The Tea Cup Tea Room, Gifts & Events, Inc.
1107 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
Brandon, FL
(813) 654-6543
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Hours
Tue - Fri: 10:00am to 2:30pm
Tue - Fri: 10:00am to 2:30pm
Sat: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sat: (4:00pm to 6:00pm events by appointment)
**We Provide Private Engagements Outside Standard Hours By Appointment**
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Overview
Our motto at The Tea Cup Tea Room Gifts and Events, Inc. is 'STEP AWAY FROM THE DAY.' It is our desire to create a relaxing, unique experience for you. We invite you into our 1960's Brandon home as if you were our next door neighbor or an old friend. We want you to leave your day at the door as you step into The Tea Cup. Delight in a little pampering, delicious homemade fresh food, entertaining conversation all in a beautiful, elegant yet cozy and comfortable atmosphere. We offer high tea by reservation and a full soup, salad, sandwich and dessert menu with no reservations necessary. We are your new friends on the block, so stop by and visit. Our main dining room accomodates up to 40 and we have two more intimate rooms that seat 14 each. We would love to plan your next social gathering, baby or bridal shower, bridal luncheon, Bible Study, Red Hat gathering, or office party. We take pleasure in uniquely pleasing each guest. Please give us the opportunity to care for you, your family and friends. Hope to see you soon.
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Food: I was told by a friend to try out the Victorian Grace Tea room, however when i showed up their hours said open but no one there. So i went to the antique shop and they sent me to your tea room. I am so greatful they were closed. THe experience me and my girl friend had here was amazing. The food was delicious and i was even more inpressed by EVERY staff member making sure we were well taken care of. Will definitely be back. |
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- Jennifer 10/18/08 |
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Dear Jennifer, We are delighted that you were able to come and visit with us at The Tea Cup. Thank you for recognizing our hard working staff. I am proud to have such a great group of gals to spend my day with. I am sorry that the other tea room was closed; this economy has also influenced changes in our hours. We are all doing the best we can and appreciate your business more than ever. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you, Lynn and Staff
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Food: Just returned from a lovely, delicious High Tea event at The Tea Cup Tea Room. They offered a variety of sandwiches, desserts and their scone was out of this world. I've never seen another Tea Room in this area that offered such a wide variety of teas. Lovely gift shop and huge selection of items to buy from. I would recommend this place over all the others I've been to in the Tampa-Brandon area. |
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- Mari 09/25/08 |
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Wow Mari, Thanks! We will certainly try our very best to live up to your review. We certainly appreciate when folks cheer us on, we love to offer the very best to our awesome guests. Thank you, Lynn and Staff
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Food: This was my first time to the Tea Cup. I had heard such rave reviews by my Supervisor at work, that I made a reservation for this past Saturday for my friend, Francoise' birthday. We had an absolutely wonderful time! The atmosphere was so inviting and friendly. Jade was just the most wonderful person that I have met. She made sure that everything was just right for us! The food was so-o delicious and the chicken salad was to die for! You have a wonderful establishment and I will certainly be making many visits! Thank you so much for such a wonderful time and for making my friend's birthday so special. |
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- Katherine Schneider 09/22/08 |
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Dear Katherine, Thank you for the kind review. Word of Mouth is our most popular means of advertising. Please thank your supervisor for me. We are delighted that you enjoyed yourself on Francoise' birthday. Jade is one special gal we love to pass along compliments to the staff. They all work very hard and are great gals. Thanks again, Lynn and Staff
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Food: I visited The Tea Cup Tea Room on Saturday with a friend. When my friend made the reservation, she made a special request for cinnamon chip scones. When we arrived and were seated, we reminded our server of the special request. She knew exactly what we were talking about and explained that they couldn't find cinnamon chips, so they made cinnamon apple scones instead. The cinnamon apple scones were absolutley delicious! I also appreciated their willingness to oblige my special request. This was not my first visit, and as always, the atmosphere, food and service were wonderful. We particularly enjoyed the chicken salad sandwiches. We had two different teas and found the tea artistry notworthy as well. The owner, Lynn, chatted with us toward the end of our visit, and she was gracious, pleasant and friendly as usual. My friend and I look forward to our next visit. |
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- Karen C. 09/21/08 |
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Hi Karen, Thanks so much for your visits. We are delighted to customize your meal in any way that we are able in order to make your time with us just right. Thanks so much for your kind review. Lynn & Staff
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Food: I have been to the Tea Cup Tea Room on several occasions and have found the experience to be just delightful. The gift shop is lovely and full of wonderful gift-giving goodies! I have to say the food is outstanding. You will savor every bite! I especially love their 'Tropical' scones with devonshire cream. I must say I have not been able to eat just one yet (and I have ordered many to go and plan on doing so in the future). |
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- Nancy 09/20/08 |
