The Tea Box - Richmond Upon Thames

A friend recommended The Tea Box to me when I mentioned I wanted to find a quiet and beautiful place to relax. The tea box exceeded my expectations with its wide variety of teas, tempting cakes, and friendly staff. I started off with a mychai tea (a house blend) and a slice of carrot cake. The cake was heavenly and the tea was delicately spiced, although it wasn't my favorite. Upon the waitress's suggestion, I tried the vanilla black tea and it was absolutely delicious! I typically don't care for vanilla flavors, but in this blend, it was subtle and perfectly balanced. I will definitely make another visit if I am in the area again.

Be cautious when dining at this restaurant. The food, service, and overall quality are all lacking and not worth recommending.

This restaurant is a disappointment. I have been here twice and both times the cakes were stale, the staff were unhelpful, the menu was limited and unappetizing. When I asked for ketchup, I was told they didn't have any - how does a restaurant not have ketchup? The restaurant tries to be quirky, but I found it all to be annoying and meaningless. On top of that, the prices are way too high for the tiny portions they serve. And to make matters worse, the waiter tried to shortchange me on the optional service fee. Why can't Richmond have a decent café? If someone opened one, they would do very well.

Amazingly long varied teelist from all over the world. interesting scenarios

A visit to richmond is not complete without some time spent here: the teapots, the atmosphere, and their scons are just adorable. the place also hosts some story-telling events and actually tries to support local communities and gatherings- so if you have a group of people meeting regularly you can talk with them for special offerings and a homely feel for your gatherings each time. I really feel relaxed here, as the place is so full of peace, warm and smelling good coffee lovers can also enjoy the place, so dont get confused by the name. this is not the place to be in a hurry, so take your time and settle yourself in the corner lounges.