Park 75 at Four Seasons Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Visited: April, 2001
Comments: I had tea for the second time at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta, and a second pleasant experience. I know that many Teamailers have said that sometimes they get frustrated with the tea taking a back seat to the savories and sweets. I am delighted to report that this is not the case at the Four Seasons.
The nice gentleman who took care of us enthusiastically described his training with John Harney, who came in person to instruct the staff on the correct preparation and serving of Harney's teas. I had Harney's Formosa Oolong, which was excellent. Perhaps my only small wish would be to have a second pot to decant the remaining tea after pouring the first cup so as not to over-steep, but this is only a minor concern because the pots are really only sized for about two servings, so it's likely the drinker will pour it all before it becomes bitter.
The meal, $19 apiece (at the time of this writing, 4/22/01), was ample. I thought it was a very reasonable price for what was served, particularly compared with the Ritz-Carlton's price for tea. I have yet to make it there for tea, unfortunately, so can't make any sort of judgment, but I have heard it's roughly $60 apiece, and it has been booked for weeks every time I've tried to go (and I'm not one to leave things of this sort until the last minute).
The chocolate chip scones were served with lemon curd and what was supposedly clotted cream. The latter -- I remember the first occasion, it *was* clotted cream, but I think this time due to dairy import restrictions it was a whipped substitute of some sort. Not their fault, and still nice. The scones were a touch crumbly for my taste ... not dry, just crumbly. That's a personal preference, however.
The second tier contained sandwiches: egg salad on wheat with a bit of cress and a sliver of avocado on top, I think; a smoked salmon roulade topped with caviar; a crab sandwich of some sort, and, my favorite, beautiful little ham sandwiches with melted brie and a bit of mustard, all edged with transparently-thin slices of red grape. I could have eaten several of those. :)
The third tier was filled with sweets: a small fruit tart, two different kinds of chocolates (one was toffee, but it may vary); two cookies, one chocolate, one almond (I think); a slice of banana bread, and a few other things, I think. Several options, as you can see, and quite worth $19, I thought.
The staff was warm and professional, especially the gentleman of French descent who chatted with us about the Harney's training. (I think French, but might've been French Canadian. Absolutely delightful, either way.)
They also have champagne and sherry if you're not quite in the mood for tea. Overall, a very positive experience.
Reviewer: Katharine Anderson-Dávila   Add your review  

Teavana, Peachtree City, Atlanta, GA

Visited: April, 2005.  Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Our Red Hat group of 20 plus arrived for our monthly "tea". A special menu (set price) offered many excellent choices of salads, sandwiches etc. Although we were there at "lunchtime", our large group was served quickly and efficiently. Our teas served in "novelty pots" were a great hit with our ladies. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Lady Red Hat Add your review 

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Buckhead, GA

Visited: March, 2008.  Meal: ? Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Poor. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: The tea was usually hot, when finally served. The food was assembly-line fare and reasonably fresh - I didn't fear food poisoning. The only redeeming feature of the tea was the scones. During previous teas, the room appeared to be reserved for tea attendees. During this visit, however, the room was apparently open to anyone who wandered in off the street. One rather boisterous group appeared to be business folk, yet another group seemed not quite sure what we were doing drinking tea in their bar. I know it seems impossible, but a barefoot - yes, you read that correctly, barefoot - man casually walked through the room into an adjoining one and sat down with a newspaper. Needless to say, we will not repeat this experience.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: angie 3/08  Add your review   

Visited: May, 2006.  Reviewed: May, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Fair. Service: Good.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: I recently took my mother to the Lobby Lounge located inside of the Ritz Carlton, Buckhead for Mother's Day. The setting was beautiful, however I was not impressed with the tea or the food. The tea was not hot at all, and the sandwiches were just okay. The pastries were all pretty dry, and didn't seem to have any sweetness to them at all. However the customer service at the Ritz, is top notch. 
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Pam  Add your review   

