You know sometimes it's really nice to get out of the city for an experience and this was one of those times. The Austin English Tea Company brings all of the aesthetics, ambiance, and flavors you'd expect in a proper British tea room. Spent a lovely Sunday Funday morning with friends celebrating Galentine's Day (albeit a day later) with fresh and yummy tea sandwiches, scones, clotted cream, mini, quiche, cream puffs, macarons, Prosecco, and more. We had four pots of tea: Classic English Breakfast, Earl Gray, Peach White, and Coconut Oolong. It goes without saying that the English Brekkie and Earl Gray were perfectly brewed and delicious. The Peach White and Coconut Oolong were also perfectly brewed. The Peach White was fragrant and flavorful. Same for the Coconut Oolong though it was more fragrant with a less robust flavor. Still delicious. The tea sandwiches were served on perfectly fresh and soft white bread. Cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches are always my favorite, without question. The Strawberry Devonshire Scone was to die for! I really enjoyed the heart-shaped Rosemary biscuit that had a hint of parmesean flavor as well. The apricot Stilton cheese was flavorful and exactly how you want a Stilton to taste. Service was outstanding. The decor was brilliant, absolute perfection. The entire experience was reminiscent of tea rooms I've visited in England and Ireland. Looking forward to another visit soon! Note: the tea room is located inside Michelle's Patisserie in a shopping plaza---once you enter the tea room you're totally transported to another time and place of elegance, tea, & sweets. read more

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We had the most amazing bridal shower at Austin English Tea Company. The entire restaurant is absolutely adorable. We were greeted by the owner Sarah, and seated right away. The table was decorated beautifully. You pick three pots of tea and are brought a tower of different finger foods and a cheese plate. All of the ladies kept saying to each other how good everything tastes... how pretty everything was! We had the best time. The quiche and the hummus tea sandwiches were amazing. The scones were divine. We all loved the peach tea, and the jasmine tea, along with the Earl Gray. We had the best time. We all agreed that next time we would bring our mother's and daughters with us. This place is a gem !! We had the most amazing bridal shower at Austin English Tea Company. The entire restaurant is absolutely adorable. We were greeted by the owner Sarah, and seated right away. The table was decorated beautifully. You pick three pots of tea and are brought a tower of different finger foods and a cheese plate. All of the ladies kept saying to each other how good everything tastes... how pretty everything was! We had the best time. The quiche and the hummus tea sandwiches were amazing. The scones were divine. We all loved the peach tea, and the jasmine tea, along with the Earl Gray. We had the best time. We all agreed that next time we would bring our mother's and daughters with us. This place is a gem !! read more

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We got the try several kinds of tea, finger sandwiches, and other delicious bites. Friendly and welcoming table service introduces a new item for you to try after the previous food item has been delivered. Austin English Tea Company gives a very girly presentation with mismatched dining sets and fun floral backdrops that are sure to delight tea lovers young and old. read more

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I went here for a birthday party and this place was adorable. We had such a lovely time and I really appreciated the effort that they put in to offering dairy-free options for me. read more

I first discovered Austin English Tea Company back in 2021 when we visited Michelle's Patisserie for our wedding When we went for our tasting, I saw that they had a super cute room for tea parties, but at the time, due to covid, it was closed, so I was thrilled when I received an invitation for an afternoon tea party for a baby shower. It was a really cute British style tea party complete with English and peach tea. We were served crustless sandwiches, clotted cream and biscuits, egg soufflé , mini French macarons, fruit and pieces of a shortbread dessert that was reminiscent of billionaire shortbread bars. While it was not Fortnum and Mason, It was really cute, the food was great and we had a good time. read more

