Alright, let’s gab about this “white tea restaurant” thing, whatever that means. Sounds fancy, like somethin’ them city folks would go to. But hey, I ain’t too old to learn somethin’ new.

First off, what in the tarnation is white tea? I’ve heard of black tea, the kind we drink every mornin’ to get goin’, and green tea, which them health nuts swear by. But white tea? Never heard of it. Sounds kinda pale, like it ain’t got no flavor. But apparently it’s a big deal, especially comin’ from some place called Fujian, over in China. They say the best stuff comes from there, somethin’ called Silver Needle and White Peony. Sounds pretty, like somethin’ you’d put in a vase, not a teacup.

• Silver Needle: This one, they say, is the real fancy stuff, just the little buds, not the leaves. Bet it costs a pretty penny.
• White Peony: This one’s got both buds and leaves, still sounds nice though. They dry it out in the air, not in a machine, I guess that makes it better somehow.

Now, about this “restaurant” part. I reckon it’s more than just a place to drink tea. You gotta have food, right? Can’t just fill your belly with tea and call it a meal. I’m thinkin’ maybe they got little sandwiches, like them cucumber ones they serve at them fancy parties, or maybe some sweet treats, like them little cookies with the jam in the middle.

And it ain’t just about the food and drink, it’s about the whole shebang. The place gotta look nice, gotta have that…what do they call it? Ambiance? Yeah, that’s it. Like a cozy little spot, maybe with some soft music playin’ and some nice pictures on the wall. Maybe even some fresh flowers on the tables, not them fake plastic ones. And the folks workin’ there, they gotta be nice too, gotta smile and make you feel welcome. Ain’t nobody wanna go to a place where the waitresses are grumpy and the food ain’t worth a lick.

Now, I heard tell of these places called “speakeasies.” Sounds secretive, like somethin’ outta a gangster movie. These places, they ain’t just out in the open, you gotta know where to look. And sometimes, you even need a password to get in! Imagine that, a password for a cup of tea! But these speakeasies, they ain’t just about the secrecy, they’re about the experience. They make them drinks real fancy, with all sorts of mixin’s and shakin’s, and they look real pretty too. Maybe this white tea restaurant is somethin’ like that, a place where you go to relax, to treat yourself, and to forget about your troubles for a little while.

From what I gather, some of these places are in big cities like Milan, Italy. They got all sorts of names, like White Rabbit Speakeasy. Kinda catchy, ain’t it? Makes you curious. They say these places are known for their cocktails. Now, I don’t know much about cocktails, I’m more of a straight-up kinda gal, but I reckon they put a lot of effort into makin’ them. And they ain’t cheap, I bet. But hey, if you’re gonna treat yourself, might as well go all out, right?

So, this “white tea restaurant,” it could be anything from a fancy tea room to a secret speakeasy. But whatever it is, I reckon it’s gotta be somethin’ special. Somethin’ that makes you wanna come back for more. It’s gotta have good tea, good food, good atmosphere, and good service. And maybe, just maybe, it’ll even have a secret password. Now wouldn’t that be somethin’?

Anyways, that’s my take on this whole “white tea restaurant” thing. Maybe I’ll even try to find one someday, just to see what all the fuss is about. But for now, I’ll stick to my regular ol’ black tea. It ain’t fancy, but it gets the job done.

Tags: [White Tea, Fujian Tea, Silver Needle, White Peony, Speakeasy, Restaurant, Tea Room, Milan, Cocktails, Ambiance]