ADONIA TEA HOUSE: Tea and Trays of Temptations Story by Sarah Gordon
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In our hectic world, slowing down and making time for friends and family is essential. Adonia Tea House is a lovely place to make this happen over a good cup of tea and indulgent sweet and savoury treats.
In October 2023, Adonia celebrated its twentieth anniversary.
Wainscotting, floral wallpaper, antique furniture, and fine bone china create the ambience of an English tea house. Music by artists like Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra plays in the background, and the tempting aroma of house-made baked goods fills the air.
Ping and her daughter Crystal Chu, the general manager, commemorated the occasion with a special after-hours tea to thank customers and social media influencers for making their business more popular than ever.
Owner Ping Chou envisioned this when she opened the business in October 2003. At the time, she and her family lived in Kerrisdale. Ping has always appreciated the established neighbourhood and knew it was the perfect place to open her business. 12
Before utilizing social media, most of Adonia’s customers were from Kerrisdale, but their reach has expanded. They even get customers from cruise ships in the summer who search for afternoon tea destinations during their port of call.
November 15, 2023 - February 15, 2024
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