The Secret Garden Tea Room, West Brookfield, MA

Visited: July, 2004.  Reviewed: March, 2005.
Meal: Breakfast. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: we had a wondeful time and the owner Bob was so nice he made us feel at home, what a lovely place to get away from your everyday life we hope to get back again.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Mr&Mrs Michael Amato Add your review   

The Teapot Café, Boxborough, MA

Visited: March, 2008.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a wonderful find! We had a perfectly prepared pot of Yorkshire Gold Tea ... what most of us Brits drink at home! ... prepared just the way we do in England - Hot and perfectly steeped. The food was fresh, bountiful and so beautifully presented. The Veggie melt was stuffed with thick fresh tomato, REAL fresh mozzerella and an unbelievable pesto spread. My freind loved the Boursin Beef Melt. Huge helping of roast beef with Boursin cheese and onion as a panini. The homemade 'secret' brownies for dessert were oh, soooooo good. Our waitress was professional and courteous, and we thought it was a great jesture that the owner, Kraig, came and chatted with us. Tell one, tell all ... this is a FABULOUS little charming cafe!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Patricia 3/08  Add your review 

Visited: October, 2007.  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 found this tea room via TeaGuide. We came to MA from AL for a wedding. Beautiful setting. Quaint tea room. Great service, wonderful food. Friendly staff. Located next to a lovely quilt shop. A wonderful experience.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Karen 11/7  Add your review 

Visited: November, 2007.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Excellent tea served in a warm, relaxed setting. Very enjoyable.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sue 11/7  Add your review 

Visited: October, 2007.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What a WONDERFUL find! snuggled off the main road (route 111) in boxborough. Quaint place, soothing colors, everything was amazing. the pear/goat cheese and the cucumber/radish finger sandwiches were my favorite. The home made pastries and desserts were amazing. BROWNIES!!! great! Excellent and prompt waitress.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Becky 10/7  Add your review 

Visited: September, 2007.  Reviewed: October, 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 delightful and tasty Afternoon Tea in an old New England farmhouse. Sweet little gift shop, too!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: janders31  Add your review 

Visited: September, 2007.  Reviewed: October, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My husband and I had the rare opportunity of having a day off from work, but our kids did not have the day off from school! We decided to check out the newly re-opened Tea Pot Cafe. What a relaxing, warm, peaceful lunch we had. My husband ordered the Boursin Beef Sandwich - ample portion size with a nicely toasted, crunchy-style bread. I had the Cob Sandwich. Soft, fresh bread with a healthy portion of avacado -yum! Very satisfying. I also order my own pot of Jasmine tea. Very fragrant; full of a floral aroma. We ended our lunch with home-made Peach Cobler, warmed and with vanilla ice cream; made with home grown peaches as fresh and juicy as could be. The BEST I've ever had. Add this splendid lunch with quaint tables covered in white linen, charming service and in a small, New England town - it was almost like being on vacation! I can't wait to go back and try another lunch!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Karen S.  Add your review 

Visited: September, 2007.  Reviewed: October, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Teapot has been reincarnated!! I love it! I just wish I didn't work downtown or I would come here every day for lunch. Fresh ingredients, healthy alternatives to the typical lunch fare. And definitely filling! And of course the tea was to die for. I would highly recommend this as a lunch spot or simply as a place to catch up with a friend over a hot cup of tea. Plus, the friendly, efficient service makes it truly a pleasure to dine here!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Rebecca  Add your review 

Visited: September, 2007.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The Teapot Cafe has just recently been taken over by new owners. I found the new environment nicely up-dated and painted with a more subtle, comforting hue than before (ie. - more men will feel more comfortable here now!) They offer multiple tea options and an afternoon tea where they provided a variety of sweet and savory items. I have also stopped by for their luncheons of salads, soups and Panini sandwiches which are very tasty and I like that they offer some new menu options week to week. The restaurant environment is very comfortable and they have a small gift shop that offers an interesting variety of items that are unique to the area. Very nice!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: janders  Add your review 

Visited: September, 2007.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: What beautiful tea sandwiches, hand cut and awesome I enjoyed my lunch at the tea room so much that I scheduled my daughter's Bridal shower at the Teapot Cafe. The quaint Victorian home and relaxing atmosphere inside were pleasing. The chef & servers were outstanding. The food was delicious and plentiful. The owners and staff were friendly and accommodating on both visits. Many of our guests at the bridal shower raved about the tearoom as well, and plan to return for lunch or afternoon tea.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Lee from New Hampshire  Add your review 

Formerly The Teapot Tea Room; under new ownership as of August, 2007. The following reviews are of The Teapot Tea Room.

