Traditional English Tea

Brambles Alley Way

On a recent visit to Naples Florida we stumbled upon a lovely English Tea Room named Brambles tucked away in a flower- covered passageway just steps off Naples’ upscale Fifth Avenue.

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We started our afternoon of Bliss with the recommendation of our lovely waitress Jasmine from Romania. She recommended the Peach Brandy for Deanie and the Blue Lady for me. Deanie thoroughly enjoyed her Peach Brandy as it had a little bit of afternoon toddy feel to it. The Blue Lady was a much different choice from most Afternoon Tea menus. It consisted of China black tea flavored with coconut crème, strawberry, kiwi and blue exotic flowers - a sheer delight. To eat, we both ordered “Brambles’ Delight” consisting of assorted finger sandwiches (including egg, baked ham, cucumber and salmon), English scones with fresh berries, real Devon cream, strawberry preserves and small tea pastries.

Just as we finished our last drop of tea, the Florida skies opened up and we were able to visit a while longer,  meet the owner and browse the gift shoppe. The owner’s mother had the privilege of Afternoon Tea with Princess Diana.  We listened to her story and could only imagine how simply wonderful that would have been. April 29^th marks the wedding of her son Prince William. I am sure Brambles’ owner and both Deanie and I will be glued to the TV to view such an exciting event enjoying Traditional English Tea with a few of our girlfriends.

Brambles Tea Room and Gift Shoppe offers an oasis of tranquility in a busy world as well as a taste of true British hospitality.  Brambles Tea Room & Gift Shoppe is located at 340 5^th Avenue South, Ste. 102, Naples, Florida.

Inside Brambles

In Bliss

Amy
www.blissteacompany.com
P.O. Box 442, Candia, NH 03034
855-BLISSTE (254-7783)