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Baltimore
Coffee & Tea, Annapolis, MD
Visited: January, 2010.
Meal: Retail only. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
Purchased to prepare at home.
Tea: Good. Food: n/a. Service: Good.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The loose teas here are very reasonably priced,
but unlike tea shops like Capital Teas in Downtown Annapolis
or Teavana at the mall, the loose teas are all sealed and you
can't "sniff" the tea blends to see if they may appeal to you.
Their loose coffee beans are set up so the customers can sniff
the beans, but this would be a nice touch for the teas, too.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: amorrison40 1/10
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Capital
Teas, Annapolis, MD
Visited: January, 2010.
Meal: Retail only. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
Purchased to prepare at home.
Tea: Excellent. Food: n/a. Service: Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I absolutely love this shop! The owner is very
knowledgable about the teas, and very accomodating with tea
novices. The tea blends offered are many, and very reasonably
priced. Highly recommend this shop when you are in
Annapolis, and worth the trip, too!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: amorrison40 1/10
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Reynolds
Tea Room, Annapolis, MD
Visited:
October, 2007. Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Good. Appearance: Average.
Comments: We visited the tea room for lunch and had
a reservation. The room is colonial in style and is more
tavern than tea room. The decor is simple and not specific to tea but is practical, clean and comfortable.
The menu is varied and the food was excellent. I had the
afternoon tea and my companion had an entree salad and pot of tea. The tea sandwiches are
flavorful and attractive and our server named each when he
presented them. The pastries were plentiful and delicious. The
tea was excellent and served in a stoneare pot that was quite heavy, hot and a little
awkward to pour. Be sure to use your napkin when holding the pot handle to avoid being burned. There were
many varieties of tea to choose and they also serve flowering tea. There is a small shop on
premesis.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: rosemarylcswc 1/08 Add
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Visited:
November, 2007. Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This was my 3rd visit in 3 years and the
1st for my husband. Whether a full afternoon tea or cream tea it is
continually the BEST and I've visited dozens across the country and some in other countries.
Sandwiches full of filling and flavor, savory tarts are
deliciously unique and the sweets are always outstanding. Service is impecable in the 1790 building.
Don't miss this!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sue Lynne
11/7 Add
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Visited:
April, 2004. Reviewed: March, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: MY sister was here visitng from Boston
Mass. We decied to try something different. To our surprise we had a grand time. We both had crab cake
which was out of this world. We enjoyed a pot of cupids
arrow tea, seeing how it was close to valentines day.
We also bought a package of tea to enjoy when we got
home. Nicole was our host and she was so sweet. We will remember our time together there forever. We will
return for another visit. Thank you for making two sisters
Happy.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Debbie & Peggy Add
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Visited:
April, 2004. Reviewed: March, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I took my mom for her birthday to
the tea room along with my 13 year old son. Tha
atmosphere was wonderful as well as the service. My
son enjoyed the little finger sandwiches and little
cakes that were served on a three layer tray as well
as the diffrent teas. The three of us had diffrent
teas and he tasted all. He loved the diffrent tastes
of the teas. The staff made us feel so special. That
made it so much nicer for my mom on her birthday. I
think I made a wonderful choice in going to the
Reynolds tea room.I look forward to going again very
soon.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Rebecamp Add
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Visited:
March, 2005. Reviewed: March, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Reynolds has moved to the top of
my list. The tea selection is expansive with
interesting choices. Brewed in a thick (keeps it
warm!) tea pot with a strainer that allows you to
remove the tea when finished brewing. You set it on
the underplate and it is whisked away by the server.
The scones are nice sized. The savories included a
mushroom tart - fabulous; mini Shepherd's pie -
fabulous; ham, cucumber and egg salad sandwiches -
lovely except egg salad which was ordinary. The
sweets were abundant including carrot cake - not my
favorite; lemon square - delicious; rasberry square
- delicious; shortbread - delicious; a chocolate
covered strawberry - juicy and delicious. A pleasant
setting.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: The Sisters Who Take
Tea Add your review
Visited:
August, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teacup.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The atmosphere was very pleasant
and very suitable location. Tea chosen was Earl Grey
superior mixture that went well with the various tea
sandwiches, pastries, and raisin scones. Service was
excellent even though it was a busy time (1.30 to
4pm). Highly recommend room for a pleasant, casual
experience but in the spirit of "taking
tea."
Reviewer: cindy Add
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Visited:
April, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a beautiful tearoom in a
Colonial setting. My only complaint is there was no
place to put the infuser when my tea was finished
brewing! All the food was exquisite, especially the
sweets. I would rate them a 10.
Reviewer: Patsy Add
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Visited:
February, 2004. Reviewed: May, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The sandwiches, sweets, selection
of tea, and, especially, the scones were wonderful.
This is a lovely establishment and it is obvious the
owners take pride in all they do.
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Brighton's
at Harbor Court Hotel, Baltimore, MD
Visited: November, 2004. Reviewed: November,
2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Good. Service: Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The best part about Brighton's
afternoon tea is the service, ambiance, and
complimentary valet parking (a rare gem in the
city). The tea was average and left to steep in
the pot making it bitter -- but I'm sure that, if
asked, would be replaced, as the servers were
quite attentive. The scones were served warm with
a soft center and delightfully crisp crust of
sugar crystals. Along with the Devonshire cream
and preserves, they were my favorite part. Unlike
other tea services I've been to, the sandwiches
are not abundantly served on a three tiered
platter. Instead, you are served four of the
smallest tea sandwiches I've, so far, come across.
However small, they were, indeed, good. The
sandwiches were followed by assorted sweets which
were equally good. To my surprise, I walked out
incredibly full and ready for a nap. It's
definitely a lovely place for tea and would be
especially nice for more formal occasions.
Reviewer: A Baltimore Lindy
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Thir-Tea
First Street Café and Tea Room,
Baltimore, MD
Visited:
November, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Visited the tearoom under prior owner. Victorian
decor is a step back in time. Decided to return after reading
complimentary reviews. Went for 2pm afternoon tea. We were
served at least 6 large scones and biscuits which we couldn't
finish. Came with clotted creme, lemon curd and a selection of
jams and spreads - all delicious. Sandwiches included tuna, a
southwestern- type chicken salad, salsa, tomato, and
cucumber. After a pot of Irish Breakfast, and the Fall Blend, a
subtle mixture of apples, cinnamon, and other spices, Denise
(the owner) brought us dessert, chocolate cake with strawberry
whipped cream, and asked us if we wanted to try another pot of
tea. We were pleasantly stuffed! I ended up ordering the Fall
Blend to go. All we were served for a mere $20 each - don't put
it off. Treat yourself, ladies!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer:
Jean S.
11/08 Add your
review
Visited:
February, 2006. Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My daughter and I enjoyed afternoon tea
and were pleasantly surprised. This tea room is quite
different from any we've seen in the US, and very pleasant. We arrived without reservations at about 11
am, and we were fortunate they were able to accommodate us; reservations are suggested and often
necessary. Our server first gave us a tour of the house
with its history, pointing out photographs of the home at
different time periods and a photo of the owner's aunt,
the inspiration behind the tea room. We had a "three
course tea" that included a pot of tea for each of us (I
had Chai Spice and my daughter had a decaf Raspberry; both were wonderful) served in delightful
teapots with cup strainers and a resting bowl for the
strainer in between pours. I *loved* that, as it's how we
enjoy our tea at home but rarely how we're served when
out. First course included 4 generous-sized, feather-light scones (2 types: berry and lemon zest) and
4 melt-in-your-mouth biscuits (2 kinds: cheese and
sweet potato) served on a two-tier glass serving dish,
five types of jam, crème fraîche, and double Devon
clotted cream. We didn't complete the scones for fear of
not being able to finish the other 2 courses, and our
server graciously packed our treats up for us to have
later at home. Course two was a lovely beaded raised
cake plate containing many finger sandwiches, with 2
each of asparagus and artichoke in puff pastry; hearts of
tomato with seasoned mayo on heart-shaped bread with
a single little teeny asparagus on each; and open-faced
chicken salad on little triangles; plus four "soldiers" of
bread with sliced cucumber. Each one was excellent,
and the presentation was very nice. Our server repeatedly offered to warm our tea; she was
consistently kind and professional. At first we felt a bit
awkward, being the only customers in the whole house,
but that soon faded with her friendly conversation. We
had to leave sooner than planned (we'd had a stressful
morning and my daughter was developing a wicked headache), but our server packed up our brownie
desserts with our scones and biscuits for us to take
home. (Report from the headachey daughter: the brownies "incredibly rich, just incredible.") We look
forward to returning; the proximity of this tea room to
Hopkins Homewood campus makes it even more appealing.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: ElisaC Add your
review
Visited:
June, 2005. Reviewed: June, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My
friend took me to Thir-tea First Street Cafe and
Tea Room for my birthday. We had a private room
and three helium filled balloons awaited my
arrival. We lived in England for nine years
previously and I can say without doubt that the
scones that were served were amongst the best I've
had in the U.K. and outside of it. The selection
of tea was excellent as were the finger sandwiches
and dessert. There was a great attention to detail
and I would unequivocally recommend this tea room
to anyone.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer:
Pearl Add your
review
Visited:
September, 2004. Reviewed: September, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My
friend Laura and I went for high [sic] tea
and we found it to be the best that we've tried so
far. The host brought out a serving tray with five
different kinds of scones for each of us, along
with a good assortment of jams, lemon curd, and
Devon cream. They were excellent. The next course
was an outstanding seafood soup. The salad was
even enjoyable, considering I'm not a salad
person. Then came the three tier sandwich tray
with shrimp, salmon, chicken salad, egg salad,
tomato, and at least one other that I can't
recall. Then a sorbet. And the final course was a
chocolate bread pudding. I would not hesitate to
go back again.
Reviewer:
Jim V. Add
your review
Visited:
August, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This
was my second visit to the tea room. It was
the first for my five friends. We are all Red
Hatters and have enjoyed teas at many
establishments in Maryland, Virginia, D.C.,
and Pennsylvania. This tea room is by far one of
the best. There were 25 tea choices
offered. The teas were brewed perfectly. The
scones were of varied flavors and more than we
could consume. They included sweet potato,
raisin and cranberry, and lemon zest. Devon cream,
crème frâiche, lemon curd, and assorted
fruit preserves accompanied the scones. The
sandwiches were a delightful variety including
cucumber, tomato, salmon, cheeses, and chicken
salad in pastry. The bread sandwiches were cut
into various shapes of teacups, teapots, etc.
After scones and sandwiches we were served
lemon sorbet. Dessert was a delightful walnut
blonde brownie with berries and whipped cream. The
décor of the first and second floors of the tea
house is very Victorian. There is rich wallpaper
on the walls and the ceilings. The windows have
some small squares of stained glass. Various
teapots are displayed in the first floor dining
area. Lovely tea hats, gloves, boas, jewelry, and
other items are decoratively placed in the
upstairs tea room. The restroom is also very
Victorian in décor. The exterior of the house is
Victorian and does need some fresh paint and some
repair, but this is a minor flaw that the owner
will be fixing. There is a very cute teapot-shaped
sidewalk sign in front the house. The owner
and her staff are very gracious and served us
well. There are three levels of tea offered. I
would recommend The Thir-tea First Cafe and Tea
Room to anyone and everyone.