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: What beautiful tea sandwiches, hand cut and awesome tasting! Romantic, charming, beautiful setting. I hope to return soon with a bunch of friends for a real tea party!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: tea lover from Acton  Add your review   

Visited: January, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: The food was better than anywhere else I have eaten in a long time! I particularly enjoyed the Black Currant herbal tea. I can't wait to come back for high [sic] tea or lunch again!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: AB Girl  Add your review   

Visited: January, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I love what you've done with the place! Very beautiful colors, tasty meals, and well brewed tea! Service was excellent and I'd o back in a heart beat! 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Tasty Treats!  Add your review   

Visited: January, 2006.  Reviewed: February, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I recently visited my sister in Acton from Chicago and we went here for afternoon. I loved this place. The shop is very pretty and the colors are relaxing. The tea trays are beautiful. The desserts on the trays were delicious. The sandwiches were good and I loved the homemade lime curd. Tea choices were extensive. A bit overwhelming for a novice like me.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sherry from Chicago  Add your review   

Visited: January, 2006.  Reviewed: January, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Good.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: I'd probably go back for lunch, but probably not for tea. The price for the tea was about $18, and I left still hungry. The sandwich selection looked quite good, though, and more reasonably priced. If the afternoon tea was priced a bit lower, I'd go back.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: AB  Add your review   

The Captain's House Inn, Chatham, MA

Visited: June, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We had a wonderful time enjoying your full tea. The sandwiches were scrumptious, really enjoyed the date bread one and the one that was English pickle (?) anyways it was delightful, scones were wonderful and the desserts were out of this world. And I found the Miniature Napkin folding book on Amazon that I saw there.
Would you go back? Hope so, but we don't live nearby.
Reviewer: Deb, Bill, Tiffany and Henry 7/08  Add your review  

The English Butler, Edgartown, MA

Visited: March, 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 have been attending the English Butler for two years now every Thursday for afternoon tea. We are very much in love with the atmosphere of the tearoom, the owners are welcoming and cheerful and the tea and food selection is wonderful. We enjoy our tea time at the English Butler so much we chose to celebrate my 30th birthday there last May. We had a most wonderful time and created a wonderful memory of a very special birthday where I felt like a duchess. The atmosphere of the tea room is casual however, the serving of the tea and food on china with proper silverware makes one feel very special. Mind you the owners Alison and Chris always make you feel welcome whether it is your first time in the tea shoppe or your 100th time. I highly recommend the English Butler for a spot of tea, wonderful food, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Chris and Deb Cini 4/08  Add your review 

Visited: March, 2007.  Reviewed: May, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We looked to find a tea spot to celebrate an anniversary, as the Ritz has been sold. The English Butler met all of our expectations, and then some. The owners were delightful, and made our visit extra special. The Buckingham Palace tea was a special treat. Lots of nice choices for tea. I have recommended the experience, and am looking forward to their branching out. The other items in the shop were unique and within budget. A nice add on for tea lovers. Love the butler!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Wisteria girl  Add your review 

Visited: September, 2005.  Reviewed: September, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I finally discovered a tea shop that's much more British-flavored in it's mission than most! Gotta love that! It's a new shop on Martha's Vineyard and I sincerely hope they stay around. My complaint with most tea shops I've gone to (US) is the emphasis is on the sweet and the savory is kind of a side note. It seems like the sweets get fancier and the sandwiches get tinier. Not so at the English Butler! We enjoyed a plate of cucumber sanwiches that would have done the Ritz proud! Sweets were in abundance but did not overpower the experience. Scone was excellent with the usual clotted cream so I was very happy. Small selection of tea but a good one. The Buckingham Palace Garden Party tea was the first one we tried and I thought it was weak for my tastes. The Vineyard Blend was fabulous however. Smelled the Earl Gray and now regret not buying some! The shop itself is charming. Three tables with lovely china. Really nice gift ideas scattered around as well. I saw some wonderful tea cozies that I've never seen before. They also sell some antique items so there's things for every budget. It was just a delightful afternoon tea. My only suggestion would be to offer the sanwiches on one of the other menu items as well. Right now there are 4 menu selections and only one has the savory. 
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Jane  Add your review   

Molly's Tea Room, Falmouth, MA

Visited: August, 2007.  Reviewed: August, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Fair.  Food: Fair.  Service: Fair.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: After being seated, I waited for my waitress. Ten minutes later she arrived without apology. The scone came warm, moist and delicious. As I poured from the 3-cup pot, I noticed one teabag. I was surprised they didn't offer loose tea. Next came the tiered tray. There were four different types of salads in phyllo cups. I've seen the phyllo cups in the freezer section in supermarkets. The crab and tuna were overly fishy. I could only take a little bite of each. The sandwiches were just two types, cucumber and egg salad. The most inexpensive offerings a tea room can have. The desserts were mostly forgettable. One was topped with a coffee bean. Oddly out of place in a tea room. With still tea, a sandwich and a dessert left, the waitress came over and asked if I was almost finished. I had been eating for no more than 20 minutes. Two women who had just walked in needed a table. She said she'd leave the check with me. I swallowed up my tea, gave her a twenty and left.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: Cate  Add your review  

Visited: April, 2007.  Reviewed: May, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Molly's Tea Room is a very comfortable and enjoyable little spot. The service is very friendly and the food is excellent. The atmosphere is very inviting and once you've planted yourself you don't want to leave in a hurry. My personal favorite is the curried chicken salad sandwhich and the fresh brewed iced tea's or iced chai.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Stevie B  Add your review  

Visited: October, 2006.  Reviewed: November, 2006.
Meal: Dessert tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: These are the days of fickle business. Opening up and closing again a few months later. Shops come and go, but here is one I, at least, hope lasts for a very long time. I always feel uncomfortable with feminine tea rooms, and, as a man and a fan of British life in general, find tea to not be exclusively feminine at all. Here is a shop that is comfortable for me, not frilly and girly, but done in old world style and having a peaceful British Classic decor that makes you feel like you're in London at four o'clock tea. The prices can be high, but no higher than Starbucks, and you can get a lot more for your money, certainly something unique and refreshing, than the assembly line setup you find with each Starbucks you go to. Choose this place to go to and help keep it in business and encourage businesses like this that put some effort into their presentation.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: F. G. C.  Add your review  

