Friday, July 17, 2009

Purple Rose Tearoom News

Just a reminder that next Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, we will be having a Tropical Tea celebration. Join us for some exciting new tropical flavors, including Pina Colada tea! We are taking reservations from 11-3 on Friday and 11-1:30 on Saturday.

Also, the Purple Rose Tearoom is open for lunch on Fridays from 11-3. No reservations needed! Pick any three items from our lunch menu for $8.41. Current choices include chicken or tuna salad on a croissant, 1/2 veggie sage sandwich on wheat, 1/2 cucumber and goat cheese sandwich on white, fruit salad, couscous, tabbouleh, chocolate mousse cup, raspberry tort, and canolli.


Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Ave @ 44th St
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-2301

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

JULY GATHERING

Eight businesses of The Western Pennsylvania Tea Business Association including a new member to the group - Suzanne Hartwig of Sentimental Journey Tea Room in Knox, PA - met on Monday, July 13th at The Herbal Gourmet for a mini-class on easy tea party cuisine including using herb blends in savory pinwheels or roll-ups, using scone mixes, turning simple cookies into delectable sweets plus the use of edible flowers as colorful and tasty garnishes.
 

The Western Pennsylvania Tea Business Association consists of tea professionals who are united to promote the knowledge of tea and an awareness of tea related businesses in Western Pennsylvania.  The association also provides a chance to network with other tea professionals for promotional and educational opportunities and to support one another in growing our businesses.  Any tea business professional in our area is eligible to join.  Our current members provide a combined wealth of services, from gifted speakers and tea educators to tea shops and accessories, fine tearooms and cafes.  Please feel free to contact any of the members for more information so you can join us for our next gathering in September at Special-Teas, Etc in Volant, PA. 

 

Whatever your tea needs

                          . . . we are here to serve you.