Afternoon Tea at Dushanbe nice break from holiday shopping rush

Forgive my cynicism, but if you’ve seen “The Nutcracker” or heard “Messiah” enough times, you might look forward to Artist Series concerts early in the new year.

Carlota Santana brings her exploration of Flamenco music and dance to Macky on the University of Colorado campus Jan. 20, followed by The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble Feb. 14. Call (303) 492-8008 or visit www.cuconcerts.org.

And if you need a break from all that shopping, the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse presents Afternoon Tea from 3 to 5 p.m. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance for this luxurious tea time in Boulder’s most exotic atmosphere. Call (303) 442-4993.

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Tea is served on white linen with an assortment of pastries and sweets, scones with cream and lemon curd, tea sandwiches and your choice of three traditional blended teas. “December has always been a great time to bring in the family for Afternoon Tea,” says Manager Tyson Carpenter.

The teahouse has added to its year-round favorites with new items this season on its brunch, lunch and dinner menus. A traditional Mexican mole, on chicken or vegetables, might spice up a hectic Sunday morning. For lunch try chicken with a traditional Turkish walnut sauce or Thai curried salmon. A marinated German pork chop is now on the dinner menu.

If you’re stuck in a whirlwind of shopping, errands, wrapping, mailing, cooking and planning this holiday season, a respite at the teahouse might be as refreshing and pampering a getaway as you need.