Purple Rose Tearoom

Holiday Hours

2009-12-17T18:14:00.003-05:00

The Purple Rose Tearoom will be open for lunch Wednesday, December 23rd from 11-3 and Wednesday, December 31st from 11-3. We will be closed December 24-25 and December 31st and January 1st.

Purple Rose Tearoom News

2009-12-09T17:52:00.000-05:00

With holidays (and cold weather!) swiftly approaching, its time to sit
down to a warm cup of tea to refresh you! By popular demand, the Purple
Rose Tearoom will be featuring a second Victorian Holiday Tea this
Saturday, December 12th. We will be taking reservations between 11AM and
1:30PM. So make your reservations today and celebrate the season with
tea! You can even do your holiday shopping while you're relaxing--we
feature many unique gifts for the tea lover in your life!

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Ave @ 44th St
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-2301

Thanksgiving Hours

2009-11-07T13:15:00.002-05:00

The Purple Rose Tearoom will be closed on Thanksgiving and the Friday after.

Purple Rose Tearoom News

2009-11-04T12:08:00.001-05:00

The holidays are fast approaching--hard to believe its November already!
The Purple Rose Tearoom will be having our annual Victorian Christmas Tea
on Saturday, November 21st (the day after Light Up Night). Come and see
the tearoom in all its holiday finery! We are taking reservations between
11:00AM and 1:30PM. Book your space soon, as this event is very popular.

Looking for a special place for your holiday party? We can seat from 2 to
30 people. Give us a call for availability.

Now you can follow us on Twitter! Stay current on our soup of the day.
Find out what new teas have arrived. Hear about the pie of the week.
We're at www.twitter.com/purplerosetea.

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Ave @ 44th St
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-2301

Purple Rose Tearoom News

2009-10-21T16:21:00.000-04:00

As the cool weather returns, don't you feel like having a warm cup of tea?

Once again, we will be having our Victorian Christmas Tea the day after
Light Up Night. We are taking reservations on Saturday, November 21st
from 11:00AM - 1:30PM. Come and enjoy our holiday menu, and see the
tearoom decorated in its finery! Have a special tea lover on your gift
list? We now have gift baskets available, in addition to our normal
tea-related items.

Also coming up is the Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies cookie tour. December
3-5, come and visit all of the unique shops in Lawrenceville, and sample
some free cookies. Then stop by and visit us for lunch or afternoon tea.
Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

Just a reminder that the Purple Rose Tearoom is open Wednesdays,
Thursdays, and Fridays for lunch from 11:00AM - 3:00PM.

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Ave @ 44th St
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-2301
www.purplerosetearoom.com

Purple Rose Tearoom News

2009-09-14T23:14:00.001-04:00

We still have seats available for our special Fall Event! Join us on

Saturday, October 17th from noon - 3PM as Patti Peer demonstrates
Victorian and Edwardian clothing while we enjoy afternoon tea. Take a
journey back in time and see what the well-heeled were wearing in the days
of Queen Victoria.

This is always a wonderful presentation, and we are anticipating a large
crowd. So if you haven't reserved your spot yet, give us a call or send
us an email. Cost of the event is $22.99 plus tax per person, and
includes both the full afternoon tea and Patti's fascinating presentation.

And just a reminder--we are currently open for lunch on Wednesdays and
Fridays from 11-3. No reservations needed!

We accept reservations for afternoon tea on Wednesdays, Fridays, and
Saturdays. Private event (showers, birthdays, meetings, etc) can be
scheduled any time. Contact us for availability.

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Ave @ 44th St
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-2301

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

2009-09-02T09:16:00.001-04:00

The Purple Rose Tearoom will be closed the week of September 7-13, 2009. We'll be open again for lunch and teas the following week.

Purple Rose Tearoom News

2009-07-17T16:53:00.000-04:00

Just a reminder that next Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, we will be
having a Tropical Tea Celebration. Join us for some exciting new tropical
flavors, including Pina Colada tea! We are taking reservations from 11-3
on Friday and 11-1:30 on Saturday.

