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At the tables of Elise's Tea Room, the fine china dishes sit on crisp tablecloths, and the smell of fresh chocolate scones and gentle conversation occupy the cozy space. Inspired by family traditions, a quaint afternoon tea is taking place. The history of tea goes back centuries, to Chinese Emperor Shen Nung in 2737 BC. For all these years, tea has been a part of important customs around the globe-from high tea in small kitchens to afternoon tea with royal families. And for Elise Benavidez, author and owner of Elise's Tea Room, tea is part of a rich family heritage through the stories of her great-grandmother and grandmother and through her personal recollections. Opening the tea room was her way of recreating the wonderful environment of her memories and sharing it with others. Elise also shares her vast knowledge of the essentials of tea-related etiquette-everything from table manners to place settings. The final chapter shares her most delicious recipes to serve when hosting an afternoon tea, such as spinach quiche and chocolate chip scones. Experience tea as a way to celebrate being together while sharing a traditional drink that warms hands and hearts.

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Elise Benavidez opened Elise's Tea Room in 1996, where she is executive chef and owner. This female run business is located in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, California. The Southern California Restaurant Writers have awarded the tea room with their Gold Award for the last ten years. In Washington, DC, Elise was recognized as Businesswoman of the Year and appointed to the Small Business Commission. Elise's Tea Room was most recently given the Certificate of Recognition by the U.S. Congress for the participation and sponsorship of the city's cultural events. Elise has been married for 32 years to her sweetheart whom she captivated when she was 8 years of age. She is proud of her and husband's Bixby Knolls Swing Dance Champions, Ice Dance Regional Champions over 45, and newly acquired skateboard skills. Their boys, daughter-in-law have attained career accolades but, not before all three worked at the tea room. Elise and husband Marcos have a long family history residence in Long Beach where fifteen to twenty times a year this close, huge and eclectic family gathers for events leading to the end of year Christmas and Caroling. The family continues to grow and has been blessed with a granddaughter, the light of their life.

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