It seems that we have been waiting patiently for spring to hit its sunny stride for quite a while now.
A few scanty days of sun have given way to a few more days of rain and gloom in a seemingly endless give and take this winter, but fortunately for us in the Bay Area, we are left with plenty of cold weather options all year long.
One weather-proof choice for this week’s Great Escape involves a deliciously formal tradition that is meant to be enjoyed in good company. To steal some precious minutes of peace and sanity this week, grab some friends and head to in Millbrae.
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Few things denote luxurious down time like taking an hour two out of the day for afternoon tea. Conjure your inner British aristocrat at this elegantly decorated tea house, which serves a wide selection of black, white, green and herbal teas, as well as special house blends. No customary tea party would be complete without finger foods, and SereniTea delivers with homemade sandwiches, scones and other sweet and savory treats, many of which use ingredients made in-house.
Share stories and laughs with fellow free-for-the-day moms over a bottomless pot of steaming tea and watch this mom-owned tea house earn its serene name.