Visited: May, 2006.  Reviewed: June, 2006.
Meal: Dessert tea. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Food and service A+++excellent. Would like to see them use loose tea and need to use tea cozies to keep the tea warm.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Christine  Add your review    

The Dunbar House Tea Shop, Sandwich, MA

Visited: March, 2008.  Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Good.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: This was our third visit to the Dunbar Tea Room. My friends and I look forward to our visit on the last day of our annual "girls weekend". Charming, friendly and welcoming!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Sharon - Massachusetts 3/08  Add your review      

Visited: September, 2007.  Reviewed: September, 2007.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My mother is visiting from England and wanted to go out for the traditional-style "Fortnum & Mason" afternoon tea. The building itself is situated in historic Sandwich, about 5 minutes off Route 6 (mid-Cape Highway), so it's easy to get to. Contrary to previous reports, I found the service to be very good and friendly --- our waitress said she had worked there for 14 years. Good selection of loose teas, served in teapot with cosy (!). Scones excellent, chicken curry fantastic but served on a leathery and clearly old croissant. Fruit bread was excellent and finger sandwiches pretty good. This isn't really a traditional English tea-room but the quality of the teas we had was excellent and that's what it's all about.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Paul W., West Barnstable  Add your review      

Visited: August, 2007.  Reviewed: August, 2007.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf and teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: I recently visited this tea room with a couple of friends. We had tea, scones and lunch outside. The scones arrived warm with clotted cream and preserves. We each received our own pot of tea. Two of us had been there before and had the afternoon tea that time which was very good. This time we decided to go with the daily luncheon specials. I choose a tomato, basil and mozzarella panini with a side salad with sliced beets and cucumbers and a citrus vinaigrette. It was delicious. We were all too full for dessert as the portions were large. The outside area is a must on a beautiful day. There's a beautiful canopy in the garden made up of low tree limbs and many small birds hop around the branches singing. It was enchanting. I can't wait to visit in the fall and winter to try their seasonal specials.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Catey  Add your review      

Visited: May, 2006.  Reviewed: June, 2006.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Good.  Service: Fair.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: I recently visited the Dunbar with my husband and mother. It was a fairly enjoyable tea, for the most part, if slightly overpriced. As others have commented, the scones were to die for - piping hot and flaky! The three-tiered servers wobbled precariously, and there was too much of an imbalance between sweets and savories. A British tearoom should put more emphasis on savories. These days, it seems like anywhere I go to tea I leave feeling like I may go into diabetic shock from all the sugar, which is unfortunate. Their curried chicken salad was amazing, and I think if I went back, I'd just try to finagle a sandwich of that rather than the full tea service. The smoked sandwiches were... well, you -have- to love smoked salmon. If you don't, go with the less expensive afternoon tea. The only difference there is the sandwiches aren't 'premium' but everything else is the same. The service wasn't very good, unfortunately, which is a comment I've read from other people as well, here. It wasn't crowded at all when we were there, yet we didn't see the waitress very often and she seemed perturbed when we weren't ready to order. Dunbar was a solid tea, but just lacked that je ne sais quoi that makes a tea experience truly memorable.
Would you go back? Maybe.
Reviewer: abernheisel  Add your review      

Visited: April, 2005.  Reviewed: April, 2005.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: my fiance and i have recently found an interest in visiting tea shops. we made a trip to the dunbar tearoom after seeing it on-line. the building and the grounds are beautiful. we enjoyed the small gift area and the assorted tea cozies. we were seated for lunch with no wait, it had just opened. the tea selection was not overwhelming-i ventured from my norm and tried the gunpowder-i was glad i did. my fiance is still shy with his tea and stayed with his usual english breakfast. the server worked the entire room on her own and was extremely professional and experienced. we had lunch which was excellent until the end. we had no room for the beautiful desserts which were still piping hot from the oven. it was a wonderful experience and i will be taking my sister there next weekend! cheers!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: colleen and dave from plymouth  Add your review      

Visited: February, 2005.  Reviewed: March, 2005.
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I have been coming for several years. Delightful setting next to a vintage water mill. Patio seating available in warm weather. ABSOLUTELY PERFECT plain scones (but no variety, comes with strawberry jam and real whipped cream, not Devon). Main menu never changes, but there are daily specials, generally unusual, always excellent (entree, quiche, soup). Afternoon tea, prepared fresh for you, has cucumber/butter, smoked ham/butter, and herbed creamcheese finger sandwiches, scone w/ toppings, and 4 mini-deserts (usually a variety of homemade squares -lemon, berry, etc. might have a mini-tart) - about $14. Tea priced seperately ($2-3 a pot). Tea comes loose in the pot and will go bitter if you don't drink quickly, but you can ask for a new pot. Tea variety is good, but not expansive, certainly you can find something you like. Otheriwise, menu is limited to several european-style deconstructed sandwich plates, all with superior ingredients, and a LARGE variety of homemade, delicious desserts (excellent cakes and pies). Dunbar has one of the best gift shops I've seen out of many tea houses, but the merchandise doesn't change very much, and lacks some of the fun tea accessories you might want to pick up, does have array of teapots (new) for sale and a separate room for tea related pantry-type food items on sale. Loose and packaged tea for sale by the ounce. Real  fireplace lit in winter, limited space, always busy so make reservations if they let you or arrive prepared to wait at peak times. I make the drive down and back from Boston (1hr 15 min each way) several times a year just to come here, consistently well worth it. Don't reccommend bringing children under 8 or 10, they probably won't enjoy it and would disturb other customers. While I wouldn't say the atmosphere is tranquil (too lively for that) it is extremely relaxing and pleasant with music at perfect volume, nice atmosphere somewhere just above casual, but not formal. Don't go there expecting to be in and out quickly. Give yourself an hour, not including any wait time to be seated. I highly recommend this Tea House, and I can't say that about many that I have visited (I go to them everywhere I travel).  Regarding the review that said it was too busy, that's what you get when a place is well known as a destination on the Cape. I feel it's worth it and plan accordingly.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Cambridge Tea House lover  Add your review      

