Dr. Bombay!

Dr. Bombay!

Emergency! Emergency!

Come Right Away!

If you’re over the age of 30, you probably remember this chant from the TV show “Bewitched” which aired from 1964-1972 in prime time, and seems to always be on TV reruns.

Recently, I heard about Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party located in Atlanta near Candler Park. I had to see it for myself and I was not disappointed!

The inside was filled with wall to wall books and a large tea menu. Books and tea…my favorite combination.

The day I went they were offering pimiento and egg salad sandwiches, quiches and samosas. Since I never had heard of a samosa, I tried it. It’s a baked pastry filled with vegetables and served with a chutney sauce. My description is not doing it justice, but it delicious!

The tea menu was large with over a dozen black teas to choose from. They also had a large selection of rooibus, herbal and green teas, but I didn’t really look past the black teas. I chose the Gold Yunnan.

Additionally, Dr. Bombay’s sells coffee, pastries and ice cream.

The atmosphere is pre-WWI India when the British still ruled. Several people were chatting, while other customers had a laptop and were completely absorbed in their own world. The shelves were lined with books that they sell for only $1. All the proceeds go to The Learning Tea, which helps young women get an education in India. For more information visit www.drbombays.com.