OUR CUP OF TEA

BY MEGHAN GREY

Meghan and her mom Cindy enjoy not only the tea, but the company!

My mom and I have, thankfully, had 23 Mother’s Days together. Finding ways to celebrate her is something I cherish. Lucky for me, this year I didn’t have to go far to help us bring back some childhood memories and spend some treasured time together.

In fact, I realized there is nothing better than spending an afternoon with my mom, Cindy, chatting over a cup of tea.

We stopped at Curiosi-Tea House to share a pot of our favorite brew, Minnesota Nice. It took us a few minutes to choose from the large collection of mismatched cups, but we made our selections and sat down near a sunny window. Our table was set with hand-painted saucers, a plate of cookies dusted with powdered sugar and flowers that complemented the shop’s colorful décor.

We filled our cups and reminisced about the tea parties we had when I was young. We would put on pearl necklaces, clink our cups together, hold our pinkies high and giggle until our tea went cold. So many years have passed since then, but it feels like nothing has changed. As I listened to Mom revisit old memories, I realized it is moments like these that she cherishes most—spending time together being fully present, and it is the perfect way to celebrate her this Mother’s Day.

What a wonderful, unique place we have amidst the varied businesses dotting Commerce Drive. Just stepping foot in Curiosi-Tea brings whimsical feelings and I highly recommend it! 