In a city known for its enthusiasm for outdoor sports and authentic Pan Asian cuisine, the last thing you’d expect is to find the mountaineers and kayakers gathering over a cup of tea and cucumber sandwiches at a froufrou tea house. But after spending a morning getting muddy on the trails, a swanky afternoon tea service is a perfect way to wind down. Tea aficionado or simply those looking to spend an afternoon in style can head to the Urban Tea Merchant. Choose from a variety of signature afternoon tea services including the Westcoast Afternoon Tea served contemporary style with items such as the miso-maple glazed sable fish in butter lettuce and tea-infused tuna tataki, a Petite Afternoon Tea presented on a petite three-tier that includes a small selection of tea-infused sandwiches and sweets, tea-infused cocktails, and even a weekend brunch that begins with a serving of a tea-infused mimosa.
The Urban Tea Merchant is the exclusive Canadian distributor of TWA Tea. All their teas and ingredients are 100% natural, free of chemical processing, and are sourced from pesticide-free tea estates around the world. Take the experience home by picking up luxury loose teas and tea accessories in the boutique. Pinkies up!
Eat more: Contemporary fine dining at Hawksworth Restaurant, and authentic Indian food at Vij’s
See: Journey back into time to 15th Century China at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen classical Chinese garden, then let a helicopter sweep you away to Victoria for a whale watching adventure.
Stay: Have the city at your fingertips at the perfectly located St. Regis Hotel in downtown Vancouver
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