Reviewer: Roni C. of
Crofton, MD. Add
your review
Visited:
March, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Fair. Service: Fair.
Appearance: Poor.
Comments: This
place was VERY different than ANY tea room I have
EVER been to! I guess the building used to be an
old home built in the 1800s. And it hasn't changed
much. VERY DARK. The café part was on the first
floor and the tea room was in one of the bedrooms
upstairs, secluded from everything else. My guest
and I arrived at 2pm for high [sic] tea.
Everything was made fresh on the spot. The linens
and china were pretty tacky. First course was
scones and biscuits. They were excellent. Next was
a salad. It was okay. Then a soup. HORRIBLE. I was
wondering who did the taste tests? Then the
sandwiches. Who makes pickled cucumber sandwiches?
All of them were pretty bad. Then a sorbet, THEN
dessert. A brownie. I was HUGELY disappointed
after reading the first review on this place. Most
of all I can't believe it took us three hours to
have high [sic] tea, which was actually
more of a long drawn out afternoon tea. And be
aware this place is not in a good area.
Note from The Guide: Afternoon
tea is the meal served in mid to late afternoon,
consisting of light "snack" foods --
finger sandwiches, scones, pastries -- and
accompanied by tea. Service is often elegant, with
the best china, silver, and decorations. High tea
is an evening meal, served after 6pm and usually
later, and is a much heavier, full meal, as often
accompanied by ale as by a cup of tea. High tea is
the equivalent of our dinner or supper; it's a
homier meal served with regular china and flatware
-- very *un*fancy. "High" does
not denote "elegant" -- it refers to the
height of the table where the meal is served!
(Afternoon tea is also
referred to as "low
tea." :-)
Reviewer: ChrisTEAna Add
your review
Visited:
October, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Good.
Comments: Our tea group had a delightful
Sunday tea. Our waiter, Brian, was very attentive
and so nice. The first course of scones and
biscuits had us wondering if we could eat more.
There were five different selections, all fresh
and warm. The tea sandwiches and desserts were
wonderful as well. The owner presented our guest
of honor with a lovely tea cup flower arrangement.
Reviewer: Patsy Add
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Tea
By Two, Bel Air, MD
Visited:
June, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good.
Service: Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We went for my birthday. Being English I was very
disappointed in the food. Lemon-poppy scone was huge and
heavy. Not enough lemon curd or clotted cream and not enough
sandwiches.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: suswill44
8/09 Add
your review
Visited:
October, 2005. Reviewed: November, 2005
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Good.
Service: Fair. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I agree with the reviewer that said
"snobby." I feel like I have to thank the owners for
allowing me to be present. Requests for tables are
absolutely ignored. It reminds me of every restanurant
that seats customers next to each other for the wait
staff's convenience. Miniscule amounts of clotted cream
and lemon curd are offered and having more than two
kinds of tea if the group is greater than four people is
discouraged. I go because it's close and because it's
the only game in town. Food portions are also
miniature -- really tasty food but pricey. I do LOVE the gift shop.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Karin K. Add
your review
Visited:
May, 2005. Reviewed: August, 2005
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Fair.
Service: Good. Appearance: Fair.
Comments: This place has a "snobby" air that I really
didn't care for. The food was just ok. We were a large
group and yet several people left feeling hungry. I had
been there with a friend once before and I wanted to sit
in a particular place. I was told that I had to sit
elsewhere. Yet, they weren't particularly busy. While I
realize this is just tea, for the money they charged a
little more food would have been nice.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: playitsam Add
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Retro
Tea & Gifts, Bowie, MD
Visited:
May, 2006. Reviewed: May, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Good.
Service: Fair. Appearance: Good.
Comments: We had a party of 8 and were the only
party there. We did not get seated for 45 minutes after
our reservation due to a lingering baby shower, although
the staff did offer to seat us in a smaller area. We
decided to wait for the larger, nicer room and at least
we had the neat antigue shop to look around in to occupy our time. The service
was slow and we had to make multiple requests for things such as water (which
we never did get), cream, etc. I was surprised given that
we were the only ones there. The food was good with
the scones being the best...nice and warm! There was a
large variey of tea and the room was fun with vintage
hats available for the guests to wear. My 6 year old
daughter and two older neices had a fun time and were
offered tuna or PBJ sandwiches in place of the cucumber
sandwiches (which were good). The price was considerably lower than other teas I had attended
($11.75 pp). Perhaps this was an off-day for the staff (I
hope).
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Imagoon Add
your review
Visited:
November, 2003
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Good.
Comments: 1. Retro Tea and Gifts is
located in an antique shop. Cool.
2. You can choose a hat for tea. Fun.
3. Choose a table. 50s era, Asian motif, Victorian
tea rose.
4. Afternoon tea. Cucumber sandwiches on wheat or
white (shaped like circles). Cute
5. Scones with raisins. Choice of lemon curd (yum)
or EXTRA CREAMY Devonshire cream (yum yum).
6. Assorted cookies from nearby bakery. Mini fruit
tart, chocolate covered cookies, meringue cookies,
McVitties digestive biscuits. Fresh and flavorful.
7. Many teas to choose. Exotic to fruity.
8. Service. Knowledgeable and attentive.
Overall, my mother and I had a wonderful tea at
Retro Tea and Gifts.
Reviewer: Michelle Add
your review
Visited:
May, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Good.
Comments: Despite the mixed reviews here,
my husband and I decided to try it out. We arrived
at noon on a Saturday. We had made reservations
but they were not needed, as we were the only ones
there. Being the only ones there, the service was
excellent. The choices of tea were enormous. My
husband had the honeysuckle white tea and I went
with the peach apricot. Afternoon tea started out
with finger sandwiches -- the curried shrimp was
the best. The scones were good, but I would have
preferred them to be a little fresher. Fruit tart
was amazing -- absolutely delicious. I was a
little surprised to still see the Girl Scout
cookies (as mentioned in another review), but when
I learned that they were to support a local troop
I thought that was nice. Overall, we enjoyed our
experience. The tea room would be a little crowded
with other patrons since it is in the basement of
an antique store, but it was decorated with lots
of whimsy. We plan to go back.
Reviewer: Barefoot in Maryland Add
your review
Visited:
July, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose and
bagged. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Good. Appearance: Good.
Comments: The tea area of the antique
shop is delightful. The owner brews excellent tea
and will brew a new pot if the customer is not
satisfied. The price is appropriate for what is
served. I would like to see more tea sandwiches of
more variety. The fruit tarts and cookies are made
by a local baker and are excellent. There are
Victorian hats and many tea products for sale as
well as antique items in the tea area.
Reviewer: Frequent customer Add
your review
Visited:
March, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose and
bagged. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Fair. Service: Fair.
Appearance: Good.
Comments: Tea was served in a teapot and
had good flavor; however, as no strainer was
offered nor required, it was probably prepared
from tea bags rather than loose tea. The food
included some tasty items, such as the chicken Dijonnaise
and cucumber sandwiches as well as mini fruit
tarts. On the other hand, finding Girl Scout
cookies among the sweets selection was a bit of a
shock. Aside from the sandwiches, none of the food
items appeared to be homemade. It should be noted,
however, that the cost of the high [sic]
tea was much lower than other places. The
atmosphere was a mixed bag: we felt a little
rushed as the tea room hit closing time, but the
variously themed place settings were striking and
the room was full of neat little tea-related items
and -- the highlight -- a great display of vintage
hats all adorned with ribbons, flowers, and
veiling. Overall, this was not the ultimate tea
experience, but it was a nice place to get
together with friends.
Reviewer: Dee Add
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Visited:
January, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Service can be uneven at this
small tea room, and its location (in the basement
of a small antique shop) may not sound very
inviting. However, the shop meets its challenges
well. A sizeable menu of teas (loose and bagged,
both) includes several specialty teas assembled by
local teachers. If you choose one of these the
respective teacher's class gets a portion of the
profits. Tea is served in a pot, nicely brewed.
Depending on how busy the shop is, your service
will be very attentive, or less-so. A cream tea, a
high [sic] tea, as well as some à la carte
sandwiches and biscuit choices round out the menu.
Music is soft classical, although not live, and
the tea room is a quiet but intimate space.
Special events here include Senior Fridays,
anniversary celebrations in February, etiquette
classes for young ladies that include high [sic]
tea, and occasional bonnet sales. Don't forget to
try on one of the cloud-like ladies' hats during
your visit for tea. Tea cozies, infusers, pots and
other tea paraphernalia are always available for
sale as are many of the teas and biscuits that the
shop serves.
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Beans
in the Belfry, Brunswick, MD
Visited:
December, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Teabags. Served: In
a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Last summer, I took 3 little girls to tea; more
recently I joined friends for a "Ladies Afternoon Out." Both
occasions were charming. The ambiance in Beans and the
Belfry is VERY different than other tea rooms. It's in an old
church building and furnished with second-hand treasures;
quite cozy and welcoming. The servers were very gracious.
With the children, they gave sweet & entertaining lessons in
proper tea etiquette. With the adult party, the service was
warm, but discretely in the background. The three different
types of tiny sandwiches were lovely, plus they appealed to our
health conscious sensibilities. The warm scones, clotted
cream and jams were to die for. Only the store-bought sweets
afterwards were a little disappointing, but we were so full by
that time that it hardly mattered. Well worth a trip
to Brunswick.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mary Antosca 2/10
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Visited:
January, 2006. Reviewed: January, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In
a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Hanna was a great hostess. We had a
group of nine women for a birthday tea (and one child).
The atmosphere was inviting and fun. The food was
excellent with several sandwiches, warm scones and
dessert. The serving was plentiful. Tea was steeped to
perfecion with several varieties. It was a wonderful time.
I know I will go back for tea or lunch.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sharon-Red Glove Tea Sister
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Kettledrum
Tea Room,
Chestertown, MD
Visited:
August, 2004. Reviewed: September, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair. Food: Good. Service: Fair.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Overall
the experience was delightful. The food truly was
wonderful, there were simple courteousy that were
less than desirable. We arrived early and inquired
into seating earlier. The answer, after verifying
with the chef, was that we'd made reservations and
that we'd have to wait until then. The general
response was fine but the delivery was a bit
bitter. When we arrived back, on time, we were
quickly seated and surprised that they'd run out
of a couple items that we'd been told were part of
the meal. We'd been served the wrong tea, which
actually turned out to be a blessing for me. And,
although I'd requested and was assured when I'd
made the reservation, they offered no special accommodations
for my friend's birthday celebration. The town was
nice and the tea room was mostly pleasant, tainted
only a touch by the couple of incidents and a
server that seemed to run hot and cold on us.
Reviewer: lisasjnk Add
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Visited:
April, 2004. Reviewed: May, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Afternoon tea at the Kettledrum
was a delightful beginning to a weekend visit to
Chestertown. The tea-themed ambiance was very
attractive without being fussy. Choose from an
extensive selection of teas that are served in
unique individual teapots with the proper
accoutrements for straining the leaves. Bring your
appetite for the afternoon tea. Although I usually
prefer traditional teas, I thoroughly enjoyed the
eclectic selection of savories that included a
stuffed mushroom, a tasty filled artichoke, and a
tiny quiche, in addition to traditional finger
sandwiches. The scones were scrumptious, as were
the sweets that I ended up enjoying later that
evening. Add in friendly, pleasant, and helpful
service, and one starts thinking about moving to
Chestertown. In addition to the full afternoon
tea, the Kettledrum offers a cream tea, a light
tea, and a savory tea at very reasonable prices.
