We invite you to experience a lovely day at Uniquely Yours Tea Room in Hickory, PA. Accommodations for TWO or more guests are available Thursday through Saturday by RESERVATION ONLY. Our SUNDAYS are RESERVED for PRIVATE EVENTS for groups of 25 or more—please CALL us for details.
At The Butler House, our mission is to provide a sanctuary of peace and tranquility as we transport you from the everyday to a time nearly forgotten by our ever-changing world.
About our Tea Service.....
Experience the elegance of our Afternoon High Tea Service at Uniquely Yours Tea Room on Main Street, Hickory, PA. The Afternoon High Tea Experience offers a wonderful selection of tea breads, petite pastry sweets, and fancy savory bites during mid-afternoon—a daily ritual for socializing, meant to pamper your soul and renew your spirit.
We have given careful thought to each detail to enhance your High Tea experience. As you gracefully sip from your antique footed teacup, your senses become invigorated with the taste and aroma of fine tea brewed to perfection. Behind the scenes in our authentic patisserie French kitchen, a seasonal three-tier tower of sweets and savories awaits your indulgence.
We encourage you to take in and enjoy the atmosphere, made to feel as if you have been transported back in time. You will experience the delight of an authentic Afternoon Tea Service in one of our beautifully embellished dining rooms, all set with vintage lace, silver, crystal, and china. Guests are encouraged, yet not required, to dress in their Sunday best. So ladies, dust off those fabulous hats if you have one, put on those vintage gloves, and treat the day as a special occasion. We even have a lovely selection of vintage hats for taking photos, should you wish to adorn yourself and your guests!
The custom of serving Afternoon Tea is attributed to Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford (1788-1861). Afternoon Tea is a long-held tradition in most Western countries. Anna began taking a light snack in her room in the afternoon, complaining of a 'sinking feeling' between the breakfast meal served early and the evening dinner served around 8:00 pm. She requested small cakes, bread and butter, sweets, and tea be sent to her room in the late afternoon. Soon, she began inviting friends to her afternoon ritual, and 'Afternoon Tea' became quite fashionable in English society. Eventually, this delightful mid-day break spread throughout England and neighboring countries.
Many confuse High Tea with Afternoon Tea. While High Tea sounds fancy, it was actually the dinner tea enjoyed by the working class of Britain in the 19th Century, served on a high table. At Uniquely Yours Tea Room, we serve traditional Afternoon Tea in a relaxed and whimsical atmosphere for parties of two, ten, or more. Our unique tea menu features towers filled with tea sandwiches and bite-sized savories, scones, and petite sweets inspired by Anna herself. Just be sure to ask us about our ROYAL-TEA and browse our Uniquely Yours Tea Room photos to capture your experience!