Yes, Austin English Tea Company is quite expensive, but you're paying more for the experience which is so so fun! It's so cute inside and the table spread is so beautiful. The teapots, plates, tiered platters, everything was decorated so nicely. Im so obsessed! The food itself was alright. I'm not the biggest fan of sweets, though. So I didn't care too much for the macaroni, millionaire bar, or scone really. But I liked the lemon tea bread a lot. And I was a big fan of the frittatas. Although some of my friends weren't big fans of the huge chunks of feta inside. But I loved the cheesiness. The sandwiches didn't really hit either for me. But it was still all part of the experience of high tea! The teas however were so delicious! My favorite was probably the peach white, followed by the coconut oolong, and Earl gray. And in true afternoon tea fashion, you can customize the amount of milk and sugar you want. The servers are also so friendly, and you can take home your leftovers. So it was overall a great time! read more

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A Truly Magical Sunday Morning! My husband and I are big fans of high tea, and we've experienced it both around Austin and at traditional tea rooms in the UK--so we had high expectations. The Austin Tea Company absolutely delivered, and then some. From the moment we walked in, it felt like we were transported straight to a charming corner of London. The owner herself greeted and seated us, and she couldn't have been more delightful--warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what she does. From what we learned, she grew up in England and now lives in the U.S. with her American husband. Not only does she run the tea room, but she also bakes everything from scratch--and it shows. The interior is beautifully curated, with elegant china, classic tablecloths, and whimsical touches like the adorable elephant-shaped cream and sugar dishes (a personal favorite!). Every detail adds to the vintage British charm. We sampled two teas: English Breakfast and Coconut Oolong. Both were outstanding--the coconut oolong was especially unique, rich, and creamy. Refills are encouraged, and you can switch teas during your visit, which we loved. The food was just as impressive. A traditional tiered tray arrived with a generous assortment: delicate finger sandwiches, fresh-from-the-oven scones (served with proper clotted cream and jam), and a sweet selection of desserts including macarons, fresh fruit skewers, and a homemade bar that tasted like a refined Snickers. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted absolutely divine. From the exceptional hospitality to the thoughtfully crafted menu and enchanting atmosphere, this was a five-star experience through and through. We're already planning our return visit! read more

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I took my daughter do her birthday and I'm so glad it was here! The service, ambiance, and food were amazing! Can't wait to go again. read more

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My daughter and I came here to celebrate her birthday. Everything was wonderful from the room to the service. The tea was hot , delicious, and endless. We loved all the beautifully served food from the savory to the sweet . We will be back read more

Austin's English Tea Company is a lovely place to spend a Saturday or Sunday late morning or afternoon. It is located in north Austin inside Michelle's Patisserie. Their open afternoon teas are a great option for couples or a group of friends, and are the perfect activity for the many rainy days we've recently been having in Austin. The main tearoom is very cute and is surrounded by various teaware with several chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The drinkware is very elegant and you can tell that a lot of love went into the planning and preparation of this concept. The food is delicious. Everything from the spongy bread of the tea sandwiches to the savory artichoke and tomato frittata and crumbly scone tasted of very high quality. The tea sandwiches offer traditional English tea specialties like brie with fig relish & arugula and cucumber & cream cheese. Their sweet offerings like the many berry cheesecake in a teacup and millionaire bars are also delightful. The tea itself is tasty and their menu offers flavors for everyone. You are not limited to one tea flavor so we tried the peach white, ginger lime rooibos, coconut oolong, and Earl Gray. My favorite tea was the peach white, however they were all awesome. The portions are great. Upon arrival of the food tray, I naively thought that I would be able to get through everything since I was very hungry. I was not even close, but thankfully was offered bags to savor the remaining treats at home. You can also buy their loose-leaf teas and other tea-related products on their website. Owner Sarah Olano seated and served every party and made us feel at home in her tearoom. If you plan to visit, I would start checking Austin English Tea Company's website the month before you'd like to go, because reservations are required and spots fill up quickly. They also offer special menus for holidays like Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day, so I would check the menu before picking a date. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tea - very traditional service in a cute setup. It's a cozy spot, borrowed from a patisserie, but decorated to theme. The finger sandwiches, petit desserts and scones were on point as was the tea selection. I am vegetarian and gluten-free and she did an amazing job accommodating me without feeling any substitute was less than the original option. I'm grateful for having this! read more

