The 12 Cups of Christmas

Today on Twitter I came across a really fun alternative to the 12 Pubs of Christmas. It's The 12 Cups of Christmas! But what is it I hear you ask?

Well, the girls @EventmamaHQ love a  drink as much as the next gal but they also love their tea and treats. When it comes to tea, cakes and chats, they claim they literally cannot get enough! 

With that in mind, they have come up with Eventmama’s 12 Cups of Christmas #12cupsxmas. They have set up a route with some fantastic locations across Dublin, chock full of some of their favourite cafes. In fact, they came up with too many great places so a few honorary mentions are below as well!

The 12 Cups of Christmas route:

1. Wall & Keogh, 45 Richmond Street South, Dublin 2 @WallandKeoghTea Facebook: Wall and Keogh Tea 
2. The Cake Café, 8 Pleasants Place, Dublin 2 @CakeCafeDublin  Facebook: The Cake Café
3. Bibi’s Café, 14b Emorville Avenue, Dublin 8 @bibiscafe  Facebook: Bibi’s Café
4. Fumbally Café, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8 #FumballyCafe
5. Peacock Green, 13 Lord Edward Street, Dublin 2 Facebook: Peacock Green
6. Queen of Tarts, Cow’s Lane, Dame Street, Dublin 2 @QueenOfTartsDub Facebook: Queen of Tarts
7. Joy of Cha, 10 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 @Joyofcha  Facebook: The Joy of Cha
8. Brother Hubbard, 153 Capel Street, Dublin 1 @brother_hubbard  Facebook: Brother Hubbard 
9. Paris Bakery, 18-19 Moore Street, Dublin 1 @ParisBakeryDub  Facebook: Paris Bakery and Pastry
10. The Bakehouse, 6 Bachelor’s Walk, Dublin 1 @BakehouseIRL  Facebook: The Bakehouse
11. Clement & Pekoe, 50 South William Street, Dublin 2 @ClementandPekoe Facebook: Clement & Pekoe 
12. Accents Lounge, 23 Stephen Street Lower, Dublin @accentslounge Facebook: Accents Coffee & Tea Lounge

Their Most Honourable Mentions: Little Cafe, Birdcage Bakery, Tea Garden, Bewley’s Café, Oolong Flower Power Tea Shop.

And most importantly, The Rules.

1. Upon entering each establishment, the brand of tea being used must be commented on.
2. A mince piesmust be consumed by each attendee at least once. No ifs, ands or buts.
3. Coffee is not allowed. However, hot chocolate is acceptable.
4. We must argue over who pays the bill in at least six establishments.
5. The phrase “Sure, that’s a grand cup of tea” must be said at each establishment.

Eventmama will be embarking on their own 12 Cups of Christmas adventure, and they are inviting you to partake in your own 12 Cups of Christmas as well! They will be tweeting and checking in on Facebook to let you know how they are getting on. Go on, go on, go on, you know you what to join in the fun! And sure while you're at it let them know when you’re on your #12cupsXmas. Bring on the tay!