Also, the Purple Rose Tearoom is open for lunch on Fridays from 11-3. No
reservations needed! Pick any three items from our lunch menu for $8.41.
Current choices include chicken or tuna salad on a croissant, 1/2 veggie
sage sandwich on wheat, 1/2 cucumber and goat cheese sandwich on white,
fruit salad, couscous, tabbouleh, chocolate mousse cup, raspberry tort,
and canolli.

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Ave @ 44th St
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-2301

Purple Rose Tearoom News

2009-04-20T11:02:00.000-04:00

We have some exciting news about upcoming events at the Purple Rose
Tearoom. First, we will be having our Mother's Day Celebration on
Saturday, May 2nd from 11AM - 1:30PM. Make your reservation for an early
day out with Mom.

And starting Friday, May 8th, you will no longer need reservations to stop
by on Fridays! We will be open from 11AM - 4PM. Reservations will still
be necessary on Saturdays.

Finally, the Purple Rose Tearoom will be closed on April 24th and 25th
while we prepare for our upcoming events.

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Ave @ 44th St
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-2301

Lawrenceville Blossom Tour

2009-04-13T14:31:00.000-04:00

Just a reminder that the Lawrenceville Blossom Tour is this coming
weekend. The Purple Rose Tearoom will be open on Friday, April 17th from
11:00AM - 2:30PM, and on Saturday, April 12th from 11:00AM - 4:00PM. No
reservations needed--just stop by, enjoy some tea, and pick up your packet
of seeds.

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Ave @ 44th St
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-2301

Lawrenceville Blossom Tour and more!

2009-03-30T16:38:00.000-04:00

Join us as we welcome in Spring with the Lawrenceville Blossom Tour!
Visit the participating businesses and pick up free packs of seeds to
start your garden. The Purple Rose Tearoom will be open without
reservations, so please stop by. Our hours during the Blossom Tour will
be Friday, April 17th from 11:00 - 2:30, and Saturday, April 18th from
11:00 - 4:00. See the attached flier for the other participating
businesses and their hours.

Also, the Purple Rose Tearoom is on Facebook! If you'd like to check us
out and become a fan, here's the address:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Pittsburgh-PA/Purple-Rose-Tearoom/73857029953

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Ave @ 44th St
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-2301

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Last chance for chocolate!

2009-02-23T17:24:00.000-05:00

Its been a fun and tasty chocolate month, but it will be coming to an end
this Saturday. So if you haven't joined us for chocolate scones,
chocolate desserts and chocolate teas, this is your last chance until next
year. We're taking reservations on Friday and Saturday between 11:00 and
1:30. Hope to see you there!

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Ave @ 44th St
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-2301
www.purplerosetearoom.com

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Purple Rose Tearoom Celebration of Chocolate

2009-01-31T23:10:00.000-05:00

February is here, and so is our month of chocolate! Join us at the Purple
Rose Tearoom as we pay tribute to everyone's favorite flavor. We will be
having our annual Celebration of Chocolate on Friday, February 6th and
Saturday, February 7th. We will be accepting reservations from 11:00 AM
through 1:30 PM both days. Join us for chocolate scones, chocolate
desserts, and chocolate teas! This year's tea selection includes
chocolate mint, decaf chocolate hazelnut, Valentine's blend (chocolate and
rose petals), and German chocolate cake. Come and indulge!

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Ave @ 44th St
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-2301

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Purple Rose Tearoom Celebration of Chocolate

2009-01-21T10:01:00.000-05:00

Its that time of year again, when we at the Purple Rose Tearoom prepare
for our February Celebration of Chocolate! Chocolate scones, chocolate
desserts--even chocolate teas--await you in this decadent afternoon tea.
In addition to our usual chocolate mint tea and decaf chocolate hazelnut
tea, we are adding a German chocolate cake tea this year that promises to
be a treat! We will be taking reservations for our Celebration of
Chocolate on Friday, February 6th and Saturday, February 7th from 11:00 AM
until 1:30 PM. We hope you'll be able to join us!

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Ave @ 44th St
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-2301
www.purplerosetearoom.com

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Lawrenceville "Joy of Cookies" Cookie Tour

2008-12-02T11:15:00.001-05:00

Exciting tearoom news!

