Tea Time at the Mansion

I only had one tea time here before I learned they were closing! So sad… they’re closing the end of September. It was the best tea service I’ve had. Thanks for a wonderful experience!

I absolutely love Tea Time here at the mansion. And I don’t like tea! I enjoy the building, the history it holds, time with family and friends during special events, and the amazing scones and their special lemon glaze dip is to die for. Its the main reason why I always want to go! It is a beautiful place, old and still beautiful. And the décor is just amazing to visit and have and taken in while sitting and enjoying. Me and my family have been her multiple times. My cousin even got married here at the outside venue. And my now sister in law has her bridal shower here, and it was perfect and beautiful! Planning to go again for my mothers special 55^th birthday. If you love Tea time, you gotta at least try this beautiful mansion! I don’t know what we would do without it!

I’ve been here a couple of times now with different groups of friends and have been impressed every time. The customer service here is outstanding. I’m so glad I finally tried the tea time here and will continue to be a customer. Also great to know the scone ingredients are available for purchase to take home.

We arrived right at closing time but when we inquired if we were to late they didn’t hesitate to state we were not. They instantly brought us menus and told us they would start the water for our tea while we decided which kind we wanted to try. Excellent service !
I tried the Carmel brûlée which was amazing. The aroma filled the room the moment the server entered to bring it to me. The best way to describe it is to say it is like having a scrumptious dessert in a cup.
My husband had the orange cinnamon which I sampled a little of his. I found it to be equally decadent. I was concerned as its name being orange cinnamon I thought it would have a strong orange flavor with a hint of cinnamon. It was exactly opposite as it had a delicious cinnamon flavor with a hint of an orange note to it. The orange was very subtle and I had to look for it or it could easily have been missed altogether.
The atmosphere in which you drink the tea is that of the Victorian era. There is so many great conversation starters as you enjoy the ambiance of drinking tea in this Victorian Mansion from generations past. Breathtakingly beautiful décor!

I am so glad I found them! My mom, grandma, and I used to go to Afternoon to Remember and when they closed we were SO disappointed. I then found Thompson’s Goldrush Emporium and Tea but they are now only offering tea for larger parties. However they recommended Powers Inn! SO glad they did. I brought my 8 year old son this weekend and it was INCREDIBLE, both Dena and Chris were friendly and attentive. I felt like the service moved along but never felt rushed. It was elegant and very charming and it was fun to get dressed up and be in such a wonderful environment. It honestly reminded me of having tea with my grandma when we traveled to England almost 20 years ago. Service was AMAZING and the the food was DELICIOUS! Could not believe the prices — beyond reasonable. I had the Cream Tea and he the Children’s Tea and both were the perfect amount of food. I’m booking another tea for next weekend to celebrate my mom’s birthday. Tea Time at the Mansion is everything An Afternoon to Remember offered with the charm of an old mansion. Would recommend them 100%.

What a lovely tea room! Not only was the atmosphere perfect, but the food was scrumptious (the scone is served with Devonshire cream and lemon curd), the tea was simply delicious, and the service was excellent. I took a friend to tea there for her birthday, and even though I had only briefly mentioned in my email that I was bringing a friend for her birthday, there was a little sign on the table that said «Happy Birthday» and they brought out my friend’s scone with a candle in it so that we could sing to her and she could blow it out. Wonderful overall, and I will definitely return.

I went here for the first time for a friend’s birthday tea event. The tea room is very nicely decorated. The ambiance and atmosphere of the place just says elegant… so much so that I wore a floral dress that day. It’s a tea room, in a mansion, so why not! Ha! The food were delicious, and the service was great. We will definitely come back.