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Tea
Trolley, Cockeysville, MD
Visited:
June, 2008. Meal: Catered tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Tea Trolley catered my daughter's wedding
shower and it was absolutely beautiful and delicious! They
brought all of the china, silver, and servers and served all
guests at a sit-down tea party. Everyone raved about how
pretty the tables looked and how wonderful the tea sandwiches
and pastries were! I would highly recommend the Tea
Trolley for a very fun, pretty shower or party.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer:
Jo 7/08
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Visited:
July, 2007. Reviewed: July, 2007.
Meal: Catered tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Tea Trolley catered afternoon tea for
my July 7, 2007 wedding reception. The staff was professional and extremely friendly, the tea and food
delicious, and the presentation elegant. They even
took on some extra responsibilities, such as cutting the cake
and serving cold drinks. I highly recommend the Tea
Trolley. They made my wedding reception a beautiful
event.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer:
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The
Tea Cupboard, Cumberland, MD
Visited:
January, 2008. Meal: Retail only. Type of tea: Loose leaf.
Served: Sample from a hotpot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: n/a. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This has to be one of the cutest little tea
shops in the world! Small, but they have a wonderful
selection of teas and lovely pots and accessories. If you
love tea and are in the area, this is not to be missed!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Deborah 1/8
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Visited:
October, 2007. Meal: Retail only. Type of tea: Loose leaf.
Served: n/a.
Tea: Excellent. Food: n/a. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Wonderful place to visit. Hidden treasure in
Cumberland. Cute shop, lots of selections in
accesssories, over 100 Teas. Worth the stop!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Teaguy 10/7
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Tea
on the Tiber, Ellicott City, MD
Visited:
July, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf.
Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Excellent. Service: Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I thought the service was great. The waitress was
very pleasant and informative about the different teas.
She made my husband and I feel special. Only complaint I had was
the owner. I asked her a few questions about the teas and
complimented her about the ambiance. She was very
standoffish. I am glad her staff does not act like her.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Deon 1/10
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Visited:
November, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf.
Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We went to Tea on the Tiber for afternoon tea in
honor of our daughter's upcoming wedding. We were all
delighted not only with the ambiance but with the service, the
food and the tea. In fact, the scones were so delicious that we
bought some to take home with us! I would highly recommend
Tea on the Tiber for anyone looking for a very special place to
celebrate or simply make great memories!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Nancy, mother of the bride
3/09
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Visited:
December, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf.
Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Tea on the Timber was our first visit to a tea room.
We were delighted! It far exceeded our expectations. It was
such an elegantly delightful way to spend an afternoon.
Everyone was pleasant and friendly. the service was perfect.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Kathy from Linthicum
12/08
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Visited:
October, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf.
Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Delicious food. Perfectly brewed tea. Lovely
atmosphere. Great service. I'm looking forward to a return
visit.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Gillian 11/08
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Visited:
March, 2008. Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf.
Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Fair. Service: Fair. Appearance:
Good.
Comments: I've been to several tea rooms in the south and
midwest and always had fabulous experiences. This was the first
place I tried after moving to Baltimore. I couldn't wait to take my
mom and best friend. Wow, was I disappointed! I think Tea
on the Tiber is very overpriced for the amount of mediocre food that you
get. The tea was delicious and so was the atmosphere. However,
it's all downhill after that. There was hardly any fruit (a couple
grapes and one strawberry per person) ... very tiny portions of
cheese ... one small, dry scone, and three of the tiniest
sandwiches I've ever tried. (Think crackers with a thin spread and
shaved beef or two asparagus tops). The little desserts appeared to
be store-bought and were dry in texture. This was the most
expensive tea (of its type) that I have ever attended and, by far, the
most unsatisfying. Too bad. Take my suggestion and find another
tea room to visit.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Melinda 5/08
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Visited:
August, 2007. Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf.
Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This by far one of the best tea rooms
around! Its a beautiful tea room in the historic district of
Ellicott City. The staff are very nice, the tea menu is
very extensive, and the food is wonderful! Don't miss
this place if you have never been. I always make a day
of it shopping up and down Main Street on the way to
and from the tea!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Pam 3/08
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Visited:
June, 2007. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf.
Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Good. Service: Good. Appearance:
Good.
Comments: The tea room was lovely but too small for
private conversations. You unwittingly heard eveyones
conversations from the other three tables quite well. The
savories were interesting and tasted good. I would have
chosen a plain scone in lieu of chocolate chip to compliment the lemon curd, jam and clotted cream (of
which were miniscule portions). My friends tea was very
good although I will not try a white tea again. The server
was scarce yet the 20% tip was included in the cost. I
would say that I will give it another try although it is not
the best tea room I have ever visited.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer:
NC Visitor
10/7
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Visited:
January, 2006. Reviewed: January, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I was absolutely stunned when reading the
review posted before mine. I have tried many tearooms
in MD & this is the best by far. I have never seen so
much food at an afternoon tea & with so many "extras"
added like the cheese & fruit. The scones were hot out
of the oven & moist in the inside; the best I have ever
had. The tea selection is large but not overwhelming.
The sandwiches are different & flavorful. Not the
miniature one bite sandwiches I have received at other
tearooms. By the time I reached the sweets on the top
tier I was stuffed but the desserts were so appealing I
could not resist! I found this tearoom to be head &
shoulders above any other I have tried. I have been here
many times & love to return at least once a month to
see what new treats they have. Look for my next review
in February - I know I'll be going back!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer:
tea4jen
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Visited:
September, 2005. Reviewed: January, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Poor. Food: Poor. Service:
Fair. Appearance: Good.
Comments: I thought that I was just paying for the
room! The food was so small and no that good! The tea
tasted like water! It had no flavor! I will never go back!
They need to get better food and tea before they ever
see me again!
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer:
rbbay1
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Visited:
August, 2005. Reviewed: August, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Fair. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: If you make reservations for afternoon tea
be aware that they want 48 hours notice of any change.
This is not stated on the web site or mentioned when I
called to make the reservation. You may be charged for
anyone that cancels within that 48 hours. I wasn't but
was told I could be. 20% gratuity is automatically added
to the bill. I don't believe the service warrents this.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer:
Taz
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Visited:
May, 2005. Reviewed: May, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This was my third visit here
and the food has always been great. My only
complaint is that once our server brought our
food, we never saw her again until we had
completely finished. The 20% tip is automatically
added. How convenient!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer:
Patsy
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Visited:
December, 2003. Reviewed: November, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Fair. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Tea on the Tiber is a very cozy
tea room with excellent teas and service. I have
not found a tea room, to date, with a better cup
of Earl Grey. The homemade scones are also a
favorite of mine. Although most of the sandwiches
were good, the bread could have been fresher and
something other than roast beef would have been
preferred. Regardless of my complaints, this tea
room remains a favorite among my friends.
Reviewer: A Baltimore Lindy
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Visited:
August, 2004. Reviewed: August, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Fair. Service: Good.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The hostesses were very
friendly. The sandwiches were good. Fruit
consisted of a half of strawberry and two slivers
of an orange for each person. Two of the desserts
were recognized by my friend as those you can buy
at Costco Warehouse. My friends and I have visited
tea rooms all over Maryland and Southern
Pennsylvania and were not pleased with this
experience. We felt as though we basically paid
for atmosphere.
Reviewer: Mary B
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Visited:
June, 2004. Reviewed: August, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I took a chance and walked in
without a reservation and the hostess was very
pleasant and accommodating. They had an empty
table and I was seated promptly. The tea room is
delightful, small but cosy. The service was prompt
and the sandwiches and sweets were just wonderful.
Top notch quality and very tasty. Everything was
fresh and there was plenty to eat. A very nice tea
room which I highly recommend and will be sure to
visit often.
Reviewer: Lisa
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Visited:
March, 2004. Reviewed: March, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Everything was lovely. My only
complaint was that the scone was so deliciously
sweet that I didn't want or need to use lemon curd
or jelly or even double cream. I like all that
stuff so I would have preferred a regular plain
scone. After all none of that really goes with a
cinnamon scone. Other than that it was really
good. The sandwiches were terrific, I could have
done with fewer sweets and more sandwiches but
that's tea for you.
Reviewer: Marie
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Visited:
January, 2004. Reviewed: January, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My friend and I found this tea
room to be outstanding. Visitors have a nice
selection of herbal, green, or black teas from
which to choose. Food is plentiful and interesting
-- 'extra' touches included cheese wedges, grapes,
a slice of raisin bread with what we think was a
walnut cream cheese spread, and a deviled egg --
and for the first time in my afternoon tea-ing
experience, the sweets were every bit as delicious
as the savory sandwiches (the lemon curd tartlets
were particularly good). The tea room has the feel
of a lovely Victorian parlor, but we were
perfectly comfortable in jeans and boots on a
snowy day. Service was prompt and friendly, and
the atmosphere was very welcoming. Cost for
afternoon tea was $18.00 (before tax or tip). The
menu changes monthly -- my friend and I have plans
to return.
Reviewer: Kristin
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Visited:
January, 2004. Reviewed: January, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This was a fantastic tea
experience! The shop is on the ground floor of an
interior design business, and all of the beautiful
furnishings are also for sale. The atmosphere and
service were wonderful, and the food was
incredible. The afternoon tea included a lot more
food than most, and I left feeling quite
satisfied. The scones were delicious, and there
was a great variety of finger sandwiches and
fruits and sweets. The teas available were a nice
mix of standard black teas and more exotic. I had
the Ginseng Peppermint, which was fantastic. The
menu changes monthly, and I fully intend to go
back often.
Reviewer: Kathy MacMillan
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Cafe
Anglais, Frederick, MD
Visited: January, 2009. Meal: Other. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: English tea was full bodied; lunch menu offered
traditional English and French items; and desserts
were scrumptious. We received personal attention from the owner
who joined us in singing Happy Birthday to the birthday girl!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mary 1/09
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Serenity
Tearoom, Frederick, MD
Visited: January, 2010. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I loved every minute of it. Blanch, the proprietress,
was charming and helpful. The food was a delight and the tea
excellent. I've seen much worse, but none better.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Dred Scott 1/10
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Visited: January, 2010. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I was organizing a ladies outing for some friends
and came across the Serenity Tearoom. So I made the
reservation and we were on our way. We were so excited when
we walked into the quaint tearoom that was so warm and
inviting. Our expectations were exceeded in every way. The tea
selection was phenomenal. There were the typical loose leaf
selections that we all have come to love like Earl Grey and
English Breakfast, but they also had many nontraditional
selections for the adventurous. There were over 60
teas to choose from. The scones, finger sandwiches, and desserts
were so scrumptious. All made from scratch I will add.
