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Uniquely Yours Tea Room / The Butler House Mission Statement
We invite you to experience a lovely day at Uniquely Yours Tea Room
WE HOST PRIVATE EVENTS FOR 25 or more on SUNDAYS . Please CALL for details
Our mission here at The Butler House,
is to provide a sanctuary of peace and tranquility as we transport you from the everyday to a time nearly forgotten by our ever changing world.
About our Tea Service.....
Elegant Afternoon High Tea Service
The Afternoon High Tea Experience...
A wonderful selection of tea breads, petite pastry sweets and fancy savory bites during mid afternoon, a daily ritual for socializing meant to pamper your soul and renew your spirit.
We have given careful thought to each and every detail to enhance your High Tea experience. As you gracefully sip from your antique footed teacup, your senses become invigorated with the taste and aroma of fine tea perfectly brewed to perfection. Behind the scenes in our authentic patisserie french kitchen, a
seasonal three tier tower of sweets and savories awaits your indulgence.
We encourage you to take in and enjoy the atmosphere, made to feel as if you have been transported back in time. You will experience the delight of an authentic Afternoon Tea Service in one of our beautifully embellished dining rooms, all set with vintage lace, silver, crystal and china.
Guests are encouraged, yet not required to dress in their Sunday best ,...So ladies, dust off those fabulous hats , should you have one, put on those vintage gloves and treat the day as a special occasion. We do have a lovely selection of vintage hats for taking photos, should you wish to adorn yourself and your guests !!
The custom of serving Afternoon Tea is attributed to Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford (1788-1861)
Afternoon Tea is a long held tradition in most Western countries.
Anna, was said to have began taking a light snack in her room in the afternoon. She complained of a “sinking feeling” between the breakfast meal served early in the morning and the evening dinner served around 8:00pm. Anna requested small cakes, bread and butter, sweets and tea be sent to her room in the late afternoon. She began inviting friends to her afternoon ritual and soon “Afternoon Tea” was quite fashionable in English society. Eventually, all of England and neighboring countries were enjoying the mid-day break.
Many confuse High Tea with Afternoon Tea. High Tea sounds very fancy and fussy, but it is actually the dinner tea the working class of Britain enjoyed in the 19th Century. That meal was served on a high table and eventually became known as “High Tea”
At Uniquely Yours, we serve traditional Afternoon Tea in a relaxed and whimsical atmosphere for parties of two, ten, or more.
Our tea towers are filled with tea sandwiches and bite-sized savories, scones and petite sweets inspired by Anna herself. Just be sure and ask us about ROYAL-TEA....