2008-11-21T12:03:00.001-05:00

The Purple Rose Tearoom will be featured on Monday's (11/24) internet radio
broadcast, Positively Pittsburgh Live. Tune in while we discuss great holiday
tearoom happenings in the Pittsburgh area. We're very excited about being a
part of the program. If you are not a regular Positively Pittsburgh Live
listener, you can go to www.purplerosetearoom.com, and click on the link to the
radio broadcast. The show starts at 7PM. Hope you're able to listen!

Also, this is a reminder about the Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies cookie tour.
The Purple Rose Tearoom will be participating again this year. Look for a copy
of the cookie tour map in your next email from us. We will be open (no
reservations needed) December 5-7, so stop by to warm up with us while you're
collecting your cookies. If you have a group of 5 or more, we would appreciate
a call in advance so we can make sure we have a large enough table available
for you.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15224
412-687-2301
www.purplerosetearoom.com

Purple Rose Tearoom News

2008-11-10T10:04:00.000-05:00

Now that winter has finally arrived, nothing feels as good as a hot cup of tea
in your hands!

The Purple Rose Tearoom will be having a Victorian Christmas tea on Saturday,
November 22nd. We will be taking reservations any time between 11:00AM and
2:00PM that day. Come and enjoy the holiday decorations!

Once again, the Purple Rose Tearoom will be participating in the Lawrenceville
Joy of Cookies cookie tour December 5-7. Stay tuned for more information.

Also, the tearoom will be closed on Friday, November 28th, but will be open on
Saturday, November 29th.

Keep warm!

Your friends at the Purple Rose Tearoom

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15224
412-687-2301
www.purplerosetearoom.com

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Halloween Greetings from the Purple Rose Tearoom

2008-10-31T09:32:00.001-04:00

Happy Halloween from your friends at the Purple Rose Tearoom!

As the holidays are fast approaching, we wanted to give you all details on some
of our events. We will be having a Victorian Christmas tea on Saturday,
11/22/08 (the day after Light Up Night). We will be taking reservations any
time between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. So come and enjoy the holiday decorations
and our new holiday menu!

Once again, we will be participating in the Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies cookie
tour. We haven't set our hours yet, but we will definitely be open for walk-in
business on Friday 12/5, Saturday 12/6, and Sunday 12/7. Stay tuned for more
information.

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15224
412-687-2301
www.purplerosetearoom.com

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Purple Rose Tearoom at Good Taste Pittsburgh

2008-10-13T10:24:00.001-04:00

The Purple Rose Tearoom will be at the Western Pennsylvania Tea Business
Association booth at Good Taste Pittsburgh. Good Taste Pittsburgh will be at
the Monroeville Expo Mart from 9AM - 5PM on this Saturday, October 18th. Stop
by and sample foods from lots of Pittsburgh restaurants. And be sure to listen
to the Western Pennsylvania Tea Business Association presentation at 2PM as we
talk about all things tea!

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15224
412-687-2301
www.purplerosetearoom.com

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Last Chance--Belle Boyd, Confederate Spy

2008-10-02T11:44:00.001-04:00

We still have a few seats left for this Saturday's tea and living history
presentation about the life of Belle Boyd, the Confederate Spy. If you are
interested in attending, we can take reservations until noon tomorrow (10/3) so
please call soon!

Belle Boyd, the Confederate Spy
12:30 PM Saturday 10/4/08

Purple Rose Tearoom
4316 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15224
412-687-2301
www.purplerosetearoom.com

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Purple Rose Tearoom News

2008-09-08T09:38:00.001-04:00

CIVIL WAR "BELLE BOYD" CHARACTER

HAS LOCAL TIES TO HEINZ AND KING FAMILIES

You're invited to a presentation by:

Susan Thomas aka "Belle Boyd" who was called the Joan of Arc of the South; the Siren of the Shenandoah to name of few of her soubriquets. In other words, she was a SPY!

Belle Boyd will share her Wartime experiences at The Purple Rose Tearoom

When: Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.

Where: The Purple Rose Tearoom,

4316 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA. 15224

www.purplerosetearoom.com

412-687-2301

Cost: $ 22.99 includes lunch and the program

For reservations, call 412-687-2301 by Tuesday, September 30, 2008.

