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Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:02:51 -0500 (EST)
From:"Serenitea Tea Room" <info@sereniteatearoom.com>
To:info@sereniteatearoom.com
Subject: Quarterly Newsletter from Serenitea Tea Room
  Serenitea Tea Room
Quarterly Newsletter Spring / 2008
Come in and enjoy all that we have to offer, but most of all...
sit and sip!
 
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13889 SW Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77478
 
281-491-4588
 
 
Serving Lunch and Afternoon Tea
 
Hours
Mon - Thurs  11:00 - 4:00
Fri - Sat  11:00 - 5:00
 
Please note:  Serenitea will be closed on Monday, May 26th for the Memorial Day holiday.
 
Private Events by Appointment
 
Gift Certificates and Catering Available
 
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Dates to Remember
 
March 9 - Daylight Savings
March 16 - Palm Sunday
March 17 - St. Patrick's
March 20 - 1st day of Spring
March 21 - Good Friday
March 23 - Easter
 
April 10 - ASPCA Day
April 20 - Passover
April 22 - Earth Day
April 23 - Administrative Professional's Day
 
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
May 6 - Teacher's Day
May 11 - Mother's Day
May 12- Nurse's Day
May 26 - Memorial Day (observed)
 
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Just for fun...
 
Why is a tea kettle better than a man?
 
...It heats up on demand, builds steam slowly, whistles at you when it's finished, and, then, makes you a cup of tea!
 
Enjoy your perfect cuppa!                                
  
 
Great Day Houston
It really was a "Great Day" for Serenitea Tea Room.  On Tuesday, January 15th, Archana Pyatt, owner of Serenitea Tea Room, was invited to be a featured guest on Great Day Houston.  The theme of the show was Sugar Land and all the sweet places to visit.  Archana showed the host, Whitney Casey, how to make a perfect pot of tea and also how to create a custom blend using the teas from the Custom Blend Tea Station.  A sampling of the gift shop was also featured along with the tea service. 
One of the "Top Ten Tea Rooms in Texas!"
Southern Living magazine has chosen Serenitea Tea Room as one of the top ten tea rooms to visit in Texas.  The list will appear as part of a web story called "I Love Texas" sometime in late spring.
How ar-TEA-stic!
Serenitea Tea Room hosted a coloring contest for children during the month of January.  The following were the winners in each grade level:
 
Shayley M. - 1st grade
Madelyn T. - 2nd grade
Peyton B. - 3rd grade
Rubin C. - 4th grade
 
Thank you to all those who participated - all the children did a truly wonderful job!
Tea Tasting
Every Friday during the month of March, come in anytime between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm and taste the select varieties of teas offered.
 
Accompanied by scones served with lemon curd and clotted cream.  Cost: $9.95/person
Mother's Day Tea
A very special Holiday Tea will be offered on Saturday, May 10th. Enjoy our traditional Afternoon Tea with an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones with lemon curd and clotted cream, and dessert.  All Moms will also receive a special gift compliments of Serenitea! 
 
 
Cost: $25/person.  By reservation only.  Deposit required.
(Sales tax and 20% gratuity will be added to each guest check.)
Bridal and Baby Showers 
Serenitea Tea Room is an ideal location for bridal showers and baby showers.  Choose to have your event during our business hours or reserve the tea room for a private event.

Enjoy the relaxed and elegant setting of the tea room with classical music and cozy ambiance.  For your menu selection, choose between the elegant tea service on three-tiered gold trays laden with delicate finger sandwiches, scones, and dessert or select items from our lunch menu.  Savor the full flavor of fine loose leaf tea served in beautiful china tea cups alongside a tea pot wrapped in a tea cozy.
 
Gift Shop 
Come in and explore the gift shop at Serenitea for unique tea-related items - from teapots and teacups to all the accoutrements needed to make a perfect cup of tea!  Some ideas for those who have everything, but maybe not...
The Tea Journal - A perfect gift for those who love tea rooms - start on a journey and record all the things that make your visit to tea rooms special!  Pick up a copy at the tea room or order online at www.GableWingPress.com - $12.95
 
Fit to a Tea!- Create a unique blend at our Custom Blend Tea Station to reflect their favorite flavors. Personalize with a fun and memorable name - makes great gift!  For more details, visit our Gift Shop.
For those short on time and ideas, we also offer Gift Baskets and Gift Certificates - always ideal!
Club and Business Meetings
Serenitea is available for private group meetings pre- and post-business hours.  For groups looking for a quaint and serene atmosphere, Serenitea is an ideal location for weekly/monthy/quarterly meetings.  Our prix fixe menu offers the tea room favorite items and is inclusive of food, drinks,  tax, and gratuity. Prix Fixe Menu.
Catering Available
Serenitea offers catering and to-go lunches for office luncheons, group meetings and private gatherings.  Choose from a variety of platters of wonderful food and desserts! Catering Menu
Just out of curiosi-tea...
 
How much tea do I need to drink to get all of the benefits that tea has to offer?
You should try to drink at least 3-4 cups of loose leaf tea (not tea bags!) a day to take advantage of all of the health benefits.  These benefits range from helping increase bone strength, building a better immune system, lowering cholesterol, to helping with weight loss.  Studies have shown that tea is also a preventative for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and liver disease.  However, the two benefits that have made tea so popular are antioxidants and caffeine.  The caffeine contained in tea is about half that of coffee and is absorbed more slowly, resulting in a relaxing yet refreshed feeling.  However, if you are sensitive to caffeine, decaf tea is a great substitute.
 
What is "white" tea?
White tea is made from the unopened new buds of the tea plant.  These delicate young buds which are covered in downy white hairs are plucked right before they are about to open. This type of tea is minimally processed and has a very delicate and mild flavor. The production of white tea is extremely limited, resulting in a very high cost. For a long time it was destined for the Chinese emperor alone.  However, these days it is somewhat of an affordable luxury.  Although you may have difficulty finding pure white tea, many companies do sell it blended with other types of teas or herbs.
 
What does "Elevenses" mean?
Elevenses refers to an English saying for a mid-morning break that is taken with tea.  The tea break began in England over 200 years ago when employers decided to give employees a mid-morning and afternoon break to compensate for the long working hours.
Your comments are greatly appreciated...
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