{"id":808,"date":"2018-05-01T17:42:46","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T17:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hcb.firmecreative.com\/quel-plaisir-de-prendre-le-the-a-quebec\/"},"modified":"2025-01-27T17:20:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T17:20:51","slug":"quebec-city-and-the-art-of-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotelvieux-quebec.com\/en\/quebec-city-and-the-art-of-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Qu\u00e9bec City and the Art of Tea!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Qu\u00e9bec City is home to an astonishing wealth of British architectural heritage, especially in Old Qu\u00e9bec and downtown. For example, there\u2019s the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the Garrison Club, the castle-like city hall and Gare du Palais train station, the Qu\u00e9bec Armoury, and, of course, Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac. But there\u2019s another British tradition still alive and well today in Qu\u00e9bec City: the art of tea. Although you can order a cuppa at just about any caf\u00e9 or restaurant in town, sometimes you want to take your tea somewhere where you can get the full experience and enjoy this special moment! So here are some of my favorite spots for tea in Qu\u00e9bec City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Le Li\u00e8vre & la Tortue<\/a>, located at the corner of 3e<\/sup> Avenue and 12e<\/sup> Rue in Limoilou, is well worth the detour. This caf\u00e9, shop, and tea room is a lovely spot to grab a mid-day snack during the week or to kick back and enjoy a leisurely Saturday or Sunday. The atmosphere is very British and I love ensconcing myself in that little room that always makes me feel a bit like \u201cAlice in Wonderland.\u201d They have a great selection of tea, and I can never resist the temptation of ordering a few of their sweets served on flowery plates. They serve all the standards like lemon pound cake and scones, as well as a whole lot more! And if you\u2019re with family and friends who aren\u2019t big tea fans, the caf\u00e9 also serves up good coffee and lots of other gourmet items. It\u2019s always such a treat to come back and see all the new items that regularly come in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do you like tea but you haven\u2019t had the chance to explore all the different kinds? Then I know just the place for you. It\u2019s called Camellia Sinensis<\/a>, a tea room located on Rue St-Joseph Est in St-Roch. They have a huge selection: white, black, and green teas; teas from China, Japan, India, and Kenya; and even organic and aged teas. Fortunately, the knowledgeable staff is there to help you choose. In addition to enjoying a spot of tea\u2014paired with an assortment of dark chocolates, shortbread, tea-friendly cookies, or dates\u2014you\u2019re sure to be impressed by the shop\u2019s wide selection of bowls, cups, teapots, and specialty equipment. It\u2019s the perfect place to visit if you want to treat yourself or pick up a great gift for the tea lovers in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To change things up a little, my next recommendation, the Champlain restaurant at the Fairmont Le Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac, boasts exquisite d\u00e9cor, a cozy atmosphere, and a stunning view. For the ultimate tea experience at its most refined, look no further than their \u201cAfternoon Tea,\u201d held Saturdays between 2 and 3:15 p.m. It\u2019s a chance to take part in an English tradition that dates back to the 19th century, when \u201chigh tea\u201d was a full meal. You\u2019ll see that the menu is also quite elaborate<\/a>. With the extensive selection of teas, sandwiches, and savory bites, the scones with cream and a variety of jams and marmalades, and the assortment of sweet treats specially prepared by chef St\u00e9phane Modat using high quality local ingredients, tea time has never been so delightful. And why not make it even more delightful with a glass of champagne?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think you might like to have high tea at Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac in the near future, I recommend booking as soon as possible to get a table at the time you want. It\u2019ll also be an opportunity to be a part of a historic moment because our illustrious neighbor is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year with some very special programming<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And if you prefer a simpler, more relaxed experience after a long day of exploring Old Qu\u00e9bec, you are more than welcome to take your tea in the comfort of our hotel lobby during your stay at Ch\u00e2teau Bellevue<\/a>. And there\u2019s no reason you can\u2019t step out of our little \u201cch\u00e2teau\u201d and stroll over to the big one to take part in all the anniversary festivities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wish you a wonderful spring and hope you\u2019ll be back for my next blog post in June when, with any luck, summer will finally be here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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