Once you step in, this place feels like a tea shop. It's kinda somber and warm and smells yummy. The shelves are lined with cups and teapots of all kinds from all over the world. We looked at some Japanese cast iron vs. domestic cast iron ones and were surprised that the domestic ones were much heavier than the foreign ones. The travel mugs were very reasonably priced. I almost bought one but was distracted by the hideous pattern (black with neon flowers and a lavender silicone sleeve.) The tea cups were very eclectic. Some very cute and others very ornate.
There are fresh pastries in a tiered platter on the counter and boxed cookies & teas, including Marks and Spencer teas and biscuits. I miss Marks & Sparks. It's good to know you can still get some of their treats locally. Behind the counter in big glass jars there is a large selection of loose teas in big clear jars. Cleverly they've also made up small packages of the blends as samplers for $1.50.
For $2 they will prepare you a cup of tea. I tried the Monk's Blend. It was absolutely delicious! It was strong and dark and rich. The sweet and floral aroma from the orange blossoms is pleasant and not distracting from the tea flavour. I must go back and pick up some more.
A very good tea shop although they could do with some friendlier staff. Not to say they were unfriendly but they seemed a little gloomy.
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