Whimsical, thoughtful, elegant, and delightful. Fresh cut flowers, hot tea, tasty scones and…read morecream...every detail of today's Mother's Day tea was just ah-mazing!!!! Thank you Mrs. B and your lovely team!! Can't wait to be back!

Such great ambiance, they did a great job with this place! The employees were so kind and helpful…read moretoo. The food variety was great. They were able to offer great GF options too

Lady Camellia at The Waterfront is a small and elegant jewel box along the beautiful waterfront…read morescenery in Old Town. It felt positively Bridgerton-esque, my Dear Reader, from the butterfly patterned china, to the delicate King Louis chairs to the elegant three-tiered trays of pastries and scones. The salon was filled with multi-generations, ladies who lunch, and my dining companion was alas the only gentleman. We enjoyed Tea for Two: smoked salmon & brie and apple tea sandwiches; scones with cream, curd and jam; tartlets and crème brûlée. There are also savory options such as soufflés and English pies and of course, a very diverse multitude of tea. This is a lovely place for a special occasion and of course make reservations as this is quite small. Our tea was unhurried and leisurely and the staff was efficient and friendly. Lady Camellia is really my cup of tea.

I'm not new to tea time- in fact, you could call me an afternoon tea enthusiast. I found this place…read moreafter searching (mostly in vain) for a shop that does afternoon tea/high tea. What you get for the money is INSANE. It's a great value, especially for such a HCOL area. I was so full after leaving; this is one of the few tea shops I've been to that actually give you a good amount of food (which was very tasty). I've seen a few reviews mention that the tea strainers don't catch a lot of the tea leaves. This is only true for some of the teas, but ultimately, if you usually drink loose leaf tea, it won't bother you. The shop itself is cute, and looks right over the water. It's small but cozy, and when it's full it has a nice vibe to it. You definitely need a reservation, and to get the time slot you want, you'd need to book well in advance. Servers were attentive and explained everything clearly. The only (very minor) suggestion for improvement would be that the brie and apple sandwich should use green apples instead of red. That would give it a nicer flavor profile.

What a gem. Rather than all the "popular" boba and milk tea places out there that use powder and…read morelots of flavor additives, Valley Brook Tea specializes in clean, brewed tea with no frills. We loved the cold brewed teas and the traditional Chinese pastries they had. The tea flavors are bright and refreshing. They also have herbal tea/non caffeinated options as well, both hot and cold. It's inside the hotel Ven, just NW of DuPont circle and it's not too obvious. The staff were also very helpful in helping us pick out teas. The store also has a section of cute teas sets and tea cups. We'll definitely be returning!

A tea place that appeared very Chinese. It is embedded under a hotel that has been there a while,…read morebut this cafe is new. A wide variety of tea options were available, but even ordering the most basic one yielded an impressive result. My iced tea constituted a full carafe of complex flavor to be poured over the accompanying ice. This was refreshing on a hot day. They had a set of pastry options, and I sampled a little taro-based one. It was the kind of delicate flavor that a kid who wants sugar wouldn't go for, but if you like taro you could appreciate. Tea and little pastries is pretty much what they offer, and the quality of what I got was high. I'm more of a white tea person, but really exploring the whole variety of teas available would be a worthwhile endeavor.

Pleasant little house with the cozy teatime atmosphere you…read moreremember from storybooks. Very friendly and courteous staff, good selection of teas. The service is a bit slow by modern standards, but well worth the wait, and we passed our time pleasantly. Unlike many tea houses, they have more than just one option for tea--there is an actual menu with several excellent options. You can also order a la carte. Their traditional tea options are very satisfying--wonderful scones. Loved the cucumber sandwiches and the Branston & cheddar! First time I ever encountered Branston, we ran out and bought some. We already returned once and will certainly go again.

Quality of service and food declined since former owner Sally retired. Serviced felt very…read morefranchised. Scones tasted like it was made from a box mix.

With the rise in popularity of Bridgeton and the "Regency Core" aesthetic afternoon tea has begun…read moreto rise in popularity in the US. I've been to some bad afternoon teas, overhyped afternoon teas and some really great afternoon teas. Peacock Alley at the Willard Intercontinental is one of those great afternoon teas. I went on a Saturday during their 12PM seating. Tea and accompaniments are served over 90 minutes and costs $90 or $110 with a glass of champagne. This price is comparable to not only similar afternoon teas in the DC area, but also higher end afternoon teas in London. Peacock Alley has a wide selection of black, green, white, herbal and Roobios tea. It also comes with a mix of sweet and savory accompaniments including scones, ginger sandwiches and pastries. They were very accommodating with my request for no nuts and were very knowledgeable about all of the items served with tea. While you are only given 90 minutes I never felt rushed and was able to enjoy my tea and snacks. The ambiance in the tea room is amazing. They have soft harp music playing, the tables are arranged with ample space between them so you never feel that you are too close to other guests or those in your party, and the flatware accompanying tea is good quality. The service was quick and efficient and they were more than happy to accommodate someone in my party who was running late. There are a lot of afternoon teas at this price point around the city and this is one that is actually worth it. They also have a tea to-go service where you can enjoy the same food and tea at home for a slightly cheaper price. Overall I enjoyed my experience at the Willard Tea room and would definitely recommend it as one of the better upscale afternoon teas in the city.

