America” by Bruce Richardson It’s a nice compilation of what the author considers the best tea rooms in the U.S. and I think it makes a great checklist.  I’ve been to one of the tearooms already – see my previous entry…

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Tea with Thee by Victoria

My friend, Julie and I just went and tried out a new local tea room.  It’s called Tea with Thee by Victoria at 181 Hughes Road, Madison AL 35758 next to Hartlex Antiques. There is a shop/dining room in the front with the main dining room in the back that’s big enough to hold large groups. They serve…

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going out of town?

If you’re going on vacation and want to know what tea rooms might be where you’re heading check out www.teamap.com.  You can look up by zip code or state and the website provides you a list and a map of what’s close by.  It’s a great resource!

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The Happy Tea Drinker 

Tea at the Biltomore

The Happy Tea Drinker I enjoy my tea.  I have a pot every morning and sometimes in the afternoon. While some people like it hot, others prefer their tea served cold.  I’m happy either way. Tea is a little bit of zen.  It’s easy, it’s cozy and yet also has elements of refinement and civility. Tea can be a stolen…

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