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Dear Nancy, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts...and tea cups. Every member of our staff is kind and courteous and tries with all their heart to provide each of our guests with a pleasant experience and we deeply apreciate your acknowledgement. Thank you for your sweet words. Lynn and Staff
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Food: A wonderful experience -- will certainly go again |
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- beth 09/15/08 |
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Dear Beth, Thank you so much for coming to the Tea Cup. We certainly enjoyed sharing your day with you and we look forward to your next visit. Check out our many upcoming seminars. We will be offering an interesting variety of speakers and entertainment. Thanks again, Lynn and Staff
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- Pam 'T' Cup 09/10/08 |
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Dear Pam,I am greatly concerned to hear of your experience. I would appreciate it if you would contact me so that we could discuss this further. Thank you, Lynn |
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Food: My daughter made a reservation here for a Mother's Day Tea this past May. (Yes I am a bit slow) My mother-in-law and two adult daughters went on Saturday and had a wonderful time. Even though one side was filled with a group of young girls and their mothers (Brownies I think)we had no idea they were there once we were seated. A beautiful Victorian lobby that had some wonderful items for sale also had a chair massage for a complete relaxtion event. I actually found a business card holder I had been searching for for a while. The sandwichs were very good and the pastries delicious. The service was a bit slow at first, (those girls had them running!)but the friendliness was worth the wait and afterwards we had a wonderful chat with the owner. Overall one of the best Mother's Day I have ever had! |
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- Mary Ellen Rossberg 09/05/08 |
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Dear Mary Ellen, It is so kind of you to remember us from Mother's Day! It was our first. We will soon be coming up on a complete year of firsts. Next year we will be pros so look for us again next Mother's Day. I do remember that day. The Brownies were there with their moms. We are fortunate that the rooms are at opposite ends of the house because parties have the opportunity to feel extremely private and it certainly controls noise. Your words are touching...thank you ever so much. Lynn and Staff
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Food: I had tea here on Friday, the 29th of August. The service and the food were both wonderful. The place was very pretty and clean. |
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- Pam 09/02/08 |
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Hi Pam, I appreciate your review about The Tea Cup. I have to chuckle to myself though because you noted the cleanliness of the restaurant. My husband once responded to a questionaire in regards to my 'spiritual gifts'. His response was 'sanitation'. Not necessarily how I would like to be remembered, but it doesn't make it any less true! Thank you so very much! :) Lynn and Staff
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Food: Food was amazing. Ambiance very relaxing. Service attentive. Need to do more marketing to draw customers to ths hidden wonderful expereince. |
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- Carolyn Ventola 08/31/08 |
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Dear Carolyn, Thank you for your lovely review. We will be advertising this holiday season because we have many many seminars and events planned. We are all very excited...new recipes, new decor, new activities! Thanks again, Lynn and Staff
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Food: Several friends and I have a group that plans a social outing once a month. Each of us takes a turn planning and I selected the TeaCup. We made a reservation for High Tea on a Saturday afternoon and it was wonderful. The selection of teas covered every taste and the selection of sandwiches, scones and desserts was delicious. Our favorite was the chicken salad croissant. We will be back again, the next time for lunch as the menu items looked very intriguing and we are definitely going to try the tea that blossoms in the pot to a flower.The atmosphere is charming. What a great way to build memories with friends!!! |
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- Joanne McGuire 08/18/08 |
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Dear Joanne, Thank you for your visit to The Tea Cup. We are glad that you enjoyed the chicken salad. We will be adding some new fall items to the menu such as our harvest pumpkin soup and cinnamon apple scones. We hope you'll join us for one of our murder mystery teas to find out 'Who Killed the Darling Duke of Darjeeling?' It is sure to be a great day with the gals! Hope to see you soon. Have a tea-riffic day! Lynn and Staff
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Food: I visited this place with a group from my yoga class and had the most wonderful time. We enjoyed great food AND great service. Even the sweet tea was the best I've ever tasted. It was my first time but I'm looking forward to going back. Is this one of Brandon's best kept secrets?! |
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- Linda 08/16/08 |
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Hi Linda, We sure enjoyed visiting with you gals today. If anyone is looking for a top notch yoga instructor in the Brandon area, we now know who to recommend. We feel as though we are Brandon's best kept secret...we tease because the front of the house is so unassuming; it just looks like a regular 1960's home...until you drive around back and enter the tea room. We look forward to seeing you all again soon. Thanks again, Lynn and Staff
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Food: My friends and I had lunch at The Tea Cup this week - our first visit. We were seeking a special place for a birthday lunch and we found it here!! Our attention was captured the minute stepped on the deck and entered the transformed home. We were impressed with the vast menu, which included traditional High Tea, and dazzled by the delicious food. The chicken salad is to die for and the artichoke brie soup was delicious. The decor is charming and we enjoyed browsing through the gift shop. Lynn and her staff saw to it that we had an enjoyable, relaxing experience. I have pretty high expectations when I attend a tea room and I'm pleased to say The Tea Room met them. I'll be returning soon with my sister. |
