We have moved to Princeton, NJ with a mercantile and full service tea room!
The original Tipple + Rose Tea Parlor and Apothecary was quietly nestled in the bustling Virginia Highland neighborhood of metro Atlanta that served afternoon tea featuring our housemade scones, light lunch bites and after dinner dessert in an antique filled modern urban oasis.
THEN…
Tipple + Rose Tea Parlor and Apothecary opened in July 2015 and was imagined as the ultimate urban escape. The eclectic but cozy vintage and antique filled parlor served over 140 teas and tisanes, afternoon tea, housemade light bites for lunch, a wide array of locally made desserts and Doria's sweet and savory scones.
With a focus on whole body wellness and self care, the apothecary/retail space houses handmade and Tipple + Rose's housemade small batch bath and body products, tea making accessories, small hostess gifts and mercantile, artisanal foodstuffs, organic bulk herbs and spices and over 15 kinds of honey making Tipple the perfect place to pick up a gift for friends, family, and colleagues or…just a little something for yourself!
The one of a kind tea sniffing bar allows you the time and space to revel in your senses and choose the perfect blend to purchase by the ounce and enjoy at home.
In April 2018, the shop was ranked third in the US by Travel + Leisure and number one in the city of Atlanta by EATER Atlanta for our afternoon tea service. We were also tapped to cater for a Virgin Atlantic/Delta Airlines event with both Richard Branson and Delta CEO Ed Bastian in attendance.
In January 2019, Doria was one of only three business owners asked to represent VISA’s global “She’s Next” campaign launch and has gone on to collaborate with national brands like Birchbox, Athleta, and Allied Global Marketing where we hosted the official themed tea parties to celebrate the cinematic releases for Downton Abbey, the new Mary Poppins, The Fantastic Beasts/Harry Potter franchise, Alice in Wonderland’s Through the Looking Glass, Frozen2, Oprah Winfrey produced “A Wrinkle in Time” and more. The shop also served as the filming location for TV shows on Bravo and WeTV with celebrity guests Toni Braxton, Tamar Braxton, Kenya Moore, and Phaedra Parks.
In the midst of all the accolades, we implemented our sustainable business awareness project The Green Tea Initiative and raised over $6,000 for the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper through a special afternoon tea event at Laura Turner Seydel’s EcoManor and the sale of our chariTEA blend “The River’s Bend Blend”.
NOW…
With a family illness forcing an unexpected relocation in December 2019 (just six months shy of our 5th Anniversary) and a worldwide pandemic thwarting plans for our reopening in New Jersey, Tipple + Rose has changed course just a bit…
To “wait out” the pandemic, we opened a “tea emporium” along the historic main street village of Pennington, NJ in February 2021 and offered a wide array of tea brewing accessories, bath/body products, homesteading supplies, cozy accoutrements to complement your tea drinking experience at home, and, of course, our loose leaf and whole leaf teas!
We have recently acquired space in Princeton, NJ and have resumed afternoon tea service and daily tea service along with our retail gift shop.
Hours
MONDAYS - CLOSED
TUE 12pm-6pm
WED and SUN 11am-6pm
THURS-SAT 11am-8pm
NOTE: Last seated service for food on Sun, Tues, and Weds, is 4:00pm and the Mercantile is open until 6:00pm
Last seated service for food on Thurs, Fri, and Sat is at 7:00pm for Tea + Tapas menu
Phone:
609-303-0277
Please send afternoon tea reservation + private party requests through the designated forms. We do not accept reservations over the phone.
E-MAIL:
TippleAndRose@gmail.com
Please send afternoon tea reservation + private party requests through the designated forms. We do not accept reservation requests via this e-mail address.
Location:
210 Nassau Street
(Next to St. Paul’s Church)
Princeton, NJ 08542
Welcome to Tipple + Rose!
We have a full service tea room and a vibrant mercantile stocked with all you need for tea brewing and all the accompanying cozy accoutrements along with unique gifts for teachers, friends, and the tea lover you love.