Definitely the best tasting clotted cream I have ever had. We
chose the high [sic] tea option with soup which was so
delicious. All my friends were so impressed as they had not
had a tearoom experience before. I am so happy that their first
tearoom experience was so memorable. Thank you so much
we will definitely be back. This is the way a tearoom should be.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Karla Bailey 1/10
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Visited: January, 2010. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The tea choices are vast and varied. In my group
of six, each person was very well pleased with their choice. The
food was delicious and the presentation exquisite. Our hostess
Blanch and her daughter were absolutely delightful,
knowledgeable and thorough in their approach to providing this
lovely experience.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Alice 1/10
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Visited: July, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Atmosphere was excellent. Service was
impeccable. Tea and food were delicious.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Marcia 7/09
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Visited: June, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The scones were some of the best I have ever
had. They were light, airy, fluffy, and extremely
tasty. The cold strawberry soup was so delicious I had to fight my two year old
to eat some of it. The sandwiches had a great variety and were
wonderful. The desserts were great as well. The service was
quick and pleasant. The selection of teas was outstanding and
the tea itself was of high quality. There were many teas to
choose from which made my choice difficult. This was a great
place for my daughter to have her first tea.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Tricia Russell 7/09
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Visited: June, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Excellent tea. It was a return visit for us. We were
intrigued by the peach bisque soup and opted for high
[sic] tea. Wonderful soup, perfect for a summer day.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Emily J. 6/09
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Visited: June, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I came all the way from Italy to have tea at the
Serenity with my friend Cathy. We both enjoy tea a lot and
because we cook and appreciate good quality food, we were
really satisfied with our afternoon tea (great sandwiches and
chicken cajou tarts, as well as sweets). Blanch is a very
good person, devoted to her passion/work and she made me dream
of having a place like that myself in Italy. She really deserves a
visit and her tea selection is so good you won't be able to go
home without buying some. If you are looking for real traditional
afternoon tea (muche better than my experience in London)
and a lovely cosy place to enjoy it, Serenity is the answer!
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Alice 6/09
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Visited: May, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My first visit to Serenity will not be my last!
Blanche is so warm & friendly. Loved the teas (so many to pick
from) and the food was delicious. I plan on visiting Serenity on
a regular basis now!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jamie 5/09
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Visited: May, 2009. Meal: Private adults
party. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Our group ordered several different teas. All of the
ladies raved about how delicious their tea was, both hot and
cold! The service and food were also good, especially the
scones with lemon curd and coddled cream.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Joyce 5/09
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Visited: April, 2009. Meal: Private adults
party. Type of tea: Pyramid teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I had my sister's baby shower at the Serenity
Tearoom just last weekend and truly enjoyed it. The planning of
the event was extremely easy, Blanche is a wonderful lady to
work with. They even accomodated my mother, who has an
extreme gluton allergy, by providing her with a beautiful salad to
enjoy. The staff was very accomodating and polite, and made
my sister feel very special. The tearoom is right in downtown
Frederick, allowing for a wonderful downtown atmosphere. I am
very happy with my experience there, and plan on having a
future tea with my mother, sister, and her new daughter
Catherine that is on the way!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Courtney 4/09
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Visited: April, 2009. Meal: Afternoon
tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Highly recommend Serenity to anyone in the
Frederick area. Lovely setting, fantastic food (must try egg
salad and the golden raisin scones were incredible), lots of
teas to choose from, and charming service.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: R.G. Rose 4/09
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Visited: March, 2009. Meal: Afternoon
tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Serenity Tea Room was fabulous! The food was
divine, the service warm, and the atmosphere cozy and classic.
My friends and I loved it, and can't wait to go back.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Charlene 3/09
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Visited: March, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: a wonderful establishment..... truly enjoyable and
delicious!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Michelle 3/09
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Visited: February, 2009. Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Serenity Tearoom in Frederick, MD is just
perfection in every way. Blanch Henry (the owner) is
very welcoming and engaging, and she and her staff are friendly
indeed. Her tea selection is very extensive and the sandwiches
and pasteries are all home made and just delicious!
We look forward to retuning and hope you will try Serenity one afternoon
soon.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Joan and Peter Maroulis
3/09
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Visited: March, 2009. Meal: Afternoon
tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a wonderful experience! A marvelous
selection of perfectly brewed teas, delicious fresh food
with a beautiful presentation, all set in a lovely and elegant
(non-pretentious) atmosphere. The perfect way to spend some
time catching up with friends!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sara S. 3/09
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Visited: February, 2009. Meal: Afternoon
tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The owner Blanche serves an elegant afternoon
tea and a light lunch during the week. There are over 53
different loose tea to order from and purchase to take home.
95% of the food including the pastries are made on the
premises. The owner is extremely professional, warm and has
excellent customer interaction skills. Would recommend for an
individual, tea for two, or for a small group. There is quaint
additional seating outside for during the warm weather.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Michele T. 2/09
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Visited: February, 2009. Meal: Afternoon
tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Whlle walking one afternoon in the blustery cold
weather of February, my mother and I passed the Serenity
Tearoom, nad decided that nothing sounded better. We were
quickly approached by a charming lady who seated us right
away. The service was great and the food was home made. The
presentation made me feel as if I were having tea with the
Queen! I would recommend this lovely establishment to
everyone. The rich and delightful flavors of tea are sure to
please any palate. This is a place I hope to return soon. Laura
W.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Limpinlaura 2/09
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Visited: December, 2008. Meal: Other. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I took my Goddaughter for High
[sic] Tea last month. I must admit that I have never been to a tea before
and wasn't sure what to expect. All I can say is WOW! The food
was great (and there was plenty of it) and the soup was
AMAZING. We had the Butternut Squash and the Chicken
Tortilla, which was the best I had ever had. The Holiday Tea
was so good that I bought some to take home. But the best
part of the entire experience was the service. Blanch and her
team were so helpful and accommodating. We could have
spent all day there. Thanks to Serenity, I am a full-time tea
drinker! Thanks for making our special day together so
wonderful.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Stephanie Tuggle 1/09
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Visited: September, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My visit to this tearoom was a birthday treat from
my mother-in-law. It was an absolutely lovely and delightful
experience. The owner and coworkers are warm and inviting.
The tea and food were outstanding. It is a very quaint and cute
shop, with a little bit of old world thrown in. The service was
fantastic. It was a perfect afternoon.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Marie 11/08
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Visited: October, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Average. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My husband and I came on a getaway weekend.
The service was impeccable, the music and atmosphere was
divine. Although we live in Virginia, we'd love to bring friends
again! Oh and Blanch's signature strawberry tea is TO DIE
FOR!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Hillary & George LaMay
10/08
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Visited: October, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a very pretty tearoom, inside and out. It is
in a lovely area in historic Frederick, on a street
with many small, independent shops. The 3:00 o'clock tea we booked was
a "Traditional Tea" and included a nice variety of tiny
sandwiches and savory pastry, EXCELLENT raisin scones and
tea bread, and varied fresh and baked sweets. It was as filling
as a good lunch. There are 50 varieties of teas and if you finish
one small pot, they are happy to make another, different tea for
you. All the teas and several other menu items are available to
take home and there is a small selection of tea-related items
also for sale. They made very tasty substitutions
for the vegetarian in our party and were happy to accommodate any
food allergies. (We had told them of our special requirements
when booking.) The staff and owner were friendly and gracious!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Barbara, OTB Quilt Bee
10/08
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Visited: October, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I took my 11 year old daughter here as a special
treat. The idea was to go to a special tea room that exhibited
such fine touches to set the mood. We were warmly greeted by
Blanche and her daughter. Everything was clean, friendly
(Victorianesque), warm and welcoming. We sat at a window,
flowers at the table, and overlooking the quaint street, All our
choices were clearly explained. The food was so good, we
had to focus on slowing down, not devouring it, and remembering to
talk as well. The room was filled with others, also out for a
lovely time. Our tea selections were good, and we were advised
on what went with what. Blanche even made sure we got a
snapshot of the 2 of us. Truly it was a delight, don't miss it.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Heather Woodburn
10/08
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Visited: August, 2008. Meal: Private adults
party. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I hosted a Bridal Tea for my sister in Aug 2008.
The decor was charming and very cozy. We were offered
both hot and flavored ice teas. The tea was delicious and the
sandwiches & sweets were scruptious. Blanch and her
staff made us feel like guests in their home. It was a perfect tea
party and bridal celebration.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sonja Roberts 9/08
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Visited: September, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful, leisurely
High [sic] Tea on our first visit to Serenity Tearoom. We
enjoyed ourselves immensely - everything from the lovely
English ambiance to the attentive service. We found the tea
expertly brewed (Darjeeling, Valentine blend, and Mango teas)
and served. The scones were delicious - light and satisfying,
not at all dense. Blanch was able to accommodate our
vegetarian requirements by providing us with wonderful
substitutes for the chicken dish. We each had a different soup
(cucumber and strawberry), both of which were very refreshing.
The pastries and savories were also delicious and we left very
happy and full. The scones were so good, we bought some to
take home! It was a pleasure to meet Blanch and experience
her wonderful pampering - Thank you!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: M & J Davis 9/08
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Visited: September, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Serenity tea room was very quaint. I liked the
different tea cups and the relaxing atmosphere. The
strawberry iced tea was great. Very enjoyable experience. Friendly staff.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Karin 9/08
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Visited: July, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I love taking friends and family here for their first
visit. They are always so delighted. My favorite tea is the
Sencha Cherry Rose, so delicious. The food is fabulous. The
Cashew Chicken Tarts are yummy. The Golden Raisin Scones
are perfect. It is all excellent. The staff is very personable. I
always feel like they were very glad I came that day. This is a
wonderful choice, and I highly recommend it.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Rhonda 7/08
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Visited: April, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My mother and I went to the tea room and
were very impressed with the wide selection of teas, the
great service and hospitality, and the wonderful food. I am
bringing a friend of mine there for her graduation gift and I
know she will love it as much as I did! I highly recommend
this teahouse!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Susan 6/08
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Visited: May, 2008. Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Attended a special Mothers Day
tea with a friend where we got to take our cup
home. The tea, service, and food were all
excellent as was the atmosphere. Highly
recommended.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Kimberly 5/08
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Visited: May, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This tearoom owner/hostess has certainly fulfilled her
mission "to provide an elegant and professional Traditional
Afternoon Tea, with tasty food, hospitable service and fond
memories." The warm scones were excellent; the lemon curd was
delicious, the tea was great (try the Blueberry Rooibos or Golden
Monkey) and the service was wonderful! This was a great
place in which to sit, relax and chat. Serenity more than
lived up to the excellent reviews here. I'm looking forward to my
next visit!!!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: R. W. 5/08
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Visited: March, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The owners and staff go out of thier way to
make you feel at home. This is a onderful place to go
and feel at peace and enjoy the company of your friends. The food is all made on the premises and is
very well manufactured.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: kabram78
3/08
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Visited: March, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The tearoom is lovely and relaxing. The tea
and food are excellent. The service is the best
anywhere. We were celebrating the birthday of one of
my daughters and decided we'll continue our birthday
celebrations there. Pat
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: george.pat.leiby
3/08
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Visited: February, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Having had a wonderful experience at
Serenity 6 months ago, I took 3 friends and the experience was just as
wonderful. The owner/hostess created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You can
tell that she really loves her business and her patrons.
The food was scrumptious and freshly prepared there.