Visited: April, 2004.  Reviewed: April, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: If anyone has been discouraged from visiting this tea room due to Tea Maven's review from 2002, please give this wonderful hotel another chance. My husband and I had a thoroughly delightful experience with afternoon tea here. First, the room is gorgeous ... there is no mistaking this hotel's location as being in "The South." The room has a garden-room feel to it, with beautifully upholstered chairs in a floral design, delicate colors of soft white, green, pink, and lavender, and large windows overlooking a beautifully landscaped area. My husband favorably compared this experience to that of The Empress Hotel in British Columbia. He felt quite comfortable, which is not an everyday occurrence for him in tea rooms. Often they are patronized mostly by women. But here was a wonderful mix of both men and women, as well as business and leisure visitors. A most convivial and dynamic atmosphere ... nothing musty or fussy. The table was beautifully set with Wedgwood china in an Oriental crane motif, in keeping with the general atmosphere of the room. Gorgeous sandwiches and pastries were served on a silver three-tiered plate holder. And the scones and tea bread were absolutely delicious. We appreciated the unusual variety of sandwiches ... smoked salmon, hummus, dilled shrimp, and tomato-mozzarella. Several selections of Mighty Leaf tea were offered, and service was impeccable. All in all, a premier experience.
Reviewer: hsv tea lover  Add your review   

Visited: March, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Our Red Hat Society group of twelve visited this wonderful place and are still talking about it. We decided that this is one place we want to visit at least once a year. The service was wonderful, the food was suburb, and the tea was served promptly. The server was very attentive when it came to filling our cups. The scones were the best we had tasted, the desserts were to die for. The savories were very fresh and delicious. Would highly recommend this for high [sic] tea. We sat in the back overlooking Lenox Mall. The only complaint I had was I wish they had told us that valet parking was included; we didn't know this. If you park in the paid parking lot behind the hotel (which is not the Ritz's, and you will pay a high price -- $1.50 for 20 minutes). Other than that a very enjoyable experience.
Reviewer: redhatter  Add your review   

Visited: December, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: We were a large group and were placed on sofas and chairs near the fireplace. I sat on a backless stool near the fireplace and roasted. Some of the older ladies had trouble on the mushy couch. The tea was served on the coffee table and was very crowded. It was so crowded they did not leave the teapots with us, and they would only allow four pots for the eight of us. I didn't get to drink the kind I really would have liked to try. I would not recommend for large parties. For smaller parties they seat you at a regular table and have a pot for each individual from what I could see. The food was good but not at all excellent. 
Reviewer: Tea Maven  Add your review   

Sugarplums Fine Bakery, Canton, GA

Visited: March, 2010.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My daughter and I found Sugarplums to be excellent, we had lunch and the the "Sugarplum Tea" Scones were served "hot" and big as were the biscuits. The experience and ambience were the very best. The owner and staff were terrific and helpful. We found ourselves in conversation with other diners all were enjoying this Tea "HOUSE" it is a large and a beautiful place. Prices are better that competitive, tops is $9.95 for a meal that is plentiful and you leave wishing you could have eaten more.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: joyce jackson  3/10  Add your review  

Visited: December, 2008.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Poor.  Food: Good. Service: Fair.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: You need a lot of time to go here. I visited at 1:50 in the afternoon and waitress had to ask if I could have hot tea. No burner, so tea was cold at second cup, and was $4.25 for a small pot. Too pricey, but owners couldn't be friendlier. Just need to adjust that tea price.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: fb1952 2/09 Add your review  

Visited: April, 2008.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Visiting tea rooms is a fun thing that my daughter and I do on a regular basis. Ms. Rowanda and her daughter Maria have a real gift for High [sic] Tea. One of the best we have been to. Both of these ladies were a blessing and spent so much time with us. Will definitely visit again. There is a real annointing on this place that you feel when you walk in. Vicki E. Guntersville, Alabama
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: audiemaudie2000 4/08 Add your review  

Visited: November, 2007.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I drove over an hour to visit this Tea Room and have alerted my Tea Friends this is a MUST VISIT regardless of travel time! Everything about it, food, tea, service and atmosphere, exceeded my expecations, and I've already called for reservations to return.s, can't wait!
Reviewer: Nancy B 11/7 Add your review  

Visited: June, 2007.  Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Afternoon tea at Suglarplum Fine Bakery was an exceptionally pleasant experience. The mother/daughter team are a delight. They made us feel so welcomed. It was as if we had known them all our life. They allowed us to take our time and ejoy our tea experience. Everything we ate was homemade and quite delicious. The portions were more than enough to satifsy us and we certaintly did not leave wanting more. After leaving Sugarplum, I called several tea lover friends and told them it was a must that they visit with me very soon.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: TMills Add your review      