What a lovely experience! My daughter and I had a play date here with some friends, and although it was a bit pricey for our budget, it was absolutely worth every penny. This place lived up to all of our expectations--the tea was hot, perfectly steeped, and the food was fresh and delicious. My personal favorite was the mini quiche! The owner was our host, and she was so kind, informative, and attentive throughout our visit. At the end, when we were the last table, she even put on some music for the kids to dance to, which made the experience extra special. We stayed until close and never once felt rushed. We had such a wonderful time and definitely plan to return for another tea party. read more

Highly Recommend - plan ahead and book online! Our favorite spot for afternoon tea in Austin! My bestie and I have tried several other locations around town and in adjacent cities and keep coming back to this one! The interior of Michelle's Patisserie where this event is held is decorated with whimsy and cute touches everywhere you look. The teas, sweets and savories are all delicious and well prepared. The parking is easy, the price is reasonable and the hostess is great! read more

The tea is superb. The coconut oolong was my favorite. I go for afternoon tea quite often, and this was so memorable as I was an out-of-town visitor. I enjoyed the food and pastries as well. I went solo, and felt welcomed instantly by Sarah, who also found time to chat with me while accommodating other guests. Worth the experience. It's so fun by yourself or with a loved one or a big group. read more

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Darling place-- we were seated in the back room and the two 6 year old girls we brought were utterly charmed. The sandwiches were a bit grown up for them (although the adults loved them!), but the girls gobbled up the scones and desserts! Sarah was so accommodating, fitting us in when there wasn't obvious space on the website. Thanks again, we will be back! read more

More than just tasty food- this is a lovely high tea experience! My experience at Austin English Tea Company exceeded expectations, and I look forward to visiting again with my English expat husband and his family. I expect them to be thrilled to find a lovely little slice of English culture in a Texas strip mall (don't let the strip mall setting deter you- it is adorably and impressively decorated and very "instagramable" if that's your thing :)). You can make what you'd like of the tea service experience, and it was fun to see some guests dressed in colorful "tea party" attire. That would certainly not be necessary, although I think it makes the event even more enjoyable! I arrived hungry and it did cross my mind that such dainty morsels may not fill me up; I was wrong. I throughly enjoyed the food and was more than satisfied. I was even able to take a few small desserts home that I could not finish. Both the sweet and savory items were fresh, well considered and delicious. I will be making cucumber sandwiches at home from now on. It was fun to try so many different teas. They were all tasty and seemed well-brewed. The coconut was my favorite; we were offered plenty of refills by Sarah, the friendly owner, who clearly is passionate about what she does. read more

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The best afternoon tea in Austin!!! We have been coming to Austin English Tea's afternoon tea for a few years now to celebrate events or simply to catch up with friends over scrumptious sweets, scones, finger sandwiches, and wide array of teas! Sarah Olano's food and tea spread is always delicious and reasonably priced! Michelle's Patisserie is a cute spot - and sets the perfect setting for any celebration Afternoon tea at Austin English Tea Company is always a delicious outing. read more

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My husband and I had an amazing time at the Afternoon Tea! The decor of the tea room is very charming. The china and beautiful linens were beautiful! We were both surprised by the amount of food presented. They kindly provide to go packages for the food you are unable to finish. While all of the selections are amazing, our favorites were the Artichoke and Tomato Fritatta , the Brie with Fig Relish and arugula tea sandwich, scone and clotted cream and Many Berry Cheesecake in a Teacup. They have an amazing selection of teas to choose from. We enjoyed our Earl Grey and Coconut Oolong. The staff, especially Sarah, made the entire experience so memorable! I am already planning my next visit! The Austin English Tea Company really do live up to all the 5 star reviews that they have received...I highly recommend them! You won't be disappointed! read more