Back at the Willard for tea at the famous Peacock Alley Tea room after 14 years (omg?) and it was…read moreenjoyable again. Wanna get some sticker price shock? Last time I was here tea was $35, now it is $105. Hah time flies. (And inflation exists). Everything was lovely. Valet parking is validated. Our servers made sure our teapots were filled with hot water, made note of all dietary restrictions. The tea itself was great. I got an herbal tea for a change which was refreshing. My favorite items were the lobster tartlet, the scones, the ube mango basket and the matcha roulade. The best thing was they offered a fully gluten free menu for my friend and she said everything tasted great. This coming weekend is the last weekend to get the cherry blossom menu so if you really want to get that try to see if any reservations open up.

The workers were amazing. Me and my friends came on our bikes asking for water, and they were so…read morekind to give all of us free boba. Will definitely be coming bike soon.

My friends and I have made it a point to hit up every high tea in the area - this ranks in our top…read more3! The white glove service, super crisp clean and whimsical ambiance, mixed with an array of interesting treats made for an incredible experience. There were many people having a girls day, out with their daughters, and even having high tea as a family. Even if you don't know anything about tea, the servers there are super knowledgeable and will guide you through the process. Starting with the hand towel (so cool!) you begin feeling relaxed and refreshed. I chose to start off with the Gen Maicha, which had a delightful popcorn taste I couldn't get enough of! For my cocktail, I chose a simple bubby rose', but my friends said their cherry blossom flavored tea inspired cocktail was amazing. As you can see, they did not cut any corners with the high tea treats, which ranged from savory to sweet. The peppery pink spread for the scone was one of my favorites. The playfulness of the colors, perfection of the shapes, and subtle but perfect flavors all engaged the senses. I cannot wait to return. For the price point, this high tea was incredible. I highly recommend!

The Kate Pearl Tea Room on Main Street…read more 7540 Main St, Sykesville, MD 21784 Wed-Thu 11AM - 3PM, Fri-Sat 11AM - 4PM a restroom inside the building accessible for strollers and wheelchairs Free! Limited space open parking spot at the lot at the back of the main street ℹ thekatepearltearoom.com The loveliest setting to experience as royal with just girls and ladies. We're pampered like princesses and queens, with no question asked. The best 2 hours spent well! We're starting out with a list of tea selections, which is harder because all flavors sounds delicious. The lists start with store signature tea blends, continues with White Tea, Green Tea, Black Tea, Black Tea Blends, Oolongs, Mate, Herbal Infusions, Red Tea. All selections of tea are served with bottomless pots. For pastry menu, there's a lot of selections from Royal Tea, Full afternoon tea, Light afternoon tea, Kate's tea, Cream Tea, Dessert tea, Children's tea. On our visit, we got the Just Pear-fect, Autumn Blend, Black tea blend, Strawberry Kiwi that's perfect for children, and hot chocolate. For the savory bites we love the scones, turkey sandwich, quiche, cucumber sandwich, and ending it with homemade sorbet as sweet bites. Don't forget to check out the restroom while you're there, they have the sweetest decorations. #katepearltearoom #teatimeparty #sykesvillemd#preservefootprints

We came the weekend after Mother's Day and got to try their Mother's Day tea. It was really nice…read morethat they offered four types of teas, mostly fruit based and two were caffeinated and two were not. You were encouraged to switch between the flavors vs stay with the same type of tea. This was the first afternoon tea where received a fruit and cheese board, salad, chilled fruit-yogurt soup before receiving the warm, lovely scone and the three tiers of sandwiches and sweets. Many of the sandwiches had some fruit like a slice of strawberry or peach in addition to the meat for spread. The tea china and presentation were wonderful as was our waitress. I thought it was a great value for the price. There was one bathroom on the level. Parking was around the corner or we parked farther down the street.

We did high tea at Reynolds Tavern and it exceeded my expectations, especially for the price…read more Everything felt thoughtfully done, from the tea selection to the food. The sandwiches were surprisingly excellent. The atmosphere is more historic and cozy, but it fits the experience perfectly. If you're looking for a more laid-back, affordable high tea that still delivers on quality, this is a great option.

Reynolds Tavern was such a pleasant surprise for high tea. The pricing is incredibly reasonable,…read moreespecially compared to some of the DC spots, but the quality absolutely holds its own. I was genuinely shocked at how soft and tender the sandwich bread was!! It honestly beat some of the fancier high tea services I've tried. The scones were also a standout: warm, flaky, and just really well done. The space itself leans more old, traditional, and rustic rather than modern or upscale, but that's part of the charm. What really made the experience for me was how welcoming they were to my two-year-old. They let her fully enjoy and participate, which is rare for a tea service setting. It made the whole experience feel relaxed and family-friendly without sacrificing quality.

I saw good thing about this tea shop in social media, and I was excited to try. I didn't try any…read moreprepared tea because I was looking for the tea bags. The service was OK but the staff was not too helpful. I expended about 10 minutes looking for options, and when I found mine the staff told me. It was not available. I asked for a second options and the staff didn't know if she had it.

This is a cute, small tea shop with lots of interesting options. There's lots of samples to smell…read morethe tea and there were a couple samples available to drink. The ones I drank were very good too. Unfortunately, it seems like the samples for smelling were older and many didn't smell too good. Also, I had seen their gingerbread tea online, but they ran out when I got there. In the future, I'd order ahead. I did still end up with a couple of great tea options I liked and the cashier was very helpful and patient throughout the process of me choosing teas.