Tea at Betty's in York

All I can say is that this was a dream come true to have tea at Betty's.

Sitting in the Belmont Room, listening to piano music, and being served

so graciously.  It brought tears to my eyes and delight to my soul.

Our first taste was a prawn cocktail, just delicious with a creamy 

avocado bottom.

Then tea was brought to our table.

I had the Betty's tea blend of Assam and Darjeeling.

My "live-in gardener" had a herbal tea that was so pretty in a glass teapot.

 Yes, there I am at tea again and in my polka dots.

I must say this denim tunic top traveled well and worked for tea time on several occasions.

 I do travel light, so always looking for just the right travel wear and this was it.

The savories were smoked salmon with cream cheese and dill roulade

and pork and apple pie.

Sandwiches were roast Yorkshire ham and tomato pate on tomato bread,

coronation chicken on pumpkin bread, and egg mayonnaise on sour dough bread.

Scones were lemon and rose petal served with cream and strawberry jam.

The sweets were chocolate and passion fruit cube, raspberry tart,

pistachio and chocolate dacquoise slice, gooseberry macaron,

rhubarb cloud, and in the middle lemon religieuse.

 This one little macaron just tickled my heart

with that sweet flower perched at the top.

I had a difficult time bringing myself to nibble,

but alas I devoured it flower and all.

Everything was so delicious.

I want a repeat right now.

At the end of tea time as we were ready to leave a lovely

bag was set before us with their signature tea in a small tin.

What a special treat to carry home.

Outdoors in front of Betty's was quite active with tourist, 

but in the tearooms it was a peaceful respite.

An afternoon tea that delighted my soul.

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