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- Roz 08/08/08 |
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Hello Roz, Thank you for the kind compliments. We do our very best to uniquely please each guest. We have a great staff for which I am thankful; it is our pleasure to serve you. Please come and relax with us again. Lynn and Staff
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Food: My 4 year old daughter and I had lunch at The Tea Cup this afternoon. She had a great time looking at all the giftware. I ordered the High Tea and she had Lil' Sug Tea. She is a very picky eater, so I was nervous about spending $14 on lunch for her, but she ate the entire tray of strawberry cream cheese sandwiches, one off my tray that had mandarin orange flavor, a brie and peach amaretto tart, and so on! She totally adored the sliced strawberries in her own pot of lemonade. My chicken salad was excellent and I enjoyed the tropical scones served with fresh clotted cream. I opted for iced tea today because it was nearly 100 degrees outside, which I found perfectly sweetened, not overly so. The decor was very feminine and sweet. I am trying to think of an occasion to use the dining room that seats 40.... Our waitress was very nice and the owner came to chat with us. We just had a really nice time! |
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- Victoria 08/07/08 |
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Dear Victoria, We are delighted to hear that both you and your beautiful daughter enjoyed The Tea Cup. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to know where we can improve and what we are doing right. I like the strawberry cream tea sandwiches too. Please come again, it was a pleasure to visit with you today. Lynn and Staff
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Food: I have to say that when I was first invited to go to tea that I was a little unsure if I would like it or not being more of a coffee house person but as soon as I pulled up to The Tea Cup Tea Room I changed my mind. I loved it so much each of the rooms there had something about it that was so charming and welcoming. It was my mothers first time as well and we both plan on coming back very soon. |
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- Lindsay Fleming 07/27/08 |
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Dear Lindsay, I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first tea room experience. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us. We look forward to seeing you and your mom again soon. God Bless, Lynn
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Food: I must say, that the looks of this location from the front, does this establishment absolutely no justice. Yet I’m not quite sure what could be done to improve the front’s appearance. However if you decide to drive around back and park, you can’t help but to be charmed from the moment you arrive. On a sunny day, the back patio makes for a wonderful & inviting experience for afternoon tea at a table with an umbrella (if it’s not too hot). My daughter and I have had tea around the world, and The Tea Cup Room’s menu ranks with some of the very best in England. Lynn, the owner makes it a point to visit each table and guest, and is extremely personable. She has a wonderful staff, menu, gift shop, and every time we visit we continue to be more and more impressed. Take it from me if you want the ... (more) |
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- Shaun Muha 07/13/08 |
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Dear Shaun, The gals and I are always so happy when you and Erica come to tea. It is like having some of your favorite relatives come to visit. We are blessed to have great guests (turned friends) to spend our day with at The Tea Cup. You hit the nail on the head; Jade is by far the best! She is truly caring and has an amazingly cheerful outlook on life. Jen and Jessica are a terriffic team in the kitchen even though they are rarely on the floor, they work hard to make sure all of Claudia's recipes are produced to perfection. I can't forget to mention Sandra...always smiling, always full of energy working hard to convey our concept of The Tea Cup. I am fortunate to have such an exceptional team and when someone such as yourself goes to great lengths to appreciate their experience, I can only give credit where credit is due...to the hard workers I have the good fortune to lead. We treasure your friendship and your support. Thanks again for all of your kind words, Lynn
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Food: This was my second time visiting the Tea Cup. This time a took a visiting friend and her daughter out for lunch before their return to Idaho. We were seated in the Periwinkle room that was beautifully decorated with photos from around the world and lovely antiques. Service was excellent and we enjoyed a delicious lunch. I especially like the chicken artichoke soup. The chicken salad on crossiant was as good as the portabella on cibata bread that I had the first time. The brownie with ice cream was a big hit with all 3 of us. My frien is British and was impressed with the excellent flavor of the tea. After lunch we enjoyed the gift shop and made several purchases of unique gifts found only at the Tea Cup. I appreciate all the attention to detail throught the establishment. Even though the exterior is unassuming, don't let it stop you from coming in and having a wonderful , entertaining meal. Will be back often. |
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- Terri 06/28/08 |
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Hi Terri, Thank you for your kind review and for noticing so many of the 'touches' we love about The Tea Cup as well. I could go for one of those triple layer brownies right now myself! The staff and I certainly enjoyed having you gals visit. Please come again soon and try our crusted apple bourbon cobbler or our grilled pound cake with peach, pecan and amaretto topping and homemade whipped cream. Thanks again, Lynn and staff.
