Enjoying Afternoon Tea in Style

Today's Blog is brought to you by Michelle. She saw how much fun I was having and wanted to try writing an article about her recent outing with Madison and her mother.

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Madison has become quite the lover of tea houses lately, so I was so excited for us to try the Afternoon Tea at the O. Henry Hotel in Greensboro, NC.

The hotel is named after the short story author, O Henry, who was born William Sydney Porter in 1862 in Greensboro, NC. The tea is served daily in the Social Lobby of the hotel which is a beautiful area very similar to the impressive library at the Biltmore Estate.

I had set up a Girl’s Day Out for Madison, my Mom, and myself while James and Grandpap took in the latest movie and lunch. We arrived dressed in our holiday best and were escorted into the inviting lobby with tables of various sizes set up. We were pleased when we were shown to our intimate table for three which had a beautiful rose centerpiece in the middle.

We were given menus and we all decided to try the O. Henry Tea which sounded wonderful. Madison chose the Holiday Peppermint tea, Mom picked Raspberry Delight, and I tried the Christmas Tea. The tea was brought in three beautiful tea pots with matching tea cups, along with sugar cubes (a must!) and cream. Madison was beaming from ear to ear.

The waiter then took our order and we enjoyed our tea while we took in the beautiful surroundings and the wonderful holiday music. After a cup or so of tea, our food arrived. It was presented in such a beautiful way as it was brought out on a tiered tray. Our tea was comprised of freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserve, chicken salad on a toasted round which Madison absolutely loved, roasted red pepper and white cheddar on whole wheat, sliced cucumber over cream cheese dill mousse on white, spicy cheese wafers, and an assortment of chocolates, cookies, and fruit.

The food and atmosphere was wonderful. We enjoyed this quiet, relaxing afternoon in the midst of the busy holiday season.

Madison declared that she should have been born in England because she could do this every day. Maybe not every day, but we have already decided that this will become a new holiday tradition for the girls.