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Christmas Tea at the Grand Tea Room~ & Giveaway!

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The Christmas season is upon us and before we know it we will all be ringing in the New Year! Whew! But not yet! First, we must savor what Lindsay’s Tea Party considers to be the most magical time of year… Christmas!

As the cooler temperatures roll in, so does the desire to cozy up with your family and friends with a warm cuppa. I can’t think of a better time of year to break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and gather for some tea and fellowship.

This year LTP will be having it’s Annual Christmas Tea Party at the lovely Grand Tea Room in Escondido, CA. What a lovely place this is for groups both big and small to gather during the most wonderful time of year.
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From the moment you walk into the Grand Tea Room, you sense the feeling of British royalty or dining with the elite from Downton Abbey. Crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, bright white mouldings line the walls and waitresses wearing black clothing with crisp white aprons carrying beautiful English china cups and teapots from table to table. IMG_3291

The mood is tranquil, the background is upbeat classical, the room is clean and organized yet still gives you a sense of warmth and  comfort and allows you to feel the grace and sense the warmth that surrounds you.

The afternoon tea portions are plentiful and the courses are all quite good. IMG_3299  IMG_3308One may dress up for the tea or the Tea Room does have a variety of hats to wear upon arrival as well.

Now is your chance to make your own Christmas memory with a friend or family member this holiday season.  Enter the contest below this post and tell us what is your favorite type of Christmas Tea! For extra entries be sure to LIKE our pages on social media. (Mandatory Entry is to comment to blog post) Contest begins December 5th, 2016 and ends December 19th 2016! Winner will be notified via private email. If not claimed within 48 hrs a new winner will be chosen. Certificate will be mailed via regular USPS.

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As the Editor of LTP, I participate in review opportunities and I then share as I see fit. All opinions expressed are that of Lindsay’s Tea Party and are honest and reflect my actual experiences. I would like to extend a special thank you to the Grand Tea Room for the opportunity to share our holiday season of afternoon tea with Lindsay’s Tea Party (LTP) readers. ~This is not a sponsored post. 

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L’tea by the Sea~ L’Auberge Del Mar~ Review & Giveaway!

tea 5Lindsay’s Tea Party has been out and about this Christmas season sampling some of the best teas in greater San Diego! I love when I get to experience a “new” tea for the first time, and recently I discovered L’Auberge L’Tea by the Sea! Those of you who know me, know how much I love both TEA and the SEA!

This tea is such a treat! The settings are out at noon at 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays and the Living Room tables face the beautiful Del Mar Ocean. What could be more perfect than your favorite cuppa tea and the vast sea!! It’s quite the perfect combination.  tea 2

The tea service is planned for every Saturday and Sunday in December; Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and New Year’s Eve.

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The stylish tea service with delectable bites including Blue Cheese Popover, Tuna Nicoise Bliniand Cucumber Banh Mi, along with desserts like Cinnamon Scone, Goat’s Milk Shortbreadand Chocolate Pomegranate Tart will be offered $39 per person; $49 with Champagne, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Limited seating and credit card needed for reservations of course.

This month (December) they are featuring a unique holiday menu including:

Holiday Tea Selections tea 2
Organic Wild Cranberry Hibiscus Tea (this is the one we sampled and it’s a vibrant red tea in your cup)
wild american cranberries, hibiscus petals, rose hips & china black tea with a
luscious berry taste & lemony finish. contains caffeine.
Organic Earl Grey Tea
fragrant ceylon & indian assam black teas scented with essence of italian
bergamot oil. classic for afternoon high-tea, great any time of day! contains
caffeine.
Organic Cinnamon Vanilla Tea
bursting with the scents and flavors of the holiday season, spicy cinnamon from
indonesia and pure vanilla beans blended with whole-leaf black tea. contains
caffeine.
Organic Apple Green Tea
tender green tea leaves full of antioxidants from china. infused with ripe apple
pieces. aromatic & refreshing any time of day. contains caffeine.
Organic Peppermint Tisane
100% peppermint leaves, fragrant & naturally minty. a perfect digestive and
natural energizer. soothing and refreshing. caffeine-free.
Organic Chamomile Tisane
100% whole golden chamomile flowers from egypt. sweet, mild, soothing flavor
– melts the stress of any day away! caffeine-free.

Coastal Finger Sandwiches tea 3
Mini croissant with nectarine, pecan, cucumber, chicken salad
Blue cheese popover, duck confit, fig jam
Buffalo deviled egg, blue cheese, celery
Tuna nicosia blini
Cucumber bani mi
Seaside Sweets
Goats milk short bread, kumquat jam
Pistachio, brown butter scone, lime curd
Lavender honey Macaron
Chocolate pomegranate tart
Cinnamon scone
$39 per person plus tax and gratuity
$49 with a glass of champagne

Now it’s your turn to enter for a chance to win a TEA FOR 2 CERTIFICATE to L’Tea by the Sea @ L’Auberge!