The scones were warm and melted in your mouth. There was an excellent assortment of tea sandwiches
and sweets including hand dipped chocolate covered
strawberries. Yumm! I look forward to my next trip to
this little jewel in Frederick.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: PK 2/08
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Visited: January, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Serenity Tea Room is a wonderful place to
spend the afternoon with friends. The selection of tea
was amazing. It was a very enjoyable experience
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Anntoinette 2/08
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Visited: February, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Thoroughly enjoyable experience, it was a
nice relaxing rainy afternoon. The food was delicious
and the tea just perfect. I look forward to going back.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Maribeth G. 2/08
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Visited: November,
2007. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The exterior is beautiful, the interior is
charming, the whole experience is absolutely lovely and
is worth repeating!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jenny 11/7
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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: Serenity Tea Room is absolutely lovely!
From the exterior appearance, to the interior decor,
to the friendly service, everything was fabulous. The food
was delicious, especially the scones! There was an
extensive menu of teas to chose from with helpful descriptions. The entire experience was
wonderful and I intend to return again!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Faithe
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Visited: April, 2007. Reviewed: July,
2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: As repeat customers, this has been a
special place for me and my sister! This last time we
took our mother and she found it to be just as much of a
treat as we've known it to be. Wonderfully relaxing way
to share special afternoons or to make one special!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Melanie
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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: I had long anticipated a visit to this tea
room, and was finally able to go last Saturday. The
owner and her girls were so personable and professional. This was evident from our first telephone
contact and was maintained throughout our vist. They
made our experience delightful. I have been to a number
of teas, but this was a first for my friend. We both left
vowing we would be back soon.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Rhonda Crawford
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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: Our group of Red Hatters visited Serenity
for the second time on June 26, 2007. We were very
please our first visit and this one was equally delightful.
The teas are brewed perfectly. I especially liked a new
one for me, Earl Grey Cream. The service is very gracious and the food tastes good and is
presented attactively.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Veronica
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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: We had our MOMS (Club) Day Out at this
lovely establishment. The whole affair was perfectly
delightful. Blanche (the owner who also greeted and
seated us) was sweet, informative, and eager to please. She educated me about the teas (privately,
when I inquired in her retail boutique in back) and she
even offered a free sample of another flavor which she
thought my husband might enjoy! EXCELLENT SERVICE!!!! The style and ambiance was sweet - I
loved all of the tea art!! The food was fresh and
tastey. The tea was INCREDIBLY delicious, served at the
perfect amount of steep and temp.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Danielle Grace
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Visited: January, 2007. Reviewed: January,
2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Serenity Tearoom is a lovely establishment
located in downtown Frederick. The decor, both inside
and out, is cheerfully done in pale yellow with purple
accents. Blanch Henry, the owner, greeted us with a
big smile and led us to our table. She sat us down and
took a few minutes to welcome us and explain the menu. There are 50 loose teas to choose from.
Between the four of us we tried 8 different flavors. My
favorite was the Earl Grey Cream, although the Sencha
Cherry Rose was a very close second. Each and every
pot was steeped perfectly and tasted wonderful, never
too strong nor too weak. Next, a variety of yummies
arrived. Cucumber sandwiches, chicken cashew salad
on pastry shells, tomato and cream cheese sandwiches
followed by a tier of tea breads and warm golden raisin
scones topped with a tier of gingersnap cookies, two
different kinds of fruit tartlets and chocolate covered
strawberries. Along with these came delicious strawberry jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream.
Everything was absolutely scrumptious. Blanch was very helpful in answering any questions and describing
the flavors of the teas. I would recommend Serenity
Tearoom to anyone looking for an enjoyable and relaxing afternoon.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: M.B.
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Visited: October, 2006. Reviewed: October,
2006.
Meal: Special event. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My first time to a ladies' tea party and it
went wonderful! The atmosphere was inviting, comfortable, relaxing, and made me feel like a lady,
confident, assured, unique, and free. The staff was
very friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous. They had a
warm smile and greeting, not mechanical or robotic. The
huge selection of tea was a big plus and tasted delicious. The food was scrumptious. They
were prepared fresh and placed neatly on a tier. The restroom
was clean and immaculate. I had so much fun with the
ladies as well as having a memorable time at Serenity. I
had an exciting experience and I definitely would come
again soon. Keep up the excellent work, Serenity!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Elaine Woo
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Visited: March, 2006. Reviewed: March,
2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Serenity Tearoom is situated in a
lovely old townhome in downtown Frederick. The atmosphere was
wonderful with great music in the background. The tea was so great. I definitely
recommend the Raspberry.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Angie
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Visited: March, 2006. Reviewed: March,
2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This tea room was my first. It was very
cozy and inviting and I enjoyed every minute, from the
time I walked in the door through the time I walked out
to leave. The owner was available for all questions and
was attentive to our groups' needs.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: jessica032203
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Visited: March, 2006. Reviewed: March,
2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I would recommend the Serenity Tearoom
to anyone who would like to seat and relax with friends
in a very warm atmosphere enjoying a delicous pot of
tea and the most wonder delictable tea sandwiches,
scones and desserts that I have eaten in quite a while.
Along with our meal we enjoyed homemade strawberry
jam, lemon curd to put on our scones. The scones were
a wonderful golden raisin scone which did not need
anything on them (which the tearoom does sell, and I
would recommend buying a bag full to take home and
enjoy with your family).. This was a wonderful experience for me and I would and will definitely
recommend to all friends and family members to go and
visit.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: kimcollier_60
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Visited: February, 2006. Reviewed: February,
2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Serenity Tearoom is certainly aptly
named. We visited the tearoom on a busy afternoon
after being accommodated on very short notice by the
owner, Blanche. We were made to feel incredibly comfortable, even though
she was extremely busy. The atmosphere in the tearoom was still very soothing,
however, even with the room being filled to capacity! The
food was delicious, the scones among the best I have
ever eaten. Having such an extensive choice of loose
teas is something you don't find in many tearooms and
was greatly enjoyed. Having the tea steeped prior to
arriving at our table was a touch I had never before
experienced, and the tea was excellent! I will go back to
this tearoom time and time again.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sherry B.
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Visited: January, 2006. Reviewed: January,
2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have become a regular customer at the
Serenity Tea Room. My first visit was the week after the
the tea room opened. I was greeted by the owner and
her husband -- very friendly people. I ordered afternoon
tea and it was great. The Cream Earl Gray is excellent.
Blanch's scones are so good that I order them for home
teas. The ambiance and food took me back to my visits
to English team rooms. I try to visit Serenity Tea Room
at least once a month. I'm happy to see the tea room is
attracting so many visits. I highly recommend a visit
when exploring the shops on East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Regular custom from
Smithsburg, MD
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Visited: January, 2006. Reviewed: January,
2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My girlfriend treated me for a Christmas
gift. This was such a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
The music was a nice addition to the ambiance. The
food was delicately and deliciously prepared and presented. I high recommend
this casual, quaint outing. The owner and staff were very polite and helpful. They
made their guests feel very special. What a blessing of an afternoon!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Williamsport,
Maryland
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Visited: November, 2005. Reviewed: December,
2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Blanch Henry, owner of the Serenity Tea
Room, is a charming lady, her establishment is one of
the most lovely and relaxing places I've visited, and the
tea and food were delicious -- especially the light, flakey
scones reminiscent of southern American baking powder biscuits. Mrs Henry's bone china collection
adds beauty and interest for the eye, while tasteful
background music soothes the soul. You will be reminded of a British tea room of the early
twentieth century -- or what we imagine that to have been! My
husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look
forward to going back soon.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Cynthia Balfour-Traill
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Visited: November, 2005. Reviewed: November,
2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Beautiful decor and soft music an asset.
Sufficient selections on lunch menue. Food served with
choice of salad, chips or pasta. Owner very helpful with
tea selection. Only improvement would be the addition
of a hand rail on the front steps.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: NKP-Woodsboro
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Visited: November, 2005. Reviewed: November,
2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We were pleased to be able to get a
reservation at this tea room on Thanksgiving weekend.
The old colonial house was beautiful and tastefully
decorated. The food was very good but we had to ask 3
times for milk to go with our tea. Other than that it was
a marvelous experience and I would definitely go back
when I am in town.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: DOK
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Visited: November, 2005. Reviewed: November,
2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a lovely experience after a day of
antiquing! Newly opened and located in a row house in
the heart of Frederick, this tea room has the charm of
high ceilings and wood floors found in homes of centuries past. Two large windows
brighten the room and offer a view of the street and passersby. I was
particularly impressed that, unlike many tea rooms
where the abundance of lace, chintz and ruffles verges
on tacky, the décor here was tastefully understated.
Each table had a simple damask tablecloth, pretty antique china cups and saucers, and a vase of
fresh flowers. There are seven or eight tables here (mostly
two-tops, with two four-tops) but there is additional
seating outside in the courtyard when the weather allows. A large party had wisely reserved that area on
the gorgeous autumn day I was there. Both the owner,
Blanch Henry, and her husband graciously greet and
seat me and explain the menu and what is being served
that day. There are fifty loose teas from which to choose
and which can also be purchased from the retail area in
the back. Each pot of tea arrives perfectly steeped
eliminating the need for tea strainers at the table and
avoiding the too weak at the start, too strong at the end
dilemma. On this day, a variety of tea sandwiches and
savories arrived (traditional cucumber, a nicely seasoned chicken salad in a pastry, and a delicious
herbed cheese with tomato), plus a warm raisin scone,
a slice of tea bread, lemon cookies, fresh fruit tartlets,
and chocolate dipped strawberries. Fresh jam or lemon
curd and Devonshire cream come on the side, naturally.
And at a price of $18, this tea was a bargain. I would
highly recommend!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Washington, DC
suburb
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Linens
& Lace Tea Room, Hampstead, MD
Visited: July, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance:
Excellent.
Comments: The food was great! Very different which is what I
would expect from tearoom. Tea sandwiches are and should be
different and each person has their own preference of likeability.
The scones were very authentic and very good! The tea was
brewed perfectly. The service undeniable. Would recommend
this tea room to anyone in favor of relaxing!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: yours in tea, dean
8/09
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Visited: August, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance:
Excellent.
Comments: comments -very relaxing, elegant atmosphere
-great strawberry soup
-huge selection of teas
-the ones we chose were excellent
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: kellybenn 8/09
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Visited: August, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance:
Excellent.
Comments: Our server, Lindsay, made us feel most welcome.
She explained everything on both the tea menu as well
as the items on the food trays. A young 7 year old girl accompanied
us for her first real "tea" and thoroughly enjoyed the
experience. Lindsay made her feel very special and most
welcome. There was a "children's corner" with hats to try on
which the little girl enjoyed after our tea. The tea was flavorful
and tasty, the food carefully prepared and the atmosphere very
elegant.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Susan 8/09
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Visited: March, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance:
Excellent.
Comments: The Service was great, as was the tea and
deserts. The sandwiches could be improved.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: sabina.lillard 4/09
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Visited: March, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance:
Excellent.
Comments: The afternoon was very enjoyable. My anut, and
Grandmaother and I sat and sipped our tea and savored our
food for two hours. The ambieance of the tea room was very
nice and elegant. I would reccomend this tea room to all tea
connoisseurs!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Amy 3/09
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Visited: March, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Excellent. Service: Good. Appearance:
Excellent.