We have a MAIN DINING ROOM for both walk in guests ordering from the daily menu (no reservation) and afternoon tea guests with a reservation.
We also have tables OUTSIDE, in our MERCANTILE, in a PRIVATE DINING SUITE, and in a second dining room called THE COTTAGE for daily menu diners, afternoon tea guests, private gatherings, children’s parties, and for those wishing to use their computers during their visit.
Vaccination proof is no longer required for any of our dining areas.
No outside food is permitted at any tables for any reason.
We are BYOB for beer and wine only.
We do not have a dress code.
Check out the video below for a visual of our seating options!
Our seating options…
PARKING
There is metered paid parking on both sides of the street in front of the shop and on Moore St., the side street right next to us. Parking is $1.75/hour with a three hour max unless you re-feed the meter.
You will need about two to three hours for your visit if you plan on having afternoon tea and shop in the mercantile.
Park Princeton has an app that makes metered parking easy! You can find it in the App Store. Otherwise, the meters take credit cards and coins.
Meters are free until 1pm on Sundays and require feeding 9am-8pm during the week and 9am-9pm on Friday and Saturday.
Even though parking is plentiful in the area, please leave enough time to find parking so that you’re not late for your reservation.
Accessibility
We are fully wheelchair accessible and have an ADA compliant rest room except for the Cottage dining room and the private dining room.
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Unfortunately, there are not designated handicapped spots for on street parking, but there is an empty space in front of the shop for drop offs and a ramped sidewalk at the corner.
Please let us know if you’ll need special assistance during your visit.
DIETARY NEEDS
We have several Vegan (Honey Free), Vegetarian, and Non-Celiac Gluten Free options for our guests. We do not have a GFCO Kitchen so we cannot legally guarantee those with Celiac will be 100% safe.
All used basic ingredients are listed on the menu.
We are a space that occasionally uses peanuts, tree nuts, soy products, and almonds.
APRIL TEA + TAPAS MENU
AVAILABLE 5PM-7:30PM EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY
BYOB (BEER + WINE ONLY) - NO RESERVATION NECESSARY
-MENU CHANGES MONTHLY-
AFTERNOON TEA MENUS - SEE BELOW
CHOOSE ONE MENU FOR YOUR TABLE FROM CHOICES BELOW: Seasonal Spring, Mother’s Day, Evening High Tea, High Chai, Traditional, Southern, Brunch, Children’s, Vegan Traditional, or Fondue
ALL GUESTS MUST GET THE SAME MENU UNLESS SOMEONE NEEDS THE VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, OR NON-CELIAC GLUTEN FREE. FOR EXAMPLE: You can order one Southern and one Vegan Traditional for a party of two OR a Vegetarian Southern and a Regular Southern
Minimum of two adults per reservation
Tax and an 18% dining service charge will be added to the below prices at check out
Each person gets their own serving of everything listed on a shared tier
Each guest at the table must order afternoon tea (i.e. Afternoon tea guests cannot order from the daily menu)
All menus require at least 48 hours in advance for reservation requests
Apologies, but children under 5yo are not permitted at high tea tables
Non-Celiac Gluten Free means we do not have a certified GFCO kitchen so, even though we do everything to avoid cross contamination, we cannot legally guarantee it.
