In Between The Bites: Elizabeth and Alexander

Happy Wednesday friends! Of course, all I think about when it's Wednesday is the Geico 'Hump Day' commercial. It gets me every time!  Anywho!  Yesterday I went with my friend Morgen to the most lovely little tea house called Elizabeth & Alexander.  It is located in Country Village just of Bothell Everett Highway.  Country village is a must go to if you live in the Greater Seattle area.  It is full of bakeries, charming little shops, vendors, and ducks!  I had never been to a tea house before this, and I am happy to say that I was delightfully impressed with my experience! (I apologize for my poor photo quality due to dim lighting within the tea room)

You walk into Elizabeth and Alexander and you see an array of small tables decorated perfectly with the most charming tea cups and pots.  We had large comfy sofa chairs to sit in so you felt completely relaxed.  It is a very intimate setting which I find perfect for long talks and catching up with old friends.  The service was great.  Our server would come and check on our tea level every few minutes to make sure we did not need more hot water.  I would never go thirsty in this place!

Elizabeth and Alexander offers a wide variety of pastries, small comfort foods, light breakfast, and light lunch items.  From scones, to tortes, to salads, every palate is covered.  I decided to go with the Windsor Torte which contained ham, red peppers, eggs, spinach, and melted swiss cheese all encased in the most flaky and light puff pastry dough.  I was ever so satisfied with my meal because it was rich, yet it was not overly filling or greasy.  Each meal is served with a side of fruit.  Everything was fresh and delicious.

This tea room offers almost any type of english tea imaginable!  I chose the Emerald Blossom which is a version of a Jasmine Green Tea.  It was light, fragrant, and sweet.  It was served in a large and lovely tea pot for Morgen and I to share.  I am excited to go back and try some of their other teas.

Here is Morgen and I enjoying our amazing tea!  Overall, the meal and tea may be expensive and a smidgen overpriced, however you are going for an experience and I had a great one.  I think that Elizabeth and Alexander is a must visit for any tea lover!  You can also explore Country Village before or after your meal.  Make a day of it! It is a must.

With Love,

             Traci Lee