Comments: I went there for their "Full Tea" with my women's
group. We enjoyed it immensely. The "Full Tea" includes two
pots of tea per table (which is refillable with the same or
different types of tea), soup, scones with clotted cream and
jam, finger sandwiches, and desserts. All of the food was
homemade and delicious! The chicken noodle soup was savory
and well seasoned. The scones were the most moist scones
I've ever had! The were excellent! The chicken salad and
cucumber cream cheese finger sandwiches were very tasty.
The chocolate mousse served in white chocolate cups with
almonds on top was to die for! We also enjoyed the
different types of tea we tried. The atmosphere was very nice and our
hostesses were very hospitable and accommodating. I highly
recommend this tea room and will definitely return.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Elizabeth J
3/09
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Visited: March, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Excellent. Appearance:
Excellent.
Comments: My daughter and I enjoyed tea together at Linens
& Lace Tea Room. Her and I talked, while enjoying this tea
place-I know we stayed for over an hour. I really liked that we
had plenty of room. We had gone to another tea place and was
smooshed. We had Orange Rasberry & Lemon tea. Both teas
were excellent. My daughter enjoyed the tea as much as I did!
The scones & clotted cream were out of this world!!!
We are already planning to go back with some other friends very soon.
The desserts and sandwiches were OK, too large and not kid
friendly - I would recommend cucumber & cream cheese and
Peanut Butter and Jelly.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Gail & Madison
3/09
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Visited: December, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service: Good. Appearance:
Excellent.
Comments: This was the second year in a row my mother
and I visited shortly before Christmas, so the room
was seasonally decorated. We really enjoyed looking at all the
lovely antique place settings including the teapots. The server
was the same both years and this year friendly and attentive
enough, but not overly so, as was our experience last year.
We skipped the soup this year because the sandwiches,
scones and desserts are filling enough. The food was tasty
and served very attractively, and we were allowed to linger as
long as we liked. Considering the prices the hotels in DC
charge, this is a real bargain and was the end of a special day
trip.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Janet R
2/09
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Visited: July, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Fair. Service: Fair. Appearance: Good.
Comments: I had never been to tea before and It was not as I
thouhgt it would be. We only had one kind of sandwich
and it was made with lunch meat ham. Everything was to large in
size. There were to many sweets and very large. The hostess
hovered to much and would keep coming over. She would not
stop talking to us and let us eat. We were the only people
there. Hot tea good. Ice tea not enough ice. We were never
offered cream or lemon for our tea.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: B. Lloyd 7/08
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Visited: February, 2003. Reviewed: February,
2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Good.
Comments: I called for a reservation
about two hours before we expected to be there.
There was no problem. The hostess couldn't have
been any more pleasant or cooperative. The food
was delicious as was the tea. The room was very
Victorian. She also had a collection of hats that
she talked to us about. When asked, the hostess
was able to tell us some history of Hampstead and
the surrounding area. She was extremely
interesting and very pleasant to converse with.
She was very attentive to our needs but did not
hover over us. I would most definitely go to
Linens & Lace again. We were pampered and
spoiled and made to feel very welcome.
Thank you Linens & Lace for a wonderful
afternoon!
Reviewer: Dawn Eagan
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Heritage
Tea Room, Havre de Grace,
MD
Visited:
February, 2006. Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Good. Service: Fair. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The room was lovely and the servers very
cheerful and friendly, but the service itself was inattentive. Chicken
salad was fabulous; a large scoop was served on a lettuce leaf with fresh fruit, a few
crackers with a small piece of cheese, and a small,
rather hard scone. No clotted cream or jam; only topping provided for the scone was a pat of
foil-wrapped butter. The fare was artfully arranged on the plate, and
looked very pretty. The tea itself was served in individual-sized pots, which is cute, but each one holds
less than 2 cups. The servers were not available for
warm ups, additional tea, or even to provide missing
sugar. Tea was in bags, which is a first for me in a "tea
room". There was nowhere to put the bags, so they remained in the pots (making the tea bitter). In the next
room was a little girl's birthday party. The children
appeared to be having a great time, but the ambiance
wasn't quite what we were after. I brought my 11-year-old neice to tea, to celebrate her passing her
pointe test in ballet. I had just finished telling her that
going out to tea was another one of those "rites of
passage," because little kids usually aren't welcome in
tea rooms; it's supposed to be a calm place where one
can enjoy tea and conversation without the chaos of the
regular world intruding....Then we arrive to find the
birthday party in progress! I had made reservations a
few days' earlier; maybe they should have warned
us?
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: ElisaC Add
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Visited:
October, 2005. Reviewed: November, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The charming, quaint style of the tea room
is enhanced by the hostess. Feel like you are visiting
old "Aunt Martha" for afternoon tea.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
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The
Royal Tea Room, La Plata,
MD
Visited:
April, 2008. Meal: Private adults party. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I attended an adult friend's birthday celebration at this
very nice tea room. It was a delightful, enjoyable and
personal experience. There were other parties going on yet we felt like we
were the only people present. The food was wonderful and the
service and ambiance was superb.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer:
Vjonz
4/08 Add
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Visited:
June, 2007. Reviewed: June, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: A very charming and elegant tea room. The
owner and staff were very gracious and
accomidating. The tea service was delightful and well as the food. The
antique rooms were full beautiful antiques and little
surprises. A true treasure.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
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Infusions,
Largo,
MD
Visited:
January, 2007. Reviewed: February, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: n/a. Service: Poor. Appearance:
Poor.
Comments: I was looking forward to visiting the tea
room for two reasons. I needed a "tea time" to relax
and I wanted to replenish my tea. The service was the worst
I had every experience in a "tea room." The young man
that helped me was obviously preoccupied with something else. I barely understood what he
was saying. The tea pot he brought me was obviously worn
and needed replacing. I ordered several types of tea and
didn't realize until I got home that the bags had no
labels. I was very disappointed.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer:
TeeJay Add
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Visited:
March, 2006. Reviewed: March, 2006.
Meal: Just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: n/a. Service: Poor. Appearance:
Fair.
Comments: I have been to this location twice. On both
occasions the service was deplorable. On the first
occasion our order was simple forgotten. I'm not sure
how since we were the only ones in the place. We returned for a second visit
thinking that the experience was just an anomaly. On the second occasion, we were
again forgotten. After telling the waiter and manager we
EVENTUALLy got our tea (a good 30 minute wait). Then
the wait for the food began. It never came. We finished
up our teas, and I simply had to ask for our money back
for the food since I didn't want to eat the food without
the tea. Also, the tea was served in small pots with
teabags (the large ones), but we didn't know if it had
been steeping for the correct time or not before it arrived
at our tables. One person in our party said theirs was
on the bitter side. It's a shame that such an otherwise
appealing place should be plagued with inept servers
and management. The decor and atmosphere are appealing, especially for those of us who don't
particularly enjoy lacey-frilly tea settings.
Sadly, Infusions lacks the "art" of tea, and nothing can make
up that missing piece. I'd rather stay home and brew up
a pot of tea without the stress. Luckily, we were in DC
the following day and were able to enjoy great tea and
tolerable scones at Teaism.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
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Tea
Thyme at Old Sage Farm,
Laytonsville, MD
Visited:
December, 2008. Meal: Private Red Hat party. Type of tea:
Teabags.
Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We had a wonderful time! Madame Nose Nuthing
is very funny! We had a great time with having our
tea leaves read. Would recommend this tea room to everyone!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jane R. 12/08
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Visited:
March, 2008. Meal: Private adults party. Type of tea:
Teabags.
Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Wonderful party! The food was delicious and there
were even seconds! The sandwiches were very filling. Then
there were desserts! I had a wonderful time. The tea leaf reading was
very entertaining. We will definitely be back! It's a
wonderful outing for Red Hatters or any group!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Barbara 5/08
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The
Tea Room at the Maryland Antiques Center,
Leonardtown, MD
Visited:
April, 2007. Reviewed: May, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Pyramid teabags.
Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Tea Room at the Maryland Antiques
Center has changed! I recently went to afternoon tea
with my family and friends and we discovered to our
delight that the Tea Room has a very attractive addition
– a very cozy, British-feeling room that features a lovely
bar and wines. The scones were amazing, and a British
friend was so impressed with them that she went back
the next weekend to purchase more. This is indeed the
highest compliment! The new owners were friendly and
helpful and have a lovely tradition of presenting a
gift-wrapped cup and saucer to those celebrating birthdays. The
atmosphere is very warm and welcoming.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Linda Huici Add
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Visited:
April, 2007. Reviewed: April, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Pyramid teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Antiques Center Tea Room has new
owners, and the change is for the better! The tea shop
is larger, and the new owners have opened a wine bar
as well. They maintain the charming tradition of selecting your own tea cup from a good assortment. I
went with 3 female friends and we had reservations for
an afternoon tea (I think). We were brought soup and
salad (with wonderful raspberry vinaigrette) to start. I
ordered the jasmine tea, which was excellent. Next they
brought out the silver tier servers with homemade scones, tasty finger sandwiches, and of course, an
array of delightful desserts. The food was excellent and
the owners were very friendly. Both husband and wife
came out to greet us, and continued to check on us and
chat throughout our tea (without being intrusive). They
also let us know about a wine-tasting, and we are going
to go back for that. If you've been to this tea house
before it changed owners (and it was good then), you
should go back, because it's even better.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Janet Mulligan Add
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Visited:
January, 2005. Reviewed: May, 2005.
Meal: Private party. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My friend held my baby shower
at the Tea Room on January 22, 2005. It was my
first time there and I was treated like a queen
(which is what I needed at 8 months pregnant). The
tea (Vanilla Hazelnut) was outstanding, the food
was incredible and the cake that was made (in the
shape of a teddy bear as that is what my new son's
nursery is decorated in) was exceptional! This was
a wonderful experience and I have wonderful
memories of such a special baby shower. (I've
since been back for high [sic] tea with my
aunt and mother and have been in to purchase
scones to take home with me). I will always
recommend the tea room and can't wait til I can go
back.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Alexis Engel Add
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Visited:
October, 2004. Reviewed: April,
2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This review is coming late as a
result of a visit to a very bad tea room at
which time we realized just how wonderful an
experience our visit to the tea room in
Leonardtown was. The decor transports you to
another time of silver and lace, ladies and
gentlemen, when tea was not just a drink but an
experience. The food was not only delicious but
presented elegantly. My favorite part was getting
to choose my tea cup from an array of delicate
bone china. They have the best scones I have ever
tasted before. Defintely a five star tea room not
to be missed. it is worth the drive.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Donna and Bonnie Add
your review
Visited:
January, 2004. Reviewed: March,
2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In
a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Tea Room at the Maryland
Antiques Center has changed hands many times over
the years. I must say that I have NEVER had a bad
meal there. The service has been slow at times,
but that's the price you pay for delicious food.
A friend and I had lunch back in January. It was
delicious. Our menu consisted of: chicken salad
with grapes and almonds served on a croissant,
crab bisque, and fresh fruit salad. And of course,
we had to get dessert. I was sorry to hear that
they were not serving Kahlua cheesecake or
chocolate bombs that day (two of our favorites),
but my friend and I shared triple chocolate
cheesecake. It was divine!
