Portsmouth: Best Spot for Afternoon Tea, (Tomorrow!)?

[opinionatedchef]

Thursday we are bringing Japanese visitors for a driving tour of Newburyport and then Portsmouth before Boston dinner. What is the nicest place to take them in Portsmouth for a tea break? We're usually there for dinner (Black Trumpet and Green Monkey) but not tea.Thx much!

[opinionatedchef]

just to report back, we ended up with a front window seating at Starbucks, which was just fine. We could look out at the beautiful historic church and square and drink quality coffee and teas. Thx all your help.

[chefj]

Also right on Market Square Breaking New Grounds
Other choices
http://www.vonsolln.com/
http://www.ceresbakery.com/
http://www.caffekilim.com/

[opinionatedchef]

thx chef. which do you prefer for comfort and atmosphere?

[chefj]

I like Kilim but it is a funky coffee house atmosphere and I am comfortable in that. What are looking for?

[opinionatedchef]

i think we will go to Popovers. they are older Japanese, not funky.I looked at all the websites you so generously provided so thx so much.

[chefj]

Cheers, Portsmouth was my home for a while and I love the place.

[rcburli]

You might try Wentworth by the Sea.
They might serve it.
http://www.wentworth.com/

[opinionatedchef]

p.s. i think i might have confused people. i don't mean high tea or anything. just a nice comfie place that serves tea and coffee , for an aftnoon break. thx.

[rcburli]

There is a good little place on the square...can't remember the name.
Popovers on the Square?
Can't remember.

[chefj]

Yep http://popoversonthesquare.com/