Our winter agenda consists of curling up in front of a roaring fire (or maybe a space heater) with a good book and warm drink.
Now it will be from Karinna and Tom James’ new downtown outpost of The Urban Tea Merchant.
The 3,000-square-foot store is the exclusive North American distributor for luxury French line, Thé Ô Dor (from $10/100g). In the 30-seat Salon de Thé, enjoy one of four afternoon tea services or munch on a mini quiche trio ($18) or an open-faced brie and pear sandwich ($12).
There’s also a selection of teapots and kettles, not to mention hot drinks and snacks to-go from the Thé et Chocolat Bar.
Bring on the cold.
The Urban Tea Merchant
www.urbantea.com
1070 W. Georgia St.
604-692-0071
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