BYOB for wine or champagne is permitted for guests over 21 yo
SCROLL TO SEE ALL AVAILABLE MENUS BELOW
PHOTOS OF OUR AFTERNOON TEA ARE ALSO BELOW
SEASONAL SPRING AFTERNOON TEA
$70+TAX PER PERSON
AVAILABLE MARCH 30-MAY 31
COMES WITH ONE POT OF TEA PER GUEST
ZERO PROOF APERITIF + AMUSE BOUCHE
SOUP COURSE
SALAD COURSE
SAVORIES: Mini Spring Courgette, Goat Cheese, and Arugula Quiche, Housemade Buttermilk Biscuit with Honeyed Ham + Dijon, Chicken Salad Deviled Eggs, Salmon Coulibiac
SCONES: Housemade Scones served with Authentic Clotted Cream, Lemon Curd, and Jam
SWEETS: Housemade Bird’s Nest Cookies, Chocolate Truffles, Petits Fours
DIGESTIV: Sparkling Drink and Sorbet
MOTHER’S DAY
$80+tax Per Person
AVAILABLE MAY SATURDAY, MAY 11 + SUNDAY, MAY 12
BYOB FOR WINE OR CHAMPAGNE PERMITTED
AVAILABLE VEGETARIAN or NON-CELIAC GLUTEN FREE (APOLOGIES, IT IS NOT AVAILABLE VEGAN)
COMES WITH ONE POT OF TEA PER GUEST
ZERO PROOF APERITIF - CHEF’S CHOICE AMUSE BOUCHE
SOUP COURSE
SALAD COURSE
SAVORIES: Mini Lobster Roll, Mini Asparagus, Brie, and Arugula Quiche, Mini Croissant with Black Tea Brined House Roasted Duck Salad with Sundried Cherries + Toasted Pecans, Poached Salmon Salad Bruschetta (VEGETARIAN: Vegetarian Tofu Lobster Roll, Mini Asparagus, Brie, and Arugula Quiche, Black Tea Braised Shiitake Mushroom Salad, Roasted Spring Vegetable Bruschetta)
SCONES: Housemade Scones (examples: Local Honey Lemon Rose, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Cacio e Pepe, Lemon Ricotta Honey Thyme, Herbes de Provence Dijon) Served with Authentic Clotted Cream, Lemon Curd, and Jam
SWEETS: Chocolate Truffles Petits Fours, Macarons, Fresh Fruit
DIGESTIV: Sparkling Drink and Sorbet
ADD ONS: Sparkling or Still Bottled Water Service - 750ml Non-Alcoholic or Zero Proof Champagne Bottle Service - Non-Alcoholic Wine Bottle Service
EVENING TEA MENU
$70+TAX PER PERSON
AVAILABLE Thursdays, fridays, and saturdays at 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm only
AVAILABLE VEGETARIAN (APOLOGIES, NOT AVAILABLE VEGAN)
AVAILABLE NON-CELIAC GLUTEN FREE (BROWNIE WOULD BE REPLACED WITH EXTRA MACARON OR TRUFFLE)
COMES WITH ONE POT OF TEA PER GUEST
ZERO PROOF APEROL SPRITZ APERITIF - CHEF’S CHOICE AMUSE BOUCHE
SOUP COURSE: Housemade Soup of the Day
SALAD COURSE: Roasted Butternut Squash, Fresh Fig, with Goat Cheese with a Housemade Apple Butter Vinaigrette
SAVORIES: Salmon Coulibiac -OR- Vegetarian Mushroom Coulibiac, Tea Brined House Roasted Duck Salad Mini Croissant -OR- Vegetarian Tea Braised Jackfruit Salad on Mini Croissant, Wild Mushroom and Boursin Bruschetta, London Broil Apple Horseradish Finger Sandwich -OR- Vegan Roast Beef Apple Horseradish Finger Sandwich
SCONES: Housemade Savory Scones of the Day served with authentic Clotted Cream, Lemon Curd, and Jam
SWEETS: Chocolate Truffles, Fruit Fool , Espresso Macarons
DIGESTIV: Sparkling Drink and Sorbet
ADD ONS: Sparkling or Still Bottled Water Service - 750ml Non-Alcoholic or Zero Proof Champagne Bottle Service - Non-Alcoholic Wine Bottle Service
HIGH CHAI AFTERNOON TEA MENU
$65+tax PER PERSON
AVAILABLE VEGETARIAN (APOLOGIES, NOT AVAILABLE VEGAN)
AVAILABLE NON-CELIAC GLUTEN FREE (Samosa would be replaced with extra sandwich of your choice)
COMES WITH ONE POT OF TEA PER GUEST
