Hello my lovelies,
It's been a while, but college will do that to you...Now that summer is successfully underway, and I have some more things to say about lolita fashion and lifestyling, I'll be able to update more regularly. Also, while abroad this semester I hope to keep up with this more so it isn't just a summer and winter break blog. Plus, I'll be adding a European flavor with insights into the EGL scene in the UK and Europe.
That's right ladies and gentlemen, I'm going to study abroad in the UK next semester! But enough about me...wait, not enough about me? Well in that case, you can follow my vlog here: http://www.youtube.com/user/MaVieEnVlog. It's more of a personal version of this blog.
But seriously, enough about me for now, that's not why you're here. You're here for my input on gothic lolita and that you shall receive. Today is Saturday...and I apologize for being a day late with an update on food and drink, but I hope you enjoy the entry.
Recently, I went to a tea shoppe, and I was in awe. In honor of that visit, lets talk about tea and scones.
The type of tea I had was a green tea called Kyoto Cherry Rose. It's amazing and available on the internet for purchase here: http://www.englishteastore.com/sekychrofegr.html. With a touch of milk (never cream because it is too heavy for tea) and sugar, this tea is perfect for a warm afternoon--the hint of "greenness" at the end of a sip is refreshing and almost gives a cooling sensation.
We also had scones with clotted cream and raspberry jam. Did you know that when eating a scone, it is proper to cut it in half then apply jam and a touch of clotted cream? I didn't...so I cut mine into slices and added the cream first. How embarrassing! In any event, it was still delicious, and it is something that should be experienced. So go out there! Get some jam and some cream and eat that scone with tea, you'll love it!
Ooh, I seem to be a bit rusty with blogging, I apologize for the shortness of the entry. Once I get back into the swing of things though, I'll post better entries.
I love tea shops! You're not going to believe this but while I was in the UK I failed to find one tea shop that I liked :( Sad, I know. Do you know of one in the bay area where I can try this new proper way of eating scones? I'd love to try your favorite tea shop :)
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I have yet to go to a tea shop in the bay area, but I'm sure there is a tea garden somewhere near Japan Town.
ReplyDeleteAu Coqulet on University serves tea I believe (I've only been once) but they aren't a bonafide tea shop. There are of course also places like Peet's coffe and tea...And Oh! Of course! On 4th st in Berkekey there is a shop that sells only tea! I don't think they do baked goods though.
That's so unfortunate! Was there any reason they sucked? I think I'll go on a hunt for myself. If I find any tea shops that seem ok in the Uk, I'll let you know.
I think I know the places you might be referring to in Japan town. they look cute :)I've looked at a few menus, and sadly it's mostly green teas in J-town... which would be great except I'm not too fond of green tea :'(
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I've heard of Butter Cream on San Pablo as well as Cafe Leila, which is also on San Pablo... I have not been to Butter Cream, but I will go ASAP to check it out because the name sounds delicious! Cafe Leila was sadly not as nice as it looks. it has a beautiful outside garden, but the tea part isn't anything special. You have to rummage around inside to get spoons, sugar, and you have to beg at the counter to get milk! However, their vanilla black tea is yummy :)
The Uk tea places I went to were just kind of snoody. and they used big fat cups and cheap teas... sadly I didn't have enough time to repair my opinion of uk tea shops, so I hope you have better luck! <3
Oh right! But I'm hosting my own tea party two weeks from now, so that's a great excuse to pick out some teas on 4th street! thanks!
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