Teapot Diversions tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-569227 2009-12-13T00:10:00-08:00 a daily journal of everything tea TypePad Holiday Tea at Lavender Tea House tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c204e53ef0128764ce156970c 2009-12-13T00:10:00-08:00 2009-12-13T00:22:38-08:00 If you are in the Portland Metro Area during this month, consider checking out the Lavender Tea House located in Sherwood. It is a great place to enjoy tea served formal English Style and their menu looks delightful. What is... Amadeus <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">If you are in the Portland Metro Area during this month, consider checking out the Lavender Tea House located in Sherwood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>It is a great place to enjoy tea served formal English Style and <A title="Lavender Tea House menu" href="http://www.quasitime.com/lavender/menu.html" target=_blank>their menu</A> looks delightful. </span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3"></span>&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=3><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><O:P></O:P></span></font></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">What is great about this month is that they are hosting several special tea events around Christmas themes. They are as follows:</span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3"></span>&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 10px"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><O:P><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 12px"></span></O:P></span></span></P> <H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 9px"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 10px"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 11px"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 12px"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 13px">Christmas Tea</span></span></span></span></span></span></H2> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">November 28th - December 31st</span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">Delicious hot scones (with all the trimmings), tea sandwiches, seasonal fruit and Christmas dessert treats. Choose from our Holiday Tea Menu for the perfect cup of Christmas Tea. -$18 per person</span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><strong><font size=3><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><O:P></O:P></span></font></strong></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3"></span></strong>&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">Breakfast with Mr. &amp; Mrs. Claus</span></strong></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">December 12th, 9:00 am</span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">Pancakes with sausage. Hot chocolate, hot apple cider or tea as a beverage. Take pictures with the Claus's as they come around and visit with all the guests. Your family will not want to miss the stories, music &amp; singing as we remember why we are so thankful each Christmas season. You must RSVP to attend. -$12 per person </span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><strong><font size=3><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><O:P></O:P></span></font></strong></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3"></span></strong>&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">A Dickensonian Christmas</span></strong></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">December 19th: 12:30 PM &amp; 3:00 PM</span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">RSVP for this very fun and interactive Victorian Christmas Tea featuring Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas. Victorian wear strongly encouraged. $20 pp Adults/Kids are same price. Tea Club Members - $18 per person.</span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3"></span>&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; COLOR: #303030; FONT-SIZE: 9pt"><O:P></O:P></span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">For more information, visit the Lavender Tea House website at: </span><A href="http://www.lavenderteahouse.com"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">www.lavenderteahouse.com</span></A></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=3><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><O:P></O:P></span></font></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">These events look like they could make great gifts for that tea lover or someone who needs a morning or afternoon out.</span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3"></span>&nbsp;</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><font size=3><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><O:P></O:P></span></font></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">Address:</span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">Lavender Tea House</span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">16227 SW 1st Street </span></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">Sherwood, OR &nbsp;97140</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; COLOR: #6f6f6f; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> &nbsp;</span></P> <P> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js"></script></P></div> http://dharmavision.typepad.com/teapotdiversions/2009/12/holiday-tea-at-the-lavender-tea-house.html Holiday Gift: Blooming Tea & Glass Tumbler tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c204e53ef0120a748ebe4970b 2009-12-12T16:06:17-08:00 2009-12-12T16:11:51-08:00 We are always asked around this time of year about good gifts for tea drinkers. Our suggestion for the dedicated tea totaller and those new to it is handcrafted flowering tea and a glass tumbler. Both items can be found... Amadeus

We are always asked around this time of year about good gifts for tea drinkers.  Our suggestion for the dedicated tea totaller and those new to it is handcrafted flowering tea and a glass tumbler.  Both items can be found at tea stores in your area or on-line and both would be enjoyed by all.

For our sample of this great gift idea, we show the Tea Rhapsody Glass Tea Tumbler from Teavana and Primula Flowering Jasmine Tea:

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Best wishes in your search.  Remember to drop us a line and tell us about your great gift ideas.