Tipple and Rose Tea Parlor Is Closing in Virginia-Highland, Atlanta, and Relocating to New Jersey | Eater Atlanta

"After four years in Virginia‑Highland, Tipple and Rose Tea Parlor and Apothecary will close on Sunday, December 8 as owners singer‑songwriter Doria Roberts and chef Calavino Donati plan to move to New Jersey and reopen there (the exact New Jersey location is not yet specified while property negotiations continue). I report that the move is mostly personal — Roberts’ mother has been ill and frequent travel between Atlanta and New Jersey became unsustainable — and that the couple considered running the shop from afar but ultimately cited cost as the reason to relocate. Opened on North Highland Avenue in 2015, the tea shop is known for an extensive loose‑leaf tea selection and elaborately themed high teas (examples include Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland) that often feature freshly baked macarons and scones and decadent finger sandwiches such as duck salad and mini lobster rolls. The owners are planning an extensive online portal to sell Tipple and Rose teas and apothecary items, and say their social media will remain active as they update progress on the new space." - Beth McKibben