SOUP COURSE: Housemade Soup of the Day
SALAD COURSE: Kachumber Salad (Cucumber, Tomatoes, Purple Onion, Spices, Lemon Juice)
SAVORIES: Curried Chicken -OR- Vegetarian Curried Jackfruit Chik’n Salad Finger Sandwiches, Tikki Masala Egg Salad Finger Sandwich, Veggie Samosa, Coconut Curry Hummus and Cucumber Bruschetta
SCONES: Housemade Scones of the Day served with authentic Clotted Cream, Lemon Curd, and Jam
SWEETS: Pistachio Ruby Chocolate Truffles, Chai Macarons, and Fresh Fruit
DIGESTIV: Sparkling Drink and Sorbet
TRADITIONAL HIGH TEA MENU $55+tax/person
AVAILABLE VEGETARIAN (SUB SALMON FOR GOAT CHEESE + PEPPER JAM)
AVAILABLE NON-CELIAC GLUTEN FREE - $55+tax/PERSON
COMES WITH ONE POT OF TEA PER GUEST
SOUP COURSE: Housemade Soup of the Day
SAVORIES: Cucumber Boursin Arugula, Smoked Salmon Boursin Arugula and Housemade Deviled Egg Salad Finger Sandwiches
SCONES: SCONES OF THE DAY - Comes with Housemade Lemon Curd, Preserves, and Authentic Clotted Cream
SWEETS: Assorted Macarons, Chocolate Truffles, Fresh Fruit
DIGESTIV: Sparkling Drink and Sorbet
southern high tea
$65+tax/PERSON
Available Vegetarian (Sub Vegetarian Fried Chick’n Salad)
NOT AVAILABLE VEGAN OR GLUTEN FREE
COMES WITH ONE POT OF TEA PER GUEST
SOUP COURSE: Housemade Soup of the Day
SAVORIES: Fried Chicken Salad on Housemade Buttermilk Biscuits, Pimento Cheese Finger Sandiches, Deviled Eggs w/ Pepper Jam
SCONES: Housemade Southern Themed Scones (e.g. Peach Basil, Sweet Potato Pecan, Cornbread Brown Sugar)
Comes with Housemade Lemon Curd, Preserves, and Authentic Clotted Cream
SWEETS: Nilla Wafer Banana Puddin’ Tarts, Strawberry Shortcake Parfait, Macarons, Fresh Fruit
DIGESTIV: Sparkling Drink and Sorbet
brunch high tea
$65+tax/person
NOT AVAILABLE VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, OR GLUTEN FREE
COMES WITH ONE POT OF TEA PER GUEST
SOUP COURSE: Housemade Soup of the Day
SAVORIES: Mini Quiche, Lox, Cream Boursin Cheese + Tomato Finger Sandwich, Fried Chicken Salad on a Housemade Buttermilk Biscuit
SCONES: Housemade Scones of the Day - Comes with Lemon Curd, Jam, and Authenti Clotted Cream
SWEETS: Assorted Macarons, Chocolate Truffles, Fresh Fruit Salad
DIGESTIV: Sorbet and Mini FauxMosa
VEGAN HIGH TEA
$60+tax/PERSON
Available VEGAN Non-Celiac Gluten Free - $60+tax/PERSON
COMES WITH ONE POT OF TEA PER GUEST
SOUP COURSE: Housemade Soup of the Day
SAVORIES: Vegan Housemade “Chicken” Salad Finger Sandwich (with Jackfruit, Sundried Tomato, Basil and Vegenaise), Organic Local Tofu “Egg” Salad Finger Sandwich, Cucumber Vegan Boursin and Arugula Finger Sandwich
SCONES: Housemade Vegan Scones - Comes with Jam and Vegan “Clotted Cream”
SWEETS: Vegan Macarons, Vegan Truffles, and Fresh Fruit
DIGESTIV: Sparkling Drink and Sorbet
CHILDREN'S TEA - $30+tax
AGES 5-10 (AVAILABLE VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, OR NON-CELIAC GLUTEN FREE - $35) AVAILABLE NUT-FREE
SAVORIES: Honey Mustard Chicken Salad, Turkey + Cheese Finger Sandwich, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Local Honey, Banana Finger Sandwiches (Available Vegetarian/Vegan with Honey Mustard Jackfruit Chicken Salad
SCONES: Scone of the Day + Nutella (Contains Hazelnuts)
SWEETS: Macarons (Contain Almond Flour) + Fresh Fruit
AFTER TEA TREATS: Sparkling Soda and Sorbet
