The O. Henry Hotel, located at 624 Green Valley Road, makes an effort to evoke an era when hotels were much more community centered.  Tea time at the O. Henry Hotel is summer afternoon perfect for locals and visitors alike! Beyond this revolving door is a room full of old-world charm… a social lobby with warm paneled walls, oil paintings, upholstered chairs, cordial attentive staff, and china fit for royalty. Each afternoon from 2-5pm, people stop in for tea and a bite to eat. Is tea at the O. Henry considered “high” or “low” tea? The distinction between high and low tea usually is determined by whether the event is served around “low” coffee tables or “high” dinner tables. Also, the former tends to be served in the 5-7 pm time slot and the latter from 2-5 pm. In the USA, it is not uncommon to center the distinction around level of social formality (reference). 

At the O.Henry, one can enjoy something as simple at tea and scones with clotted cream or as filling as truffled egg salad on brioche and a ham and brie croissant with fig preserves. From $7- $22, there is a price point for most budgets. If you are looking for something to buy the friend who has EVERYTHING, consider the gift of afternoon tea.  And remember, tea, high or low, tastes better with a big splash of friendship.