I was meeting a friend of mine for tea after work but the idea of a quick bog standard tea in a characterless environment of Starbucks, Pret or similar did not appeal to me at all. Don’t get me wrong, it’s good for a quick bite or a beverage on the go but for a nice chat I need something much better.
So instead of a £2 paper cup of average tea I decided to have a top of the range cup of white peony tea for £3.50 served in beautiful china pot and brought to my table by a smiling waitress. Sitting on a properly upholstered Liberty peacock print chair and resting my feet on perfectly varnished wooden floor obviously adds to the experience as does the whole decor and atmosphere of the Liberty tea room. I must consider the extra £1.50 as very well spent.
Of course I had to snap few picture of the windows of my favorite shop in the world!
Yippeeee for Liberty! I love their tea room, it’s so pretty and such a haven. The china is so beautiful, and it really does add to the whole tea experience. Starbucks cannot compare – I don’t rate their coffee much at all either, I think they are only good for a chai latte every once in a while.
Oooh, it’s been ages since I’ve been to Liberty – I want to go back now! I agree the extra £1.50 is definitely worth it.
jane: I totally agree with you on Starbucks, chai latte at time to time and that’s it.
skirmishofwit: I love the fact that it is never busy
oh one should always allow for the special moments when meeting a friend!
i support starbucks because they are one of the donors for CARE.
i haven’t been to london nor liberty for ages! lucky you!
Ooh, the tea – how divine. I do hope you had a nice chat as well. I received a lovely surprise in the mail today! Looks like we will be learning to speak a few Russian phrases soon. You are so thoughtful! Thanks a million.
Looks really good, I’m adding to my to-do-one-day list:)
Bethany, glad it got there, you can always call me for pronunciation. x
stuffedmice: it’s a great quiet place to visit.
if jane: you should visit soon!