I absolutely love this place. They have an astounding selection of teas from all over the world. They also have a selection of imported coffee for people that prefer it. Call me old school, but I love brick and mortar businesses, especially if they are multigenerational like this one. I had a great conversation about the history of the business with the father and son that currently run it. They really know the ins and outs of the business. There’s a nice gazebo outside where you can have your tea In a nice serene setting. They also have delicious snacks and desserts to munch on with your tea. Of course, they also have all of the accoutrement that accompany tea and coffee should you need any. If you can’t find something to drink in this place, you’re not trying hard enough.
D Andrejczyk
Wonderful people, delicious tea and samples
Julia Montville
I absolutely love this store!! The atmosphere is very comfortable and welcoming, and there is such a large variety of not only teas and coffees, but also snacks and mugs as well. It's a perfect place to find a gift, or to just treat yourself to something delicious. Not to mention, the staff is incredibly friendly as well! I was helped by Sarah, and she was very knowledgeable about the products and incredibly pleasant to chat with. Can't wait until I run out of tea so I'll have an excuse to come back!!
Laura Hartgerink
I discovered Simpson & Vail through the PBS Shop when I purchased the National Parks tea collection. I've only tried five of the ten so far and I'm blown away! I've loved every one and they truly nailed the essence of each park. I immediately went to their site and bought the Literary collection as a gift for our elementary school librarian, and the Dessert collection for myself. I drink tea every night and love having a variety of flavors depending on my mood/weather/season, so these samplers are such a treat and the perfect gift for tea lovers!
Heather Duda
I love a good local gem- and this is one for sure!!This store has everything for a tea lover. I came with my boyfriend on Monday the 22nd because he loves tea and was gifted a set of their teas a few years ago and loved them. I’ve been wanting to take him to check it out and we happened to be in the area.They have tons of great stuff- as gifts for yourself or a friend! Tea cups, honeys of all kinds, spiced tea cup mats, even candles and dish towels. They also have the cutest selection of tea tins!! You can pick a tin, and different types of teas, as they have TONS all over the store.Im not a big hot tea person (although I try) but they even had ice tea bags!!!! I got myself the mango hibiscus tea and I can’t wait to try it!!! I also purchased a really nice smelling natural candle (made with essential oils and natural herbs and such)We can’t wait to go back!
A H
great atmosphere, great tea accessories, not great teaI was given $100 dollars to spend at this tea shop and I was so excited. I spent around $85 dollars on tea and the rest on accessories. While the accessories were great, the tea was not. The thing is the teas are more aromatic than they are robust in taste. I followed the instructions on the bag on how to brew the teas but they tasted like nothing. One of them actually gave me an allergic reaction. I tried different ways to brew/make it but they all turned out tasteless or gross. Very disappointed and I don't think I will be buying tea here again.
ERA Triano
A favorite place, and tea source, for decades. Helpful & knowledgeable folks, wonderful tea and tea-related goods & gifts.
Jamie Beth
Lovely tea shop, staff is amazing!Try the Vanilla Chai tea and seasonal gingerbread coffee?
Kati R.
Always a pleasure, such a relaxing shopping experience. Love the store, and super friendly people.
Davin Desborough
Very nice tea shop. They also have coffee, but tea is the main attraction. The staff was very friendly and the location is very pretty. Would go there regularly if we lived in the area.
I’m so glad I was able to visit the Simpson & Vail store! I have ordered from them online a few times and receive their catalog, so it was so exciting to go there in person and see all their teas available. Pam was incredibly friendly and helpful, and even offered recommendations for things for us to do in the area. I left with a ton of great teas for both myself and for family gifts. I hope to return in the future but am also glad that they offer shipping for when I run out! My personal favorites are the White Chocolate Peppermint, the Carrot Cake Cupcake and the Blueberry Cinnamon Crumble.
Mary Ann Condon
We drove in from Pennsylvania on our way to Cape cod. I’ve been receiving your catalogs for years and took the opportunity to stop as it was right on our way. The teas are absolutely fabulous and there are samples to smell and a tea “ bible “to browse through to make the perfect selection for you. I’ve also purchased the coffee online and they are superior! Kona blend is my husband’s favorite. So glad we stopped ?
Stephanie
I️ spent about 2 hours at the Simpson and vail shop because there is SO much to see and smell. The owners Joan and son Jim helped me personally figure out the best decaf black teas and helped me pick some new ones to try out. The amazing thing is you can buy as small as 1oz of tea for a couple bucks. It gives you 10-12 cups and allows you to try a variety of teas. They hand measure everything on a scale from the 1930s!I’ve seriously become a lifelong fan and will be returning to this tea company again and again to try new teas and test out some of their coffees. It will be via online order as I️ am just visiting the area. I’m so glad that I️ visited because it’s such a treat to smell the different teas and see the variety.Joan recommended circling in the catalog the ones that I’ve tried. I’ve starred the ones that I️ want to try!Their blueberry crumble rooibos is award winning and I️ can’t stop drinking it, it’s so amazing. I️m going to stop by again right before we leave the area and buy more of the blueberry and then buy some other teas and flavored coffees to try out.I’m such a fan of family owned, small businesses. This is definitely one I️ will continue supporting.
Dan G
If you like tea, it is a must to go there. It is my go-to for tea and accessories. The best blends and always a great cup.
