Funmi Spills The Tea! (Afternoon Tea in RVA) | O Lala! (In the Dungeon) S2 #9
O Lala! (In RVA) · Olivia, Liz, & Matt
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Show Notes
On today’s episode, we interview Funmi Mohlie, tea sommelier and connoisseur, hailing from London, UK, who is bringing Afternoon Tea to RVA. She worked in the luxury industry for over 20 years, including Harrods, where she got to experience exquisite afternoon teas.
The whole concept started after Funmi, her husband and kids moved to Virginia in June of 2020. As they were getting settled and as a way to entertain people, Funmi started hosting British afternoon teas for her friends in their home called “Mummy And Me Teas”. More and more requests kept coming for larger events. Encouraged by her friends, she decided to start a quintessential British afternoon tea company with a twist: bringing the experience to your home or location of choice. Thus Funmi’s Royal Tea was born.
With the Deluxe experience, Funmi’s catering service includes everything from the place setting to the delicious items you’ll enjoy. She brings all of the necessary items to the location of your choice, so all you have to do is provide her with the table, the chairs and the guests.
Funmi’s menu has a variety of items to choose from, such as sandwiches, pastries and cakes, as well as a selection of loose-leaf teas. Scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream will always be available on the menu as this is a staple to the British afternoon tea experience.
Big Daddy drops it on us with some facts about tea totaling and the origins of dry January.
Support Funmi and do a British Tea Experience:
https://www.facebook.com/caeruleumllc
Restaurants of the week:
Osaka Sushi- 5023 Huguenot Rd
We recommend their Mt Fuji Shrimp appetizer and the Incredible Roll which is a spicy tuna roll with tempura crunch, filet mignon, red cavier and spicy mayo. Wash it down with their Manhattan cocktail.
Pinky’s -3015 Norfolk st. Scott’s addition
We recommend their brunch-both of their starters are amazing-the zeppole is like a little fried donut or pastry with powdered sugar and choice of topping or the Giardino board with fruit, cheese, crostini and fixings
For the main course we recommend the croque madame with prosciutto di parma, iberico ham, asiago-manchego cream, pancetta, sunny up eggs on grilled crostini with fresh fruit and a side of brunch potatoes, with the Le bolle their twist on an aperol spritz-so refreshing!
Band of the week:
Mashup & Cozy Condition
Hailing from Richmond Virginia, Mashup is an electrifying eight-piece ensemble that melds vintage funk, with with modern production techniques. They take popular songs, put their own spin on it and “mash it up” with another song in the same key.
Their next gig is on January 26th at 8 at JJ’s Bar and Grille on Staples Mill Road. They’re also playing at the Midlothian Great American Ranch on February 3rd at 9PM.
Our sponsor:
Other shoutouts:
Short Pump Pour House
Are You Randy, Baby?
Ember Music Hall
U of R Spiders Basketball
Toast
JJ’s Bar and Grill
Southern Railway Taphouse
Great American Ranch
Kindred Spirit