FONDUE AFTERNOON TEA - $55+tax/person
Available Saturdays + Sundays only
(Available Non-Celiac Gluten Free and Vegetarian - Apologies, not available Vegan)
CHEESE COURSE + CHOCOLATE COURSE INCLUDED
COME WITH A POT OF TEA AND ONE REFILL FOR DIPPING CHOICES PER PERSON
CHEESE FONDUE: Roast Chicken, Roasted Broccoli + Cauliflower, Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Red Potatoes
Fresh Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Carrots, Green Apple, Baguette Chunks
(VEGETARIAN: SUB ROASTED BABY PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS FOR CHICKEN)
CHOCOLATE FONDUE: Pound Cake, Marshmallows, Graham Crackers, Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Bananas, Brownie
TEA OF YOUR CHOICE: Pot of Tea
ADD ONS: Sparkling or Still Bottled Water Service - 750ml Non-Alcoholic or Zero Proof Champagne Bottle Service - Non-Alcoholic Wine Bottle Service, Non Alcoholic Beer
We are currently accepting reservations for afternoon tea on mother’s day weekend may 11 + 12!
AFTERNOON TEA RESERVATION FORM
FOR LARGE PARTIES OF 15+ GUESTS and/or PRIVATE PARTY REQUESTS, PLEASE GO TO THAT REQUEST FORM. CLICK HERE.
-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY-
PLEASE GO TO THE AFTERNOON TEA MENU PAGE AND CHOOSE A MENU FOR YOUR TABLE BEFORE FILLING OUT THE FORM BELOW.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR THE DAILY MENU. WE ONLY TAKE RESERVATIONS FOR AFTERNOON TEA.
RESERVATIONS MUST BE SENT AT LEAST 48 HOURS ADVANCE
APOLOGIES, BUT CHILDREN UNDER 5 ARE NOT PERMITTED AT AFTERNOON TEA TABLES REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS
ALL GUESTS MUST GET THE SAME MENU UNLESS VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, OR NON-CELIAC GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS ARE NEEDED
A 50% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS DUE AT TIME OF RESERVATION - YOU WILL BE CALLED FOR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
****PLEASE NOTE YOUR RESERVATION IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU ARE CALLED FOR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION****
SOMEONE WILL GET BACK TO YOU WITHIN 48-72 HOURS IF YOUR REQUEST IS WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF YOUR RESERVATION DATE
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOUR REQUEST DATE IS MORE THAN TWO WEEKS OUT, YOU WILL GET AN E-MAIL LETTING YOU KNOW WE RECEIVED IT AND WE’LL LET YOU KNOW WHEN WE’LL CALL.
SERVING TIMES
TUESDAY through FRIDAY - 12pm-4:00pm
SATURDAY and SUNDAY - 12pm-4:00pm
NEW! EVENING TEA MENU:
Thurs, Fri, Sat at 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm
Reservations Are On The Half Hour
(e.g. 12:00, 12:30, 1:00 not 1:15, 2:15)
LARGE PARTY BOOKINGS and
PRIVATE PARTY RENTAL REQUEST FORM
THIS FORM IS FOR LARGE PARTY BOOKINGS (15+ GUESTS) and/OR PRIVATE PARTY RENTALS OF OUR DINING ROOM
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND SOMEONE WILL GET BACK TO YOU!
LARGE PARTY FAQ:
WHAT IS THE COST?
OPTION ONE (PRIX FIXE PLATES):
There is a minimum of $35 per person plus tax and 18% service charge for parties of 15+ guests. This includes either our Mrs. Patmore Plate, Mrs. Hughes Plate, or the Lady Sharma Plate with the added option of a soup course OR a digestiv course of sorbet and sparkling drink.
