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BROOKFIELD

CupSimpson & Vail [Tea merchant]
3 Quarry Road; 203-775-0240
Large selection of loose leaf and teabag teas and tisanes, plus tasting bar; food products, and teapots and accessories. Always a welcoming pot of tea brewing. Beautiful location, too! Updated 8/11
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COS COB

The Drawing Room [Tea room and merchant]
5 Suburban Avenue; 203-661-3737
* Bistro style at a home decor/furnishings shop.
* Located in an historic or landmark building in town commercial district across the park from the library.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Organic products.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties for adults and children outside regular hours; seats 34.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 8am to 5pm; tea served 11am to 4pm. Reservations accepted for groups of 6 or 8. / Updated (by kenleigh, owner) 4/09 Updated 1/12

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CROMWELL

CupTea Roses Tea Room [Tea room and merchant]
322 Main Street; 860-632-1400
* American/English country style.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea.
* Loose leaf tea and pyramid teabags served in teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Gluten-free menu choices.
* Organic products.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties; seats 15.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Gift certificates.
* Loyalty cards.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11.30am to 4.30pm, Thursday 11.30am to 7pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm. Reservations suggested.. (by Peggi Camosci, Proprietress) 2/10 4/10/2 Updated (by C.King/c) 6/10 Updated 8/11 1/12
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DARIEN

Goldenberry [Tea merchant]
110 Boston Post Road/Route 1; 203-662-9274
* British grocery/gift shop in town commercial district off Exit 13/I-95.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 10.30am to 5.30pm. (by Goldenberry) 9/11 Updated 1/12
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ESSEX

Essex Coffee and Tea Company [Tea room and merchant]
51 Main Street; 860-767-7804
* Coffee/tea house located in town commercial district.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a mug.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
Open Monday through Saturday 7am to 5pm, Sunday 8am to 5pm.  / 2/11 1/12

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GREENWICH

L'Escale Restaurant Bar, Steamboat Road
No longer serving tea.
1/12

HARTFORD

JoJo's Coffee and Tea [Tea room and merchant]
22 Pratt Street; 860-524-1488
* Coffee/tea house.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a take-out cup.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Internet access.
Open weekdays 7am to 5pm; weekends 9am to 3pm. 1/09 1/12
  

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HIGGANUM

Sundial Gardens Tea Shop [Tea merchant]
59 Hidden Lake Road; 860-345-4290
* Located in a rural area 12 miles south of Middletown.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags.
* Tea tastings.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Weekend hours only: Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12noon to 5pm. + Updated 3/7 Updated (by Ragna Tischler-Goddard, proprietor) 8/10 8/11 Updated 1/12
 

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MADISON

CupSavvy Tea Gourmet [Tea room and merchant]
28 Durham Road; 203-318-8666
* Bistro style in Station Square.
* Cream tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Internet access.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday and Friday Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 9am to 5pm. 1/09 9/09 12/10 1/12
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MIDDLETOWN

CupSweet Harmony Cafe & Bakery [Tea room and merchant]
158 Broad Street; 860-344-9646
* Victorian style at a gourmet shop.
* Located in town historic district near Wesleyan University.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Fair Trade products.
* Tea classes/workshops.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children outside regular hours.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* On-site parking.
* Outdoor seating.
* Live music.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Monday 11am to 2pm; Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 3pm. Reservations suggested. (by harmonytl, owner) 1/8 1/12
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MYSTIC

Flood Tide Restaurant [Tea room]
At the Inn At Mystic, Three Williams Avenue; 860-536-8140 
* American style restaurant in a B&B or inn at a waterfront location.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea.
* Private tea parties.
* Off-site catering.
* Credit cards.
Afternoon tea served Thursday through Monday, 4 to 5pm. Reservations recommended.  # 1/10 10/10 1/12

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NEW BRITAIN

Leaves & Pages [Tea room and merchant]
59 West Main Street; 860-224-4414 
* Located in book shop: Sip and read.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Take-out available.
Open Monday through Friday 6.30am to 3.30pm; Saturday 8am to 2pm. Used book shop specializing in British history. 8/06 11/09 1/12

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NEW HARTFORD

Passiflora Tearoom & Herbal Apothecary [Tea room and merchant]
526 Main Street; 860-379-8327
* Bistro style an an herb shop.
* Cream tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, chai, tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian and gluten-free menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Private tea parties for children.
* Live music.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday and Wednesday 8.30am to 5pm, Thursday 8.30am to 8.30pm, Friday and Saturday 8.30am to 7pm, Sunday 9.30am to 5pm. (by lee) + Updated 3/08 1/12 
 

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NEW HAVEN

JoJo's Coffee and Tea [Tea room and merchant]
1177 Chapel Street; 203-785-8888
* Coffee house serving good tea located near Yale University.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a take-out cup.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Internet access.
Open weekdays 7am to 9pm; weekends 9am to 9pm. 1/09 1/12
  

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NEW LONDON

Bean & Leaf [Tea room and merchant]
13 Washington Street; 860-701-0000
* Coffeehouse serving good tea.
* Located in the city downtown.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Fair Trade products.
Baked goods available. 8/7

Mangetout Organic Cafe [Tea room]
140 State Street; 860-444-2066
* Bistro style located in town commercial district.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
Open daily from 11am. Baked goods and light meals. 1/08

