"High Tea at The Tea Parlor"~Musings of a 21st Century Domestic Goddess

My name is Jenny, I’m nineteen years old, I work in Pretty In Pink’s Newtown Shoppe and I am studying at UTS to be a librarian. Through my posts you will come to know me as a tea lover, baker, and vintage fashion enthusiast.
 My future posts will feature classic vintage styling, hair and make-up tips, vintage-inspired DIY sewing projects, recipes, as well as reviews of vintage markets, festivals and vintage-inspired businesses.

High Tea at The Tea Parlor
 How did you all cope with the past weekend’s dreary weather? For me, it was the perfect weather to sit inside with a cup of tea! But feeling that wasn’t a very social activity, I went to meet my friend Luella at a more social venue where we could enjoy our tea: Redfern’s very own Tea Parlour.


 
My friend Amelia opened this cosy little haven about seven months ago, it’s filled with vintage furniture and everything is served on vintage dinnerware and a selection of tea cups and tea pots she spent months collecting. I absolutely love it there, and upon arriving Luella remarked that she would love to have a house just like the Tea Parlour.

Since my favorite spot on the big comfy lounge by the window was occupied when we arrived, Luella and I sat at a little table overshadowed by the big Stag’s head and ordered rose tea and scones, costing us $8 each.  In the short few minutes it took for our tea to brew and the cream to be whipped, the lounge was vacated and we were able to enjoy our tea in complete homely comfort.


 
Unfortunately Amelia had such a busy day that she had sold out of all but one serve of scones, so Luella and I had a scone each and a few little cakes and strawberries instead. What a perfect way to spend a rainy day!



The Tea Parlour is number 569 Elizabeth Street, Redfern (just near where it intersects Cleveland St), it is open Thursday and Friday from 5pm-9pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-8pm. High Tea for two will set you back a mere $20, tea and scones or sandwiches is $8; Amelia Ruby also hosts functions- wouldn’t you love to have a high tea party for your next birthday?!  (p.s, I just heard her Tea Parlour is in this month’s Frankie Magazine; check it out for a cute picture of her holding the tea pot I gave her!)

To celebrate our excitement for Amelia’s New Tea Parlour we are RUNNING A COMPETITION for
TWO Lucky Ladies to WIN High Tea for Two! Simply write a comment below telling us why you
love high tea!

Love Tea?? Don’t forget to check out our new Tea Lovers additions in-store & on-line to create your very own High Tea  Party at Home!