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Food: Our Red Hat group from Sun City Cener really enjoyed High Tea at the Tea Cup Tearoom. The food was excellent, service was outstanding. We will be returning.The whole decor is beautiful. |
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- Sharon Prevatt 05/27/08 |
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Dear Sharon, The Red Hats bring such life to The Tea Cup. What a blessing it is to share our day with each of you. Thank you for visiting with us. We hope to see you again soon. Lynn and Staff
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Food: Lynn, This is long overdue, but I wanted to thank you for the very special Mothers Day Brunch you hosted. I know you and your staff worked extremely hard but our moms absolutely loved it. The atmosphere, quality of food, the magnificent teas and the service was incredible. Thank you so much for such a lovely experience. (also for making my husbands special 'man sandwich'. You are great!!! Linda R |
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- Linda Roe 05/19/08 |
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Dear Linda, It is a delight to see our special friends return again and again to The Tea Cup. With your cheerful smile and genuine, kind words you are someone who brightens our day and makes all the hard work worthwhile. Thank you for being our ray of sunshine! Lynn and Staff |
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Food: A friend and I drove to visit this tea shop based on the positive Tea Map reviews. It was a beautiful home, decorated so lovely and feminine. The food was delicious, a bit small in the salad and dessert portions for the price. It would have been nice to have a scone included. The tea was excellent, many varieties, brewed well but served only warm and not hot. The server did not come back to check on us and we were the only ones in that small dining room so we were finished eating before she returned. All in all, I would love to go again for a special occassion and try some of their other offerings and eat on their beautiful shaded patio. |
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- Kelli 04/30/08 |
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Dear Kelli, Thank you for visiting The Tea Cup and sharing such kind words about how you found the tea room to be beautiful and feminine. My guess is, you had our Secret Garden Du Jour which has a petite or half sandwich, cup of homemade soup, side salad, tea cup tea-nie dessert which includes iced tea for $14.99 or hot tea for $16.49. We try to include everything desirable for lunch and even include our 'tea-nie' dessert so that you can enjoy a little something sweet without feeling too guilty for having had dessert. We do offer full size desserts as well. Next time you might try our chocolate, chocolate, chunky fudge brownie cake topped with a chocolate ganache and vanilla bean ice cream. It is one of my favorites! We often feel that we over visit or check on our guests because we want everything to be perfect for them, so I deeply apologize if you did not recieve the attention you rightfully deserved as a Tea Cup guest. Please do try us again and relax on our oak shaded terrace. Thank you kindly, Lynn and staff.
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Food: We drove over from Orlando, and it was well worth the drive. The place was packed, Red Hatters and all. We shopped in the gift shop, while waiting for our table. Our lunch was tealicious!!! Chicken Artichoke Soup served in pedestal tea cups with scalloped rims. Delicious & cute :) The scones were a first for us - Pineapple Coconut, hot out of the oven. If you live in Tampa, You have no excuse for not going to The Tea Cup Tea Room and I'll definitely drive back!!! |
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- Deborah Rogers 04/25/08 |
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Dear Deborah, Thank you for taking the time to drive all the way from Orlando to visit The Tea Cup. We greatly appreciate that you noticed some of the little details. It was fun having you gals join us. Please come back soon, Lynn and Staff
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Food: My Mom, sisters, 2 year old daughter and I visited on the same day (and at the same time) as 27 red-hatters. Although the staff was a little overwhelmed they managed to serve up a delicious meal with a smile. The food is wonderful and the atmosphere is great. Everything was just beautiful. If you go, dont pass up the scones. I'd like to keep this place a secret but it appears that the word has already gotten out! |
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- Jennifer 04/09/08 |
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Dearest Jennifer, God Bless those of you with patience and kindness. As a new business we are learning how to be prepared for each new day. We serve you, but you have truly been the one to give the gift today. I am glad you enjoyed the tropical scones; we are finding them to be very popular. It is always an exciting challenge to create and offer new and delicious tea and menu items. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Lynn and Staff
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Food: Oh my gosh!!!!! This tearoom is to die for!! The decor is beautiful, the food is beyond amazing and the people there are so wonderful and kind. My mom and I went here for high tea Saturday afternoon and we were just blown away by the charm of the tearoom and its staff. Our waitress was thee sweetest girl ever... Leah we love you! Lynn is an absolutely wonderful host and has done an amazing job here. the gift shop is filled with many wonderful treasures. The food... oh gosh where to begin... the chicken salad croissants are out of this world!!! (we had seconds just to double check LOL), the scones were delightful and the desserts... just sweet confection perfection. The selection of teas was very extensive and the 2 we tried were delicious!(Key Largo and Organic southern peach) Everything r... (more) |
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- Kristyn 04/06/08 |
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Dear Kristyn, It was a party! I don't know how else to describe you, your daughter and your mom's visit. We all had such a great time and can't wait until you gals come back. Thank you for the delicious compliments! Kind words are inspirational. Leah is amazing, she is heart and soul of The Tea Cup...don't know what we would do without her. Jen made all of your delicious treats even though our guests rarely get to see her face to face, it is greatly appreciated when folks enjoy her talents and we get the chance to give her a well deserved pat on the back. Thank you, thank you, thank you Kristyn. Lynn and Staff
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Food: My mother and I had a fantastic experience at The Tea Cup. We enjoyed the apricot peach tea, as well as the kiwi strawberry tea. I highly recommend both. We also had what I believe was called the Secret Garden Du Jour, which includes the daily selection of salad, soup, sandwich, and dessert. Their chicken salad sandwich is to die for, as well as their homemade creamy parmesan dressing that I selected for the salad. They have a selection of at least 5 different homemade dressings (maybe more). Oh, and we also LOVED the chicken artichoke brie soup... and how could I forget the scones!?! The scone of the day was strawberry white chocolate chip made with real strawberries and served with devanshire cream. Everyone was friendly and the service was impeccable. It's great to have another tea room... (more) |
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- Karen V, 03/29/08 |
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Dear Karen, Thank you for your uplifting review. It is always a blessing to hear such kind words. We are glad that you and your mom enjoyed what The Tea Cup has to offer and we truly enjoyed spending time with you both. It is very fulfilling to be able to satisfy our guests in the way that you have explained. Thank you again for your bounty of kind, thoughtful words. Lynn and Staff
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Food: Yesterday was my 2nd visit to the Tea Cup. I brought a friend that had never been to a tea room. It was very special. Service, decor, teas and food all wonderful. Plan on attending for Mothers Day with my mother and mother in law. |
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- Linda Roe 03/20/08 |
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Hi Linda, I am looking forward to seeing you, your mother and mother-in-law for our Mother's Day Brunch. It promises to be a special day to remember. It is wonderful to see families spend precious time creating memories. Thank you for your kind review...as my mom says...(kind words) are what make a house a home. Thank you for making our house a home to share with great folks like you.
