Café Development
After the clothing store succeeded, the next thing I wanted to focus on was a restaurant, especially a café, because I wanted to popularize black tea.
Coffee is popular among men, especially in the upper class.
Women, especially Royalty from other countries, enjoy tea, but there were not many stores specializing in tea because of the lack of improvement in tea leaves.
“If we are going to open a black tea specialty store, we can’t compromise on sweets.”
“Lady Eliana, I’m counting on you.”
When it came to the café, Lady Eliana was the only one they could rely on.
“Lady Marie is… me.”
“Uh… umm.”
For some reason, I was greeted with a radiant smile.
I thought I should be the one to thank them, but since all the Duke’s household servants were smiling, I decided not to mention it.
A week later, with Lady Oriana’s help, we were able to procure high-quality tea sets.
“This one is from Baisen, and this one is from Orange Dead…”
It was so high-class that I felt dizzy.
After all, everything was high-end products used by the Royal family.
“It might be a bit modest, but the silverware will surely surprise the customers, right?”
“Yes, at least I think pure gold forks and spoons would have been better.”
I forgot.
The two of them were Royalty, so they should be using the highest quality.
I had overlooked that.
“They will appreciate your thoughts.”
“But I’ve never seen glass teacups before.”
“Herb tea changes color, so these are better.”
I’m sorry.
Glass teacups are cheaper.
When my Father was expelled from the Ranford territory, he accompanied a guild that had a glass artisan.
He was called the god of glass artisans in our territory, and glassware was a specialty of the territory.
He used to make glassware and cups, and he made a tea set for my birthday.
“Lady Marie, you are an excellent herbalist. It’s a wonderful blend.”
“Thank you.”
Actually, I learned about herbs to avoid getting sick.
There were times when I was thrown outside without warm clothes in the winter, and learning about herbs was necessary for survival.
Yeah, the hardships of my childhood are still useful as an adult.
“Your knowledge is even more surprising than the herbalists in the Capital. Please teach me too.”
“Ha… haha.”
I can’t say it.
I can’t embarrassingly admit that I used the herbs I had to eat because I couldn’t afford food inside the mansion.
Despite my wry smile, the plan progressed steadily with the addition of herbal tea to the menu.
“Lady Marie, do herbal teas have any effects on promoting sleep?”
“Yes, they do, but…”
“In that case, I have a favor to ask.”
I didn’t expect another event to happen because of Lady Oriana’s request.