The Tea Cosy, The Rocks
It’s been a very long time since I’ve had high tea and when P mentioned that she had the biggest craving for it, I casually mentioned this place I knew at The Rocks that was pretty cool (thanks to reader Alison for reminding me about it!).
No, I lie, I was rather enthusiastic about it; gushing almost.
What made it so cool? The tea cosies!
Tea Cosies!!
Aren’t they just squee-worthy?! I love that each teapot has a different cosy design and that the teacups and saucers were just so delicately gorgeous.
High Tea Goodness
It’s always exciting to see the stand come out laden with the savoury and sweet.
The crustless sandwiches were delicious as expected, though I was a bit surprised there were no little cakes or pastries.
The juicy, sweet strawberries, caramel fudge and candy were still a nice touch.
Fresh Variety of Scones and Jams
The scones, however, were out of this world – they came out warm, soft and slightly crusty. We were served plain, raisin and strawberry and cream scones. The strawberry in the scone added that little bit of extra sweetness that would bring a smile to your face.
Not to mention the very generous serving of cream and having to choose two jam flavours out of half a dozen or so. We ended up choosing Fig and Ginger jam, which had the sweetness of a fig with a very subtle warmth from the ginger (the ginger flavour wasn’t at all overpowering either, but was there like a feathery touch), and Blood Plum jam, which was wonderfully sweet and sour.
My mouth still waters thinking about those scones…
A Wee Bit of Ireland…
The Tea Cosy is actually behind an Irish store, Irish Design, with tables out in a cute courtyard in addition to the tables inside and upstairs.
Bookings is essential for High Tea, but if you just want scones and tea, just walk right on in (though they’re only opened Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm).
They’re also quite cosy with a very limited number of tables, so they may be quite packed during the weekends – especially when it’s gorgeous out.
The Tea Cosy
33 George St,
The Rocks, NSW, 2000
Ph: (02) 9247 3233
Web: http://www.irishdesign.com.au/g/4145/the-tea-cosy—tea-room.html
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This article was written on 21 Nov 2012, and is filed under Dessert, English, Sydney, CBD.
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How cute is that octopus tea cosy! So whimsical.
I haven’t been to high tea but this looks incredible. It sure looks like one of the better high tea sets that I’ve seen lately.
Oh em gee, those cosies are adorable! I don’t even like tea, but I’ll have to try this place…
I like the octopus cosy. I keep seeing the books ‘Wild tea cosies’ and ‘Really wild tea cosies’ in bookshops and am always almost tempted to take them home. Maybe I will give them to a friend who knits and cross my fingers …
they have the best scones here! I love that they have so many different flavours of scones and jams to choose from
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i really need to check this place out! love that high tea stand, it’s so cute ^^
this place is adorable! must check it out soon!
Aww those tea cosies are so sweet! I’m glad the scones were so good. SO many times I’ve been to high tea and the scones have been rather off par – which is odd considering their one of the stars of high tea!
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