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Food: My four year old daughter and I visited this tea room on a whim at the end of February. It was her first tea experience, and she did fairly well. We enjoyed the environment, the service and the tea. The owner's daughter came by and gave my daughter a pink boa and tiara to wear so that she could feel like a princess while she enjoyed her tea. We found the staff and the owner to be incredibly gracious and patient. The owner even gave my daughter a pack of 'Wiki Sticks' to play with. We didn't have the traditional tea, but we did have a delicious chicken salad croissant along with scones and tea. I highly recommend this tea room and look forward to returning soon. |
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- Karen C. 03/20/08 |
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Hi Karen, We delight in having little princesses join us for the day; the staff and I surely get as much pleasure as they do. We look forward to seeing you both again soon. We will have some unique spring/summer tea events coming up for 'Mommy and Me' so keep posted. Thank you ever so much for your kind response.
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- Kathy Morgan 03/18/08 |
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Dear Kathy, We look forward to seeing you all again. Can't wait to spend time with our new friends once again. Thank you for your very kind words, Lynn and Staff.
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Food: Me and my dear friend, came in last week and had lunch, the tea cup is a very friendly and pretty place, Me and my friend chose two different menu items and they were good, however, I have to agree portion size was alittle on the small size, for a lunch. The scones are excellant ! we have tried many other tearooms both in the area and out of state, and these are a good size and texture, but we are accustom to recieveing two scones with an order, so that was something of a let down, the tea choices Are vast, but again the timer was also on the table with no explanation, we of course knew due to our experience but others maynot be as knowledgeable. Up to just recently victorian grace on parsons was the best place for scones, but due to a recent tea visit there we could tell something had cha... (more) |
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- Linda & Jeannie 03/17/08 |
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Dear Linda and Jeannie, So glad you gals had a nice visit at The Tea Cup. And so very glad that you enjoyed the scones.
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Food: I'm not sure what the non-positive posters were talking about! A friend brought me on a whim. I admit we did not 'take tea', but lunch and I was thoroughly pleased! We did order a strawberry scone which my friend said was wonderful. I have never had a scone that delicious(and moist!) before and trust me, I'm known as a 'dessert/scone snob'. Our server was so pleasant and nice. The owner even came out and spoke with our table and the other tables, chatting and acting if we were all old friends. Perhaps that's why the other poster had the impression that friends were posting for friends (?). Lynn I had never met you before that day, but felt as if I've known you a long time. You and your staff made me feel welcome! Thank you and keep up the good work! Can't wait to bring my mother now! |
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- Jeanette 03/14/08 |
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Dear Jeanette, Thank you for your kind observance. We enjoyed serving and chatting with you both. That is why we work at The Tea Cup because caring for people is not only our talent, but our passion. Thank you, Lynn and Staff
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Food: Friends writing biased reviews about friends do a great disservice to those of us in search of a unique tea experience. Based upon the reviews at this site, I expected an extraordinary experience. I had an ordinary experience. This tea room is pretty. The tea artistry was poor because it wasn't explained. A plastic eggtimer was on the table and it was meant to time our brew, but it wasn't explained. Besides, brew times vary for different tea blends. The tea sandwiches were ordinary. After reading that a chef prepared them, I expected creativity and uniqueness - not craisins. The desserts were ordinary and plain (and very small). Service was slow because there appeared to be one person working all rooms. The tea was pricey for what food we got. The table linens weren't pressed. It is a pretty, but ordinary place. |
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- Regina J 03/10/08 |
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At The Tea Cup our goal is to turn guests into friends... and we have many. I am sorry that your experience was not what you had expected. We do our very best to please everyone in every way that we are able. Thank you for your review. Lynn and Staff
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Food: I enjoyed all aspects of The Tea Cup experience. I made my first and second visits there this week. Yes, the scones and chicken salad are delicious, but I absolutely love the Chicken Artichoke Brie soup! Well done, Lynn and company. I look forward to returning again and again. |
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- Bev 03/07/08 |
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Dear Bev, Pleasing our guests is what it is all about. It was truly our pleasure. So glad you enjoyed the Chicken Artichoke Brie we have it on the menu all the time. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thanks again, Lynn
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- JEP 03/06/08 |
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Dear 'J.E.P.' We are pleased that you noticed how 'pretty' our tea room and gift shop are and how very good the Lemon Lavender tea and Scones are as well. I apologize that your expectation in regards food quantity for percieved value was not met. It is our goal at The Tea Cup to insure that each of our guests have a delightful visit with us in every aspect. I am disappointed however that you did not relay that to me the times I visited your table. I would have been ever so glad to assist you in creating the most uplifting experience possible. Thank you for your review. Sincerely, Lynn
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Food: I just hosted a Birthday party for my daughter who was turning 9. I have to say, that she had 15 guests, and they all had a blast! The food was top notch, and Lynn you were a marvelous host. We loved you showing the girls the proper way to drink tea and the lesson on manners. I would highly recommend this birthday party to anyone who is running out of ideas and is looking for a memorable event. Thanks again! |
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- Evelina Phillips 03/03/08 |
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Dear Evelina, The girls were such angels and had impeccable manners to begin with; the pleasure was all mine. We love doing birthday parties for children. We also do some fun theme parties off-site such as our 'Spa' Tea Party and our 'Little Princess' Tea Party. Thank you again!
