Perfect place to spend a drizzling afternoon

Every time it rains, I always want to go somewhere cozy and drink something warm. So when started raining last Friday, I decided to go to Debora Tea, a teahouse on Main Street that had been highly recommended by several friends.

As soon as I opened the door of Debora Tea, I was attracted by its exotic decorations. Bohemian rugs, Buddha statue, cushions on the floor… make it different from any place else in Northampton. The waitress warmly welcomed us to a window seat and gave us the menu, which contains description, brief history and pictures of every kind of tea in its endless selection.

       After skimming the almost a-hundred-page menu, I surprisingly founded that except from various tea options, they even have Daifuku Mochi, my long-time favorite Japanese dessert. So I rang the bell (yes, they have small bells for us to ring when we are ready for service) and ordered a Mochi and Lychee black tea. The tea was served with handmade pottery on a wooden plate, which gave it an olde worlde feel. The fruitiness of lychee provided the black tea with a refreshing taste. However, without adding sugar, the tea might be a little bit too bitter. But with a bite of sweet red bean mochi, it’s just perfect.