Tonia's Victorian Rose tearoom: Our "Number One" way of celebrating National Tea Day

Barb of BTS with Tonia, owner of Tonia's Victorian Rose tearoom in Rochester, MI

What better way to spend National Tea Day than at a tea-lightful tearoom with a delightful friend - and that's exactly what we did!

Celebrating with delightful friend, Laura Q.

As noted on the website, National Today, National Tea Day is on April 21st. It started just seven years ago in England to encourage more tea drinking. It also coincides with Queen Elizabeth's birthday.

National Today also suggests three ways to celebrate:

1. Host or join an afternoon tea
2. Attend the festival
3. Learn tea etiquette

Working our way from bottom to top, we are great fans of number three: "Learning tea etiquette"! As a certified Tea Etiquette Consultant, I not only provide instructional classes, but wrote a book on the topic as well, Twelve Etiquette Essentials: Formal Dining and Et-tea-quette (still available on Amazon or email us directly to purchase!).

BTS' Twelve Etiquette Essentials, covers formal dining and afternoon tea

Next up on the list, number  two,  Attend the festival", refers to the "Fes -Tea -Val" hosted by the founders of National Tea Day. While it's a great "wish list" item, it's across the pond and takes a bit more pre-planning. 

So, we turned to something that is not only very accessible, but most worthy of the holiday. .. . 

"Join an afternoon tea close to home with a close friend". BTS'  number one choice for celebrating National Tea Day this year. (We added the "close to home with a close friend" 😊😊).

Afternoon tea fare isn't the only choice on the menu - there's also quiches, soups and sandwiches.

My delightful friend, Laura Q. and I chose Tonia's Victorian Rose in Rochester. It's a short distance from both our homes and the environment is always so cozy and welcoming. In addition, the menu has so many delicious options beyond traditional afternoon tea fare. If one in your party prefers quiche and a salad over tea sandwiches and scones - no problem. All can enjoy a repast of their choice together over individual pots of freshly brewed teas.

Tonia's is a great place for National Tea Day and other celebrations.

In full disclosure, Laura and I don't just come to Tonia's for National Tea Day. We frequent the tearoom throughout the year and usually get to squeeze in a visit with owner, Tonia, to catch up on the latest. 

Tonia's, April 21st or . . . 

any time!

Although it isn't necessary to wait until April 21st to have afternoon tea, attend a tea festival or learn tea etiquette, it's a great reason to partake in any or all!

Tonia's Victorian Rose

For more information on hours and events, check out Tonia's Victorian Rose website.