Tea Under The Trees

This beautiful gem found in the heart of the Winelands, Paarl to be exact is so true to its name. It is a tea garden where you zone out from the everyday hustle and bustle and literally have tea under the trees. My 1^st experience left me feeling like I never want to leave. You forget about time when you in the garden and focus on the beauty and all that there is to take in and not forgetting the delicacies to indulge in. Tea Under the Trees takes on the inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, it also reminded me of the secret garden, with the greenest lush grass, huge trees, benches to relax on or in my case to pose for a photo and so many different shades of well trimmed flowers in the garden. There is even a mini orchard on the one side and sheep grazing in the grass (okay they not real, its beaded sheep, but such beautiful crafted local art).

My 1^st experience was for one of my best friend’s birthday breakfast. We fell so in love with the place that we decided to make Tea Under the Trees our birthday breakfast special outing. My next visit to the majestic garden was for my birthday. Yet again, my experience was special. We arrived for breakfast at 9.30 am (the garden opens at 9 am Mondays to Fridays and closes at 4 pm). The adventure began from the moment we parked in between the vineyards. Walking to the garden on a path made from tiny stones we passed the cutest vintage kids party and the quaint play area for the children. We were welcomed with friendly smiles and showed to our table which was perfectly situated at the start of the greenest stretch of grass that screamed for the kids to go running. Looking into distance all you see is greenery, chandeliers hanging from the trees and all kinds of flowers. At this stage my tummy started rumbling. The garden is not Halaal but that was not a problem as there are still a few options for us to choose from. Our breakfast consisted of freshly homemade scones served with jam, cheese and butter and toasted tuna & mayo on homemade brown bread. We were so hungry we devoured our food but that was also a sign that we enjoyed every bite of it. After breakfast we went exploring in the garden, ran around, and checked out the vintage shop, walked at the back of the colonial – styled house where they cook all the food. This felt a bit like a walk through the museum with all the antique equipment. The best part of the walk-about for the kids was coming across the trampoline in an area where the swimming pool is. Naturally the child in me convinced myself to go jumping.

After walking off and jumping off our delicious breakfast, 3 hours had flown by and it was time to bid the garden farewell. That is what I love most about Tea Under the Trees, you lose yourself to the beauty of the place, you forget about all your worries, you unwind and enjoy what you have around you. Tea Under the Trees I will be back to try your yummy desserts and homemade ice tea!

I highly recommend this place to all; it’s perfect for a girls date, family outing, kid’s party, bridal / baby showers and even intimate weddings. Pictures do not do justice to the beauty of Tea Under Trees, you need to experience it for yourself!

Till the next time we meet, stay magical.