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Hello, I’m Jane and I own and operate Silver Scone Teas in New Ipswich, New Hampshire U.S.A.

I was born in The United Kingdom on the outskirts of London, but have lived in many countries and US States throughout my life. Tea was always a connecting factor, whether is was sharing a sweet, spiced tea in a bedouin tent in the Middle East, a cuppa with family in New Zealand or afternoon tea at a hotel in Luxembourg. Tea brings people together the world over.

Sharing my love of tea parties in my home with you, helps keep a little of my British culture with me in the States and brings me immense pleasure when multi generations of a family visit for tea and spend quality time together.

I am thrilled to invite you to one of our tea parties! It’s not just a chance to dress up and wear a jaunty little fascinator. You’ll drink excellent Whittards tea, nibble on authentic, traditional British afternoon tea cuisine made in house by yours truly and also share some quality, quiet time with your guests. You will also get the chance to step back into another era here at Millbrick House.

Built in 1830 as a wedding present for Charles Barrett III and Abigail Beal Hartt - the daughter of Edmund Hartt, ship builder of the USS Constitution - my house has stood proudly for nearly 200 years. It’s now surrounded by formal and cottage gardens with an additional 36 acres of forest and wandering trails. Charles and Abby were married by the 19th century’s leading poet, essayist, lecturer and philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson. So you see, history surrounds us here at Millbrick and by offering you our afternoon teas in the parlor, dining room, sunporch or library, you will be making your own special memories.

Join us to find out more about Millbrick House, it’s history and the wonderful ‘ceremony known as afternoon tea’.

See you soon!