Somerset Tea House [Tea room and merchant]
5 Coggswell Street; 860-599-5574
* English style.
* Afternoon tea.
* Private tea parties scheduled outside regular hours.
Open Monday through Friday (closed Thursdays) 8am to 3pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am to 12noon. British groceries. No cell phones at tea, please! (by gam)
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NEW PRESTON (MARBLE DALE)

Coamus Tea Room at Hopkins Vineyard [Tea room and merchant]
25 Hopkins Road; 860-868-7954
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
Tea and cookies served in The Hayloft Friday 11.30am to 4.30pm; Saturday 11am to 6pm; Sunday 11.30am to 5pm. Direct-import organic China teas. On Lake Waramaug. (by gam)

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NEWTOWN

UK Gourmet [Tea merchant]
147 Mt. Pleasant Road/Route 6; 203-426-9666
* British grocery located in a strip mall in a suburban area.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10am to 5pm; Wednesday and Friday 10am to 7pm. Teas, teapots, accessories. 10/08  

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OLD LYME

The Bee and Thistle Inn [Tea room]
100 Lyme Street; 860-434-1667
* Victorian style at a B&B or inn in an historic or landmark building.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea.
* Pyramid teabags served in a teapot.
* Private tea parties for adults.
* Live music.
* Credit cards.
Tea served Wednesday through Saturday 12noon to 3pm in the Inn's common room. Reservations required. 1/10

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OLD SAYBROOK

Bugigangas [Tea room]
168 Main Street; 860-388-2696
* Located in an antiques shop.
Wednesday tea afternoons featuring guest speakers.  (by gam) ! 1/10

The Life of Riley Irish Imports [Tea merchant]
881 Boston Post Road; 860-388-6002 
Packaged Irish teas. a1/10

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OLD WETHERSFIELD

Refined Society Tea Parlor [Tea room]
249 Main Street; 860-794-8696
* Victorian style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in town historic district near Comstock Ferre.
* Dress-up and costumes welcome.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea, theme teas.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Organic products.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours; seats 48.
* Etiquette lessons.
* We love Red Hatters!
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Live music.
* Gift certificates.
* Cash only (no plastic).
Open Tuesday through Friday 8am to 6pm; Saturday 10am to 7pm; 7.30am to 2pm. (by Refined Society Tea Parlor) 12/10

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PRESTON

Tea Room at Roseledge Herb Farm [Tea room and merchant]
418 Route 164; 860-892-4739
* American/English style in the town historic district.
* Located in an historic or landmark building in a B&B or inn.
* Near Foxwoods Casino, Mystic and Norwich.
* Private tea parties only; no scheduled tea service.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free.
* Private parties for adults and children.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Internet access.
* Credit cards.
 (by roseledgefarm)  > / 1/12

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OLD WETHERSFIELD
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RIVERTON (BARKHAMSTED)

CupThe Catnip Mouse Tearoom [Tea room and merchant]
Route 20, House #9; 860-379-3745
* Victorian style.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Cash only.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11.30am to 2pm. No reservations. Riverton's original tearoom serving customers proudly for over 30 years. (by The Catnip Mouse Tearoom) 07/02 Updated (by Jackie/c) 10/09
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SALISBURY

CupChaiwalla [Tea room and merchant]
1 Main Street; 860-435-9758 
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SIMSBURY

Jasmine Teahouse [Tea room and merchant]
748 Hopmeadow Street; 860-519-9916
* Contemporary Asian style.
* Located in a rural area in town commercial district.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Private tea parties for adults and children.
* "Male-friendly" - decor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards; debit cards.
Open Monday through Thursday 8am to 5.30pm; Friday and Saturday 8am to 8pm; Sunday 8am to 4pm. Tea accessories. 11/7
 

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SOUTH WOODSTOCK

CupMrs. Bridge's Pantry [Tea room and merchant]
292 Route 169; 860-963-7040
* Traditional English style at a gift shop.
* Located in a rural area across from Woodstock Fairgrounds.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Cream tea, dessert tea.
* Loose leaf tea, teabags, pyramid teabags served in teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Take-out available.
* Tea classes/workshops.
* Smoke-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children outside regular hours; seats 30.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Credit/debit cards. 
Formerly located in Putnam. Under new ownership as of July, 2008. Shop open daily 10am to 7pm. Tea served Wednesday through Monday. Reservations suggested for groups of five or more. (by Pamela Spaeth and Susan Swenson, co-owners) 9/08 11/08 6/10

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WEST HARTFORD

Green Tea House [Tea merchant]
40-42 Isham Road; 860-232-6666
* Located on Blue Back Square.
* Loose leaf tea.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Organic products.
* Chinese tea ceremony.
* Tea tastings.
* Gift certificates.
7/09 1/11 3/11

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WESTPORT

Arogya Tea [Tea room and merchant]
131 Post Road East; 203-226-2682
* Contemporary Asian style located in town commercial district.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot or take-out cup.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Asian tea ceremony.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children outside regular hours; seats 30.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit/debit cards.
Hours Monday through Saturday, 9.30am to 5.30pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm. (by Arogya Holistic Healing)
R 1/09

Zest Cafe & Restaurant [Tea room]
8 Church Street S; 203-226-9378
* Bistro style located in the city downtown.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Child-friendly.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
Reservations required for afternoon tea. 8/06 Updated 12/08
  

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WETHERSFIELD

Mainly Tea, Main Street
Closed
3/10

 

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