Comments on The Boston Teacup: The Lounge at the Taj Hotel

I'm not sure if you still read this, but I just wa...

2009-04-18T17:33:00.000-04:00

I'm not sure if you still read this, but I just wanted to say thank you for posting this. It was awesome it helped me decide where to take my friend for tea. I was only in Boston for a week, so we only had one chance.

We picked the Taj and it was wonderful, a nice relaxed atmosphere and very friendly staff.

I went there about 3 months ago and found the serv...

2008-09-05T10:01:00.000-04:00

I went there about 3 months ago and found the service very disappoiting. The waiter was very unprofessional. They only give you one pot of tea which you brew yourself and the tea eventually gets very bitter. I liked the Swan Cafe at the Park Plaza better because their tea is perfection! The room might not be as nice but tea and service more than make up for it. However, the pastries at the Taj were slighty better than at the Swan Cafe in the Park Plaza.

I'm sorry to hear about the last two disappointing...

2008-02-24T22:48:00.000-05:00

I'm sorry to hear about the last two disappointing teas at The Taj. I hope our opinions haven't led to any let-downs. We will be revisiting The Taj in the next month or so and will re-rate if we think appropriate.

The Chanel trunk show sounded interesting. It may be that the Taj Lounge was stretched beyond a usual capability with a show like that and it could've led to a substandard experience (which is not an excuse, but possibly a consideration).

I just went this Saturday with 2 other girlfriends...

2008-02-24T22:41:00.000-05:00

I just went this Saturday with 2 other girlfriends and we were extremely dissapointed. The service, tea, and snacks were all dissapointing.

After 1 cup of tea, our waiter never came to pour more tea, and when we finally asked for it, the tea was SO bitter and undrinkable. We had 3 pots of tea and each only had 1 cup! Plus our waiter could hardly understand any english and we had to explain so many times that we would like to have more tea but how it was really bitter.

The snacks were same as the one in the picture posted but the bread was SO dry. The chocolate dipped strawberry was mushy. The desserts came later and were also unimpressive.

The room was nice, and the Chanel trunk show was fun but we would never go back again.

I have been to many formal afternoon teas and I ha...

2008-02-22T00:59:00.000-05:00

I have been to many formal afternoon teas and I have to say that I was rather disappointed with the Taj tea (more regarding the service). The pastries were good. The sandwiches were rather dry on the bottom (except for the crab one in the cream puff). The tea was good. I had called ahead of time to make reservations and inquire regarding pricing for adults and children. I was quoted the appropriate amounts for the adult tea and then $16 for the children's tea. They asked me if she wanted a ham and cheese or pb&j and we opted for the ham and cheese. She did not receive any pastries or anything else to go along with it. I assumed that a drink would be included (usually milk, chocolate milk, juice, or tea is offered). Oh, and usually they receive some pastries/chips/fruit/etc. She chose a fruit infusion (I hope!-mountain berry). When we received our bill, I was charged $16 for her ham and cheese sandwich alone (which was a normal ham and cheese-no special bread or anything!) plus $7 for her pot of tea! Ridiculous! I could have ordered her the "Duchess Tea" for $20 (which is an adult selection). They also told me that they no longer had the child's tea (apparently it was when it used to be the Ritz...and the reservation people were "confused." I couldn't believe it! I was able to get them to take off the $7 for the tea, but wow...they could definitely use some work when it comes to children! My daughter is only 4 years old too! She has been to many formal teas with me (including at the Waldorf Astoria in NYC which is awesome!)...I don't mind paying $16 or even more for her tea but come on! At least, provide her with a complete tea too! Oh, and if you don't offer a children's tea...just say so from the beginning! That would've been fine also...I would've gotten her the "Duchess" tea!

I agree with this review -- I've been there four t...

2007-11-04T12:56:00.000-05:00

I agree with this review -- I've been there four times for tea (three times when it was still the Ritz), and it has always felt like a special occasion. I've been to other teas in Boston, but none compare to this. Service, food, atmosphere are all impeccable.

Once I went there with someone for an anniversary, and as we paying I let slip that we were celebrating. The waiter smiled and urged us to wait a few more minutes, and he returned quickly with a special small serving of an incredible flourless chocolate cake with the words "Happy Anniversary" piped on the plate. No charge. It was amazing, and the perfect touch for a lovely day. That's the sort of service that I've always had there.

My only slight qualm is with the harpist, who usually begins with a nice selection of classical music, but toward the end, some showtunes and other songs always seem to come in. It struck me as a bit peculiar the first time I was there in a clearly Victorian setting with all the formality of high tea and suddenly the harpist starts playing "The Rainbow Connection." A really small point, I know... but the fact that this is the ONLY thing I can come up with to be negative about shows that this is clearly the best tea in Boston.

Ahh, thank you so much for this review~! I've been...

2007-10-05T13:43:00.000-04:00

Ahh, thank you so much for this review~! I've been yearning for a good afternoon tea for a long time. I think I know where I'm headed :)

This is awesome. I want to be your new tea party ...

2007-10-04T23:45:00.000-04:00

This is awesome. I want to be your new tea party partner!!!