Destination Tea: Becca’s Well

Where:  Lawrenceville, Georgia
Style:  Medieval-esque market and classic event space
Tea Selection: 3 preselected Rishi loose leaf teas
Teatimes:  Special Tea Events or Private parties of 12 or more
Reservations:  Ticket purchase required, find upcoming dates here
Contact:  770-91-7460 or info@beccaswell.com
Cost: $64 Afternoon Tea
Destination Tea Tips: New afternoon tea dates are posted monthly, so follow Becca’s Well’s Facebook page to snag a seat. Also leave plenty of time to shop their selection of Rishi loose leaf teas, specialty honey, oils, vinegars, local goods, gifts and books. Gratuity is not included, so look for a QR code on the table to tip your hosts.

Prices and teatimes are subject to change. Please see our Georgia afternoon tea directory for the latest details.

exterior Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Destination Tea Notes: Last summer, Lindsay Mason of Becca’s Well in Lawrenceville, teamed with mother-daughter caterers Ginny Hall and Tammy Johnson of Nosh and Nibble to begin offering themed monthly afternoon teas. It was a joy to again experience the gourmet creations of Tammy and Ginny, formerly of Norcross’ Ivy Tea House. Their French Afternoon Tea menu delighted us with one delicious morsel after the next. Guests are seated at tables placed at the back of the shop and in a quiet event space, where our one change would have been more comfortable chairs. The Mason family also owns Liberty Books next door, whose aisles of books add charm to the teatime setting, fitting because Becca’s Well is named for the fictitious medieval community in Aiden Song, a novel written by Lindsay’s husband Zack Mason. You’ll even spot a well in the market, where we happily shopped the large selection of Rishi loose leaf teas on display. As Lindsay explained her vision to stock the market with artisan and local goods, she told us, “I wanted to create someplace that I’m happy to be.” We can attest, that’s the kind of energy that’s catching!

the market in Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Walk back to “The Keep” to be seated for your afternoon tea.
taking tea in a medieval town at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Pretty wicker bistro sets are tucked amongst the market displays, overlooked by a mural of a medieval village.
afternoon tea and books at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Tiered trays are at the ready, and just beyond, the bookstore.
event space for afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
The calm event space at the back of the shop accommodates larger tables.
gorgeous pendant at Liberty Books while at afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
A tea party ensconced by a beautiful bookstore

Tea Selection

teapots at the read at afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Ginny diligently serves unlimited pours of four expertly brewed teas, keeping our cups full as we try try all the varieties on offer:
Bergamot Rose rooibos at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
The Bergamot Rose was a naturally caffeine-free rooibos blend with rose, bergamot and berries.
Peach Blossom tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
The Peach Blossom was a lightly flavored white tea blend with quince, peaches, orange and tangerine essential oils.
Golden Yunnan at afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
The Golden Yunnan was a malty and rich black tea with accents of plum and raisin.
iced herbal tea at afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
And an iced option was the Tropical Crimson, an herbal blend of organic hibiscus, rosehips, licorice root, lemongrass, essential tangerine oil and pineapple flavoring

Scones & Spreads, Savories and Sweets

three generations gather for afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Doesn’t it gladden your heart to see three generations gathered for afternoon tea? Uniquely, the food is ready and waiting for each party upon arrival. Ginny promptly welcomed us and took our tea order, so we wasted no time in getting started.
nicoise salad at afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
We LOVE a healthy, whole food addition to an afternoon tea menu, this one a French favorite: Nicoise Salad with red potato, tomato, olives, asparagus, egg and Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Delicious!
savories at afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
The two scrumptious savories were offered in double portions: A Steak au Poivre Tea Sandwich with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, on a soft ciabatta, and Pink Peppercorn Salmon bites with Shaved Fennel, Fresh Dill and Tzatziki.
bergamot vanilla scones at afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
We also appreciate when tea is used as an ingredient, as in these Bergamot Vanilla Scones, served with a whipped cream and a first for us: Chocolate Whipped Honey (pictured below).
blancmange at afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Each place setting has a Blancmange (fittingly, a popular French milk pudding from medieval times), similar to but not exactly a panna cotta, topped with Blackberry Coulis and fresh mint.
cherry almond frangipane at afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
The Cherry Almond Frangipane is scrumptiously moist, again served in double portions.
dessert at afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
The dessert course finishes with each guest receiving a slice of Chocolate Marquise Cake with Whipped Cream, Raspberry Dust and fresh fruit.
oils and vinegars at afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Time to shop!
wall of tea at afternoon tea at Becca's Well in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Aroma jars help you choose from the extensive variety of loose leaf teas at the front of the market.
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1 Comment

  1. I also attended a tea at Becca’s Well. The tea as well as the food that was served was excellent and plentiful. I wouldn’t recommend the tea, however, for folks attending by themselves like I did. This was definitely suited for couples and groups.

    If you’re looking for an outing with a friend or a loved one, I’d check this event out.

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