We really enjoyed tea time at the mansion. The teas were really good with cinnamon citrus being my fav. The small sandwiches were really yummy and I almost wish we could have ordered more ala carte but they only make enough for folks with reservations. The scones and cookies were ok but the cupcakes were a fav among our group. Overall, we enjoyed the ambiance and the décor and we will definitely go again.
The one thing I did not like was the small (tiny tiny) bathroom. They also had a leak from the ceiling and water kept dripping on the floor (apparently there has been a rather large hole in the ceiling for the last 3 years). Not sure why the owner does not fix it.

This tea room is my favorite! They are dedicated ladies who make the best deserts and lemon curd is to die for! The tea is yummy and so many kinds to choose from! Lovely environment perfect place for hosting girls day, baby shower, any occasion really!

My bridal shower was in September of 2011: I had my bridal shower here that my Matron of Honor (sister-​in-​law) and mother-​in-​law planned so beautifully for me! We had a tea luncheon with any kind of tea we wanted, small sandwiches, soup, a salad, fresh fruit, and the most delicious, moist carrot cake I’ve ever eaten. I absolutely LOVED the atmosphere — the rooms were so beautifully decorated. I loved the china, the lace, the teas, and everything! It was a bride-to-be’s dream come true to have a proper tea bridal shower here! We all plan on coming back to have another tea here soon! We all absolutely loved it! If you are looking to have a very fun, beautiful, authentic tea party then this is the place to go! The service was wonderful and attentive. The ladies were so sweet and nice that served us.
November 2012: My in-​laws and I have been here on a separate occasion from my bridal shower — once for my mother-in-law’s birthday celebration — and it was outstanding! The scones? Those pumpkin scones are by far my most favorite thing.
January of 2013: I have been here once with just my grandmother who is from out of town (North Carolina) on her last full day in California — everything was so perfect at our luncheon that it brought tears to my grandmother’s eyes. That is service!!!
January 2014: My in-​laws and I are planning to come here again next weekend and I am beyond thrilled! We will always be customers of this tea room, and I hope to enlist their services to help me with food for my sister-in-law’s baby shower in May :)
Thank you Dena and Chris for making tea time so special.

I just packed this tea room full to bursting with 29 people for my best friend’s bridal shower. I have NEVER been more pleased with an afternoon tea room, and I’ve been going since I was a little girl. I do not live in the area, and the owners were more than happy to work with me to plan every last detail down to menu, desserts, décor, and pricing. They are flexible and giving and go ABOVE and BEYOND to serve you. I was impressed, awed, and shed tears over how perfect everything was.
The teas themselves are to die for, as are the sandwiches and cupcakes. Their cupcakes are so good we’re using them in the wedding itself.
To the owners– THANK YOU! We had so many guests, many who had never been to a tea before and many who had, say that it was the most beautiful, classy shower that they had ever been to. We couldn’t be more pleased.

My mother and I enjoy Tea Time at least twice a year at Powers Mansion Tea Time! It is always amazing (very consistent) :) Recently I brought tea time home by ordering from their to-​go menu. I was hosting a surprise garden tea party for my Mother’s 55^th birthday with 30+ guests. The food was amazing and Dena was so easy to work with along with her staff. When I arrived to pick everything up it was neatly organized for me in a box. She emailed me directions on how to warm the quiche ahead of time. Ordering from their to-​go menu made planning this party so much easier. They really know what they are doing … top notch EVERYTHING! My guests couldnt get over how delicious everything was. Thank you so much Dena and staff — my Mom will never forget this special day!

This is one of the best tea rooms I have ever been to. The décor is beautiful, the food is homemade and delicious, the tea is amazing, and the owners, Dena and Chris are so sweet! My family and I enjoyed our time at the mansion and would stop in for tea again anytime we are in town!

Love, Love, Loved our Tea today. Chris was our server and she was wonderful. We came a little early and she gave us a brief history about the house. She also allowed us to have a tour of the building. It’s wonderful to know that they also have weddings in the building and that we can return since it’s a Bed & Breakfast. The adults had the Savory Tea and the girls had Children’s teas. Everything was perfect and tasty. We almost all finished what they served us. This is now my favorite place to have tea.
It was a bit confusing to find the location and even the front door. But, we made it. Dena was very helpful via email since I made some changes to my reservations. She also helped me sneak my payment since I wanted to make sure that I paid for our guests.

