Devonshire Tea Brisbane

A sophisticated devonshire tea not to be missed.
Devonshire tea brisbane. A small and cosy tea room offering tea leaf reading by a daily tea cup reader for 10 the place is reminiscent of 1940s inner city brisbane when some tea rooms offered illegal fortune telling. 277 wellington street ormiston. Visitors are also welcome to bring a picnic and sit soaking in the views of moreton bay. The let down to this delightful ensemble is the cream which is light airy and out of a can.
What s more devonshire tea is served on the verandah overlooking lush azalea bushes each sunday noon 4pm. 32 eagle heights rd eagle heights qld 4271 ph. It s an apple farm so don t forget to stock up on apples and fresh apple juice. Today the police no longer raid tea rooms as the laws changed in the late 1990s so your future reading is safe.
The name devonshire tea originated in the county of devon in england where it is a local specialty but it s still a contentious issue as both cornwall and devon are trying to claim a right to the title. 18 varieties of loose leaf teas from tea centre served in a magnificent silver teapot. Ormiston house heritage listed ormiston house overlooking moreton bay is one of the finest examples of a colonial garden estate in queensland. The devonshire tea is served with not one but two homemade jams.
We chose the devonshire tea which was from memory 10 50 and had the most delicious large scones with the accompanying cream and homemade strawberry jam. Four varieties of loose leaf tea in small pots. The greek cafe restaurant is a welcome change to the neutral bay dining scene and rounds off the plethora of offerings. Mulberry and apple jelly.
A forty minute drive from brisbane this well kept secret is well worth the trip whether you re seeking a traditional devonshire tea with freshly baked scones thick cream and jam or something extra special. Devon pixies is a quaint country tea house nestled in serene bushland near logan village. Starting at 20 per person devon pixies offers high tea without pretence or hefty price tag. I was on a family trip to brisbane and my best friend who lives here now suggested a high tea and shopping while our kids went to a hands on science museum.
Whether you ask for a devonshire tea a cream tea or scones jam and cream it purely depends on where you are. An indoor outdoor cafe on a quiet thoroughfare connecting busy military road to the more serene woolworths car park mediterranean paradise is the latest cafe to take up residence in this prime location.