Visited: January, 2004.  Reviewed: January, 2004.
Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Good.  Food: Fair.  Service: Poor.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: My visit to the Dunbar was very disappointing. I was not pleased with the service or the choice of teas; the hostess and the waitresses were not knowledgeable nor friendly. The presentation was no different than going to any local establishment for lunch. The desserts were very tempting looking, but we waited so long for service that we didn't dare order any. The choices of tea were very limited, and I found this very disappointing as the Dunbar Tea Room is listed in the book "Great Tea Rooms of America."
The tea room it self was very, very cold and the electric heater was not sufficient to heat the room. Other customers were also cold. I was very disappointed, as I drove 2-1/2 hours for what I thought was going to be a special afternoon.
I am generally not critical of tea houses and try to find the good in places, but it was not what I expected or believed it would be.
Reviewer: Nanc  Add your review      

Visited: November, 2002
Meal: Cream tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Fair.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Took a friend and teen-age daughter to Dunbar's on Saturday, November 2. We arrived at 12.30pm and luckily got the last table for three. It was a bright, cold, and windy day so the working fireplace was very welcome. Warm and comfortable room. The adults had the Cornish pasties which were delicious. The dessert selection was enormous, and one order of apple pie and one Dunbar square later there were three happy customers. Tea is served beautifully (china pot, cozy, strainer, etc.). Service was adequate but certainly not friendly. Neither the hostess or server could muster up a smile at any point. However, I would take selected guests there again. Bill before tip was $45.00. I hope this review is helpful. 
Reviewer: Karen from Cape Cod  Add your review   

Visited: February, 2002
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: It was a very cold day but with bright blue skies when we drove down to the tea shop. It was just as warm and inviting as we expected it to be! As we were nine people, we could not sit together at one table, but the hostess (who did seem a bit tense and overwhelmed) was able to seat us at two tables near each other. This was fortunate as five in our group were under the age of 10 (they had their own table). Our waitress was fabulous, very solicitous, and suggested just the right things for the children (we adults knew what we wanted). The children loved their ice cream and hot cocoa, but the big hit at their table were the scones (the cucumber sandwiches were also in demand). The four adults had two afternoon teas (we all had Courtship tea), and we loved all of it! We really had fun trying the different desserts! We did notice that the whipped cream on the cocoa was a bit over-whipped. As we were ready to leave, another patron approached us to compliment our children on their exemplary behavior. They were so proud of being "ladies and gentlemen"! I know we will return to this lovely site.
Reviewer: zlamz1@hotmail.com  Add your review   

Visited: November, 2001
Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: I've been to this tea room more times than I can count. The desserts are astounding -- always leave room (personal favorite: Bramble Berry Pie); this alone earns the "excellent" rating. The tea is served in a pot with a cozy, lemon, milk, sugar (cubed or in package) are offered (personal favorite: Courtship). Tea is loose and generally served about two minutes after pot is still brewed (so it's not *quite* ready but almost). The food is very good, but the menu is limited. Again, except for the dessert menu (it's overwhelming, frankly). The cream has always been clotted when I've had it. I don't recommend bringing anything but perfectly behaved children. The gift shop is crowded with delicate and expensive items.
Reviewer: JenSch@yahoo.com Add your review   

Visited: June, 2001
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Dunbar Tea Room. Service was warm, friendly and efficient (although we recommend getting there early or calling ahead). They kindly honored our request for vegetarian tea sandwiches, and all the food was fresh and delicious. The scones were warm and flaky and there was a good variety of tea cakes. They do not use genuine Devon cream, but very few tea establishments do, so we won't hold that against them. The whipped cream they used instead was perfectly textured, so we barely noticed the difference. The tea room is cozy and charming, with wood panels, a fireplace and an outdoor garden room. 
Reviewer: lightrain  Add your review   

Visited: March, 2001
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Second visit coming from D.C., completely gratified with overall experience. In comparison to last visit, new ownership has elevated the tea experience to a new heights. As a man who enjoys a good hearty meal, I found myself completely fulfilled. The specials were not only innovative but extremely creative. Don't think that this is some fancy little ladies tea room go and enjoy.
Reviewer: Steve Laham  Add your review   

Visited: February, 2001
Tea: Good.  Food: Excellent.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My choice of tea was the English Breakfast tea which was very nice but I had to request additional water since the tea leaves were sitting in the bottom of the teapot and had become bitter. The tea sandwiches were very good and the dessert squares were varied and delicious. The scones were warm when they were served with sandwiches and desserts but had become cool when finally eaten. The cream was whipped rather than clotted. Service was very good since we arrived at about 11.30am, but as we were leaving there was a wait of perhaps an hour. The tea room was rather small and the hostess seemed rather tense because of the number of waiting guests.
Reviewer: dnlnordin@aol.com  Add your review  . 

