By Noreen L. Kompanik ITWPA Member Pinkies up and here we go. The stage is set for one memorable afternoon upon entering the refined, classical European lobby of The Westgate Hotel, located near the heart of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. We are warmly greeted by the hotel concierge, elegantly dressed in a colorful sari. She briefly describes the history of the … [Read more...] about Step Back in Time: Afternoon Tea at The San Diego Westgate Hotel
Tea
Not Just a Cup of Tea
By Rebecca Johnson ITWPA Member How would you like to linger over a cup of imported tea and change the lives of impoverished young Indian women all from the comfort of an easy chair? You don’t have to travel to India’s Darjeeling province to do that or enjoy a cup of smooth and mellow Golden Yunnan tea. Visit Atlanta’s bohemian neighborhood of Candler Park where Dr. … [Read more...] about Not Just a Cup of Tea
Tea in Wonderland
By Kimberly Weitkamp ITWPA Member The Drink Me potion lingers on the tongue, the mango nectar strong and sweet. Ensconced in a dark-tinted glass apothecary bottle with a mini straw and a Drink Me label, this is one difficult beverage to ignore. Surrounding the bottle are various cakes and scones, a tea fit for a king or a little blond girl who followed a rabbit down a hole. … [Read more...] about Tea in Wonderland
Victoria: A Rare Opportunity to Experience Royalty at an Affordable Price
Submission by Shelli Elledge | Photographs by Ron Elledge ITWPA Members Have you ever wanted to partake in an experience where you would be tended to like royalty? Would you like to take a seat at an Edwardian-style tea party where delicately prepared menu choices are served on magnificently painted fine china and staff members provide the utmost in superb personal … [Read more...] about Victoria: A Rare Opportunity to Experience Royalty at an Affordable Price