I'm new to the area and wanted to go to a cute, fun place to celebrate my birthday! I learned about The English Tea Room before moving to the town. I absolutely love tea and going to have tea service is high on my list of little pleasures. I owned a small tea bar at one point in my life and know my teas well, but I enjoy going to other places to explore. The English Tea Room didn't let me down! The tea room is so dang cute. An old house decorated to the max with everything possible related to England and tea. The only downside I see is when busy, it's very crowded. I was squeezing around everywhere and many people. It's worth it to me as a customer, but I mention it as a kudo to the employees who work in that environment! I imagine it can get a little frustrating for them at times carrying food with tea cups and pots. Remember to be nice and give them a good tip! Our server was great and so nice. I think her name is Kelly. She really took care of us even though it was extremely busy. She even walked out with us to take our picture outside saying we should get a pic by the phone booth. She made us several different pots of tea and surprised me with a mini cup cake with a candle for my birthday at the end. I'm mad at myself for forgetting to ask her name. I think I might have heard someone say it, but I am not sure. Everyone we encountered who worked there was nice and the service was great, I would like to go back on a day that's less busy, so I could enjoy walking around more in the tea house. If you want to go on a weekend or holiday, you should make a reservation at least a month out, 2-3 months would be better. My birthday was on a Saturday and I tried to get a reservation 3 weeks out and because it was my birthday and it was just 2 of us, they squeezed me in. Thanks, Amber! I had the the Prince William High Tea Service and my partner had the Coronation Chicken Salad. The tea service could easily be for 2 (there is an up charge if you share as your only dish) but we splurged because it was my BDay. We still shared everything on the tea service. The tea biscuits (one sweet and one savory) were delicious with lemon curd and clotted cream. An array of finger sandwiches, mini savories, and mini desserts! A small cheese, nut, and pepper jelly platter and cup of soup which can be split between 2 people. At first, when I heard it was Tomato Basil, while I love it, I was disappointed because it's common. This was scrumptious soup! My partner agreed. Some of the best Tomato Basil soup I've had in a long time. And we had unlimited tea! The Coronation Chicken Salad was delicious as well! The menu has some other unique dishes (here in The States) that I also want to try on another visit. Now for the tea! An extensive menu! They offer every kind of tea! The Pu'erh choices were limited (I think 2) which was a bit disappointing but I imagine not that many people walk in with the idea of getting it. I happen to be a fan and everyone should be, but based on my experience, not that many people are familiar with it. They have MANY black, green, rooibos, and herbal teas. I can't seem to remember how many white teas but I'd guess less since they are usually pricier. I actually prefer Black, some Herbal (even though it's not actually tea), and Rooibos. I think we both wound up getting all Black teas because the menu is fantastic! We did get a couple of specialty but I believe they were still both mainly Black blends. If you don't want caffeine, their Roibos menu is extensive and red leaf tea (naturally decaffeinated) is yummy. I personally want some caffeine unless I'm drinking a bunch at night. They also have Fruit Tea (more like herbal usually having no actual tea leaf), Chai, Oolong, and one Mate. We had Mr. Darcy, Royal Bengal Tiger, The Abbey Blend, and Midnight in Paris (also a favorite movie!). They were all delicious! I could talk for hours about tea, so I will leave it here. You will find something you like!!I loved spending my birthday at The English Tea Room. It's a treasure and if you are visiting or live nearby and haven't been, put it on your to do list! Thanks to the employees who helped make my day special!
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