Tea at Blair Manor is an afternoon delight we share with friends and guests, for less than $14.00 per person (plates range from $7.95-$12.95 with a pot of imported tea), take a trip back in time! Make a reservation with us by calling 802-253-4145 or emailing us! Tea, as a beverage, was introduced to very wealthy Europeans perhaps as early as the late 1300's, but "Tea" as a social event or light meal was introduced in 1819 when the Tea Dance became popular. The Tea Dance remained a social activity right through WWII.  Friends would gather around 5:00 and chairs and tables would be set up around a dance floor. Tea and snacks were served while couples danced.

Tea, as a social event exclusively for women is widely believed to have started with the Seventh Dutchess of Bedford in the early 1840's, . Traditionally, dinner was not served until 8:30 or 9:00, and the Dutchess would find herself a bit peckish in the middle of the afternoon. She took to ordering a light meal be brought secretly to her rooms. When she was exposed her habit captured the fancy of other equally hungry women... and the British Tea was born! While the popularity of the British "Afternoon Tea" can probably be traced back to the Tea Dances, the Dutchess may have been the first to host teas at home, and her Afternoon Teas as social events coincided with the narrowing of women's roles in the mid-1800's..

Tea Time at Blair Manor – is an afternoon delight we invite you to share, as a wonderful Old world afternoon luxury. The experience can take you on a magical journey. This simple ceremony that surrounds the most poetic of all beverages is a must to savor and enjoy with friends and family. Dust off your favorite old hat just sitting in your closet, and find your gloves that are in a drawer, and allow yourself to be transported back to a gentler time. View a sample Menu

Our tea is served from our antique silver tea urn, and the teas are only from Taylor’s of Harrogate, family tea merchant’s est. 1886. They are known as one of the finest tea blenders in the world. Taylor’s’ are a family business, based in England’s beautiful Yorkshire dales, and have over one hundred years’ experience in the art of selecting and blending fine teas. The delicateness and elegance of sipping the fine liquid from a china cup focuses one to be gentle, to think warmly and to enjoy quiet conversation.

We offer afternoon teas on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00 pm. Reservations required. Ladies afternoon teas or luncheons are available. Perhaps you would like to Try a tea tasting party for 6 or less – a tasting of four different teas with light pastries and discussion of the properties of each tea. If creative…try a hat’s off to you Tea, but you will have to ask for the explanation of this surprise tea when you call.

Bridal Teas and luncheons are new this year and are a delightful alternative; Make arrangements for a bridal tea, perhaps have your guests come dressed in period attire and surprise the bride with a Victorian hat to wear during the occasion.
Plan you’re special day around tea-time, “Do come for tea”, savor the tastes and teas as you relive the a bit of Victorian elegance at the Manor.

Make a reservation with us by calling 802-253-4145 or emailing us!

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