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    Abigail's Tea Room

    4.5 (115 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    ABIGAIL'S TEA ROOM ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Emily L.

    Lovely tea tasting of 5 original teas from the Boston tea party. This was a highlight of our trip because my teenager loves tea. See photos for the different flavors. They also had iced tea, sweet tea and a flight of whiskey tasting.

    Maricel P.

    Looking for a delightful afternoon tea experience? This isn't the spot! But if you're in the mood for a quick snack and a chance to explore a variety of teas, then this place is perfect for you! You can pop in without needing a museum ticket, so why not take a break? The dining area boasts stunning views that make every moment worth it. The menu features café-style bites--think scones and other yummy treats that you can grab at the counter alongside freshly made hot foods. Don't forget to order your tea at the counter and enjoy a self-service tea tasting right in the cozy dining room. It's a casual, fast-paced tea experience that' delivers a beautiful view.

    Kenneth T.

    A recommended stop. Come for the tour or even just to sit in the tea room and enjoy the tea tasting with the atmosphere. The five tea available for tasting was decent. I came with low expectations due to some reviews and as someone who has had good teas. But all five teas I had was right on in terms of what they are - the taste, the finish, and the color. I was impressed for a $4.50 bottomless cup of tea. The scones were delicious and a nice snack. Didn't get to do the tour since weather was rainy and cold but looking from the tea room, seemed fun and good opportunity to learn the history behind in all.

    Brigitte L.

    I was literally in tea heaven!! I love tea and this was on my list when planning this trip. We didn't go on the tour, instead we went to the tea room and sampled the teas they had available. The sampling is $4.50 and refillable during your entire stay. The tea is hot and all were good. They have both green and black. The only one that was not to my liking was the Souchong due to the smokiness of the tea. It literally was like drinking a campfire. The tea room gift shop is AMAZING. SO MANY tea pots and cups and teas. I had such a a hard time making decisions. The staff was super friendly and the place is clean and organized and so appealing to the tea lovers like myself.

    Abigail's tea room: view from window
    Bella J.

    It is a must stop! 1. Tea I am not sure of the authenticity of the 5 tea that was thrown away and its taste as we try it today, but I like the idea. It is also self-service and bottomless. However, no one drinks hot tea bottomless much and it is actually quite Bad tea! I was disappointed with all 5. I guess Chinese sold their worst tea to America back then. 2. Bakery - very good cinnamon scone here is legendary! Those who know the authentic taste of cinnamon scone, this is the one. Decade or so ago, before Panera bread was bought out by Krispy Kreme owners they used to have a good cinnamon scone, remember? This is the taste! All their bakery items taste amazing! 3. Service: self-service. You pay and go to the dining area and help yourself 4. Ambience: old school house like 5. Store and gift shop has good items too All in all, a must stop in Boston!

    Abigail's Tea Room's back deck patio.
    Ame G.

    We were visiting Boston with our small dog and had this attraction on our list. We called ahead, and a wonderful staff member assisted us with answering our questions since we had our dog with us and needed to plan accordingly. We learned that we did not need to do the museum tour or pay admission to solely enjoy Abigail's Tea Room, which was our preference on this visit. We were traveling by car and in need of parking, and Abigail's Tea Room's website provided detailed information and recommended parking garages nearby as well as information for validated parking for visitors. The tid-bit of information that we were most thrilled to receive was that Abigail's Tea Room has an outdoor back patio that is dog friendly to well-mannered, leashed dogs, with permission. We're very grateful they allowed our dog to join us on this lovely visit! The tea room is charming and offers a variety of historical teas and a small menu of food items. It's cafe style where you order and pay at the counter and collect your items when ready. We enjoyed their 5 historical teas sampling, an order of their cranberry orange scone, and a chicken salad sandwich, all of which were delicious. Loved the view from their back patio/deck, too. This was a fantastic visit and a fun and informative way to immerse yourself in the events of the Boston Tea Party. It's definitely worth a visit!

    Bottomless teas
    Michelle B.

    I came here with a friend from out of town on our visit to Boston. Parking nearby seems challenging; I'd recommend taking the free Silver Line Bus and walking about 8 minutes from the Courthouse stop. You do not require a reservation or a ticket to go to the Tea Room and you can get into the gift shop from the museum on your way to the Tea Room. We got the bottomless tea (without a souvenir mug) for approx $5. There were 5 types of tea to try (2 green, 3 black) and these are the exact - modern attempts at an exact teas that colonists drank during the colonial - revolutionary war era. Each tea includes a small info card about where it originated from and historical context about individuals who drank this tea. You are able to sample the 5 teas to find your favorite (mine was the strongest black tea that had a unique smokey scent and flavor!). They have a liquid tea dump if you really don't like a tea and are encouraged to just dump and move on to another tea. I recommend sampling a bit of each tea until you find the one you like the most and just getting a full cup of that. Overall 5/5 on the tea tasting for the price and what a unique historic experience! Pumpkin muffin 5/5, not overalls sweet, reminded me of a less sweet version of the pumpkin bread from Starbucks. Soft and fresh. There are employees dressed up in colonial attire who can answer historic questions you have. This overlooks the Tea Party Boat and the water which is very nice and a lovely way to spend some time.