 

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NEXT TEA YOU NEED TO RESERVE!!

On Valentine’s weekend, L’Auberge Del Mar will offer a special Lovers’ Tea which will be served Friday, February 12 to Sunday, February 14 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Living Room.

As the Editor of LTP, I participate in review opportunities and I then share as I see fit. All opinions expressed are that of Lindsay’s Tea Party and are honest and reflect my actual experiences. I would like to extend a special thank you to the L’Auberge for the opportunity to review its fabulous L’Tea by the Sea and share our highlights with Lindsay’s Tea Party (LTP) readers. We truly enjoyed our visit and L’Auberge is a special hotel in Del Mar! Tea by the sea is one of my most favorite past times.

 

 

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Marlene’s Tea and Cakes~ Review & Giveaway!

Tea 3Lindsay’s Tea Party visited a new tea room this week and we can’t wait to tell our readers all about it! Recently, we visited Marlene’s Tea and Cakes for a lovely afternoon tea. First, I’d like to tell you a bit about Marlene, the owner. Tea 2

Marlene’s pairing of afternoon tea with her delectable cakes came to her one day as she was enjoying afternoon tea, perfectly content and lost in the moment. Following her passion for baking, Marlene has taken it to utmost level with Marlene’s Tea & Cakes, transforming her sweet creations into an art form. Her gorgeous designs offer a colorful palette that delights the senses and perfectly pleases the palate – any palate.

Born in the Philippines, Marlene moved to San Diego when she was 4. She loved growing up in San Diego, earned a Computer Science degree at UC San Diego, and worked locally as a software engineer. After she got married, raised their son, and exhausted the corporate life, Marlene’s true passion for delicious became irresistible, and, thus, Marlene’s Tea & Cakes was born. Tea 1

Marlene loves sharing her 5-star, savory creations with San Diego and warmly welcomes the community to afternoon tea. Because if there’s one thing to know about Marlene…it’s that she doesn’t like to drink alone.

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Each month Marlene and her pastry chefs hand select a special monthly menu for guests. For the month of August she is featuring soup and savories all the way up to a banana trifle. Take a peak below at the yummy menu featured for this month!

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August High Tea Menu

Starter: Tomato-Vegetable Soup

Savories: Cucumber & Lemon-Mint Sandwich (Refreshing cucumber sandwich with lemon & mint cream cheese)

Mini-Beef Wellington (Tender beef, with mushroom, in puff pastry)

Blue Cheese Mascarpone and Red Onion Confit Quiche (Caramelized red onion quiche with Gorgonzola cheese)

Tomato & Cheddar Tart (Toasted tomato tart with cheddar and Parmesan)

Turkey-Apricot Ribbon Sandwich (Double decker sandwich with fillings of turkey and apricot cream cheese)

Scones Peach Scone (Peach cream scone with lemon glaze)

Desserts Italian Love Cake (Chocolate cake with ricotta cream filling)

Banana Trifle (Banana cake layered with vanilla Bavarian and fresh bananas)

Monte Carlo (Cream teacake with raspberry and buttercream)

Salted Caramel Chocolate Bon-Bon (Luxuriant chocolate candy filled with salted caramel)

The Tea Room can accommodate up to 46 for private parties and special events. Please call Marlene for specific inquiries.

Be sure to visit Marlene’s FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/marlenesteaandcakes or her website at

http://marlenesteaandcakes.com

Now it’s your turn to try this fabulous tea room! Enter below and comment below for a chance to win an Afternoon Tea for Two at Marlene’s! Comment by telling us who you would take to tea with you! Certificate will be mailed once shipping address is confirmed.

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As the Editor of LTP, I attend and participate in events and opportunities that I then share as I see fit. All opinions expressed are that of Lindsay’s Tea Party are honest and reflect my actual experiences. I would like to extend a special thank you to Marlene of Marlene’s Tea and Cakes for the opportunity to review it’s fabulous afternoon tea and share my highlights with Lindsay’s Tea Party (LTP) readers. No compensation was received for this post.

 

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The Grand Tea Room Review & Giveaway!

Lindsay’s Tea Party is known to visit some of the best and brightest tea rooms in San Diego, CA, and this stop is no exception. Recently, LTP took a visit for afternoon tea at The Grand Tea Room! The Grand is a full service tea room and gift shop located in the historical downtown district of Escondido, California.  It is elegant, cozy and filled with ambiance, the perfect setting for a private party or a nice relaxing afternoon treat with friends and family.  Flowers

When you first arrive, you feel relaxed and embraced by the beautifully white decor, clean and crisp linens and welcoming mural paintings throughout. We have visited this tea room many times but this visit becomes a special one as I brought my daughter’s to experience the wonder and lavishness that comes with an exquisite afternoon tea such as the Grand offers.

