Both the Tea Guild of Canada and Montgomery's Inn are not-for-profit organizations and any profit will be shared between them. Montgomery's Inn is on Toronto Mayor Ford's "hit list" of cultural and historical buildings to be shut down. So, if you're looking for a cause to support and a cool place to visit, the funds would be greatly appreciated in their battle to stay open.
Not sure who first said this but there's a saying that goes, you need to know where you came from to know where you are going. I encourage to go visit Montgomery's Inn or any of our city's fine historical museums to learn more about Toronto's past.
The tables have been set in the tea room, waiting for the guests to be welcomed and the introductions to begin.
Busy bee volunteers stuffing the gift bags for the guests
Preparing the trays of sweets
Last minute review of presentation notes
In the historic kitchen |
Final set up of the rooms
The ballroom |
Teas to be served, weighed out and ready for use
Dao Hong Pao to be paired with the sandwiches and savories |
Dragon well (Lung Jing) to be paired with the chicken consommé |
Preparing the portions of teas
Last minute instructions to the greeters at the reception area
The guests have arrived and Bill Kamula, co-chair of the Tea Guild of Canada gives the welcome speech
These look fantastic. I don't know what to admire first, the delicious picture with the tea sandwiches and scones, the wonderful dragon teapot or tea leaves which looks so nice and real that I can almost feel their aroma. Thanks for sharing these nice images!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carmen! You're welcome, so glad you liked it. Stay tuned, more to come.
DeleteThe dragon teapot is gorgeous! And great photos Rita -- wonderful behind the scenes story.
ReplyDeleteHi Michaelle, thank you! I really liked that dragon teapot too! I'll be on the lookout for something cool like that in China :)
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