We plan to go back and hopefully have high [sic]
tea (reserve in advance early -- books
quickly)!
Reviewer: barefootinmaryland Add
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Visited:
May, 2002
Meal: Just a cuppa. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My husband and I have stopped
at this shop several times over the last few years
for a cuppa and a snack. We have never had
reservations and have not been turned away. On one
occasion one of the young waitresses was just
starting and new to some of the services offered,
but she was very pleasant and tried very hard to
please. The ability to choose one's own tea cup
and saucer from the variety available is always a
treat. There have always been numerous choices of
tea although limited choices of snack without a
reservation. But the food has always been ample
and very tasty.
Reviewer: frandk412@yahoo.com Add
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Visited:
February, 2001
Tea: Poor. Food: Fair. Service: Poor.
Appearance: Good.
Comments: I was very disappointed with
the food, service and tea. My tea was from a Food
Lion tea bag, in my cup, and the food was very
salty. The service was very slow, and rude!
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The
Victorian Tea Cup, North
East, MD
Visited:
April, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Teabags. Served: In a
teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a lovely place! We had Afternoon tea: an elegant
snack of finger-sized sandwiches and savouries, scones,
mini pastries, and tea. All were delicious! If you are in the North East
MD area doing some shopping, you must stop by and visit the tea
room!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Diana & Joeanne
4/08 Add
your review
Visited:
May, 2006. Reviewed: August, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf
and teabags. Served: In a
teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Good. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have visited this tea room several times.
The scones are always warm and wonderful! The tea
sandwiches and the teas are good. While teas such as
London Cuppa, Early Grey, and some fruit flavored teas
are served, it has been the same six to eight types of
tea every time I have visited. A more varied selection
would be nice. This tea room is small, but quaint and
cozy. The tables have always been decorated beautifully with attention to
detail.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Lisa Add
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Visited:
October, 2005. Reviewed: October, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags.
Served: In a
teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Excellent. Service:
Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Tea and service were good and the food was excellent. Nice casual
atmosphere. At the time we went they were not accepting credit cards, would've
been nice to know ahead of time when reservation was
made. Make sure you have cash on hand, if not there
are a few ATMs in the area.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
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Dunes
Manor Hotel, Ocean City, MD
Visited:
April, 2004. Reviewed: May, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a samovar.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have been to the Dunes many
times for elevenses and have never lacked for a
seat or for good company. Conversation areas are
set up so you can talk to others while you enjoy
your tea and crumpets. If the day is nice you can
head outside to sit in one of the rockers on the
deck overlooking the ocean. They only serve one
kind of tea which is a delicious secret recipe
they have been brewing for decades. Although not
for sale you can enjoy as much as you want of it
while you are there. The crumpets are delectable
but cookies store-bought. Next time I am there, I
will pass on these reviews and maybe get fresh
baked cookies on my next trip.
Reviewer: MarciRae Add
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Visited:
March, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose
leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Fair. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My family goes to the Dunes
Manor for Easter and one of the highlights is
always the afternoon tea. The crumpets are
delicious and the tea excellent. My only complaint
is they also serve store-bought cookies. Homemade
would be so much better and would add a special
touch.
Reviewer: P.J. Barrett Add
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Visited:
March, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea served:
Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent.
Service: Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My husband and daughter and I
stayed in the Dunes Manor Hotel off-season, at
28th Street, ocean block. The hotel has a
tradition dating back to the late 80s, when it was
built, of serving free afternoon tea between 3 and
4pm every day to anyone who walked into the door.
So you didn't even have to be a guest. Just as
long as you didn't wander in with your sandy
flip-flops and bathing suit. My husband and I were
expecting self-serve -- tea bags in Styrofoam cups
-- but a friendly server pours a cup of hot tea
from a samovar into real cups and saucers with a
pretty floral pattern. At another table you could
add sugar, milk, or lemon. At another table you
were served cookies (store-bought though). The
best part was being served crumpets, which you
coat with butter and marmalade. In nice weather
you can take your treat outdoors to the porch
facing the ocean -- several high-backed rockers
await you. When it's colder, though, you'll have
to find a chair in the pretty lobby and they get
scarce starting at 3pm. That was our only
complaint: people "camped out" on those
chairs for the full hour, forcing us to have our
tea in the bar area. Still, we found the tea very
pleasant, a bonus for choosing the Dunes Manor
Hotel for a getaway weekend.
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The
Enchanted Herb Garden and Tea Room,
Owings
Mills, MD
Visited:
May, 2007. Reviewed: May, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: --
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mrs. Phipps Moran
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Visited:
June, 2003. Reviewed: August, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I love this place! I have been
here a few times and I have been overjoyed each
time. The food is so fresh and healthy, yet
delicious. The variety of teas is astounding and
there is something for everyone. I have even
brought my daughters and they loved it too.
Clinton and Mae are just lovely and treat you very
well. Just call ahead because they have a lot of
showers and events on weekends and you may not get
in. Perfect spot for a weekday lunch.
Reviewer: NYC visitor
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Visited:
February, 2004. Reviewed: June, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Poor. Service: Fair.
Appearance: Poor.
Comments: A companion and I went to
celebrate and have afternoon tea. A very
disappointing experience here. Food was mediocre
and expensive. My friend noted that the first
course was a mushroom appetizer and we immediately
informed the proprietor and asked if a
substitution could be made ("anything")
for my friend's allergy but he was unable to
accommodate. A simple question as to how the tea
room got started turned in to a very long diatribe
about the personal problems of the proprietor and
his tea room (including the loss of a former tea
room partner). The loose leaf brewed tea was good.
Otherwise a very unpleasant experience at $20
each. Not recommended.
Reviewer: sm
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Visited:
January, 2004. Reviewed: February, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Fair. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Fair.
Comments: I went to the tea room to check
it out for an upcoming bridal shower. There was an
effort to spruce the place up and make it look
dainty, but it needs more work -- the industrial
ceiling tiles and clutter took away from an
otherwise charming and promising décor.
The service was wonderful, the assortment of teas
and jams was astounding, but ultimately, what you
got for the price simply was inappropriate. At $25
dollars a person for afternoon tea, you would
expect fantastic food and the most posh setting.
Instead the setting is slightly dingy, and there
was the distinct feeling that someone had opened
several boxes of Pepperidge Farm cookies and threw
them together -- the profit margin on our meal
must have been more than $15 per plate.
Reviewer: S. D.
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The
Casual Cup, Phoenix, MD
Visited: January, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service: Poor.
Appearance: Average.
Comments: Wendy, the owner, was very helpful in selecting a
tea. However, they were out of many of the selections, limiting
what we could try. The server was inattentive and slow. The
table next to us had to send their tea back twice to get it hot.
Would you go back? Maybe
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Normandie
Farm Inn, Potomac, MD
Visited: August, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea:
Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Good. Service: Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a buffet. The downside is you're missing a
lot of the personal service. The plus side is [1] there's plenty of
food (something my husband loved) and [2] there's more of a
selection. The traditional sandwiches were blah, but the open
faced ones were delicious and different. I didn't care for the
sweets, but the scones were wonderful. There is a jar of clotted
cream on the buffet table, and butter and raspberry
jam on one's table. One nice touch was the crystalized honey-sugar. I
do love some honey in my tea.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: BigRube 8/09 Add
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Visited: September, 2006. Reviewed: July,
2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Poor. Food: Good. Service: Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Walking into Normandie Farms farmhouse
for Tea hinted at warmth and the comforts of a classic
tea. The pot of tea was not so good. Simple boiling
water would have improved this tea. It was as weak as
water. I had to ask for another teabag as well as putting
my own teabag into the pot. The sandwiches were quite
imaginative although I would have liked to see more
sandwiches and less of the brie and pate. WHY serve
Popovers at tea?? The scones were quite good! The
tiniest cakes in the world were excellent - so small you
can taste more than one without feeling guilty. They
were also classic French cakes. A strolling violinist was
a very nice touch. Always though when you go to tea in
America why are there no men? You always see English men out for tea. Still all in all not bad but why
call it English tea why not call it what it is a French tea?
Tea is meant to be fluid and adapted to the culture
it is in.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: English Tea lady Add
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Visited: May, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Poor. Food: Excellent. Service: Good.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The all-you-can-eat buffet is
busy, but the line moves fast and there is plenty
to eat. The food is varied and delicious. The tea
was lukewarm and weak (we were brought hotter
water -- not boiling as it should be -- and more
bags). The room was full of happy women wearing
big hats. I don't know if that's 'normal' for this
place!
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Barrett's
Tea Room, St. Michaels, MD
Visited:
October, 2004. Reviewed: April, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Fair. Service: Good.
Appearance: Good.
Comments: i took my daughter during the
fall festival. we arrived an hour before closing
and the owner was very accomodating. For $20 there
was a mother/daughter tea, which provided dress up
for the girls. (proved to be an box of old
clothing and gloves, etc) However daughter was
very excited! When daughter didn't like "tea
(Hot chocolate) owner tried to find something she
would like. Overall, not bad experience but was
disappointed that only sweets were provided. And
they were average.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: deb and
daughter Add
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Visited:
July, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Good. Service: Good.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Tea was nicely served in
individual teapots. Food tasted fine, looked
appealing but was very limited. A small plate had
a sliced strawberry, homemade brownie, cheese
wafer, one scone, and a piroutte (rolled cookie).
Reviewer: bluwhal
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Manna
Café, Sykesville, MD
Visited:
November, 2007. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Good.
Comments: This was a rather different type of
place ... definitely a cafe rather than a tearoom. We were served
a special Autumn Afternoon Tea. Although the selection
of loose teas was on the short side, my friend and I
were content with our choices. All the courses were
homemade and delicious, especially the butternut squash soup!
The service was friendly and attentive. I wish we had been seated in the main part of the cafe
though, rather than wedged in the front near the window.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Lori S. 11/7
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Piccadilly's
Tearoom at Red
Hat Bazaar and Tea Garden,
Taneytown, MD
Visited:
May, 2009. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served:
Chilled in a glass.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: First time at Piccadilly's Tea Room. It has a
wonderful atmosphere of Victorian decor and cute gifts. They
have an excellent chef that prepared a very flavorful lunch that I
enjoyed greatly. I can't tell you my favorite, because it was all
so delicious. I would highly recommend it. I plan on going back
again and again, with more of my friends and family. It makes
for a great ladies afternoon tea outing, and for the whole family
too. Very comfortable, elegant and affordable. Especially with
the economy today, you can't go wrong here. So all the guys
out there, take your special lady for a marvelous treat they will
love. Hope to see y'all there.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Marie of Rosedale 5/09
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Visited:
June, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Excellent. Service: Poor. Appearance:
Good.
Comments: Sad to say our experience was not so pleasant.