Visited: September, 1999
Tea: Good.  Food: Good.  Service: Good.  Appearance: Good.
Comments: I was looking forward to afternoon tea at The Dunbar House for some time. I chose Courtship Tea from their extensive list of teas to accompany my sandwiches and desserts. The taste of the tea was as wonderful as I remembered, but I was disappointed that it wasn't fully brewed when served. How was I to know when it was ready to drink? Also as the leaves were floating loose in the liquid with no way to remove them; after the second cup, the tea was too strong and bitter. The sandwiches were tasty enough and the one scone was warm when served. Unfortunately, the scone was served with the sandwiches so by the time I ate it, the scone was no longer very warm. I was expecting "real" clotted cream from an English tea room but the cream tasted like ordinary whipped cream to me. I also received four small dessert squares but they were all chocolate of one kind or another. My husband ended up eating most of them as chocolate is not my favorite, but he wasn't complaining. My husband ordered the Farmer's Lunch and was very happy with the French baguette and roast beef with mustard and horseradish. He also enjoyed the bottled English ale. We both enjoyed eating outside on the patio/garden. It was an absolutely beautiful day on The Cape and we found it relaxing and peaceful under the shade of a very large, old tree. The attached gift shop was stocked with just about any tea-related item one could imagine. And the English accent of our server was so pleasant we would have been happy to hear her say just about anything! Overall, we both enjoyed our visit to The Dunbar House and would return.
Reviewer: Milk & Sugar  Add your review.

The Optimist Café, Yarmouthport, MA

Visited: January, 2008.  Meal: Lunch. Type of tea: Teabags. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Average.  Food: Fair.  Service: Average.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: they are new the tea room bus.
they seems nervous and disorganised
the hostess/owner would constantly try to be server and screw up the orders.
we order their strawberry scones from the waitress and the hostess went in to the kitchen and got us blueberry? the poor waitress just looked bewildered? and tea was not good and very weak. and they only serve 5 teas? half are decaf
the menu is sparse and high [sic] tea sparser.. they list clotted cream but its just whipped cream? very disappointing. we won't be back
on a good point the place is pretty and probably would do well with another owner.
Would you go back? Sorry, no.
Reviewer: debtea  1/08  Add your review        

Mullens Herbal Tea House, Barre, MA

Visited: March, 2008.  Meal: Afternoon tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My favorite tea room in the US and England. The staff and atmosphere are very welcoming and delightful.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Ann Mallinson 3/08 Add your review    

Visited: March, 2008.  Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: March 1, 2008 we enjoyed a St. Pat's Day Tea. The hot cream of carrots, potato, and turnip was delicious. My favorite sandwich was the tiny corned beef with key Lime mustard on oatmeal bread. Another wonderful tea at Judy's! Life is good!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Carole H. King, Tea Lady 3/08 Add your review    

Visited: February, 2008.  Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Feb. 9, 2008, I visited the tea house for a Valentine's Tea. As usual, the food was outstanding and the service unparalled. Judy and staff outdo themselves and we are always in awe of the food, ambience, and friendly faces. A must place for tea lovers.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Carole H. King, Tea Lady 2/08 Add your review    

Visited: May, 2006.  Reviewed: May, 2006.
Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: On May 6th, 2006, my daughter Jocelyn and I attended a Mother's Day Tea entitled Magnificent Mint and Pansy Mother's Day Afternoon Tea. It was a beautiful spring day with all the trees in bloom on the winding roads of the countryside. Coming from Connecticut to Massachusetts for tea is quite an expedition. The venture north is 160 miles round trip and fortunately it is well worth it. 
Upon arrival we are warmly greeted by Judy Kelly, owner and chef. Our favorite table next to the bay window is ready for us. We begin with a refreshing glass of water served in a balloon wine glass which is described as a Mother's Spring Bouquet, dandelion, lemon, mint, strawberries, and pansies. 
Our tea choices are Blackberry Patch from Republic Tea for Jocelyn, and Queen Mum's Favorite - Yorkshire Red Assam Tea (one of Prince Charles' favorites) for myself.
Not limited to one tea, you may ask for a different tea from the one you first chose, so as to experience both if you wish. The teapot is always filled, giving us countless cups of tea. 
We begin the tea with a basket full of crudités and dip, and herbed crackers. Judy is always concerned about nutrition, and uses noticeably fresh ingredients every time. The tea sandwiches and savories come next, and are always outstanding. Cucumber and herbed cream cheese starts us off and is a tradition we hope is never lost. The egg salad on honey whole wheat is delicious, a treat I seldom have. The wild blueberry tea bread with blueberry cream cheese was a hit with my daughter who loves blueberries. I loved the rosemary ham, spring lettuce, and spiced cream cheese, so delicate and tiny. The warm spinach and dill tart, and wild mushroom and cheddar tart were hardy and flavorful. The final touch was chicken salad in a wrap to resemble the flower bouquet called a tussie-mussie, topped with a tiny pansy and mint leaf, and a chive wrapped around to resemble a ribbon. How Victorian was that? The cold fresh fruit salad and tulip stuffed with lemon balm ambrosia is always looked forward to as a nice contrast to the sandwiches.
The scone Judy served is called Patricia's Passionate Pansy, a blueberry sour cream and pansy scone topped with a magnificent smelling mint leaf, and served with lemon curd and Devonshire cream. The scone is served warm which makes the curd and Devonshire cream melt. This is what Heaven must be like!
The desserts are stunning. We begin with a tiny square of healthy cheesecake, which could put New York Cheesecake to shame. A luscious strawberry is dipped in chocolate, a sugar cookie shaped like a pansy in a light lavender color are a feast for the eyes. Judy's brownies are always a hit and are drizzled with white chocolate for a final touch. This is all served on a white chocolate plate with an angel and two cherubs in bas relief that she has molded. Placed on top is a Mother's heart-shaped box filled with tiny mint chocolate leaves. Incredible! 
Judy is beyond belief in her presentation of teas and her warm personality. The service as always, is excellent with servers in special aprons made up in a pansy print fabric. No detail is overlooked when Judy is in charge. 
I could not think of a better Mother's Day present then having tea with my daughter at Mullen's Herbal Tea House. Life is good!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Carole H. King, Tea Lady Add your review    