Meepx13
I got tea delivered for a school project. I got a 100 on that project. Timely delivery and great teas.
I absolutely love this place. They have an astounding selection of teas from all over the world. They also have a selection of imported coffee for people that prefer it. Call me old school, but I love brick and mortar businesses, especially if they are multigenerational like this one. I had a great conversation about the history of the business with the father and son that currently run it. They really know the ins and outs of the business. There’s a nice gazebo outside where you can have your tea In a nice serene setting. They also have delicious snacks and desserts to munch on with your tea. Of course, they also have all of the accoutrement that accompany tea and coffee should you need any. If you can’t find something to drink in this place, you’re not trying hard enough.
Wonderful people, delicious tea and samples
I absolutely love this store!! The atmosphere is very comfortable and welcoming, and there is such a large variety of not only teas and coffees, but also snacks and mugs as well. It's a perfect place to find a gift, or to just treat yourself to something delicious. Not to mention, the staff is incredibly friendly as well! I was helped by Sarah, and she was very knowledgeable about the products and incredibly pleasant to chat with. Can't wait until I run out of tea so I'll have an excuse to come back!!
I discovered Simpson & Vail through the PBS Shop when I purchased the National Parks tea collection. I've only tried five of the ten so far and I'm blown away! I've loved every one and they truly nailed the essence of each park. I immediately went to their site and bought the Literary collection as a gift for our elementary school librarian, and the Dessert collection for myself. I drink tea every night and love having a variety of flavors depending on my mood/weather/season, so these samplers are such a treat and the perfect gift for tea lovers!
I love a good local gem- and this is one for sure!!This store has everything for a tea lover. I came with my boyfriend on Monday the 22nd because he loves tea and was gifted a set of their teas a few years ago and loved them. I’ve been wanting to take him to check it out and we happened to be in the area.They have tons of great stuff- as gifts for yourself or a friend! Tea cups, honeys of all kinds, spiced tea cup mats, even candles and dish towels. They also have the cutest selection of tea tins!! You can pick a tin, and different types of teas, as they have TONS all over the store.Im not a big hot tea person (although I try) but they even had ice tea bags!!!! I got myself the mango hibiscus tea and I can’t wait to try it!!! I also purchased a really nice smelling natural candle (made with essential oils and natural herbs and such)We can’t wait to go back!
great atmosphere, great tea accessories, not great teaI was given $100 dollars to spend at this tea shop and I was so excited. I spent around $85 dollars on tea and the rest on accessories. While the accessories were great, the tea was not. The thing is the teas are more aromatic than they are robust in taste. I followed the instructions on the bag on how to brew the teas but they tasted like nothing. One of them actually gave me an allergic reaction. I tried different ways to brew/make it but they all turned out tasteless or gross. Very disappointed and I don't think I will be buying tea here again.
A favorite place, and tea source, for decades. Helpful & knowledgeable folks, wonderful tea and tea-related goods & gifts.
Lovely tea shop, staff is amazing!Try the Vanilla Chai tea and seasonal gingerbread coffee?
Always a pleasure, such a relaxing shopping experience. Love the store, and super friendly people.
Very nice tea shop. They also have coffee, but tea is the main attraction. The staff was very friendly and the location is very pretty. Would go there regularly if we lived in the area.
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I’m so glad I was able to visit the Simpson & Vail store! I have ordered from them online a few times and receive their catalog, so it was so exciting to go there in person and see all their teas available. Pam was incredibly friendly and helpful, and even offered recommendations for things for us to do in the area. I left with a ton of great teas for both myself and for family gifts. I hope to return in the future but am also glad that they offer shipping for when I run out! My personal favorites are the White Chocolate Peppermint, the Carrot Cake Cupcake and the Blueberry Cinnamon Crumble.
We drove in from Pennsylvania on our way to Cape cod. I’ve been receiving your catalogs for years and took the opportunity to stop as it was right on our way. The teas are absolutely fabulous and there are samples to smell and a tea “ bible “to browse through to make the perfect selection for you. I’ve also purchased the coffee online and they are superior! Kona blend is my husband’s favorite. So glad we stopped ?
I️ spent about 2 hours at the Simpson and vail shop because there is SO much to see and smell. The owners Joan and son Jim helped me personally figure out the best decaf black teas and helped me pick some new ones to try out. The amazing thing is you can buy as small as 1oz of tea for a couple bucks. It gives you 10-12 cups and allows you to try a variety of teas. They hand measure everything on a scale from the 1930s!I’ve seriously become a lifelong fan and will be returning to this tea company again and again to try new teas and test out some of their coffees. It will be via online order as I️ am just visiting the area. I’m so glad that I️ visited because it’s such a treat to smell the different teas and see the variety.Joan recommended circling in the catalog the ones that I’ve tried. I’ve starred the ones that I️ want to try!Their blueberry crumble rooibos is award winning and I️ can’t stop drinking it, it’s so amazing. I️m going to stop by again right before we leave the area and buy more of the blueberry and then buy some other teas and flavored coffees to try out.I’m such a fan of family owned, small businesses. This is definitely one I️ will continue supporting.
If you like tea, it is a must to go there. It is my go-to for tea and accessories. The best blends and always a great cup.
I got tea delivered for a school project. I got a 100 on that project. Timely delivery and great teas.
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