221tea rated this place
5/5
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If you are looking for a tea house that offers high-tea, or a casual afternoon tea, this is the place! Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Food is delicious. Fabulous selection of tea, with a smelling wall. They have also recently added a nice selection of gourmet fresh-ground coffee that they serve in a french press if you are looking for something different. They offer a “Children’s Tea” for birthdays and private rooms for parties. It’s easy to make a day of it at White Linen because they also have a huge antique barn on property. Highly recommend!

TeaLeafs in Williamsville, New York
5/5
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221tea rated this place
5/5
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TeaLeafs is AMAZING! I highly recommend a stop! The staff is knowledgeable and you can tell they really care about the tea. They always have at least two samples brewed for you to taste while browsing. They have a huge selection with a smelling wall. Multiple sugars are available for purchase, and they will allow you to taste if you ask. They have a large selection of kettles, mugs, and infusers ranging from whimsical to serious. Whether you are new or experienced with loose tea, give this store a shot, they love talking tea, and no matter what the question they always give an enthusiastic and encouraging response. Awesome local business!

221tea rated this place
4/5
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I was also surprised to discover Condrell’s carried loose tea! We included them on our weekend trek to check-out local tea vendors and I am happy we did! They had a nice selection of loose tea and tea accessories. (It is Easter time at the time of this review, so their store is understandably set-up/overflowing with chocolate, so it’s a little cramped…it will be interesting to see if the set-up changes after Easter) We picked up five flavors of Rooibos and Black tea to try. So far I am LOVING their Pineapple Upside Down Rooibos, and their S’mores Black Tea. I highly recommend a stop if you are passing through Kenmore!

Blue mountain coffees in Buffalo, NY
3/5
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221tea rated this place
3/5
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I was pleasantly surprised to find out, via Steepster, that Blue Mountain offered loose tea. We went to check it out this weekend. Staff was friendly, they carry about 40 varieties of loose tea/flavored loose tea. One feature which is sadly missing at Blue Mountain, is the presence of smelling jars/tins. A normal perk of buying tea locally in a store is the ability to smell the tea before making a buying decision. The tea is reasonably priced, and they also have a nice selection of boxed teas and accessories.

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I just started drinking loose tea this year…and by “drinking” I mean, “completely obsessed” with no hope or want of redemption.

One experience with some rooibos and an infuser to show me just how easy it was, and that was all she wrote.

The only tea I ever had before this year was bagged Earl Grey, that one bad experience was enough to put me off tea for life. Turns out, after some trial and error, I discovered I just don’t like bergamot.

All other tea is fair game. I am enjoying expanding my horizons, and I would love to do a swap if anyone is willing to give a newbie a shot! Check out my cupboard and let me know if you are interested in anything!

Tea Ratings:
100-90 – DRINK ALL THE TEA!!! Always in my cupboard. I would cry if discontinued.
80-89 – Very good tea. I probably stock this year round in small quantities.
70-79 – Good tea, but not a “WOW” tea
60-69 – I can appreciate that this is good tea…just not a tea I enjoy
59 or below – No thank you.

As far as life outside of tea goes…I am a fangirl at heart.

I love BBC Sherlock and all things Johnlock.

I also love Doctor Who. 3, 9 & 10 are my favorites…I have high hopes for 12. My favorite companions are River Song, Donna Noble and Mickey the Idiot.

I am an adult fan of Lego, as is my husband bgrinham. We collect Classic Space, Classic Star Wars, Harry Potter, Trains, and the Modular Buildings.

Feel free to say hello! I look forward to meeting people who share in my obsessions! Tea or otherwise!

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