Owner of the popular Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns Monique Greenwood, opened a swanky tea salon in West Philly that offers a new twist on afternoon tea.
Owner of the popular Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns Monique Greenwood, opened a swanky tea salon in West Philly that offers a new twist on afternoon tea.
Greenwood’s bet on the well-to-do British custom of afternoon tea is a sure shot. Thanks to our love of dramas that capture the romanticized, well-dressed pomp and circumstance of yesteryear like HBO’smore than brewing a piping cup of tea in the middle of the day. Add to that exquisitely Instagram-able fashion and a newfound thirstiness for the time-honored ritual has emerged.
It’s not just the ambiance that makes the Akwaaba afternoon tea experience different it’s the soulful menu. Looseleaf teas are sourced from“We wanted our guests to experience a total tea immersion,” Greenwood said. “Every guest gets a color-coded hourglass timer so they know their tea has steeped enough.” Greenwood explained.. Instead of a crustless egg salad sandwich, Akwaaba diners are treated to a deviled egg topped with a bite of Southern fried chicken.
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