NEW! Light Bites: Tea, Snacks & Dessert
For us, it's all about the tea! Consequently, we have discontinured luncheons and Afternoon Tea on a regular basis, but may offer the full tea from time to time on special occasions.  Please call the shop for info on special events, or give us your e-mail for the latest shop news via our newsletter.  We are now offering "Light Bites":  Tea, a variety of Snacks and Scrumptious Desserts.  Most popular are our made-from-scratch scones. We also have a variety of specialty drinks including our exclusive chocolattea blends and lavender lemonade (featured in Midwest Living magazine along with our WinterBerry Cream Tea).  You can purchase culinary grade lavender at our Wild Orchid Teas web site, and we'll be sure to include the recipe for lavender lemonade.  We have over 30 exceptional teas on our regular menu, but because we prepare each tea fresh whether hot or iced, you can actually have a pot of any one of our 130+ teas in stock!    Our snacks include cookies, brownies, blueberry muffins with lemon curd, an apple and cheddar cheese plate, and more.  There's no need to make reservations, however, we do appreciate them for groups over 4 people. 

Bridal/Baby Showers
We have the perfect atmosphere for your bridal or baby shower, if your group isn't too large.  The Tea Room can seat up to 20 and is a perfect place for relaxing the day before the wedding.  Call Elaine to make custom arrangements for your event. 

Tea Talks
The owner, Elaine Terman, has gained extensive knowledge about tea, its history, production and harvest, tea leaf grading, types of tea, tea etiquette and superstitions, and the health benefits of tea.  She is happy to speak to your group at your location, or give tea talks in the Tea Room for groups that come in for tea and food service.  Talks can be arranged for anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour or more.  Call for details and associated fees. 

Children's Birthday Tea Parties
Elaine's is also the perfect place for children's tea parties.  We are happy to work with your individual needs whether it's for a birthday party, or just a special tea time with mom or grandma.  We have two special children's caffeine-free teas:  Tutti Fruitty and Teddy Bear Tea (spearmint flavored).  We suggest dresses, hats, gloves, and good manners, of course!  A lavender lemonade is also available at your request.  We have hats and gloves for children to wear during their special tea parties.  Elaine is also happy to talk to children's groups or Brownie groups on proper table manners.

Tea Tastings
We hold a series of tea tastings at the shop throughout the year.  Check out our latest newsletter to find dates and times for any upcoming tastings and other events.  If you'd like to receive our e-mail newsletter, please send us your address and you'll get the latest shop news.  Elaine has also done tastings off site for special events and groups.  We now also do special small group (2 to 20) private tea tastings in the shop at your request.  Call for details and fees associated with special tastings and tea talks.

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