. This option is not served on the cake tiers or with vintage china. This is served on vintage snack plates. Available vegetarian or Vegan and non-Celiac Gluten free for an extra charge.
OPTION TWO (AFTERNOON TEA):
If you want full afternoon tea service for your party, your cost per person will be the cost of the high tea menu you choose plus tax and 18% service charge. This is a full service formal tea with the vintage cake tiers and vintage china settings.
. Please see our afternoon tea menu page for those prices.
HOW MUCH IS IT FOR PRIVATE DINING?
If you want the dining room to yourself, an additional charge of $500 will be added.
If you don’t want the room to be private, other guests will be sat in the space during your party.
HOW LONG WILL MY PARTY BE?
Large parties are typically allocated ~3 hours from start to finish. Additional hours can purchased. Cost depends on the size of your party and if you want private dining or not.
CAN WE BRING OUTSIDE FOOD, BEVERAGES, and DECORATIONS?
NON-PRIVATE DINING: Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Decorations must be confined to the table tops and balloons, glitter, confetti, etc are not permitted.
PRIVATE DINING: Outside cupcakes and cakes are permitted, but alcoholic beverages are not at this time. You can decorate the entire space, but no decorations are permitted to be hung on the walls. Balloons are permitted, but glitter, confetti, etc are not.
DO YOU REQUIRE A DEPOSIT?
Yes, a non-refundable 50% deposit is required at the time of booking.
DO YOU REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR EVERY GUEST? ARE CHILDREN UNDER 5 PERMITTED?
We no longer require proof of vaccination.
Children under 5 are not permitted at party tables or afternoon tea tables unless otherwise specified or pre-arranged.
Apologies, but we do not host children’s parties for children under 5 years old.
WHAT ARE THE CAPACITIES OF YOUR SPACES?
MAIN DINING ROOM (Seated): 45-50
COTTAGE FRONT ROOM (Seated): 25-30 - COTTAGE TOTAL: 50-60
PRIVATE DINING SUITE (Seated): 2-6
PLEASE SEE THE VIDEO OF OUR ROOMS ON THE “PLAN YOUR DAY” PAGE.
TO BUY DIGITAL GIFT CERTIFICATES CLICK HERE
~GIFT REGISTRY~
SIGN UP SO YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, NEIGHBORS, AND CO-WORKERS KNOW WHAT TO GET YOU ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY!
REMEMBER TO LET THEM KNOW YOU’RE REGISTERED HERE.
WE CAN SHIP NATIONWIDE OR THEY CAN SHOP IN STORE.
CHECK OUT OUR ORDERING SITE TO SEE WHAT’S AVAILABLE OR STOP IN!
OR, IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO GET A GIFT CERTIFICATE YOU CAN STOP IN THE SHOP OR GRAB A DIGITAL ONE AT THE LINK ABOVE
SHOP
From our home
to yours…
Choose from a wide array of whole leaf, loose leaf teas and gift boxes!
Shipping now available nationwide!
ORDERS ARE SHIPPED TUESDAYS
FREE SHIPPING WITH PURCHASES OVER $50
CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE STORE
UPCOMING EVENTS
All upcoming events at Tipple + Rose and/or off site events sponsored by Tipple + Rose will be listed here.
To follow events + get notifications about reservations, please sign up for our mailing list or go to the EVENTS page HERE
TEA 101 CLASS JANUARY 24 at 6pm
RESERVE YOUR SPACE AT THE
TEA + TAPAS EVERY THUR, FRI, and SAT 5pm-8pm
NO RESERVATIONS NECESSARY!
CONNOISSEUR TEA TASTING CLASS FEBRUARY 21
RESERVE YOUR SPACE AT THE
Tipple & ROse
“Tea ATELIER, TEA PARLOR, HOMESTEADING PARLOR, AND SELF CARE EMPORIUM”
210 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609.303.0277
TippleAndRose@Gmail.com
(PLEASE DO NOT SEND RESERVATION REQUESTS VIA E-MAIL OR CALL FOR RESERVATIONS. PLEASE GO TO THE RESERVATION REQUEST FORM TO REQUEST A RESERVATION.)
