Review of the Pineapple Tea Room in Apex, North Carolina
In early American times, it was common to see a pineapple used for a centerpiece on a table. It symbolized hospitality and warmth in the days when only a few people could afford them. It seems a very fitting that the Pineapple Tea Room in Apex, North Caroline has taken its name from that treasured fruit. With its lovely Federalist-style furnishings and cheerful flowered tablecloths, the tearoom seems like a cozy piece of American history.
The front portion of the store is a teashop filled with antique tables, shelves, and chests of drawers. Every bit of furniture is brimming with all things tea-related. The Pineapple Tea Room serves tea at the tables in the back of the shop. Afternoon tea is served Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and reservations are required. However, you can get their “tea-2-go” service any time the shop is open.
You can also book the tearoom for special events such as showers and birthday parties. The Pineapple Tea Room prefers parties of 10 to 14 and charges $18.00 per person. The menu consists of scones with jam and Devonshire cream, finger sandwiches, fruit, dessert, and your choice of teas. Their selection of teas is enormous, including some outstanding teas such as Margaret’s Hope Darjeeling, Japanese Sencha, and Moroccan Mint.
The Pineapple Tea Room is a good place to spend a quiet and intimate afternoon with friends. With just a little planning, you can have two hours of leisure and an elegant meal. Best of all, you don’t have to prepare the food, serve your guests, or clean up. The tearoom’s long list of herbal teas also makes it a nice choice for a family afternoon tea. Choices include Strawberry Cream, Lemon Chiffon, Peppermint and more.
The Pineapple Tea Room was founded in 2002 by Kendra Haden and Carol Bolding. It’s located at 111 N. Salem Street in Apex, North Carolina, phone (919) 303-0411. Their hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. If you’re in North Carolina, it’s well worth your time to at least stop by for tea to go. You’ll enjoy shopping and receive a full serving of the hospitality symbolized by their name.
brewed on Mar 4th, 2010
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