New Hampshire

The Honeycup Cafe and Tea Room- This Manchester tea room is a brand new discovery for me – courtesy of Yang’s research. I highly recommend it! The decor is fun: the coffee room has a lovely rococo coffee room and around the corner in the shop, a Victorian/Edwardian tearoom, with the lush sounds of 1930s-50s jazz and swing playing in the background. The folks are friendly and helpful, delighted that you came to visit. For black tea, I chose Irish Breakfast, which was brewed just so! Sometimes people make it either too anemic or others bitterly strong, requiring dollops of sugar to make the brew palatable. Not here! The tea was brisk without uncomfortably curling your toes. My husband had the Dragonwell Green and said they brewed it just right for his tasting pleasure. Yang enjoyed a warm roast beef and horseradish sandwich that nicely hit the flavorful spot, while I experimented with deviled eggs flavored with pumpkin mayo and enough of a splash of paprika to give the dish a little bite without making your taste buds feel bitten. A pumpkin-white chocolate scone finished off my meal, leaving me pleasantly satisfied. There are several tasty seasonal dishes on the menu in addition to a nice selection of sandwiches, salads, breakfasts, etc. And coffee lovers, there is a good array of coffee beverages as well.

The White Heron Tea Room – We stopped at this casual and friendly tea/coffee/ comestible emporium in Portsmouth on our way up to Maine. It was the perfect spot to take five (or 35) for lunch on our peregrination. There’s an extensive list of teas black, red, green, white, and herbal. I chose a Darjeeling brew and was not disappointed. This tea was a mild and mellow drink served in a ceramic mug, fitting the casual atmosphere. You could have your tea in a paper cup but, let’s face it, tea requires ceramic – or better yer, china- to taste its best. We had scrumptious sandwiches, mine being a combination of avocado, cheese, and various veggies in a wrap. Yang enjoyed his spicy New Orleans chicken sandwich. Various forms of coffee and hot chocolate are also available, as well as cold drinks. With a tasty menu, White Heron is a pleasant place to grab breakfast, lunch, or a cuppa and dessert. There’s even a store for vinyl records within the restaurant. Click here for the menu and other information. Since the restaurant is open until 6:00p.m. Monday through Friday, you could even have a nice bite for supper.
The Cozy Tea Cart – Brooklyn, New Hampshire. This tearoom has cut back its dining area, but there are still some nice teas, sandwiches, and sweets here. Also, you can purchase some lovely tea accessories.