 | The British Tea Garden & Pantry, Tecumseh, MIposted by TeaHouseTimes Admin, ADVERTISER TEA RELATED PRODUCTSThursday, February 11th 2010 @ 5:34 PM |
Rochelle Bird opened the British Pantry and Tea Garden Café in Tecumseh, Michigan, in 1998, with one cook /dishwasher, one wait staff and one clerk at the front counter in the gift area. Today there is a staff of 12 fantastic employees, who not only know guests by name, but also remember their favorite menu items. The British Tea Garden compliments the historic downtown, bringing customers from all parts of the Midwest to enjoy tea and lunch in the café and shop the day away. It has become a destination in itself.
A customer comments about the shop:
“When I hear the name Tecumseh, MI, I always think of the British Tea Garden. Show me a tea room anywhere and I just have to visit it, so when I first saw the British Tea Garden, several years ago, I stopped in for tea and lunch. I’ve been stopping there frequently ever since. I love the cozy old English atmosphere, with wall murals that make you think you stopped in an old English country tea room. Six quaint booths and three small tables beckon the visitor to sit down and enjoy a cup of one of the numerous teas that are offered. The lunch menu lists so many great offerings to accompany the teas. Some of my favorites are the soups…Philly tomato, cream of asparagus, and most recently, cream of pumpkin (especially for cold fall days). It’s difficult to resist the profiteroles. The delicate miniature cream puffs are topped with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate topping and served on flowered china plates. I always think that if you are sad, overworked or need a break; you will become totally refreshed by the atmosphere, beautifully presented food and friendly staff of this darling tea room. Before I leave the tea room, I love to visit the small pantry and gift shop connected to the café. I like to browse among the fine china tea cups and teapots, beautiful tea towels, night lights, books on tea and unusual greeting cards. The staff is so welcoming here. They are always cheerful and so glad to see you, whether you are a regular customer or visiting for the first time. I always say to myself, “Tea and lunch at the tea room, and a little bit of shopping…what could be better that that?” …Dorothy Schoell from Monroe, MI
A coffee lover comments on the delightful tea room: “The British Tea Garden Café (British Pantry) has been a very special place to me for many years. The food is delicious, the coffee is the best in town, but by far the best feature of this exceptional place is the outstanding service. From the moment you enter the door, you feel more than welcome. You feel nurtured. Every person who works there is gracious and helpful and I have never seen people who are such superb multi-taskers. They juggle an amazing variety of duties with ease and cheerfulness. How can a place be elegant and cozy at the same time? The coffee is brewed as soon as you enter and served to you in a lovely tea cup, and you’re greeted with a hospitality that makes you feel ‘at home,’ that’s how.” …Charmine Stangl from Tecumseh, MI
The British Tea Garden & Pantry, Featuring The Roof Top Café, 112 East Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh, MI 49286 517-423-7873 http://www.thebritishpantry.com
From the Jan/Feb10 issue of The Tea House Times. To view the most recent issue, please log-in at http://www.theteahousetimes.com/ for free access.