SereniTea, Cobbtown, GA

Visited: August, 2007. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: It is delightful and a favorite of tearooms we have visited. You actually step back into time in the beautiful 100 year old southern home. The food is exceptional and the warm hospitality of the host and hostess is refreshing! We loved it.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: delighted patron - SAM 10/7 Add your review 

Julianna's, Cuthbert, GA

Visited: August, 2007.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: It was my first experience with "tea" and I can't wait to experience it again. The food was excellent and the ambiance was perfect. I truly enjoyed the time there. I actually will call them to see if they can ship some tea to my home in Florida.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: First Time Tea Experience Add your review

Visited: January, 2003
Meal: n/a. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: n/a.  Food: n/a. Service: Fair.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: With great trepidation, my sister and I (originally from London, England) set out one Saturday morning from Atlanta, Georgia to sample afternoon tea at Julianna's teashop in Cuthbert. After three hours we arrived at the teashop and found to our dismay that you needed RESERVATIONS! Nowhere on this website or on the teashop's telephone answering message does it state that you need reservations (we called before we left and only got the answering service). [Note:  TeaGuide clearly states on all listings pages and on our About Us page: The only certainty in life is change. We recommend that you call ahead to confirm the details listed in TeaGuide, especially if you are traveling a distance. - Editor] We enquired about the possibility of getting reservations for later that afternoon and were told that would not be possible. You can imagine our disappointment. On a positive note the retail shop is very nice and quaint and we picked up an adorable doll's tea set for my four-year old daughter.
Reviewer: Hannah (Atlanta, GA) Add your review  

The Potted Geranium Tea Parlor, Greensboro, GA

Visited: February, 2011.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: Loose leaf.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Potted Geranium overflowed with old Southern charm. This tea room was very elegant, but comfortable. Generous portions of food were tastefully served. Well worth the two hour drive from north of Atlanta.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Pam L  2/11 Add your review    

Teafusions, Peachtree City, GA

Visited: December, 2007.  Meal: Other. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: Loose leaf.
Tea: Poor.  Food: Good. Service: Fair.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: Loved this place in the past, but noticed a tense note last few months. Also noticed the longtime manager was no longer there. Susan (co-owner) was at a table and made nothing but rude comments about employees, and customers alike. I do not need to be in and listening to "As Peachtree City Turns", when I am wanting a good cup of tea... Has gone downhill
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Maprinces3 1/8 Add your review    

Visited: December, 2006.  Reviewed: May, 2007.
Meal: Retail only. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: --.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: --. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: i was not a tea drinker, until one December day last year. I had been standing in line four hours trying to buy the latest video game for my son at christmas. I walked in chilled as the exprestion go to the bone. All I knew from tea is it came in a little bag, one type. When I walked in I was at first alittle lost with over 140 types of tea I didnot know what to do or say. The sales help behind the counter, took there time with me and really helped this one time nontea drinked to a new world of teas and all the health benfits. I now try to get in to the shop at least 4 to 5 times a week and I now have a large collection of teas in my own kitchen.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Joe Briguglio tea drinker  Add your review    

Visited: February, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Wide variety of teas, novelty pots used to serve, chicken salad to die for, warm friendly service. Cute decor and shopping area.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Cindy B  Add your review    

Visited: October, 2005.  Reviewed: October, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: All the sincerity and warmth typical to the truest of tea drinkers ... gives the good feeling of home. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Brian  Add your review    

Visited: September, 2004.  Reviewed: March, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We love this shop! The atmosphere, the owners, and employees are wonderful and friendly; service and food is great! My daughter and I go there almost everyday when visiting Peachtree City. Can't wait to move there to become regulars!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Florence & Bianca Sarrecchia  Add your review    

Visited: May, 2004.  Reviewed: May, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: They are serving over 140 loose leaf teas and serving incredible lunches. one visit and you are hooked. great people nice service.
Reviewer: tea lover in peachtree city, denise  Add your review        

Rose Cottage, Pine Mountain, GA

Visited: June, 2010. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This tea room has excellent and caring service. When you are being served there you are in another world. The tea and food is served with kindness and elegance. I have never received service and food so exquisitely served. It bypasses any restaurant is the Pine Mountain and Columbus area. We are so lucky to have this tea room with so much taste and elegance and service by such nice and caring people.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Gloria Gaines @ bugsy2u 6/10 Add your review    