Visited: May, 2006.  Reviewed: May, 2006.
Meal: Theme tea. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: My friends and I went to Judy's May themed tea, this was our first but certainly not our last. We have already signed up for her Victorian tea in Sept. I have been to many tearooms and nothing compares to the experience of today. The food ,atmosphere , and friendly people were unbelievable. All I can say is if you haven't been do so. You won't be disappointed.FIVE STARS PLUS!!!!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Christine Add your review    

Visited: December, 2005.  Reviewed: December, 2005.
Meal: Special event. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Off we went to the Rudolph and Rosemary Afternoon Tea in Barre, MA on a sunny, wintry December day. I wondered what delicacies Judy had in store for us this time.
In reading the menu I found out that according to many Christmas legends, rosemary is know as the Christmas herb. Rosemary is part of the mint family and is the herb of remembrance as it helps strengthen the memory. It is also great for relief of headaches, colds, and sinus trouble.
As usual Judy met us at the door with her warm and beautiful smile, taking our coats as the perfect hostess would do. 
Led to our table situated by the bay window overlooking the snow-covered landscape, we were amazed at the beautiful Christmas decorations which abounded. 
After a long drive from CT to MA we were served a glass of water named White Christmas Winter Wonder which was comprised of cranberries, lemon, and rosemary. Very refreshing to start with. 
On each table sat Prancer's peppercorn and rosemary pine cone made up of cream cheese adorned with almonds to resemble a pine cone with a sprig of rosemary at the top. This was served with herbed crackers and veggies. This was delicious and so aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Truly labor intensive work by Judy and her staff.
We had a choice of tea between St. Nicholas Merry Christmas Chocolate Mint or Dreaming of a White Christmas (a blend of black tea, Christmas spices, and infused rosemary.) We sampled both and were served pot after pot of steaming tea.
Next came the soup course, a cream of red-roasted pepper and broccoli with rosemary, a rich satisfying taste. So delicious on a cold December day.
Tea sandwiches and savories were outstanding. There were cucumber and rosemary butter on white, Dancer's dandy chicken salad on a honey whole wheat star, and Rudolph's roll-up rosemary ham and cranberry cream cheese. We loved the cherry ambrosia, always a cool welcome to our palate. The fruit was exquisitely done with cut outs of honeydew melon in the shape of a Christmas tree, topped by a blueberry, and various others. These were all anchored in a half lime with a slice of kiwi on top which picked up the flavor of the lime.
The miniature pumpkin spice tea bread cut out in a shape of a gingerbread man/woman filled with Mrs. Claus's cinnamon cream cheese was a delight to behold. My friend, Diane, especially loved the wild mushroom miniature tart and the spinach rosemary three-cheese tart. These were flavor packed beyond description.
Then came the scones, warm maple oat and cherry, with cherry curd and Devonshire cream. The tartness of the cherry curd paired with the sweet cream made a nice contrast.
To oohs and aahs from every table came the desserts; a chocolate Rudolph guiding the edible red sleigh, Dasher's delicious cheesecake topped with tart cherries, Christmas sugar cookie, a strawberry dipped in chocolate, moist fudge brownie, church windows, and a peppermint chocolate cookie. 
Judy had truly outdone herself this time. The woman is amazing, down to every detail. At every place setting we were gifted with White Snowflake Soap infused with rosemary made by Judy as a thank you from her for attending the tea.
The service was outstanding with servers dressed as elves and Santa, always there with water, steaming tea, and beautiful smiles. 
Judy said they had an extensive waiting list for this tea and had added an additional tea on December 10th. The room held 32 people, packed to capacity all enchanted by their Christmas tea.
My friend, Diane, and I voted Judy's teas the best we have experienced in our tea excursions to many states. Judy is always coming up with unique recipes and food combinations. Truly an artist in every respect, we applaud her creativity.
While travelling a great distance to the tea, we find it is well worth the trek and time. May 2006 bring us more of Judy's relaxing, creative, and delectable teas.
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Carole H. King, Tea Lady Add your review    

