How much should I expect to pay?

Price Range
 - $6-$12 US dollars per person.
 - $12 -$20 US dollars per person
 - $20 US dollars or more per person

What kind of tea room is it?

Type of Establishment

 - British Tea Rooms usually serving traditional British foods such as kidney pie, cheese and sausages.  A typical offering on the menu could be a "Ploughman's lunch" which consists of cheese, meats, pickles and crusty bread. Also scones, clotted cream, lemon curd and various desserts.  Some also offer soups, tea sandwiches and quiche.  The atmosphere is comfortable cozy, and appears less formal then a Victorian tea room.  Food is generally served on English bone china 

 - Victorian Tea Rooms usually serve dainty tea sandwiches and finger desserts on fine bone china. The atmosphere is feminine and formal with lace, silver, and linen tablecloths. Classical music sometimes is played for ambience.

 - Asian Tearooms offer a great cultural experience to all. The menu may include Gion no suki (bite size rice balls), Mochizuki (sweet bean cakes), or Ohagi (coated rice cakes) to name a few. Most often green tea is served in clay cups without handles. Food may be served in bento boxes (raised boxes with food placed decoratively in each square section off the plate) The room dÃ^cor could include silk wall hangings, lanterns and teak accents.

Note: Each establishment seems to have its own personality.  Menus and setting vary widely within each category.  The fun is in experiencing them all.  Call ahead if you want to be prepared.

What foods will be offered?

- Lunch - Desserts - Lunch and desserts

What attractions are nearby?

	- Herb or flower garden setting
	- Gift shop on premises or shopping nearby
	- In or around a library or bookstore
	- Near a museum or art gallery

Is the tea served in a hotel?  Is it reservation only? Do they accept credit cards?

 - Hotel or Franchise - tea is generally served in a dining room or lounge

 - Reservations only - you must call ahead to reserve seating or to give the proprietor advanced notice.  Tea is not served on a regular basis.

 - Credit cards accepted/ Amex/MC/Visa/Discover