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The Tea Leaf

487 Moody Street
Waltham, MA
781-891-1900
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Hours

Sun 11:30am - 5:00pm
Mon closed
Tue closed
Wed 11:30am - 5:00pm
Thu 11:30am - 5:00pm
Fri 11:30am - 5:00pm
Sat 11:30am - 5:00pm

Overview

The Tea Leaf is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Waltham, MA.Our tearoom features traditional three-course Afternoon Tea and our A La Carte menu offerings include sandwiches, soups, quiche, English & fruit muffins, crumpets, scones and desserts. The Tea Leaf is the perfect setting for small bridal and baby showers as well as birthday celebrations. Please call to inquire.Our Tea Shop offers a large selection of packaged teas from blenders around the world. Our selection of teapots, tea cups, formal tea service, and tea-related accessories including Thistle Down tea cozies, and so much more. Our Book & Magazine section features Laura Childs Tea Mysteries, tea books and cookbooks as well as blank journals.The Magazine section includes 'The Tea House Times', 'Tea A Magazine', 'Tea Time', 'Victoria', 'Paula Deen' and more. In our gift shop you'll find Victorian art prints, greeting cards, stationery and notecards. Porcelain Victorian dolls, vintage-look Victorian cutout dolls, and childrens tea sets. Pilgrim Candle Company Candles, made right here in Massachusetts. Our boutique boasts carefully selected clothing, handbags, hats, shawls, jewelry and other fine accessories at affordable prices. Luxuriate in quality bath, spa & skin care products.The Tea Leaf, for tea and treasured things!




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My niece and I celebrate our birthdays each year with visits to different tea rooms. The Tea Leaf was new to us, and we consider it a great find. Sally, the proprietress, seems to be a one-woman operation - hostess, waitress, chef, etc. She is extremely welcoming and very knowledgeable about the teas she serves. The food was wonderful, and the presentation was lovely. When we needed our tea reheated, not only was Sally happy to do that, but she also encouraged us to try another tea selection in addition to the two we already had (no charge). We enjoyed a most relaxing atmosphere, delicious homemade food, and the welcoming presence of our hostess. Would definitely recommend the Tea Leaf to anyone who savors the afternoon tea experience.

- Leslie S. 03/12/13

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Our 1st visit on Saturday, and we plan to return with more friends in 2 weeks - delightful, delicious and lovely experience! Sally is a wonderful hostess, and we completely enjoyed the Tea Leaf - left full and with bags of tea and scones & jam to make at home! LOVE IT LOVE IT!! Thank you!!

- Ellen and Renee 02/18/13

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I purchased an online deal for Afternoon Tea and brought my mother with me. We were both so impressed with the Tea Leaf. Sandwiches were wonderful and so fresh and a nice assortment. Scones were the best we've had and the sweets were just the right way to finish but we were quite full so the owner offered take home boxes so that we could enjoy them later. We samples several teas and each pot was as good if not better than the one before. We loved the fact that we had such service with a smile the whole time that we were there. The owner, Sally asked if we brought a camera or cell phone so that she could take a picture of us. Such a delightful experience. We will return in the near future.

- Ginny 01/21/13

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I've been to many tearooms and this has to be the best by far. Relaxing ambiance, delightful decor and soothing classical music. As soon as my friend and I stepped into The Tea Leaf it was like instant relaxation. On this weekday they had just a few customers but weekends are bustling so this was a much needed relaxing and enjoyable time. The sandwiches were so fresh (the pumpkin chicken was sooo yummy)and sweets satisfied my sweet tooth. The cranberry and blueberry scone were to die for and the best I've ever had. Confirmed reservations are a must at the tearoom as they have limited seating.

- Ann & Loretta 10/26/12

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Sally, the owner of The Tea Leaf, is not only a fantastic host but a delightful individual. I visited here with a friend and we truly enjoyed getting to know Sally and loved the tea! She suggested a great tea especially for us as well as paired it well with some soft, delicious sconces - the best I've ever had. I highly recommend visiting this place, trying a sconce, and buying some tea to enjoy the full experiences. I most certainly will go back.

- Jenny 10/06/12

Tearoom Response
Jenny, thank you for taking the time to write. I always like to chat with my customers and get to knwo them and to help select a tea which can be difficult since the selection is a large one. One customer came in for the first time and said he'd just begin ordering tea from the top of the list! We both then shared a laugh but he wasn't kidding, he came back several times for my cranberry and blueberry scones and did try several teas as he worked his way downt he list.
I'm so happy to know that you had a nice visit and I look forward to serving you agin in the future.
Sally
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The Tea Leaf Tea tea room's is a delightful little spot and boasts the sub title 'For Tea and Treasured Things' which was right on the money! This adorable little shop is filled with gifts and tea accessories, jewelry, hats and apparel. The Tea Leaf is truly special and worth sharing with the 'tea loving community'! I recently visited the Tea Leaf with members of my book club. Sally, the owner of the shop greets her guests at the door and once seated she presented the menu and a run down of the seasonal teas as well as those on the menu that might be unfamiliar to rookies like myself. We enjoyed a lovely 'Afternoon Tea' which consisted of; a pot of our choice of tea, a warm scone with jam and clotted cream (which I could have swam in it was so delectable), I chose cranberry and others i... (more)

- Bernadette Scalese 09/20/12

Tearoom Response
Bernadette, thank you for your lovely review and comments. I try to check in periodically to respond to comments since we do not recieve a notice that someone submitted one. Running any business can be daunting and it's nice to know that my customers appreciate The Tea Leaf.
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A lovely find. The tea service at The Tea Leaf is far better than some of the fancy hotels I've been to. Fresh sandwiches, the best scones ever and delectable sweets to finish! Excellent list of teas to choose from as well. The owner is very knowledgeable about tea and very personable and attentive. There is also every kind of tea related item in the shop as well as gift items. We will definitely return soon.

- Bernadette 08/09/12