Visited: September, 2005.  Reviewed: October, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have to been to many places for afternoon tea and this is one of my favorites. The ambiance was great (you HAVE to visit the powder room while you are there!), the service was great, and the food was delicious. There were two of us and they give you a choice of three separate teas all in their own pots. The sandwiches were very good. They really make the experience something special. I highly recommend making the drive. Plenty else to do in the area as well so make a day of it!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Wendy D. Add your review    

Visited: June, 2004.  Reviewed: June, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a treasure! I thought the highlight of the day was going to be the butterfly house at Calloway Gardens, but this quaint shop was the perfect ending to a wonderful day. The tea, food, and service were all top notch, and browsing the store for treasures to bring home was fun too! FDR might have changed his favorite picnic spot if the Rose Cottage has been there years ago! I would definitely put this on your "must do" list if you are in the area. The town is charming and one could easily spend several hours before tea looking around. Be sure to call ahead and make a reservation ... and you won't go away hungry!
Reviewer: Mary from North Carolina Add your review    

Visited: December, 2003.  Reviewed: December, 2003.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a jewel of a tea room the lovely resort town of Pine Mountain now has. Newly opened, as of September 2003, this tea room is located in the charming, historic downtown area of tiny Pine Mountain, Georgia. Though a small southern town, Pine Mountain draws a lot of tourist trade due to its nearby vicinity to Callaway Gardens and the F.D.R. Little White House national historic site. The Rose Cottage tea room adds a new level of graciousness to this charming resort area.
On the day that I visited Rose Cottage, I simply stumbled across their tea room by its inviting sign and pretty lace curtains at the front windows. Inside, I discovered a charmingly decorated interior of several separate rooms ... including a gift shop decorated in antique furniture brought over from England. Since it was eleven o'clock, I came in just for a cup of tea. There were two to three selections from four categories of tea: black, green, flavored black, and herbal tisanes. The tea came loose in a beautiful china teapot. When I asked for a tea cosy, one was promptly provided. As I sat enjoying this delicious cup of tea in their beautifully decorated front room, I mentioned to my server how sorry I was to not have known of their existence, so that I could have made advance reservations for the full afternoon tea their menu described. After a short visit to the kitchen, and without my even having made the request, my server advised me that they would be able to prepare the full afternoon tea for me if I desired. Of course, I did desire it, and it was wonderful. The four sandwiches were delicious on soft, flavorful breads. The fillings were chicken curry, egg salad, and prosciutto with mozzarella, and basil pesto spread. They offered a selection of scones: apricot, rosemary, and ginger. And the pastries were four miniature muffins and two tartlets with lemon curd and strawberries. Everything was flavorful, and the only feature keeping my food rating from "good" to "excellent" was a bit of dryness to their pastries. Yet I must take into account the short-nature Served they had for my visit.
All in all, this was a delightful experience. The service was quite solicitous, tea selections varied, well prepared, and of high quality (Harney & Sons), and the food quite good. I spent a wonderful three hours there writing Christmas cards, and was made to feel quite welcome during my entire stay. It also gave me the opportunity to observe the well-attended nature of this new tea room. Although most patrons come for lunch, which is served from 11am to 2pm, it is not difficult to arrange for the full English tea service. And even if one just came in for lunch, the menu selections of gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, scones, and killer-looking desserts, would make for a delightful repast. All in all, a wonderful experience.
Reviewer: hsv tea lover Add your review 

Tea at Seven Springs, Powder Springs, GA

Visited: June, 2008.  Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Everything was perfect. The atmosphere was so peaceful and enjoyable. The food and service were excellent. They also have a gift shop that has everything you can imagine related to tea. Their prices are quite reasonable. I will definitely go back when I'm in the area.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Rebecca W. 6/08  Add your review 

Mittie's Tea Room, Roswell, GA

Visited: November, 2007.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: A sweet stone cottage, victorian design, lots of art on the walls. We went for High [sic] Tea (served anytime). It was lovely, leisurely, we sat for 1 1/2 hours and were attended to the whole time. The food was so unique and so good we didn't want to stop eating!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jade in Hooly Springs 12/7  Add your review    