    Tea platter
    Chris C.

    I thought this would be kind of gimmicky overpriced unremarkable food. I was totally surprised that the food was good - clam chowder and broccoli cheese soup, tea platter and some cookies. The service was friendly. There are all the colonial vibes. It was a great stop for tea to give my teens a full Boston tea party experience. Well done!

    Exterior
    Mito I.

    Brief Summary: - Located on a bridge (so cool!) - The ticket booth is for the tour of the Boston Tea Party - Entrance to the building first leads to the gift store - Further on the left, there is the way to the snacks and tea tasting - Recommend the tea tasting with a mug This museum is located on the middle of one of the bridges in Boston, and it's close to the pier. While it is on the water, it is not on a ship; it's mostly a building propped up alongside the bridge, so no motion sickness or shaking about. The entrance was tricky to figure out, especially if there is a flock of students lining up in front to buy tickets. We were focused on eating and drinking tea, so we slithered through the crowd and entered from the two double doors. Inside, we are welcomed by stuffs related to tea: teapots, tea cups, tea bags and tea leaves, Boston Tea Party historical replica items, and so on. We bought some tea bags after the visit. Leading into the back on the left hand side, there is a doorway that leads to a narrow suspended bridge to the backside of another building. Once inside this building, this is Abigail's Tea Room. This vast building has dozen of tables to sit down, and on the other side of the building, separated by a wall, there is the counter to buy snacks and drinks. We went up and chose the tea tasting, and the staff handed us a mug. Inside the seating area, there were 5 tea dispensers of different tea leaves and temperatures. The hottest one was on the rightmost side and it grew to "easy to drink" temperature on the left. This is intentional as the staff explained, however, all of them were warm to hot. The easiest to drink, or the tea that was most familiar in taste to me was the two teas on the left. They were light and smooth tongue feel. The middle one was alright and then the two on the right, those tasted very roasted. I would associate this one as tree bark -- but that doesn't sound very good does it? I'll say it was an acquired taste. I loved how this tea tasting was like an 'all you can drink' as long as you have the mug in hand. We were able to relax after walking for blocks in town, so this was a comfortable moment. Since we sat near the windows, we were able to witness a group of students attending the Boston Tea Party tour on ship anchored beside the building we were at. It's impossible to hear what the tour guide was saying, but it looked like an informative and interactive tour experience. An additional side note, we went our ways for another walk around Boston and returned back here to try more of their tea. On the second visit, we tried the iced tea. This, however, didn't have the robust tea flavor as the tea tasting dispensers, so I would suggest sticking with the hot teas.

    Cute historical patriotic bears from the gift shop
    Kirsten A.

    Lovely experience and a must for any history buff. Getting to read about and try the original teas that were tossed in the harbor was very cool. The refillable cup was only $4.50 and they have souvenir cup options, beer and canned cocktails, and snacks as well (all counter service). The gift shop is worth a stop too!

    Alison M.

    Absolute five stars all the way! What a fun thing to do after attending one of the tea party tours! I believe you don't even need to do a tour to come upstairs and have some snacks and tea. But, since I did do the tour on a recommendation from a local friend, and I love tea, I wasn't skipping the chance to do a tasting of the 5 colonial tea types thrown into the Boston harbor on 16 December, 1773. When you come upstairs it smells wonderful - they're making fresh cookies and scones for sale and you can certainly smell them! It's very cheap to do a tasting at around $5 for unlimited tea and $8.95 to include a cute little souvenir mug. They have a nice bathroom and the seating area is large and neat with walls of windows overlooking the bay and free wifi. I sat here for about an hour charging my phone, drinking warm tea, warming up, and going through photos from the day's adventures. Loved it! The teas are all wonderful and delicious with some green teas, black teas and others. I'm sure everyone can find one they love and creamer and sugar is available as well.

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    Shwe N.

    i enjoyed tasting the 5 different teas! probably most used to the jasmine and green and black tea, traditionally. there's a bunch of tables in the room and next time i'll try the food too! we got hot chocolate as well yommy

    Historic teas
    Ruthie W.

    After the historical tour @bostonteapartyships, we went to Abigail's Tea Room and for $3.99 get a mug to try the historic teas thrown overboard back at the Boston Tea Party. There were 2 green teas: Singlo and Young Hyson Green Tea. The Bohea is similar to Lipton Tea. Congou was a little heavier. Then Souchong was from Fujian province, where my family is from. It was like smoky charcoal to smell and taste. What a budget way to enjoy and learn history!

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    The teas and the views and the store and the tour are just really fantastic. Do this.

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    Ask the Community - Abigail's Tea Room

    Are there gluten free options?

    Does Abigail's Tea Room take reservations? If so, is it using an online site OR do I just pick up phone and call? I would like to make reservation for lunch in October.

    They weren't taking reservations in May when I visited but you can always call them and ask.

    Can you visit the tea room without purchasing admission into the museum?

    Yes you can! I highly recommend the tea tasting - which is 3.99$

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