Elizabeth Rosenzweig
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Teaberry's Tea Room
My best friend and I went here and had a wonderful time. We tried two of their house-blend teas, the Hampton Court (a Darjeeling and Assam blend) and Splendid Spice (black tea flavored with rose, cardamom, citrus, and almond). The Hampton Court tea was an exceptionally flavorful balance between fruity-floral and malty. I want to know how exactly they steeped it, because they did a better job of bringing out astringent compounds that enlivened the cup than I've yet managed in my own collection. The Splendid Spice was also a delight, with a rich, surprising flavor profile that complemented the base tea very well. In addition to the tea, my friend and I split the most elaborate tea service Teaberry's offers on their menu, giving us a chance to sample a bit of everything they have to offer. All of the food was great, but I thought the sweets were only remarkable compared to the sheer perfection of the savories. I could have happily eaten an entire plate of their traditional cucumber finger sandwiches alone, and the curried cauliflower soup was outstanding. The scones and lemon curd are also worth a mention, and the passionfruit sorbet was a perfect palate cleanser at the end of a long and very leisurely meal. Our husbands were so sad to miss out that we've promised to take them back with us next time. I'll be calling to make our reservation at least several days in advance, as they seem to fill up pretty quickly on the weekends.