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English Tea in Austin, Texas? Yes!!! I wanted to throw a tea party as a celebration for a coworker's upcoming wedding and low and behold there is a company that provides all of the eats and treats for a traditional English Tea party. Sarah was so easy to work with. Apparently you can go and sit down and be served if you reserve during servyhours which is amazing but I opted for the Tea To Go since my group was already planning to meetup elsewhere. There was so much food. You order by the number of people and each person gets enough food for a complete meal with sandwiches, pastries and treats. I ordered less than the number of heads I had because I was looking for more of a snack but we were still taking food home. We tried two teas, the breakfast tea and a peach tea which was the overwhelming favorite of the group. If you enjoy a high tea experience or would just like to try it, I highly recommend Austin English Tea Company! read more

My friend and I had been trying for months to get a reservation for tea here, and we finally got one for today-- COMPLETELY WORTH THE EFFORT! The table settings are charming, everyone there seemed to be having a great time, and the tea and food were DELICIOUS! While everything was very tasty, my favorite food item was the tomato and feta frittata. Perfect texture, incredibly flavorful, and served at a perfect temperature. I could have easily eaten several of those. I also really enjoyed the scone with clotted cream and jam. We asked for extra clotted cream and they cheerfully obliged. For our teas, we had the English Breakfast and Coconut Oolong. They were both lovely. I definitely want to come back again soon. It was a great experience. read more

Austin English Tea Company is a must for your special events and high afternoon tea! We had the most memorable high tea "party" to celebrate my daughter's "Sweet 16" birthday. Everyone was highly impressed by the service and beautiful details of the room, tea, food, and china/ tableware. I greatly appreciate being able to purchase an English China Teacup for my daughter to always remember this special day. While I do not typically drink tea... I loved the tea here! It must be the extra love and care that Sarah puts into everything. We look forward to being back soon! read more

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We picked up an afternoon tea package for two for a Valentine's picnic. Everything was carefully packaged and tasted fresh and delicious. The bags of tea were very generous, and we'll continue to enjoy those. We look forward to visiting in-person next time. read more

Ordered scones, clotted cream and jam for a ladies Outlander tea and watch party I hosted this past weekend. The scones were absolutely brilliant - even a few hours after they had been baked and picked up, they made my kitchen smell delightful. My guests loved them with some lavender honey butter and the clotted cream and jam. Sarah's shop is wonderful and offers high tea to go. Highly recommend ordering from Austin English Tea Company for your next event!!! read more

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My first time trying British English Tea food at Austin. This time actually turned out to be the best British English Tea I've ever tried. In fact, the English Tea was better than the tea I had a Galway, Ireland. Japanese people coined the disease Paris Syndrome. It's a fever-like state that results from people going to Paris, but realizing that their expectations of Paris is completely different from Paris in reality. Well, if you have an obsession with British food instead of Paris, come here. Your visit won't result in any England syndrome because you won't be disappointed. Everything was so scrumptious and delightful to look at. The soft scones, the exquisite sandwiches, the delectable tea, the dainty macarons, the savory quiche, the beguiling homemade jam, and the eccentric millionaire bar. Everything was made from scratch, and actually tasted the part. I've never been a scone person because they are often too dry and crumbly for me. But the scones I tried here were moist, and had hints of honey in the taste. The sandwiches were basic cucumber and ham sandwiches, but Sarah and her helpers somehow made it taste like the best sandwich I have ever had. This party was the first time I tried a millionaire bar, and I'm impressed. The bar tastes like a glorious Twix bar, and gives you a sugar high that makes you feel like a millionaire I guess. I helped myself to the complimentary tea refills and tried two kinds of teas: The coconut oolong and the strawberry breakfast tea. I actually wasn't a fan of the coconut oolong tea, but the strawberry breakfast tea was decent. The whipped cream was the elegant cherry on top to the entire tea. read more

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We visited for the mother's day tea and had an excellent time. The other glowing reviews are accurate-- the scones, sweets, and savory items were all super fresh and delicious. The tea options were just right. I could see all of the other tables around us having a great time as we walked through to leave. Such a special and fun experience! read more