Hello to all our tea-drinking friends! We hope you had a wonderful Summer.
Here at the Purple Rose Tearoom, we've been planning our Fall lineup of events
for you.

Our next event will be a living history presentation of Belle Boyd, the
Confederate Spy on Saturday, October 4th. It will be an exciting afternoon of
tea and history that you won't want to miss. See the attached flier for
details. Seating is limited, so make your reservations today!

Then, on November 22nd, we'll be having a Victorian Christmas Tea. More
details
will be coming in our next email, but we wanted to give you plenty of time to
mark your calendars.

Finally, the Purple Rose Tearoom will once again be participating in the
Lawrenceville "Joy of Cookies" cookie tour. This year, the tour will be the
first weekend in December. Stay tuned for further updates!

Civil War Living History Event

2008-09-03T08:58:00.003-04:00

Join us for a presentation by:

Susan Thomas aka "Belle Boyd" who was called the Joan of Arc of the South; the Siren of the Shenandoah to name a few of her sobriquets. In other words, she was a SPY!

Belle Boyd will share her Wartime experiences at the Purple Rose Tearoom on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 12:30PM.

$22.99 includes lunch and the program

For reservations, call 412-687-2301 by Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Exciting new decor change

2008-08-14T15:50:00.003-04:00

Be sure and stop by the Purple Rose tearoom to see our Victorian doll house! Our 11 room doll house is a beautiful display of Victorian finery. It is now on display in our window. Come and see if you can spot some of the tiniest details: a broken egg, a partially eaten apple, a baby's pacifier and more. We are hoping in the near future to have the house's electricity operational. In the meantime, you can admire the handmade curtains and the kitchen floor with real grout in it. And we'll be glad to tell you all the fun stories associated with the house's history, including the recent one involving Abbey the Cat!

Tea Tastings

2008-07-19T11:33:00.003-04:00

One of the best ways to expand your tea knowledge is through a tea tasting. As with anything else, we tend to fall into a routine when it comes to drinking tea: we have our favorite flavors or favorite brands, and we stick with them. But if we stay within our comfort zone, we'll never know what other wonders may await us.

There are several ways to break out of your tea routine. One of the best ways is through a tea tasting. A tea tasting isn't just about trying out a cup of tea--you could do that on your own. A good tea tasting is also about gaining knowledge. Whether its about the different types of teas, or tea history, or other aspects of tea, you will learn from the person conducting the tasting.

We recently held a private tea tasting at the Purple Rose Tearoom. We explored tea history, discussed the differences between types of teas, and even talked about the different ways to steep a cup of tea. Everyone left with a better understanding of their favorite beverage.

Tea and Culture--Part 2

2008-06-23T10:35:00.003-04:00

Have you ever gone into a tea shop that sells loose teas and admired the rows of tea in glass containers? They usually have the most wonderful artwork on the labels! Usually the pictures try to capture some of the essence of the tea--caravans of camels, British nobles, etc. But frequently, you see labels with pictures of sailing ships on them. Were these teas drunk by sailors?

The sailing ship is actually hearkening back to an exciting time in tea history. After the British were overcome with tea fever, the arrival of the first shipments of the season from the Far East was a very important event. There was a tea exchange in London where the arriving teas were auctioned off. You can imagine that a population starving for tea was willing to pay top dollar (or in this case "pound") for the first tea to make it to market.

The tea companies knew this, and they would use the fastest ships and the best crews to race from the Far East, around the Cape of Good Hope and up the Thames. The Clipper Ships soon came to dominate the tea trade due to their great speed. There were many famous races and many famous ships. Sometimes, the ships would race up the Thames within minutes of each other.

If you are admiring the ship on a container of tea, if the ship has a black hull, it is the Cutty Sark, the fastest Clipper Ship of them all. So you can impress your friends by not only knowing why there is a ship advertising tea, but knowing the ship's name as well!

Interestingly enough, this most famous tea clipper still exists! The Cutty Sark has been preserved in Greenwich, England. It was unfortunately damaged in a recent fire, but will be restored so we can all enjoy this important piece of tea history. For more information see www.cuttysark.org.uk