This review is for Tea Time at Power’s Mansion.
I live in Southern California and planned a bridal shower for my sister at Tea Time to be honest I don’t have enough time or text to explain how pleased the guests and I were.
The Owners: Dena and Chris
Both went above and beyond to help me plan this event for my sister; since I was unable to go in person to see the venue or meet with them they graciously answered multiple rounds of emails, sent pictures and stayed in contact with me to ensure all of my questions were answered. Our theme was «vintage baseball» and Chris brought in her sons MLB attire to help decorate which was so unexpected and appreciated and added touch that my sister will continue to rave about for years to come. It was these added touches that were seen throughout the parlor and luncheon that will have me returning to Tea Time every time I am in town and recommending to whomever will listen!
The Food/​Tea
Were equally fresh and flavorful. Without a doubt exceed my expectations (are you noticing a reoccurring theme here :-) A few comments from our Guest and The Bride-​to-​be «I generally don’t like peas but I loved them in this salad», «…the tomatoes tasted like they were picked this morning» and «this tea has changed the way they think about tea», the list really could go on and on.
The Scones
Were so good they deserved a review all their own. We had the White Chocolate Raspberry Scones which were served warm out of the oven, it was obvious the ingredients were fresh and for those in search of a traditional scone, your search is over. Should they ever decide to start a mail order business I would be among one of their first customers.
The Venue
Tea Time is situated inside of Power’s Mansion, beautifully decorated with what I would describe as «understated elegance». When I was searching for other Tea Parlors in the area I didn’t get the sense that any could offer personal touches offered by Chirs and Dena, the sense of class and refinement and a high quality of food and tea like Tea Time would. It’s was very obvious from the first time I spoke with Dena that both Chris and Dena love what they do and it showed in every inch of the parlor, every sip of the tea and bite of food.
The next time you are looking to treat your self to an afternoon tea planning a large or small event give Tea Time a try you or your guest will not be disappointed!

I walked in this place on the search for fine tea. Nice place. I must go back for high tea but didn’t have time, or my hubby to join me. I just wanted to buy some loose leaf tea. Well, the tea is super expensive but I got a sample and a nice big pot of tea for $ 3. Very nice and the hostess was super. Some ladies near by were having high tea and they told me it was very good. So, I will return. By the way, the tea is fantastic!

I’ve been taking friends to Tea Time at the Mansion since it opened because I like it so much. I used to go to An Afternoon to Remember in Newcastle before it closed, so was delighted to learn that Dena and Chris had opened up a new place. The ambiance, decorations, the food and teas, and especially the personal attention the ladies give make this a special place to treat yourself or friends. Keep it up, Dena and Chris. You’re doing everything right!

My family went to Tea Time at Power’s Mansion this weekend for my fiancée’s birthday. It was a sumptuous, inviting, and all-​around wonderful experience.
The tea was great! Like another reviewer, I had the Crème Brulee tea which was amazing — not too sweet and the most amazing aroma and taste. We also tried English Breakfast tea with cream and Orange Pekoe, which were great too. They will bring you as much as you wish.
The food was amazing! Everything was so delicate and delicious — each dish complimenting the next! The quiche was too die for, the pumpkin soup was amazing, and the 3-​layer tray of sandwiches, fresh-​baked (warm!) scones, and delightfully devilish sweets (the lemon pound cake/​bar was out of this world!) was all delectable.
The ambiance was what made the experience even more enjoyable. The two women who run it are very sweet and provided excellent service. They sang happy birthday to my fiancée and everyone in the room joined in. The tables have beautiful Victorian table clothes, the tea pots are adorable (perched on candle-​lit stands), and the whole dining area is fireside, aromatic experience. The décor is delightfully Victorian, posh, and simply adorable.
Come here for a simple tea and scones or the full luncheon experience (which we did, and loved!) Kudos to a great experience :)

