Story

Hello, I’m Jane and I own and operate Silver Scone Teas in New Ipswich, New Hampshire. It’s a tiny town on the border of southern NH and MA, and how this British gal ended up here from London is quite a story. I won’t bore you on this page but I’ll tell you more when I see you at tea.

I certainly grew up drinking a cuppa every afternoon (anytime really). It wasn’t always a full tea service like we serve at Silver Scone, but the charm and nostalgia I get from owning and sharing this tea house with you, helps keep a little bit of my British culture with me in the States.

I am thrilled to invite you to our tea parties! It’s a chance to dress up a little fancy, even wear a jaunty fascinator if you wish! You’ll share some quality, quiet time with your guests and step back into another era here at Millbrick House.

Built in 1830 as a wedding present for Charles Barrett III and Abigail Hartt - the daughter of Edmund Hartt, ship builder of the USS Constitution - the house has stood proudly for nearly 200 years. It’s now surrounded by immaculate gardens and on 36 acres of forest with wandering trails. Charles and Abby were married by the Reverend Ralph Waldo Emerson! Yes, that Ralph! So you see, history surrounds us here at Millbrick and by offering our afternoon teas in the parlor, dining room, sunporch or library, we are helping you make 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!