Upcoming Events
FRIDAY · DECEMBER 9th 2011 · 7PM-9PM · VESNA DELEVSKA
Local artist Vesna Delevska will be unveiling the "London exhibition" at the tea room. Watch Vesna transform a blank canvas into a beautiful, paint-filled, decidedly unblank canvas whilst listening to the musical stylings of jazz musician Matthew Von Doran (site).
For a preview of things to come, watch her do her thing here.
This is a free event so save your ducats and help save the commercialization of Christmas.
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FRIDAY · DECEMBER 2nd 2011 · 7PM-9PM · MORE DULCIMER? MORE DULCIMER!
Ted Yoder will be back for another dulcimering, this time for a special holiday concert in the tea room. For those of you who saw/heard him in October, now would be a good time to come back. For those of you who missed it, now would be a good time to show up and seek forgiveness.
Doors open at 6.30pm. $4 cover charge. Not a bad price for an evening enjoying that which has the power to soothe the savage beast. (Note: this is an idiom. We're talking poetically about music here. Please do not show up expecting Ted Yoder to soothe an actual savage beast. Not for a measly 4 bucks anyway.)
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THURSDAY · OCTOBER 13th 2011 · 7PM · DULCIMER? DULCIMER!
2010 Hammered Dulcimer Champ Ted Yoder will be, um, dulcimering here in the tea room live and unplugged.
The dulcimer's origin is uncertain, but tradition holds it was invented in Persia 2000ish years ago. Ted Yoder's origins are as follows (from his website:)
"Life-long Indiana native Ted grew up in a musically inclined family, like a lot of musicians. His whole life has been filled with writing, performing, recording, experimenting with new instruments... But it wasn't until Ted received his first hammered dulcimer as a wedding gift that Ted knew he'd found his niche. Ted decided that the hammered dulcimer had gotten a bad rap, being narrowly categorized as a mountain bluegrass instrument. Ted knew there was great potential here as he began mastering and experimenting with this eclectic and maligned instrument."
So there.
This event is free! Doors open at 6.30pm. Tea, coffee and pastries will be available for sale. Check out Ted's website HERE.
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WEDNESDAY · SEPTEMBER 28th 2011 · 7PM · TEA CUPPING
The subject of our latest tea cupping shall be: "Drink to your health!"
Join us as we talk about the ultra-scientific studies (read: irrefutable facts!) on the myriad health benefits of drinking tea. Enjoy several thrilling samples of a variety of teas, and learn how tea can be enjoyed not just by your taste buds, but your entire body! Except for the wily spleen, that is, but there's no pleasing him.
Maximum class size is 25 so pick up the pace. Let's move.
Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the tea room or by calling 314-241-6556. And as usual, tickets may not be purchased by throwing a tenner out the window whilst driving by.
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TUESDAY · JUNE 7th 2011 · 7PM · TEA CUPPING
The subject of our latest tea cupping will be The History of Tea and British Society. We will discuss how tea arrived in Britain, the impact it had on the country and how it affected the ranks of society. For those literary fans, it is most likely that Jane Eyre will be included in conversation! We will also be tasting some of the teas that would have been favored during this time.
Maximum class size is 25 so get on it. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the tea room or by calling 314-241-6556.
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SUNDAY · MAY 8th 2011 · MOTHER'S DAY
Treat Mum to a lunch or tea. Enjoy fresh flowers on the table & live classical music from our resident musicians, Tim and Gina as they play violin & guitar.
Mother's Day Luncheon: $10 per person. Includes an item from our lunch menu & a pot of tea or iced tea.
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea: $20 per person. Includes tea sandwiches, English scone with Devonshire cream and jam, fruit cup, petit fours & an individual pot of tea.
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FRIDAY · APRIL 29th 2011 · 4:30AM · THE ROYAL WEDDING LIVE
We are going to host a Royal Wedding live watch party on Friday, April 29th. Doors will open at 4:00am (!!!)
The Wedding will be shown on BBC America (commercial free) on a large screen. We have 40 tickets available for $40 a piece. These tickets guarantee great seating, breakfast and hot tea, a slice of wedding cake and a Royal Wedding mug to take home.
The event is open to those who have not purchased a ticket, but if there is a large crowd it is possible that there may be standing room only left (and of course tea, coffee, pastries etc will have to be purchased at the counter). Tickets can be purchased at the tea room or by calling us at 314-241-6556. Fox 2 will also be spending the morning from us and we can look forward to some fun reporting from Tim Ezell! Fabulous dress attire, including hats are encouraged but not required!
