Two For the Pot
“The prices are practically free, John's a great guy always willing to help, and they sell British candy.”
“No attitude or snootiness, excellent service, and great selection of everything from tea kettles, coffee makers, loose leaf teas and roasted coffee beans (plus hobnobs and other British snacks).”
“Teas – definitely try the English Breakfast tea, and the Nightcap (actually helped me sleep)
Coffee – currently loving the Premium Blend he recommended”
Two For the Pot
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
5 reviews
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I've walked past many times, and only JUST discovered this gem. It's filled with British desserts, treats, and so many wonderful options for tea. I'll be back for Ribena!
I don't drink coffee. And when I'm not being endlessly ridiculed for it by cruel, caffeinated co-workers, I pick up all sorts of excellent teas and tea accessories at Two For the Pot. The nice man who runs this joint also sells jams, spices, coffee and more. It's small, but holds a lot more than you'd think it could.
But even with such stellar stock, my favorite item in the store (that I haven't purchased) is the lion's head mug, if only because there's a sign next to it admitting that it could be a baboon's, or demented clown's head mug, depending on your point of view.
Wonderful shop with a knowledgeable proprietor. Diminutive space packed, literally, to the roof with goods, in a fashion both organized and disorganized, exactly the kind of place that makes you want to linger and browse.
Especially worth visiting if you're interested in coffee, tea, and spices. Not only are there plenty of these in large glass containers to consider, related paraphernalia are also sold, like all sorts of brewing equipment. Chatting up the owner for ideas is highly recommended.
I felt right at home at this cluttered, schizophrenic tea shop. Usually on the weekends, I like to come down Atlantic and get some groceries at Sahadi's, Damascus Bread Shop, TJs and maybe pick up a good book at Court St. Bookshop. Now, I can add this place to the rotation.
They carry all kinds of teas here, so you're in for a treat. Too bad when I came in, they were out of Moroccan mint. The owner was gracious and said that if I came back in 20 minutues, he would be able to have some grinded up. I was in hurry, so I chose to have some Japanese sencha.
In addition, if you are an expat from Great Britain, you will find some things that remind you of home. I mean they have TWIGLETS? Oh man, that brings back memories of me and my bestie living it up one New Year's in a hostel 10 years ago. Sigh…getting old sucks. They of course have Walker's chips and all sorts of Cadbury candies, Hobnob digestives and marmite (yuck).
They also carry coffee too. Def worth checking out if you're doing a bit of grocery shopping on this end of Atlantic!
Okay, so you walk in and you don't even know where to begin. There is so much in this tiny shop, it's amazing to think I walked out minus $92 and with 12+ little bags of goodies. I mean, c'mon, how could you not try the China Rose Tea? The delicious perfumey Earl Grey? The shop's own blended Orange Spice, Almond and Ginger teas? The superbly caffeinated Assam B.O.P.,? Their insane blend of chai spices and rose petals… well, I think you get the picture. Yes, I bought all of that plus a few others, so what?!
The gentleman behind the counter, I don't even know his name and guess what? I like it like that. He's a mystical genius with an endless knowledge of everything. He's wicked nice and helpful too. All of my questions were graciously answered and suggestions made. It seems he went to some Hogwarts School of Tea or something. Now, he's not British, but he stocks a bunch of British staples – jams, crisps, cookies, etc. How cool is that? The pickled onion Monster Munch snacks will blow your mind.
The 45 minutes or so I spent in there was pretty dreamy – I witnessed tons of people come in and out. Not a line out the door, but just a constant stream of locals, it was a delightful afternoon.
Oh yea, prices are pretty reasonable for what you're getting, but cash and personal checks only – no cards. Personal checks!