Afternoon Tea at Olivia's Tea Room, Camp Hill, PA

Earlier this month, while Angelica was home for Spring Break, we ventured to Olivia's Tea Room on Market Street in Camp Hill, PA. Olivia's originally opened as a children's party place with birthday teas as their specialty. Growing up, Angelica attended two different birthday events here, one included an ice cream sundae bar and the other featured a 'create your own pizza' station. Now, in addition to the children's party, Olivia will provide a 5-course afternoon tea, by reservation, to groups (small or large) throughout the week. We were excited to have a private seating on a beautiful spring afternoon.

Pretty cloth rose napkins graced the table when we arrived. The owner proudly demonstrated how to fold the napkins to create this fun rose. Once we were seated, Olivia poured the house tea. The colorful brown betty teapots were hand painted by a local artist.

 After tea was poured, a cup of warm Pumpkin Spice soup was served. Very thick, very tasty, We all admired the double handled bowl and matching plate that held the soup.

A generous fresh salad with spring greens, sliced red berries, and feta cheese dressed with a yummy house dressing was the next course.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A plate of warm white chocolate pumpkin scones was offered as the following course. It was served with a fluffy cream and apple butter. The apple butter was a lovely complement to the pumpkin scone. In addition, a second tea flavor was offered in yet another colorful hand painted tea pot. 

The tiered tray was laden with a variety of sandwiches from a miniature quiche, to a cranberry bread with cream cheese and marmalade. The round sandwich with the heart cutout was a creamy olive egg salad. The top tier held sliced cucumber sandwiches topped with tomato pieces, and warm goat cheese balls.

Dessert included a miniature pineapple upside down cake, petite muffin, chocolate brownie, and a chocolate dipped strawberry.

 As decor in the tea room, there is a shelf full of dollies in various styles of dress, a collection that belonged to her niece. They cheerfully watch over the tea party. Olivia's also sells 18" doll clothing and accessories on the second floor.