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- Kathryn 02/25/08 |
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Hi Kathryn, WOW! Thank you for the wonderful compliments! We certainly enjoyed having you visit The Tea Cup Tea Room and are glad that you enjoyed our unique and whimsical gift shop as well as the food. We have amazing servers and I am most thankful for their cheery dispositions and the kind attentive service that they delight in giving. It was a true pleasure to visit with you. Thanks again, Lynn
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Food: This tea house goes the extra mile! The five of us who visited there this past weekend are vegetarians. Lynn prepared a wonderful, tasty tea for us! The roasted portobella sandwich is incredible. The presentation is outstandng and service is both efficient and warm and friendly. With all of this plus a large and varied menu and multiple, well decorated rooms, this is a tea house to return to again and again! |
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- Jan Tucci 02/25/08 |
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Dear Jan, We were pleased to create special tea sandwiches for you and your cheerful friends. We love being given the opportunity to become closer to our guests and delight in knowing when we have made them happy. The smile on your faces warmed our hearts. Thank you for the lovely review. We welcome you and look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Food: Last week my daughter Alyssa, her friend Mary, and I went to tea at The Tea Cup. We had a wonderful time, and I wanted to be sure to post comments that are truly from me. See, we closed Tussie Mussie on February 17th and it appears that somebody who is upset with me for closing our business and ruining her event may be sending disparaging emails. The Tea Cup is a wonderful tea room - quaint, comfortable and welcoming. Lynn Davis put a great deal of time, effort, thought and love into this tea room and it shows from the impeccable decorations to the variety of menu items. The chicken/artichoke soup is delicious and is a great comfort food. The little tea sandwich with the mandarin orange on top is one of the best spreads I have ever tasted. The white chocolate chip/strawberry scones ... (more) |
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- Patty Wood 02/25/08 |
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'Dearest Patty, You are one classy gal! I will surely miss not having a 'sister' in the biz, but look forward to seeing you and wonderful Alyssa again. Thank you for your kind compliments and please visit again soon. Thanks so much, Lynn
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Food: My favorite tea room closed, and at the urging of the owner, I visited The Tea Cup. Just as I was told, Lynn was very warm, gracious and welcoming. Our server was very friendly too. The tea room is cute. While it has some antiques, it is more modern. The homemade salad dressing was delicious and the soup was very good too - it was lukewarm and I did tell this to our server. The chicken salad was good, but the croissant was a little dry. To make us part of the tea ceremony, our tea pot was served with the tea ball in it and an egg timer on the table (which was flipped when the tea pot was served). We figured out that we were supposed to remove the tea ball when the egg timer was through. All in all, it was a good experience. |
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- Larra 02/22/08 |
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Dear 'Larra', It is very sad that Tussie Mussie was unable to stay in business. We too will miss them. Thank you for mentioning our homemade salad dressings; we get many requests to bottle and sell them. We are also asked to sell our chicken salad as take home. It is delicious because all of the love Chef Claudia put into her recipe, we are thankful for her. We make sometimes two trips a day to the local bakery to ensure fresh croissants. We too are blessed with servers who are warm, friendly, cheerful and attentive. So glad you partook in the tea ceremony, you are exactly right, we encourage participation with the tea infusers and tea timers. It makes the overall experience more memorable. We enjoyed having you at The Tea Cup and look forward to your next visit.
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Food: I waited and waited to visit your tea room & on just the right day... My mom and I came in last week and were absolutely swept away with the beauty of the tea rooms, the amazing selection of tea, how hot the tea was, how perfect the food was and how full we were at the end of our meal! A total blessing of love given by each person there -- Thank you, Lynn, for being so naturally open with strangers with the perfect words I needed to hear that day! It is amazing how easy life is when we allow control to be in the Right Place! Thanks for the memory with my mom from Auburndale! We will be back! |
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- Suzi Elmore 02/16/08 |
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Dearest Suzi, I too enjoyed the stroll through downtown Auburndale with your mom. Wonderful memories, beautiful town, loving people...where my faith was strengthened daily. Just for asking He has given us all we need at The Tea Cup and are richly blessed to be able to share. Your words filled me with confidence and peace that we are on the right track...His track! Thank you for sharing your touching words and thoughts. Sincerely, Lynn
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Food: This was the most quaint tea room I have visited thus far. The staff was friendly and decor impeccable. The meal was delicious with original menu items in abundance. The gift shop presented many unique offerings, also. |
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- Jeanine 02/14/08 |
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Thank you Jeanine, We strive for quaint and are touched when someone so personally and eloquently describes our tea room. Thank you for your kind words.