Visited: February, 2005.  Reviewed: February, 2005.
Meal: Special event. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Did you know in Victorian England the hostess made and poured the tea while the gentlemen handed round the cups and passed out the elegant edibles? I learned these facts as I read the menu offered at Mullen's Herbal Tea House when I attended the Chocolate and Rose Petal Valentine Tea, Saturday, February 12th at 1 o'clock. 
Entering the tea house you are greeted with the warm welcoming smile of Judy Kelly, the owner and chef, clad in a long white apron emblazoned with red hearts. One of her guests kindly takes our coats before Judy escorts us to our favorite bay window table laden with Valentine decorations. The wine glasses with pink hearts are soon filled with raspberry, rose petal, and lemon balm water. A profusion of the color red hits your senses as you gaze around the room with its tiny, twinkling white lights. 
Our choices of tea are Cupid's Fantasy, a Harney and Sons black tea with chocolate and rose petal, or Yorkshire red, one of Princess Diana's favorite by Taylor and Harrogate. We chose the Yorkshire red in tribute to Diana, perhaps bringing her a little closer to us in our memory. 
We begin with Your Heart's Desire dip which is spinach and roasted red
peppers with assorted veggies, rosemary crackers, and walnut oat crackers served on a red heart-shaped dish. We remark on such unusually flavored crackers, none of which we have experienced before. Does she send away for these we wonder?
The courses are served with a nice amount of time between them, giving us a chance to chat and meet other tea drinkers. We strike up a conversation at the next table with Sheila from Cranston, RI who is in the throes of opening her own tea room. An interesting discussion ensues among us of this undertaking.
The next course arrives which is a hot soup, a creamy beet, cauliflower, and cheddar soup, topped with a heart-shaped beet slice, and a sprig of dill. So comforting to have a heart-warming soup sliding down our throats on a snowy, wintry day. This is served in a tea cup and saucer with a cracker on top. Judy, by far, excels in the soup department, always pleasing us with her choice. 
A short time later a warm scone appears; a Valentine Sensation - white chocolate and cherry scone served with Devonshire cream (the real thing we think), and cherry curd, served on a rose petal. We are truly enchanted. The scone is heart shaped, warm, and delectable. The cherries are dried and impart a sweet taste. The fourth course, assorted savories and tea sandwiches don't disappoint us. The traditional cucumber sandwich with herbed butter and rose petal is served on white. A Valentine chicken tarragon salad with cherries stuffed in an edible tulip is fun to eat, reminding us that spring will come. The edible flowers are obtained from a local florist who does not use any pesticides. Told they are loaded with Vitamin C we devour them without question. My favorite lemon curd is served on rose lemon geranium tea bread in the shape of a heart, with a minuscule heart from the tea bread on top of the curd. Savories include a cheddar, roasted red pepper tart, and tiny mushroom and onion pastry. Served with them is an ambrosia and fresh-flowered fruit.
As if this were not enough, we prepare for the desserts billed as A Chocolate Lover's Delight, and that it is. A chocolate fudge tort, topped with chocolate cherry liquor sauce and chocolate whipped cream is our first sample. Cupid's Fantasy, a white chocolate heart box filled with white chocolate raspberry mousse follows. Be Mine, a minted pink chocolate heart topped with a chocolate Assam heart, and chocolate
whipped cream with a white rose petal, and lastly a Sweetheart's sugar cookie which rounds out the repast. We sit back contented with just having had a magnificent tea. Judy supplies us with an excellent product; creative, inventive, and delicious. She never ceases to amaze us, wondering how she dreams up all these recipes, unique in so many ways. 
We finish the afternoon off by trading tea room stories with the adjoining table, meeting wonderful women who enjoy taking tea as much as we do. They have formed a Tea Society and have been together nine years. One woman said she went to England and went to 24 tea rooms in 12 days! Now that is dedication. Princess Diana would be proud!
Would you go back? Yes, can't wait!
Reviewer: Carole H. King, Tea Lady Add your review    

Visited: October, 2004.  Reviewed: October, 2004
Meal: Special event. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Winding our way through the lovely hills of Massachusetts from Connecticut the trees were in beautiful colors; reds, golds, yellows, a burst of color around every bend in the road. We were off to a special event tea entitled Frost on the Pumpkin Harvest Tea, October 16th, at 1 o'clock.
The smell of spices meet our senses as we enter the tea room, the tiny white lights decorating the ceiling guiding us in.. Judy greets us at the door with a smile and a warm welcome even though we are 15 minutes early for the tea. Every table is set with fall colors and lovely china cups.
The colorful printed menu begins with, For This We Are Blessed, the love of company, the company of friends, and all the abundance of Autumn. Certainly a good way to embark on a tea experience...
We start with Barre's Autumn cranberry crunch, a water served in wine glasses made with fresh mint, lemon, and Barre's fresh cranberries. Very refreshing and festive after a long drive.
Next, we are asked which tea we want to begin with, a secret Harvest Blend or Harney & Sons Autumn Cranberry black tea. We begin with the Harvest Blend which is pipping hot with smells of spice emanating from the teacup. Our pot is refilled continually when we ask it to be. We all love Harney teas as they never seem to disappoint us. The Autumn Cranberry tea is up to his usual high standards.
The dip, made of herbed roasted red pepper and eggplant is served in a tiny black cauldron along with fresh veggies and herbed crackers. Adorning this is a beautiful calendula blossom. Then comes the hot soup, Frost in the Pumpkin Patch - a cream of pumpkin, corn, cauliflower, cheddar, and rosemary. Diane, a fantastic cook, tells Judy it is the best soup she has ever had. It is served in a teacup covered by the top of a tiny pumpkin. The soup tastes so good going down on a breezy, cool fall day. Tiny pieces of cauliflower reside in the pureed soup. So unique in ingredients and flavor.
Following this are the tea sandwiches and savories. Traditional cucumber on white with dilled butter, sage with cranberry cream cheese on multi-grain, pumpkin butter on a cut out pumpkin tea bread, an herbed veggie tart, and apple and cheddar mini- quiche (still warm). A gladiolus gladiola stuffed with Autumn Thyme ambrosia accompanies this with a side of fresh fruit salad served in a carved out mini-pumpkin. The presentation is superb.
Then comes the scone - Jack Frost's orange and cranberry scone (served warm) with an orange glaze, and side of cranberry curd and butter. The glaze gives it a sweet frosting and truly one of the best scones ever experienced. Judy continues to impress us with her details and superb baking skills.
Desserts are next with Baby Boo's pumpkin praline, a chocolate pumpkin filled with pumpkin ice cream and drizzled with praline sauce, a cheesecake wedge, topped with whipped cream and sprinkles of candy corn crumbs, and a beautiful pumpkin- shaped sugar cookie made by a local woman who attended the tea. The chocolate chai tea bread, topped with chocolate whipped cream is the finishing touch...
As I told Judy, the owner and chef, she has exceeded our expectations once again. Next to our plates are tiny bags of tea to take home, and the pumpkin and flower centerpieces on each table are given to the person with the birthday closest to this day. We depart reluctantly, more relaxed than when we arrived knowing we have experienced one of the best teas ever presented. Judy is amazing in her creativity and exquisite detail in everything she touches. This is a great way to spend a fall day in touch with nature's fall bounty, and the company of wonderful friends and gracious hostess.
Reviewer: Carole H. King, Tea Lady Add your review    