I had my daughter's baby shower here and it was so special. Sarah is the best to work with. She goes out of her way to make everything wonderful. The food and tea were amazing. The next day my daughter was craving the Peach Tea and scones, so I had to go get her some. Highly recommend! read more

My mother, sister, and I visited the English Tea room yesterday and had a lovely experience! All the food was fresh and tasty and we enjoyed each of our teas! Highly recommend! read more

I had my first high tea experience with Austin English Tea Company, hosted at Michelle's Patisserie in North Austin. It included lots of authentic tea choices, scones with clotted cream/jam, millionaire bars, macaroons, and four types of sandwiches. Everything was delicious and well worth the price. You are able to pack home the food if you don't finish it as well. The decorative pieces in the room were beautiful and all of the pretty dishes were lovely too. I only wish there were more space between the parties- the tables were not quite spaced 6 feet apart and you could easily hear into conversations from all the other tables in the small room. read more

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Love all the nice china that makes high tea time extra special. The owner puts a lot of love in all the details. read more

The Austin English Tea Company puts together such a fun, traditional, and authentic English tea time experience. Every last detail is considered; the presentation overall was on point! I felt so fancy using the fine china. It was fun! The space is charming with pops of color and cute, eclectic English china tableware along the wall and at place settings. The owner, Sarah, makes everything fresh and uses very traditional recipes. She's professional, full of energy, greeted us herself, showed us our table and waited on us. You can tell she takes pride in the service and experience. It's such a quaint locally owned business! This spot is perfect for Mother's Day tea, daddy daughter tea time, tea birthday parties, small bridal showers, moms day out or a sweet date! The teas were so tasty; we could each try two. It's loose-leaf tea, brewed freshly. The Coconut Oolong tea was my favorite! It tasted like toasted coconut. I didn't add cream or sugar, but had the option. I also tried the Red Berries Herbal Tea. It was a raspberry/cherry hibiscus tea. It was perfectly sweet with a tart after tone and paired well with the treats we ate. We also tried the Peach White which was light, refreshing and actually mixed well with the red berry tea As well. And last we tried the Ginger Lime Rooibos tea which was warm and soothing; perfect for after eating while relaxing. Each tea pot had enough for 4 cups of tea inside and we each got two teas, so it was nice to share and try each others to enjoy together. The food was delicious! We received our adorable three tier platter full of 3 types of signature tea sandwiches each such as cucumber, carrot and Turkey, Devonshire scones, macarons, lemon tea bread, raspberries, feta tomato Parmesan frittatas, and a Banoffee pie in a tea cup. The scones were lightly sweet and came with clotted cream and a personal strawberry jam jar! The cucumber sandwhich was light and refreshing and the carrot relish matched with the hummus was wonderful! The frittata was phenomenal; I loved the combos created! The Banoffee pie was to die for! This is a must! Layers of toffee, banana custard and a biscuit on the bottom was like a banana pudding but better! Lastly the macarons were marshmallowy, soft and melted in your mouth! These were the best ones I've had in Austin. I had so much fun, I can't wait to book another tea time! read more

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I love this English high tea! The tea is plentiful and the food is wonderful! I have been a couple of times and would keep going back!

Highly recommend! We did the "tea to go" and picked up tea and treats for 5 and had a lovely tea party at home! The tea was delicious and the baked goods and tea sandwiches were outstanding! read more

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My friends and I plan a girls tea outing several times a year and this is the place we always go. The ambience is perfect for a girls tea and the food is delicious and carefully crafted by Sarah. The tea fare is elegantly served on a three-tiered tray with the traditional assortment of savories, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a variety of desserts. Sarah and her helpers are very attentive and polite and very knowledgeable about the variety of teas served. I highly recommend Austin English Tea Company for your next tea party. The experience is truly British. read more