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Food: My friends and I were there for a birthday lunch, we loved everything about your Tea Room. The food was fantastic and everyone there is so friendly. We plan on coming back soon. |
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- Darlene 02/14/08 |
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Dear Darlene, We are pleased to hear that the birthday was a success and look forward to seeing you again soon. We greatly appreciate the compliments and truly have been blessed with a friendly team at The Tea Cup Tea Room. Thanks again!
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Food: I formerly belonged to a group of ladies who went for tea to a different tearoom each month. If this establishment had been here then, we may never have had to leave Brandon! I was there as part of a private luncheon our Church arranged for the staff in January, and it felt as though we were stepping into a retreat - since you enter at the rear of the building, you don't even remember that there are cars going by on the other side of the home. The entry is inviting, the gift shop has lots of items, from everyday to eclectic, and excellent prices. I had a wonderful salad, and the others in our party were well-pleased with their meals and the choices of tea as well. The men in our group even felt at home, in spite of their fears that they would feel too 'frou-frou.' I am happy to report that they enjoyed their meals and their tea, and did not feel at all pressured to raise their pinkies - not even once!! LOL Thank you, Lynn - we loved every minute! |
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- Denise 02/11/08 |
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Hi Denise, I had a great time with all of you that day. You are an amazing group and I enjoyed overhearing all of the laughter. Your being there was a great blessing to me. I am glad the gents were comfortable and felt no 'pinkie pressure'. Thank you for your very kind words. The pleasure was all mine. Sincerely, Lynn
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Food: My 3 sisters and I visited your tearoom a couple of weeks ago to celebrate a 66th birthday. We had a blast, My sister wore the pink boa and the tierra and had a great time. The place is elegant and we were warmly welcomed. The food was delicious and presented in a beautiful way. We all loved the gift shop too. Your staff were very friendly and we look forward to coming again in the near future. We will reccommend it to all of our friends. Thanks for a great afternoon |
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- Becky Goellner 02/08/08 |
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Dear Becky, We are pleased to hear that your sister's birthday was a success and we thank you for allowing us to have been a part of it. Celebrating makes such wonderful memories and we love to do that! Hope to see you again soon.
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Food: My sister and I visited the Tea Cup Tea Room for the first time today. What a delightful experience! Not only was the food delicious (please don't ever change the recipes for the scones and chicken salad) and beautifully presented, but the service was equally wonderful. My sister and I spent as much time in the gift shop browsing around and talking with Lynn and her wonderful staff as we did enjoying the delicious high tea experience. Already have reservations to come back later this month. The Tea Cup is definitely our favorite tea room! |
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- Carol 02/03/08 |
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Hi Carol, Gals like you and your sister make all the effort worthwhile. It was a delight to serve you! Don't worry, that chicken salad is here to stay. I will pass the compliment on to Chef Claudia, Amy, Jen, Jade and Leah. Thank you so much.
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Food: My friend & I went today and we enjoyed everything. It was a relaxing atmosphere, that I will remember to return and enjoy. Thank you Lynn for the hospitality. |
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- Elice 02/02/08 |
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Hi Elise, I sure enjoyed talking to you both yesterday. I'm glad you took a little time to relax over some delicious tea. Girl time is really good time! Hope to see you soon; we sure appreciate the kind words.
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Food: Visited several times and the food and tea was outstanding! The service great and restaurant was a perfect place for lunch with great candles and gifts. I like the seasonal theme. Planning a party soon. |
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- Susan O'Connor 02/01/08 |
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Dear Susan, You always add a special warmth to The Tea Cup when you stop by. I hope you are enjoying your rose petal soy candle. Thank you for your review and please come back soon.
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Food: I recently visited the tea room and found it to be a relaxing place away from home. The food was incredible and the whole staff was friendly and all had inviting smiles. My server Jade was over the top with making sure we had everything we needed and were well taken care of. She even poured our teas for us. I will definitely return. |
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- Debbie 01/30/08 |
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Dear Debbie, We enjoyed having you visit The Tea Cup today and we are pleased to know that your visit was relaxing (that is our goal). Jade is a blessing to us all with her cheerful disposition and attention to detail. She is a perfect fit for The Tea Cup as we strive to create a beautiful experience for each of our guests. Thank you for your kind words; we look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Food: My visit to the Tea Cup Tea Room was a delight both for me and my granddaughter. The facility is lovely, the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. My granddaughter was provided special treats and made to feel like a princess. She couldn't stop talking about her 'tea party.' The experience is one we will definitely remember and repeat. |
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- Karen Odell 01/28/08 |
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Dear Karen, We are delighted to have been a part of your special day. You have created a 'princess memory' that will not be forgotten. Thank you for the compliment and please tell our princess that her manners were impecable!!