Contact Us
(Please do not send reservation requests via this form. Please check our RESERVATION REQUEST FORM and the FAQ page for information regarding serving times, menus, policies, etc.)
For all other inquiries, please fill out the form here.
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FAQ
WHAT IS HIGH TEA?
First, “High Tea” is a bit of a misnomer.
The tea time Americans call “High Tea” is properly known as Afternoon Tea in Britain where it originated (or in France depending on who you ask!). High Tea is actually a late day meal or “supper” served at a high (tall) table and was mostly enjoyed by the working class.
Afternoon Tea is also sometimes called “Low Tea” because it’s served at a low (short) table and it mostly enjoyed by the upper class. Perfectly confusing!
The ritual of Afternoon Tea has been around since the 19th century and is a cultured mid day meal taken with tea.
Our afternoon tea service includes:
SAVORIES Traditional tea sandwiches like cucumber arugula boursin, egg salad or smoked salmon, boursin and arugula. However, we have five different menus so please check the Afternoon Tea Menu Page for all choices.
SCONES served with authentic clotted cream, jam, and housemate lemon curd
SWEETS like macarons, tartlettes and fresh fruit
DIGESTIV of local sorbet and sparkling drink
CHOICE OF TEA We have a selection of over 140 teas and tisanes to choose from.
It is all served on a three tiered cake stand with vintage fine china, glassware, and table linens.
Our scones, pastry cream, lemon curd, and finger sandwiches are all housemade.
WHEN IS AFTERNOON TEA SERVED?
Even though traditional time frame for Afternoon Tea is 2:30-5:30pm, we will serve Tuesday through Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm.
DO YOU HAVE PRIVATE ROOMS FOR AFTERNOON TEA?
We have one private dining room that seats 2-6 guests and you can rent out the main parlor dining room or cottage dining for private gatherings.
HOW LONG DOES AFTERNOON TEA LAST?
Your afternoon tea reservation includes up to 2 hours dining time.
DO YOU HAVE A DRESS CODE?
We do not have a dress code unless indicated for special events.
CAN I JUST COME IN AND HAVE A POT OF TEA, SCONE, AND SOME FOOD WITHOUT A RESERVATION?
Yes! Seating is first come, first served for walk ins. As long as we have available seats, you can come in without a reservation and order from the daily menu. Afternoon tea service requires a reservation. We do not accept reservations for walk in service.
CAN I BRING IN OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS?
Apologies, but outside food is only permitted for private parties (click for form). We are BYOB for beer and wine only, but all guests must be 21+yo and food must be ordered and eaten by each guest drinking alcohol.
WILL I BE ABLE TO GET TO-GO DRINKS/FOOD?
Apologies, but we are unable to do our menu items “to-go” except for tea and scones.
DO I HAVE TO BE VACCINATED OR WEAR MASKS TO DINE IN?
Proof of vaccination is no longer required.
Masks are not required.
Please note these policies are subject to change if public health emergencies and mandates arise.
Photos
Our tea menu (and one of a kind sniffing bar) boasts over 140 carefully curated teas and tisanes!
Each selection is categorized by type (Black, Green, etc), caffeine and antioxidant levels, what country they are sourced from, flavor notes and/or ingredients and the per ounce price for each tea. (Please note prices may vary in house)
There is also a “cheat sheet” as a jumping off point with flavor profiles you already know and love!
When you visit the shop, you also will be able to SMELL the teas as part of the choosing experience.
In the meantime, Happy Browsing!
CLICK BELOW TO SEE THE LOOSE TEA MENU:
SPRING/SUMMER 2024
CATERING FORM
If you’re looking for catering, please fill out this form and we’ll get back to you!
We have catered baby showers, bridal showers, company gatherings, birthday parties, and more.
Your menu can extend beyond afternoon tea offerings and we can customize a menu for your event.
