Manitou Springs: Light Victorian Tea

“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves — slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future. Live the actual moment. Only this moment is life. ~~ Thich Nat Hahn ~~

In July 2015, Mui and I came to Colorado Springs for a couple of weeks in our motorhome. One of the things we did then was to visit Miramont Castle in Manitou Springs. After touring the mansion, we had lunch at the on-site tearoom ... Queen’s Parlour. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience ... fancy hats and all. (Photos here ... https://eenusa.smugmug.com/WeGoA-Rollin/Fulltim…).

Today we took mom to the Queen’s Parlour for the Light Victorian Tea. After we were seated, we were given the “tea menu” and asked to make our selections. Since the pots are shareable, we each chose a different flavor — chocolate cherry bomb, mango tango, and lady lavender. Then we settled down to enjoy the tasty goodies ... which change daily.

First up was the scone — today’s flavor was plum craisin and white chocolate ... served with honey and herb infused butter, almond flavored Devonshire cream, and organic strawberry preserves.

The second course consisted of a selection of sandwiches made with bread baked on the premises — spicy turkey, spinach and artichoke on puff pastry, lasagna, and pickled cucumbers & white cheddar.

We wrapped up with the dessert course — peach cream tartalette, Amaretto bonbon, pomegranate blackberry mint mousse, and swan puff pastry with a vanilla cream filling.

Oh, yummy, yummy! Totally sated. We all enjoyed the experience ... fancy hats and all. I’m just sorry I wasn’t able to get reservations to the Queen’s Parlour while Aylin and Murat were here ... just not possible to get in over the holidays. Maybe next time.Read more