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Food: I visited The Tea Cup for the first time today. I have been going to the same tea room for years. I have tried others, but they never could compare to my FAVORITE.....until now!!! The Tea Cup is now my FAVORITE tea room to visit!! I went in thinking it would not compare to my other one like all the rest I have tried. WOW! it way exceeded my expectaitons! Everything was PERFECT! I brought my mom and due to health reasons she can not have seeds or nuts. Lynn and her staff went over and beyond to make sure she had a filling and beautiful meal as well. My 6 year old daughter was also with us. She has been going to tea rooms with me for a few yaers now. After tasting the wounderful desserts and veiwing the beautiful bathroom, she also gave The Tea Cup the seal of approval!! I highly recommend The Tea Cup!! |
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- Lori 01/25/2008 01/25/08 |
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Lori, It allowed us to feel more involved in the pampering which is what we love most! We are delighted you all enjoyed yourselves and thank you for the wonderful compliments.
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Food: My friends and I visited this tea room last Saturday and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious, especially the strawberry scones, and the service was great. Some tea rooms give you a time limit and that makes you feel rushed, but not here. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. The place is just beautiful. Thank you Lynn for your hospitality. |
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- Maritza 01/23/08 |
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Hi Maritza, It was great to finally meet you and your delightful friends. We enjoyed the sparkle and energy you and your friends brought to The Tea Cup!
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Food: I had a chance to visit this tearoom not too long ago and I must say what a lovely surprise. The old house was beautifully decorated and the food is wonderful. I was told that all the soups are home made and will change thru out the seasons. All of the salads dressings were also home made. How refreshing to know that they are not coming out of a bottle. The teas were wonderful and the fruit scones were to die for. I understand the scones will change with the seasons also. Many thanks to the owner and the chef for the wonder atmosphere and food. |
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- Ann 01/19/08 |
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Hello Ann, We are pleased that you could join us. We are blessed to have a chef with a true passion for creating unique and delicious Tea Cup meals. We thank you for the compliments and look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Food: My husband and I visited The Tea Cup during the holidays. We loved the homemade salad dressing and chicken salad sandwiches. This tea room has a unique way of preparing the tea by using a 5 minute timer and straining method. My husband and I ordered different teas that was large in portion size and were both excellent. |
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- Tina from Lithia 01/19/08 |
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Dear Tina, We are so happy that you and your husband could join us at The Tea Cup. Thank you for noticing our homemade salad dressings. The staff works very hard preparing all fresh and homemade food and truly appreciates the lovely compliments.
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Food: This tea room is a wonderful addition to the area. The service was friendly and the food was wonderful. Everything was presented beautifully and the tearoom itself was decorated very nicely. A good way to spend a relaxing afternoon. |
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- Jennifer 01/17/08 |
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Hello Jennifer, We are delighted that you were able to as we say at The Tea Cup 'Step Away From The Day' and that we were able to provide that relaxation for you. Thank you.
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Food: The Tea Cup Tea Room is a great place to take your mother for a special occasion or just to take her to lunch. We loved the settings of the fine china and the beautiful quilts hanging on the walls. Our food and tea was wonderful. The owner and staff were very nice and friendly. We will definitely return in the future. |
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- Stephanie 01/17/08 |
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Thank you Stephanie, We are truly blessed at The Tea Cup to have such a friendly and attentive staff. Thank you for yor visit and we look forward to you and your Mom returning soon.
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Food: My experience at The Tea Cup Tea Room was perfect. Not only was the leaf Lemon Lavender Tea and treats were good and tasty, The Owner and server are kind and professional. True customer service still exist at The Tea Cup Tea Room. The tasty treats made my mouth water. I definitely will be going back for more. My strawberry was covered in a black and white suit made out of dark and white chocolate. My Lemon Lander Tea was perfect to my taste buds. This was my first time tasty this particular tea and I was actually surprise to taste the Lavander. This tea was made perfect not too hot or too cold or anything floating around my cup. The aroma of my lemon and lavender made me feel relaxed. If you like these two flavors, than you need to go to The Teas Cup Teas Rooms. You will enj... (more) |
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- Brenda White 01/16/08 01/16/08 |
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Hi Brenda, It touches our hearts that you noticed so many of the things that we try so hard to make special for our guests at The Tea Cup. We can not thank you enough for the beautiful compliments. It was fun having you, hope to see you again soon.
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Food: What a delightful experience I had at the Tea Cup! Such a sweet and calming atmosphere, the ever smiling staff was most attentative yet not intrusive. I came with my sister for High Tea. The food was sooooo good, I was so stuffed, I coudn't finish it all. I ended up purchasing a can of the Strawberry Cream Tea and some other items from the treasure filled gift shop. I couldn't help myself from hugging Ms. Lynn (the owner). I hope to bring a group of teachers for delicious food and fellowship at such a serene place. |
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- Zonia Parker 01/16/08 |
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Dear Zonia, I too will 'remember this face' and the delightful young lady attached. It was a pleasure to have you and your sister. It brightens our day when fun guests spend time with us at The Tea Cup. Thank you.
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Food: I truly enjoyed my experience at The Tea Cup. The tea was excellant the atmosphere was cozy and friendly. The food was wonderful! I will definitely go back again. |
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- Tammi 01/11/08 |
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Hi Tammi, Thank you for the kind compliments; we will be looking out for you soon!
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