I could only give it 3-​stars mainly due to environment. The mansion is PERFECT for tea time compared to other tea rooms located in a commercial building. The deductions are mostly on their tea. IMO, the teas from Linde Lane even Teavana at the Roseville Mall taste better. Linde Lane tea is top-​notch. If they could only make their tea as good as Linde Lane, then I would give it another 1−½ stars. The other half star is on their sweets. They were too sugary, I mean worse (sweeter) than Krispy Kreme’s donuts. When we took it home, my 3 kids took and bite and felt the same way. This place has potential. I look forward to better tea on another visit later this year.

I started a seperate entry for Tea Time at the Mansion, which is located at The Powers Mansion Inn. Many people have written negative reviews of the hotel and wedding facilities, so I wanted to make sure that the ladies who run the tea room out of the mansion are able to be rated seperately. The tea room experience that they provide is excellent and they deserve all of the positive ratings that they can get and not be dragged down by other aspects of the location.
My best friend and I have been going to tea once a month at various locations in the greater Sacramento area and San Francisco. This is the fifth place we have tried and it is in our top two thus far. Tea Time at the Mansion is run by two former employees of An Afternoon to Remember in Newcastle, which has since closed. That was probably my favorite tea room experience that I have had in the United States and Dena and Chris are doing an excellent job at upholding the tradition.
When we arrived our table was all set with a special place marker welcoming us by name. The entire tea set up was adorable and perfect. Very Victorian lace table cloths and all of the little dishes and spoons and even individual pot warmers to keep your tea at the perfect temperature. I was thrilled to see traditional lemon curd and Devonshire cream already present on the table. This is a personal requirement for me to feel that the food will be authentic. My best friend has nut allergies and they were very accomodating and conscious of the issue.
We were each given our own pot of tea and they had both lump sugar and sugar substitute on the table, cream was brought when requested. I had the Crème Brule tea which was creamy and delicious, my friend had the Hawaiian Orchid which was passion fruit and papaya and she said it was her favorite tea so far. They had many choices for tea and even some nice choices in decaf. For food we started with a veggie quiche, strawberry soup and some fresh fruit (strawberries, grapes and blueberries). The quiche was very tasty and tender, the strawberry soup was light and refreshing and the fruit was fresh. Then came our three tiered stand of scones, tea sandwiches and desserts. The scones were warm and very yummy, blueberry and lemon zest, they gave us two apiece, which was generous. The sandwiches were a traditional cucumber, an olive cream cheese bite in a tiny tortilla shell and a chicken salad on a croissant. All of the savories were yummy and well seasoned, we particularly enjoyed the chicken salad. Desserts were an apple spice shortbread (very tender, not hard like some), a lemon square (very moist, with a nice cream cheese frosting) and a vanilla cupcake (also very moist and tasty). Everything was extremely satisfying and we left stuffed with leftovers to take home to the menfolk.
Service was very prompt, efficient and sweet. I believe it was Dena herself who came to chat with us a little afterwards and asked us where we were from and what we thought. She seemed very kind and wanted to hear our feedback and wanted to make sure that we had a good experience. She is also the one that I emailed to set up our reservation, which was very nice as sometimes you can call tea rooms and they don’t answer. To be able to send an email and get a very quick response was a pleasant way to set everything up. Their website has everything you need to know about their service, how to get there and how to make a reservation.
The location can be a little bit tricky to find and the don’t let the astroturf wedding site outside throw you off. The inside of the mansion, particularly the areas they use for tea service, are set up very nicely and it is a pleasant, sunny spot to share a little conversation and some tasty food and drink with friends or family. There were two parties celebrating birthdays and two mothers with young daughters all having tea. It was a warm and comfortable atmosphere and we recommend it highly.