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WEDNESDAY · SEPTEMBER 15th 2010 · 7PM · TEA 101 TEA CUPPING
We will be answering all the basic questions that people may have on tea: where tea comes from, how it's made, et cetera, along with tastings of 5-6 different teas. Small scones will also be served. Hurry up and reserve your spot as space is limited. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Tea Room or over the phone at 314.241.6556. See you there!
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WEDNESDAY · JULY 28th 2010 · 7PM · GOING GREEN TEA CUPPING
We will be sampling several different green teas and discuss such lofty matters as Just what is green tea? / What are its health benefits? / Why does it have to be so greeeeen? and other such questions, answers and super-important information related to green tea. We will also offer 10% off tea sales that evening. Reservations are required. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Tea Room or over the phone at 314.241.6556. See you there!
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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14th 2010 1-4PM - VALENTINE'S DAY AT THE TEA ROOM
Be Our Valentine! You are invited to bring your Loved One to Afternoon Tea on Valentine’s Day, where from 1 to 4 PM your sweet nothings will be enhanced by a live string duet playing romantic classics. Only $40 per couple - a small price to pay for makin’ whoopee. Reservations required as this is a limited availability kind of thing. Call us at 314.241.6556 or email info@thelondontearoom.com to stake your claim. If you refuse to spend Valentine's Day with Us, please be aware that we will stalk you.
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EVERY 2ND SATURDAY - THE LONDON TEA ROOM ORCHESTRA!
Nothing coud be better than spending a Saturday afternoon sipping tea here at 1520 Washington Avenue. Except sipping tea whilst being serenaded by a live string duet, which is what happens every 2nd Saturday of each month, from 11 AM to 3 PM. What could be better than spending a Saturday afternoon sipping tea at 1520 Washington Avenue whilst being serenaded by a live string duet? Punch Dancing.
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28th 2009 7PM - TEA CUPPING
In this cupping we will be sampling five different teas. The theme is "Tea type or taste, How do you choose?" Guests will go home with a small "tea (goodie) bag." Email for more information, call or come in for tickets. Spaces are limited to 25 so make your reservations soon! Tickets are $10.
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We are sorry to say that Knitting & Tea has been canceled. Rumours that a knitter was killed by exhaustion after attempting the below Dr. Who scarf are just that: rumours.
{ In all seriousness, it is due merely to some very boring administrative and scheduling reasons. }
JANUARY 14 · FEBRUARY 18 · MARCH 18 - MORE KNITTING! MORE TEA!
Come and enjoy a cozy, relaxing evening of knitting, socializing, tea and scones at The London Tea Room from 4pm to 7pm.
Thi Miller of Knitty Couture will be on hand to guide you in your knitting endeavors. Stop by Knitty Couture in the Loop to buy your yarn & needles, then come here ready to knit, socialize and relax!
First one to complete Dr. Who's scarf (Tom Baker Edition) gets a free cuppa as well as a strange sense of pride.
We look forward to seeing our regulars and hope to see some new faces as well!
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OCTOBER 29 · NOVEMBER 19 · DECEMBER 17 '08 - KNITTING & TEA GATHERINGS
Father Christmas may have to skimp a bit this year so why not start hand-making your own gifts now and have a bit of fun in the process?
Come and enjoy a cozy, relaxing evening of knitting, socializing, tea and scones at The London Tea Room from 4pm to 7pm.
Thi Miller of Knitty Couture will be on hand to guide you in your knitting endeavors. Stop by Knitty Couture in the Loop to buy your yarn & needles, then come here ready to knit, socialize and relax!
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NOVEMBER 5th 2008 - TEA 101 & AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TEAS ON OUR MENU
Happy Guy Fawkes Day!
"Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot..."
You should also remember, remember the fifth of November because that's when our next tea cupping is.
You may try our latest teas without attending this cupping but mild hysteria and vertigo may occur. Consider yourself warned.
Tickets are $6.00 USD and available here in the tea room or by phone (314.241.6556)
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH 2008 4PM-7-PM - KNITTING AND TEA
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THURSDAY AUGUST 21st 2008 7PM - BRITISH TEA CUPPING (GREEDY KINGS & SMUGGLERS!)
In this cupping we will be sampling teas that have been and currently are popular in Britain while touching on topics like tea smuggling, greedy kings, The East India Co, tea clippers,The Boston Tea Party and high tea. Scones and jam will be served. Email for more information, call or come in for tickets. Spaces are limited so make your reservations soon! Tickets are $10.
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THURSDAY AUGUST 14th 2008 12PM-2PM - RISHI TEA SAMPLING
Scott from Rishi Tea will be coming down from Minneapolis and brewing up a storm. Drop by and sample the new and finest from Rishi's new 2008 crop. Many fair trade & organic teas for which Rishi is known.