We are so lucky to have such a beautiful patisserie right here in the heart of Wellington. What a treat afternoon tea is at Grace Patisserie. Read on to learn more about the unexpected star of the show.
A spontaneous Sunday trip to Te Horo wound up being the ultimate Honeys day out. “Te Horo? What’s there?”. Well, this article will cure your curiosity - and have you grabbing a girlfriend and heading north before you can say “with milk please”.
Seven whole years of fun, friendship and new experiences. It's hard to believe that much time has passed and the community of tea lovers we have created here. Anniversaries are always a great time for reflection.
It's early on a Saturday and I've been immersed in sticky sweet macaron batter all morning!
My good friend and I spent some time figuring out how to perfect these beauties for my engagement party a few years ago and this recipe I'll share with you below is my go-to, and the one I use for the High Tea Honeys macaron making workshops.
I fell head over tea leaves in virtual love with High Tea with Harriet when I stumbled across an article that introduced me to this range of artisanal tea. You just know when you know that you have found a brand that speaks to you - and this was before I had even tried it! My expectations were sky-high!
As soon as I get an inkling of a plan to head out of town, even if it's just for the day, my first instinct is to plan my itinerary to visit as many gorgeous spaces for tea, cake and afternoon tea offerings that I can squeeze in - the only thing is, that sounds a lot easier than it actually is to do!
You can't buy happiness, but you can buy tea, and that's kind of the same thing for the tea lovers in your life. A perfectly steeped cuppa is like a giant hug in a cup.
We’ve brewed up 12 great gift ideas that are bound to make even the most tea obsessed people you know want to par-tea.
I love it when we get messages from people planning their visit to Wellington, locals that have yet to experience High Tea or new High Tea Honeys members asking us for recommendations for High Tea spots in Wellington, generally to treat someone special or celebrate a special occasion. I put the question to our Honeys and in no particular order, here are our top three picks for High Tea destinations in Wellington.
If your taste buds are as against the anti-sugar movement as mine, then rejoice in the fact that Sweet Bakery and Cakery has landed in Karori and that it's as gorgeous as expected.
The Emporium, on the outskirts of Levin, boasts an adorable gift shop with both new and preloved homewares, jewellery and clothing. Out the back of the shop is where you will find a quaint cafe where you can visit for lunch or afternoon tea.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, every single one of you. Those who have joined the High Tea Honeys this past year and made it along to an event or two. Without committed members, we have no events and without events, we don't have an opportunity to welcome new people into our lives and I tell you what, I have met some wonderful women this past year.