My wife and I booked for an open tea party for Sunday. I guess we lucked out and got through 2 days before while driving from Houston. And I have to say, it was absolutely wonderful. My wife was over the moon about, because she always wanted to have 'high tea' but never got the chance to before. All in all it was really well done and we truly enjoyed Sarah's tea party. My wife already said, whenever we go back to Austin, we have to do this again! read more

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This amazing little tea shop located in the heart of Austin provides an authentic English afternoon tea time experience! The owner Sarah is an exquisite Baker, and her Devonshire scones with clotted cream and jam are absolutely delicious! There are many different looseleaf teas to choose from to accompany your delicate tea sandwiches, millionaire bars, Madelines, and raspberry tart's. I highly recommend this shop! ~Shad Chancey from JustAnotherTeaBlog.com. read more

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Sarah did and amazing job hosting my private tea party for my birthday! Scheduling it for 11 people who each paid for their spot was so easy. The menu and choices of tea was perfect and my girls enjoyed every minute of our time. This is an amazing experience for us Americans who never get together for afternoon tea! Thanks Sarah for the experience and after this we will add a little cream to our tea! read more

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For background on this review, I visited on August 20th 2023 and the cost of the tea was $46.00 per person. The event was at Michelle's Patisserie. It appears that the space is rented out over the weekend. This was for a friend's birthday and she wished to visit here for tea. Now I have experienced tea in England and Ireland so as the owner is English, I did expect an English experience. This was not the case and hence my low rating. I may visit again in the future and if my concerns are addressed, I will update my review accordingly. The ambiance of the cafe is very cute even though it's in a strip mall and beautifully decorated. Now for the tea; we were a table of 11 and were given the choice of four teas. We chose the Earl Grey, Jasmine, Peach and Ginger. They were lovely choices and we could request refills. I wish there were warmers for the tea because the AC was on full blast which is expected in Texas in the summer and the teas actually got cold. Now on to the food. There were three sandwiches served, a roasted turkey breast, which was deli slices with arugula. Cucumber and cream cheese which had a few slivers of Cucumber and a lemon hummus with curried carrots which is not English. The sandwich sizes were very disappointing and when I requested more, I was met with a no. The scone was cold a a day old, it was not served with clotted creme as the menu stated but rather butter. The jam served was a basic variety jam. The fruit skewer was 5 small pieces of fruit. And the frittata was okay. The millionaire bar was small and for some reason the Caramel layer had not set correctly and tasted like a mixture of Caramel and peanut butter. Finally the macron was half the size of one you would purchase in a French patisserie. I was disappointed aa I was hungry after this selection. I did look at past reviews and it appears that the service did match the price point in 2018. A reassessment of quality vs price may be in order for the owner. It may appear that rent has skyrocketed and so a new location may be needed. read more

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My friend organized a bridal shower here for me and it was the best experience I've had in a long time. Austin English Tea company operates inside Michelle's Patisserie. I hear that they do open tea parties at the end of each month. We were able to book the space for roughly a dozen people. It ended up being $35 per person. However, you get bottomless tea and with 6+ options, it's a lot of tea. The price also includes three tiers of food. The bottom has your savory sandwiches, the next level up are the scones, and the top layer was filled with sponge cake and macarons. We dined like queens and has such a great time. Our host was attentive and always made sure we had enough to eat and drink. I can't wait to return to this place with other friends. I may just do it for my birthday in January! read more

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I've been to almost every afternoon tea offered in Austin, and the Austin English Tea Company is the best! Sarah is an authentic English baker and all of the treats are delicious! Not only that, they are served on gorgeous china. The atmosphere is wonderful with beautiful tablecloths, napkins, and flowers. The tea is held at different locations and times, so pay close attention when booking online. Sarah also offers private parties. read more

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I cannot say enough about this company and Sarah. My tea party was absolutely amazing. Everything was delicious. The quiche was soo good, even non quiche fans were impressed. I cannot wait until I can have another tea party. 11/10 would do it again read more

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