We began with selecting 3 teas to try. We chose the Paris Tea, the Creme Brulee Tea and the Pina Colada Tea! All were flavorful and fragrant and my daughter’s loved that the Pina Colada tea came steeped in a lovely shade of pink! The Grand also offers a lovely wine list as well which is nice. Wines

Tea times at The Grand are offered at:

11:00 am

1:30  pm

4:00  pm

Although for special times or parties, call ahead to reserve for your needs.

I ordered the “Garden Tea” off the menu which consists of:

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And my daughter’s ordered the “Children’s Tea” which included:

Tea times may now be made quickly online or by calling 760-233-9500.

Now it’s your turn, to come and try the Grand Tea Room for yourself. One lucky LTP reader will be chosen by Rafflecopter to the chance to win an afternoon Tea for Two at the Grand Tea Room in Escondido. To enter, participate below in the Rafflecopter entries. No purchase necessary to win. Certificate will be mailed directly to winner by the Grand Tea Room.

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As the Editor of LTP, I attend and participate in events and opportunities that I then share as I see fit. All opinions expressed are that of Lindsay’s Tea Party are honest and reflect my actual experiences. I would like to extend a special thank you to The Grand Tea Room of Escondido for the opportunity to review it’s fabulous afternoon tea and share my highlights with Lindsay’s Tea Party (LTP) readers. No compensation was received for this post.

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Westgate Afternoon Tea Review & Giveaway!

 

IMG_6587Lindsay’s Tea Party has fallen in love with the The Westgate Hotel.  The Hotel is a one-of-a-kind luxury, boutique hotel in San Diego, California, completed in 1970. It is filled with priceless antiques and appointments one would find in an elegant home.

The Hotel was designed as a re-creation of an anteroom in the Palace of Versailles, the Grand Lobby is noted for its magnificent antiques, Baccarat crystal chandeliers, Flemish and French tapestries and Persian carpets. From the moment you enter the lobby doors, you are quickly greeted by friendly waitstaff and promptly seated in palatial sofas with soft pillows and chairs. IMG_6645

The Afternoon Tea is so much more than tiny sandwiches and a hot beverage. This Hotel takes you back to an earlier time period, one of regal grace and charm, stunning antiques and vintage furniture that instantly takes your breath away by it’s glaring beauty.

The Afternoon Tea provides a respite from ordinary life and everyday dining. You are quickly able to relax and rejuvenate to the melodious sounds of a harp while you indulge in a delightful array of delicious tea sandwiches, sweet pastries, scones and seasonal berries. IMG_6423

Your choice of seasonal teas is included and may I highly recommend the English Breakfast or the Pear tea that provides an aroma so pleasing you don’t want to set down your cuppa. IMG_6466

The Menu is not only pleasing to the palate but also filling.

Course 1 includes:  Gravlax Cornet with Lemon & Dill Cream Cheese Black Tiger Shrimp & Cucumber with Cilantro Cream Quail Egg and Domestic Caviar on Blinis Saint Andre Cheese with Pesto Arugula Sandwich Prosciutto San Danielle, Goat cheese Fromage Blanc & Tomato Pear Chutney IMG_6480

Course 2 Includes: A Golden Raisin & Sugar Cane Scone with Devonshire Cream Summer Berries & Vanilla Whipped Cream  IMG_6504

 

 

 

 

 

Course 3 is an assortment of dessert “Petit-Fours”  IMG_6567

Cost is $32 per person or $35 per person | including one glass of champagne

$19 per children | under 12

*tax/gratuity additional | subject to change/availability

Seatings for their traditional tea service are offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2:30 until 5:00 p.m. However, private teas can be arranged for your group. In addition to formal teas, champagne and wine are available for an additional charge during your visit.IMG_6474IMG_6477IMG_6472

 

 

 

 

 

For a seating at your convenience, reservations are recommended.
Call (619) 557-3650 or contact the Concierge Desk for assistance

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Now LTP is pleased to off one lucky reader a chance to win an afternoon tea for two at The Westgate Hotel!

Contest begins, June 1st, 2015 and ends June 7th, 2015.

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As the Editor of LTP, I attend activities and events, receive promotional items and educational materials to use and share as I see fit. All opinions expressed are that of Lindsay’s Tea Party are honest and reflect my actual experiences. I would like to extend a special thank you to The Westgate Hotel  for the opportunity to review it’s fabulous afternoon tea offering and share my highlights with Lindsay’s Tea Party (LTP) readers. No compensation was received for this post.

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