Visited: July, 2004.  Reviewed: July, 2004
Meal: Special event. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: Do you believe you have fairies in your garden? I believe I do after hearing a lecture by Betsy Williams on the same subject. A special event tea planned by Judy Kelley of Mullen's Herbal Tea House, was given on Saturday, July 24, 2004, under tents out of doors. About forty people attended the extraordinary tea. An original forecast of pending rain was thought to ruin a wonderful tea, but since luck was with us, a gorgeous day unfolded.
After a long drive from CT to MA we arrived and were welcomed by the owner and servers dressed in fairy costumes, wings and all. A bubble machine spewed out bubbles throughout the day and gave a festive feel to the occasion. The menu reflected planning, creativity, and appeared to be very labor-intensive. We began with Matilda's Mint Fairy water with fresh mint, lemon, and johnny jump-ups. This was extremely refreshing upon our arrival.
We had cold Sun Tea, a fairy land black tea infused with raspberry, rose, and quince, topped with the Fairy Queen Anne's lace umbrella. Very impressive in the presentation. The hot tea served along with the cold was The Song of the Blackberry Sage Fairy -- a black tea infused with blackberries and sage. Delicious and very unique. The hot tea was served decanted and placed over votive candles.
First we were served Prunella's summer vegetable dip which was served in a small clay pot on a wild fairy grape leaf with herbed butterfly crackers, blueberry fairy crackers, and garden vegetables. Prunella is the herb of self heal and was famous for healing in the old days. Next came gazpacho soup which was sprinkled with parsley fairy dust, served in a a whole green pepper, with a scone to resemble a sea shell with a side of fairy cream and fruited jam. The cold soup was a refreshing taste on a summer day. Presentation was awarded an A plus.
Then tea sandwiches were served with edible flowers. While some people were reluctant to eat them we encouraged our neophytes to try them. We had nasturtium cucumber on white, pansy cream cheese and strawberry on white, and whole wheat with rosemary ham and honey mustard. Accompanying these were a delightful day lily stuffed with pistachio ambrosia, and a mini-garden marigold potato salad. In a small clay pot on a grape leaf was an assorted in-season fruit fantasy, with nature's  beautiful colors bursting forth.
And finally, dessert was your very own enchanted edible fairy house, a meringue filled with chocolate chicory fairy mousse. Fairy dirt cookies in different shapes such as a bee hive, and teacup and saucer, were a colorful addition. Edible pansies dotted the plate with a pecan for the fairy bed. To top it all off a tiny lemon-filled cupcake had a  white chocolate butterfly that looked like it had just alighted on top. A superb ending to a very unusual and art inspired tea.
Judy again pulled out the stops on every aspect of presenting a tea. At each place setting  we were given a fairy bag filled with tea, chocolates, a fan, and bubbles. Following the tea, Betsy entertained us with information about fairies, their history, and place in Native American folklore. Known as the "little people" they frown on us giving them gifts, so don't leave anything of that nature for them.
Soon it was time to trek back to CT. We had a wonderful day with friends, good food, many laughs, and an introduction to the world of fairies. The "little people" would have been honored with this tribute. I know they were not watching as they only come out at night I was told. Tonight, look for them in the moonlight!
Reviewer: Carole H. King, Tea Lady Add your review    

Visited: February, 2004.  Reviewed: February, 2004
Meal: Special event. Type of tea: Loose leaf. Served: In a teapot.
Tea: Excellent.  Food: Excellent. Service: Excellent.  Appearance: Excellent.
Comments: After first reading Amy's reviews of Mullen's Herbal Tea House in The Guide To Tea Rooms and Tea Shops in the USA, Canada, and beyond©, I thought this tea room was too good to be true. Perhaps Amy was a close relative expounding on how great it was? I had to experience this tea room myself to