The Russian Tea Room
Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 10:33 PM
Behold one of my current favourite places: the Russian Tea Room in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
I have to admit part of the attraction lies in its novelty value. I’ve never before come across a Russian tea room outside of Russia itself – though they probably exist. But there’s more to it than that.
Entering the ’emporium’ is like being back in St. Petersburg. Shelves of Russian dolls, extravagantly decorated samovars, even a whole section of specially imported Russian food.
The staff are actual Russians and wear national costume. The food in the tea room upstairs is authentically Russian.
Best of all, however, is the astonishing variety of teas on offer. The tea room claims to stock the biggest range of teas anywhere in the UK and I believe them. Black teas, green teas, fruit teas, herbal teas, wellness teas, tea flowers. All kinds of brews I’ve never heard of or encountered before. A sample of each blend is available to peer at and sniff. My favourite so far is the Coco Chai.
Goodness knows why the owners set up shop in rural Yorkshire but I’m exceedingly glad they did!
Reader Comments (2)
It sounds delightful and must be a welcome addition to Skipton's already wide variety of shops. Skipton has so much to offer visitors and the Russian Tea Room sounds like a 'must' on their visits to Skipton and its amazing weekly market.
When we are next in Skipton must have a look in the Russian Tearoom. First one I have heard of in England. Sounds exciting