Although there were only two small groups in the tea room,
our service was extremely slow. We were never offerred a refill on
teas. The air conditioning was broken and we had to
request additional ice and water several times and then a mandatory tip
was added for the poor service. One of the poorest team rooms
I've visited.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Patricia Sweeney 7/08
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Visited:
July, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This was my third visit to the Picadilly and each
visit has been delightful. The food is always delicious and
the service top notch. The amazing thing is how filling a tea they
provide. More than enough sandwiches and savories
for everyone, plus you get the most delicious scones--best I have
ever tasted--and a sherbet at the end!!! I love this
tearoom and recommend it highly to everyone.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: ellen 7/08
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Visited:
May, 2008. Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I took my Mom for Mother's Day to Picadilly's. It was
fantastic the food was excellent and the service was very
attentive. Overall can't wait to go back with more people to show them a
really great afternoon. It also had a huge tea selection and you
could purchase a lot of them to take home.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Diana Maroney 5/08
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Visited:
April, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Until today, the Ritz Carlton was our favorite tearoom.
Now we have discovered Piccadilly's and it far surpasses
many others that we have visitied.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sue Gladstone 4/08
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your review
Visited:
April, 2007. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair. Food: Excellent. Service: Fair.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My Red Hat group of about 10 had
reserved our table. When we arrived, they tried to seat
us at separate tables. Most of our teas, though different
flavors, tasted the same. It also took quite a bit of time
to arrive.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: Red Hatter Bev 10/7
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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: I have just returned from a really delightful
afternoon tea experience. My friend and I go to tea
religiously once a month. This was tea # 42, and the
around the 38th place that we have had tea. We both
agreed that this was the best yet, and we have been to
some really good ones. The variety of teas offered, the
presentation, and the food were all top quality. We
recommend it highly.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Pat Add
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Visited:
December, 2006. Reviewed: February, 2007.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Top of the line Tea Room! Awesome
scones, huge selection of teas, excellent and personal
service, Unbeleviably wonderful! I am returning for the
Afternoon Tea next week and I am soooo looking forward to that experience.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Betty Add
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Visited:
December, 2006. Reviewed: February, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a
teacup.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Very upscale and just beautifully
decorated. Actually the most beautiful tearoom I've ever
been to on either side of the Atlantic. The owner has
more than enough knowledge about tea and tea history.
The food which is prepared in the on-site kitchen was
the perfect temperature, plated nicely and very,very
good.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Nettie Ann Add
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Visited:
November, 2006. Reviewed: December, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Just perfect in every way--the decor is very
upscale and the service is wonderful!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Wendy Add
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Gypsy's
Tea Room at Inspirations Gift Shop,
Westminster, MD
Visited:
February, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My husband surprised me and took me to Gypsy's
as a Valentine's gift on February 16th. It was fantastic! All the
tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts were really delicious! The
service was really good and the atmosphere was wonderful!
The tea shop has great teas and many beautiful gifts. I will definitely
be going back there for tea!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Fran Mueller 4/08 Add
your review
Visited:
February, 2008. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair. Food: Fair. Service: Average.
Appearance: Fair.
Comments: Tea was very weak and had to ask twice
for cream. Scones were very good but the rest of the
food was unforgettable. Been to much nicer tea rooms.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: M. Marriott 2/08 Add
your review
Visited:
February, 2008. Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a charming, elegant and friendly tea
room. From the time we stepped into the house, until
we left we were treated like "queens". Our server, Sue
was very attentive and knowledgable about all aspects
of the teas offered and Gypsy was there answering our
questions and also delightful! I am looking forward to
returning with friends to let them experience this
top-notch tea room!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Gwen 2/08 Add
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Visited:
March, 2007. Reviewed: July, 2007.
Meal: Private adults' tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf
and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: In March of 2007, we held my mother-in-law's bridal shower here. I was pregnant and
thought I should eat a little something before I went
because I had always heard the food was light and I
was always hungry. NOT TRUE! The food was not only
phenomenal, but also very filling. I am also a picky
eatter, but again, I ate everything that was served. I
enjoyed a decaf. tea that was delicious. Everyone who
attended the tea, was impressed. The cost was very
reasonable and the owner was willing to customize the
menu to our needs. I would highly recommend this tea
room and would love to go back very soon. Another
great aspect of this tea room is the different rooms. We
felt like we were the only ones there, yet the place was
packed. The service is impecable and the ambiance
was very relaxing. I can't say enough good things about
this place.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Dana Add
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Visited:
July, 2005. Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: A friend and I went for the afternoon tea.
Delightfull old country inn with separate seating rooms
of different sizes. A large bridal party came in about half
way through our visit and you couldn't tell there was a
crowd. The tea was brewed in the kitchen and arrived
already strained in the teapot. I had two pots of tea,
Famous Formosa with the first course of lemon scone
and pasta salad and Earl Grey de la Creme with the
second course of 4 finger sandwiches - egg salad, chicken salad, tomato and cheese, toasted gorgonzola
bread, slices of fruit and 3 desserts. Everything was
wonderful, just enough. My friend & I are touring
the tearooms in Maryland. The tea shop is wonderful too,
We're heading back for another tea and to do some Christmas shopping in the fall. The teas served in the
tea room are availible for purchase.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: melissa Add
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Visited:
July, 2005. Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent.
Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The food was very tasty, quite adequate, and beautifully presented.
Service was excellent. The tea selection was wide and varied, and all of the ones
we tried are excellent. My friend and I found this to be one of the best teas in
the Baltimore/Annapolis region (and we've tried a lot of them!). We plan a return
visit soon.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Emily J. Add
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Visited:
June, 2005. Reviewed: July, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Poor. Service: Good.
Appearance: Good.
Comments: I have been to many places for
tea and this was very disappointing. We were
seated near the only bathroom and had a constant
line of women standing by our table. The food was
mediocre at best, very skimpy, one tiny scone the
size of a half dollar, one cookie, one brownie and
one tart each the size of a quarter (burnt on the
bottom, a few small slices of fruit, half a
strawberry, a small dish of cold soup that
appeared to be applesauce thinned with apricot
nectar and 3 teeny tiny sandwich quarters with
barely any filling. Not much for $20 a person. I
was extremely disappointed but my granddaughter
asked me not to complain so I didn't, but I won't
be going back.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: JoAnne Stevens Add
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Visited:
January, 2005. Reviewed: January, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Good.
Comments: Overall, a wonderful
experience. I went with my sister in law and best
friend for "Royal Tea" and we all had a
wonderful time. The teas, the food, and the
ambiance all contributed to a nice cozy afternoon,
which is exactly what we were looking for. The
server was very attentive and answered our
questions, like what exactly is "clotted
cream?", lol! A very nice, quiet quaint
location and experience. I would recommend it very
much.
Reviewer: V. Johns Add
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Visited:
November, 2003. Reviewed: February, 2004.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Fair. Service: Poor.
Appearance: Fair.
Comments: I was very disappointed in my
visit to Gypsy's Tea Room. We had gone for the
purpose of celebrating my mother's 75th birthday.
I had been told that for a birthday something
special would be included with the tea. Perhaps a
cake? As a matter of fact, I would have at least
expected that my mother would have been served
first. She wasn't. She was always last. There was
nothing special to commemorate the birthday. I had
also been told that at the time we visited,
Gypsy's would be decorated for Christmas. They
were still in the process of decorating around the
customers. I found the food to be average and the
service extremely poor. I had to ask for more tea
when and if I could find the hostess.
Gypsy's is one of the more expensive tea rooms in
the area. I came away deeply disappointed and
regretting spending the money I had just spent. I
wish I had had the good sense to return to one of
the other tea rooms that we had enjoyed in the
past. Not to mention that I felt my mother's
birthday had been spoiled.
Reviewer: Dawn Eagan Add
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Visited:
January, 2004. Reviewed: February, 2004.
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: As a regular at this particular
tea shop, I believe I can give a balanced idea of
the quality of this tea room. It is located in a
1740s home that was once a bed and breakfast, and
the ambiance is wonderful, with much of the
elegant decor done by the owner and her daughter.
My experiences at this tea room range from fair to
excellent, with the majority being excellent. The
tea selection has expanded dramatically in the
past year to include many varieties of teas,
mostly loose leaf now. They also include red teas,
pearl teas, bubble tea, and many herbals as well.
My favorite there is the house blend, a decaf
loose black tea with raspberry and vanilla ...
perfectly cozy on a cold or rainy day! The service
is excellent with few disappointments, 'though
sometimes waitresses are very busy. The tea pots
are "bottomless" and the owner is a real
pro to work with, giving many special theme teas
throughout the year, both indoors and out. There
is also a fantastic gift shop in the upper level
of the historic home. I can always count on a
comforting cup of tea and warm scones when I drop
by after a busy morning of errands or shopping.
Reviewer: Melodious Add
your review
Visited:
March, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Visiting Gypsy's Tea Room with
my 11-year old granddaughter, Kara, was such a
lovely experience for both of us. The lady who
took my reservation (Jo) made suggestions for
Kara's tea sandwiches and scone, and Kara enjoyed
everything, including the potato soup. Our
afternoon tea couldn't have been more delightful.
Reviewer: Carol Windsor Add
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Finger's Tea Room, Westminster, MD
Visited: January, 2004. Reviewed: February,
2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In
a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: As a local, I often frequent
this tea room, and always enjoy it. Though it
isn't your typical Victoriana type or English type
tea room, the owner is a super English lady who
makes everything fresh right there, and who serves
the best bagged teas from England. She also
carries English tea staples that are difficult to
find here in the States.
This tea room is located in a full-service spa in
the Town Mall of Westminster. So although the
atmosphere is busy and more urban than most tea
rooms, I have always enjoyed my times there, and
you can have any beauty service done and have tea
while you wait! I've had tea and scones,
breakfast, brunch, and lunch there, and have never
been disappointed. The menu includes a traditional
English "Ploughman's lunch" (meats and
cheeses and pickles, etc., soup and entrée of the
day (homemade/from scratch ... her veggie lasagna
is to die for!), various light sandwiches, salads,
breakfast, and traditional English style teas ...
Cornish, afternoon, and Westminster High Tea.
Reviewer: Melodius
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Tea
By The Sea, Berlin, MD
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 have been to many Tea Rooms and this
one is by far my favorite. The food is excellent and so is
the service. The ladies who own the Tea Room always
take time to stop and chat with you. I have another visit
planned for next month. I can't wait to go back
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jhartm2 1/08
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Visited: October, 2007. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good. Food: Excellent. Service: Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This was my first time to any tea house.
The minute you walk in it is just such a cute and quaint
room. The food was amazing (expecially the squash
soup!). The tea was great. Overall it was a great time.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: cwatson 12/7
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Visited: November, 2007. Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is my first experience at a tea room
and it was wonderful. Food was beautifully prepared and
elegantly served. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
I am looking forward to my next tea room visit. I hope it
will be as pleasant as this one.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Pam 11/7
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Visited: December, 2004. Reviewed: October, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and
teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Excellent. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have been several times to Tea by the
Sea and each time has been wonderful. The food is
fresh and beautifully presented. They have a large
selection of regular and decaffeinated teas, as well as a
seasonal tea selection. The scones are out of this
world. The high [sic] tea comes with a soup and salad
that is unbelievable. Go hungry. When I travel I love to
go to an afternoon tea wherever I am. This includes NYC
and Washington, DC. I was shocked and happily surprised to learn the best (only one
equally wonderful, a Japanese tea in NYC) was in my home town Berlin,
MD.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Janinne
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Visited: March, 2005. Reviewed: April, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent. Food: Excellent. Service:
Good. Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This is a beautiful tea room
that opened in November, 2004. The food was
fabulous.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't
live nearby.
Reviewer: Patsy
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