Gryphon Tea Room, Savannah, GA

Visited: August, 2007.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf teas. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Good. Service: Average.  Appearance: Average.
Comments: First off, this tea room is run by art school students, so you may have to alter your expectations. I went for lunch because, from all outward appearences, I did not think I was going to get the relaxed environment I like for afternoon tea. I ordered one pot of tea which was brought to the table with the bag hanging out of the teapot with instructions to "let it steep for a few minutes" (white tea). I also had a tuna salad sandwich that was tasty. I opted to skip dessert as nothing in the display cases grabbed me. The server was a nice guy, but not a tea guy. The room was large and carried noise  well if you are the sort who likes to listen to other people's conversations. Bottom line, if you are a tea snob, you are likely to be unimpressed. If you just want to hang out and have some tea and a snack, you could do a lot worse. If you fancy yourself anti-establishment and like to be trendy, this is the tea room for you.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: jaxprats  1/08  Add your review   

Visited: November, 2005.  Reviewed: December, 2005.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf teas and teabags. Served: In a mug.
Tea: Poor.  Food: Poor. Service: Poor.  Appearance: Fair.
Comments: Hands down the worst cup of Chai I have ever had and I have had many a cup of Chai. It was crowded and noisy and the service was terrible - the server did not come back to the table after the Chai and tea cakes were delivered except to deliver the check. The tea cake assortment was stale and pretty tasteless. I was extremely disappointed in my visit.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Veronica  Add your review   

Visited: April, 2005.  Reviewed: May, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Good. Service: Fair.  Appearance: Poor.
Comments: We were highly disappointed in this tearoom. It was so crowded and noisy my husband and I could not carry on a conversation. The tables were too close together and the little wooden chairs were very uncomfortable. We will not visit again.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Ruthie  Add your review   

Visited: December, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is my favorite tea shop. I love the historic setting. I've found that some places have great food and a poor setting, while others have a beautiful setting with poor food. This place is the total package. Excellent food in a wonderful setting. Check out the quotes about tea in the bathroom. I love the Gryphon. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town. 
Reviewer: Katie  Add your review   

The Tea Room, Savannah, GA

Visited: May, 2008.  Meal: Lunch.  Type of tea: Loose leaf.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I recently went to The Tea Room for lunch and tea. There's a shop in the front where you can purchase loose tea and many tea related items. the back is the tea room/restaurant. It is cute, each table differs a bit in plates, silverware and teacups. I have definitely been to places fancier, but it is quaint and sweet. the food was decent (my quiche was so-so, but my friends enjoyed chicken panini and the chicken salad). the tea was good, but the stoneware teapots and tea cozy didnt stay very hot through the meal. We got soup, a pot of tea, an entree and a small plate of sweets (scone, cake, fruit) for about $16 which made a great lunch.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Angelvanity 5/08  Add your review   

Visited: August, 2007.  Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea: Loose leaf.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I am somewhat stunned at the previous negative reviews as my husband and I found our afternoon tea everything it should be. Up this this point we had only been to a few tea rooms, each unique and only one unpleasent. We enjoy afternoon tea because we love the relaxed atmosphere and variety of foods and teas. This tea room is advertised and presented as a Mackintosh tea room (not to be confused with English or Southern style). We found the sweets and savories delicious, the servers well educated about all teas on the menu, and the staff enthusiastic about their business. Based on their recommendations we were able to sample several teas and took home quite a few more that we were happy with. Following our tea, the owner of the shop spent nearly an hour with us and practically presented a tea 101 lesson. I cannot say that I found any glaring negatives about the experience and it is one that I plan to repeat on next visit.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jaclyn  1/08  Add your review   

Visited: May, 2005.  Reviewed: May, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea served: Loose leaf and teabags.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good.  Service: Fair.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: I held my bridesmaid luncheon at the Tea Room. While making the reservation, they told me that I could make a simple reservation for my party and that if we did not mind sharing a room with others, that there was no fee. The room itself was lovely and the set-up was very nice. The tea was delicious and the sweets were good. One member of my party was not able to attend. I notified them of this the day before and was told that we would still be charged for her, but would be able to take her portions home with us. After the tea, not only did they refuse to give us her portion of quiche to take home, but then they added a $50 fee to my bill for the party. I had to heatedly argue this matter before it was taken off. Had these two things not happened, I would have been completely please, however, their lack of courteousness regarding the bill left me dissatisfied.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Ingrid  Add your review   

