Angelina's

Recent reviews

• chris diaz

   Apr 18, 2020

  A must-stop when in Winston. Massive tea wall, brilliant staff, huge selection of blends and accessories.

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  Delany M.

   Mar 05, 2011

  Angelina's has a fantastic laid-back vibe that you can feel the moment you walk in. It's a very large, airy place and despite the very decent array of tea pots, tea ware, steepers, and entire wraparound wall of fun used books to browse and buy, it manages not to feel the least bit stuffy.

  The proprietor, Wayne, couldn't be friendlier if he tried, and was more than happy to answer questions and recommend his favorites from the seemingly hundreds of teas in glass jars lining the walls. Even a seasoned tea-hound like me got an informative lesson about puh-er (spelling?) tea by eavesdropping on a request from a fellow customer.

  There's a small bar with a few stools to sit at, a table if you want to hang out and work on homework or writing, and an interesting 'living room' set off to the side with big comfy couches and armchairs to stash a mate that...er..might not be as enthused about tea as you are. Not that I'm speaking from experience or anything ;)

  I ordered a lavender earl great made hot, which Wayne prepared excellently for me, caring enough to not only ask me how I liked mine steeped (most places I've gone have just done it 'right' - nevermind what the customer wants!) but to put in motion a rather interesting tricolor sand timer to watch while it did. When I added a bit of cream and sugar in the raw - major points for having an option other than white - it was the best cup I've had in a loooong while.

  I'm told the owner's young daughter, for whom the business is named, is known to face off against abandoned boyfriends and husbands in the living room area via the wii hooked up to a large flat screen. I hope to have the pleasure of meeting the young miss on my next visit! :)

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  A. Miller

   Nov 04, 2006

  I stopped by Angelina's again for my fav Vanilla Rooibois. It's just divine. There is another tropical flavored black tea with purple flowers....can't remember the name but it makes wonderful iced tea! I love reading reviews; it helps locals and visitors navigate which tearoom or tea shop to visit. Is it worth my time, effort, and gas? There is a distinctive difference between a tearoom and a tea shop. I would definitely say Angelina's is moreso a tea shop where you can purchase tea, drink tea, converse about tea, purchase the tea 'doo-dads', and most of all sample something you would not ordinarily try. No, tea is not exactly 'served' at Angelina's; but he is offering a more functional purpose. The practice of making a fulfilled cup of tea at home, or in the office or even as a gift. Just thought I'd put in another great review to vindicate Angelina's....especially after the review below. If you know what to expect, your expectations are already met...this is why teamap is greatly appreciated.

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  DA

   Oct 28, 2006

  Tea Assecories were very over priced. I sampled tea and it was given to me in a paper cup. They were nice and all but I would not say it was an extraordinary experience. There was no comfortable seating, felt more like a tea retail showroom.

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  Maureen

   Sep 20, 2006

  This is a fabulous tea room! The variety is wonderful, the owner's knowledge of teas is stellar. I'm lucky to have this wonderful shop close enough to get to it on a pretty regular basis. It's the best!

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  Ann Marie

   Aug 07, 2006

  Great service and wonderful tea! Everytime I go in I try a new tea and am pleasently surprised each time.