Mariage Frères – Jane Rosebery

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October 13, 2019October 13, 2019by Jane Rosebery4 Comments

Mariage Frères in Tokyo.

Having just returned from Japan, I was so sorry and sad to hear about the typhoon. I was happy that Japan beat Scotland in their rugby match. They really needed a win as a morale boost for the nation.

We had a lovely tea at Mariage Frères in Tokyo.

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A cup of Countess Grey with my book today. I’ve been waiting for this book since March and I only have two weeks before it’s due back to the library. Now that I’m reading it, I see why there was such a long hold. It’s the story of three women: Frenchwoman Miriam, she survived the Nazis but lost her entire family and Ann, a working-class English girl. They are chosen to work on the wedding gown for Princess Elizabeth and this job changes their lives. Then we meet Ann’s granddaughter, Heather, in 2016 Canada who travels to England to discover secrets of Ann and Miriam. So far, very touching and I’m intrigued to learn what the secrets are.❤️📚☕️ #countessgrey #teaandbooks☕️📚 #bookstagram #currentread #jenniferrobsonthegown

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Have a great new week!!

xoxo, Jane

Mariage Frères in Tokyo

October 9, 2019by Jane Rosebery3 Comments

Mariage’s fabulous teaware. (If you look closely, you can spot Japan’s famous vending machines.)

I’m back from two weeks of traveling, (one week in Japan and the other week in Palau) though I’m still trying to play catch-up. It’s been harder than I anticipated to get back into the swing of things.

The blog might remain quiet for a while longer, but I did want to quickly share my wonderful afternoon tea experience at Mariage Frères in Tokyo’s Ginza neighborhood.

Mariage Frères (Mariage Brothers) is a French tea company, founded in 1854. It’s a luxury brand with locations in Paris, Berlin, London and Tokyo. They have over 500 tea blends!

We visited the Ginza location, which is Tokyo’s uber-chic shopping district, and sat down for their version of afternoon tea.

The peaceful and beautiful Ginza restaurant.

The restaurant was peaceful and beautifully decorated. I loved the floor tiles and the wall art. I kept looking all around me because I didn’t want to miss any details.

Time for tea!

I had a savory tea, while my husband opted for scones. It was divine.

I must admit, what I enjoyed the most about our experience (and generally dining in Japan), was the peacefulness of it. You can stay at your table for as long as you want. You don’t actually get the check until you ask for it. This really allowed us to sit and enjoy ourselves for a few hours without feeling as if we had to leave. It was a fabulous experience.

Do you have a favorite tea restaurant? (In England, my favorite place for tea is Fortnum and Mason.)

xoxo, Jane