Visited: May, 2005.  Reviewed: June, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea served: Loose leaf.  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Fair.  Service: Fair.  Appearance: Poor.
Comments: We visited The Tea Room for afternoon tea with high expectations based on reviews and endorsements; however, we were sadly disappointed in the overall experience. From the moment we arrived, we were apparently invisible to the staff of the Tea Room as we were completely ignored for over 15 minutes. The items for sale in the shop were overpriced and not what was expected in a tea room. Once we were escorted to our table in the Library - a very masculine and dark room, we were surprised to discover a west indies theme rather than a typical southern floral and china decor. The china was brown and the teapots were stoneware in cozies. Very disappointing. The tea service was good, unfortunately you could only sample one tea unlike other tea rooms we have visited. We had to request cream as the tea was only served with lemon and brown sugar. The food was sparse and not memorable. The noise coming from the kitchen and other wait staff was quite distracting. For the quality and quantity the afternoon tea was overpriced. Sadly, this was one of the most anticipated activities on our agenda while visiting Savannah, but it was the most disappointing time we had.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: The Tea & Hat Ladies  Add your review   

Visited: February, 2005.  Reviewed: April, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea served: Loose leaf  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Poor.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: My sister and I visited The Tea Room in Savannah on a weekend trip. I had been looking forward to the experience, but was rather disappointed by the food. Tea selection was amazing, but the scones were more like mushy coffee cake, sandwiches were sparse - if you can even call them sandwiches. Incredibly overpriced for what you get. Again, very disappointing.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Wendy, Atlanta GA  Add your review   

Visited: November, 2000
Meal: Afternoon tea.  Type of tea served: --  Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Fair.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I just discovered your delightful and helpful website. I am a tea shop lover and after seeing this particular one in Southern Living, I was determined to go while on a business trip with my husband last year. Don't be put off by the nondescript entrance to this one! Inside there are wonderful things in store, from the well stocked teas for sale, along with items pertaining to the service of tea, to the absolutely marvelous restaurant itself. This is, hands down, the best tea experience I have ever had. Even though I am quite new to the tearoom scene, this is the experience I will base all others on!
I was seated in the cozy room behind the gift shop in the front of the tearoom. I was alone, and went for the "lunch" tea. Along with the lunch offerings, I chose to enjoy one of my favorite teas, jasmine. I was definitely not disappointed.
It was presented in a teapot, covered by a cosy. A beautiful china cup and saucer, along with a separate saucer holding a few lemon slices studded with cloves came alongside the tea cup. How thoughtful and extra-special... my soup arrived soon and it was a delicious corn chowder, rich and creamy. I decided I should have ordered a bowl of it instead of a cup but there were other things to follow. Along with the soup, there were little tea sandwiches of egg salad, chicken salad and cucumber. Nice for nibbling but good that they left room for the scones and savories also on the tiered tray. I slowly savored each little bite and sipped the hot and flavorful tea, which the server was quick to refill when I requested more. The service was quiet and quite adequate for my needs. I enjoyed a relaxed meal and tea without being made to feel that someone needed my table. All around me were others obviously enjoying their repasts as well ... a mother and son sharing a lunch together, four friends enjoying a birthday lunch, and a group of girlfriends taking a break from their early holiday shopping. It was quite a delicious experience, and I imagined how much more so it would be to bring my mother and sisters, or a good friend here to while away the hours over a good cup of tea and well-prepared food to accompany it.
I will return!
Reviewer: Kathy  Add your review  

Turtle Dragon Herb & Tea Company, Tybee Island, GA

Visited: June, 2007.  Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: n/a. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The atmosphere at Turtle Dragon was very comfortable and relaxing. Everyone there was so nice and helpful when we were visiting each time. They have a wonderful selection of teas, tea pots and more. You HAVE to try the Velvet Tea (a definite delight)! Their screened in porch overlooking the marsh was a wonderful step out of the fast pace of every day; I wanted to take it home with me. I can not wait to go back and spend more time there and sample new teas. If you are on Tybee Island and want an experience with teas that are wonderful and a group of women you feel are friends by the time you leave stop in at Turtle Dragon and stay a while! You won't leave empty handed nor with an empty spirit!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Christy from Atlanta  Add your review