Hidden Tea Secrets in Parkland is tucked away, so finding it does feel like uncovering a little treasure. The interior feels like a grown-up play room. You are a guest at a tea party. The tables are beautifully decorated and there are all the dress up accouterments one could want: hats on the seats and pearls and stoles are draped across the chairs. Even the restroom was adorable, with accent tiles that were mosaics made from broken tea cups. There were many teas to choose from, and we enjoyed both of our selections. We oohed and ahhed over the little touches, such as, a tiny carafe of sugar cubes and a tiny tea spoon in each of our places. High tea began with a quiche and salad, both of which were delicious. We were glad we’d ordered the “full tea” when we saw the portion sizes that came later. The tea sandwiches and desserts were small, but came artfully decorated on a lovely tiered tray. The food at this stage was ordinary. The scones were heart shaped biscuits and the desserts mostly routine. Still, the overall atmosphere made it worth it. Even the gift shop was fun as we exited. And one of the lunching ladies left as the proud owner of a new French hat (shhh!).
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