Where: Millerton, New York
Style: Tea cafe
Tea Selection: 300 loose leaf teas by Harney & Sons
Teatimes: Wednesday to Saturday 10 to 4; Sunday 11 to 4
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome
Contact: 518-789-2121
Cost: $8 Scones with Cream & Jam + $8 Pot of Tea = Cream Tea
Destination Tea Tip: Leave time to peruse the large gift shop with unique tea gift finds and of course Harney & Sons teas.
Prices and teatimes are subject to change. Please see our New York Afternoon Tea Directory for the latest details.
Destination Tea Notes: Anyone who ventures into the American afternoon tea scene will soon know the name Harney & Sons. A family business that began in 1983 in the basement of John Harney’s Connecticut inn, where he began blending teas for his guests, Harney & Sons today offers more than 300 teas, of which fan favorites such as Paris, Wedding and Hot Cinnamon are frequently featured on afternoon tea menus throughout the country. Three generations of the Harney family work together to run their online business, bottling plant, and tea shops in Millerton and Manhattan, New York. After years of enjoying their tea blends, we had the opportunity to visit Harney & Sons’ Millerton tea bar, to see how they serve up a cream tea and proper cup of tea. At the counter, as we contemplated how impossible it is to just choose one or two teas from this vast menu, we were astounded by tea barista Taylor’s mastery. She is ready to describe the flavor profile of every tea on offer, and uses Zojirushi water boilers to select the proper temperature for each tea’s preparation. The food here is scratchmade and yummy, from lunch items to baked goods, perfect for what we like to call a “DIY afternoon tea.” However, we focused on our mission: to sample the cream tea, which was delightful. A surprise bonus of the trip was the chance to browse the large gift shop here, which featured several tea gifts we hadn’t seen before. If we were in the area, we’d certainly be returning regularly to make our way through this gargantuan collection of teas — no better way to expand your tea palate!
Tea Selection
Scones & Spreads, Sweets
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