4/20/2017

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We experienced E's today while taking a walking food tour with Aslin at St thomas food tours. What an awesome place to visit. They have local art for sale, super friendly staff and an awesome array of local foods. We all had the salt fish quiche which I can tell you was exceptional. I know it sounds odd but think about your favorite clam chowder soup, with the slight Tabasco kick baked into a super light buttery pie crust with egg and cheese. Yeah now you're getting it. Scrumptious is all I can say!

We will most certainly go back and try other things now that we've experienced E's today.

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  Salt fish quiche is outstanding.

  Salt fish quiche is outstanding.
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  Wonderful location.

  Wonderful location.

5/7/2018

Think of it as a delightful three in one - part art gallery, part clothing boutique, and part tea house. Don't miss out in their selection of freshly baked bundt cakes!

3/13/2016

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So in looking back at a lot of my recent reviews they have been about alcohol. Maybe St. Thomas brings it out in me, but I'm going to change things up and write about tea!

I love, love, love, E's Garden Teahouse and I'm so surprised it's not on Yelp!  A part of me didn't want to put this up here, and keep it all to myself, but this is such a charming tea place, for those of you that want to change it up from drinking while chilling at the beach bar scene that is St. Thomas.

The hubby and I stumbled upon this yesterday while trying to escape a downpour.  The building isn't marked, with the exception of a few tiny signs out front, indicating parking spots for the restaurant (There are only 6 parking spots, find parking on Government Hill if they are full) so it's easily missed.  It's right across the street of Ideal Restaurant, and we've seen this building before, but never gave it a second thought.

For those of you that have no qualms with the time of day you have an adult beverage you can enter through the door on the left side.  Upon entering, you'll find a a full bar.  For those that have to ask "is it too early for a drink yet?" it might be, so go in through the right door, which is a tea bar. Both bars share the same space and are run by E's daughter simultaneously.

While you have a drink or cup of tea, you can peruse through an oil canvas art gallery which takes up the center of this space and back wall. For the most part the ambiance made us want to do yoga. You can choose from a few seating areas that are rustic Zen living room spaces, have a seat at a four top or at the tea bar. The place closes on Saturday at 2pm and we came in at 1:45pm, normally restaurants are already closing down but we were warmly greeted and encouraged to take our time and relax.  We even placed a food order off their lunch menu after 2pm and were still accommodated.

I'm happy to report that E's does not participate in the crazy price gouging that a lot of restaurants and bars do with tourists here. A glass pot of tea is only $5, and you can get 3-4 cups out of it.  What really put this experience over the top is that you are served tea with bone china, which was totally unexpected with the look of the place. Ok, so, bone china has been a huge topic for my family this year in whether or not it makes things taste better.  It gives tea, more body and flavor because of the calcium in the china. The two teas we tried were the Passion Fruit Ginger White Tea (for those that like a sweeter tea) and Coconut Chai Masala (strong Indian tea). Both were excellent!

The rain kept on going to so we decided to get a quick bite and settled on the Chicken wrap ($9).  It is large, delicious, fresh, loaded with veggies and a Caribbean chutney.  

5 stars for this place because you just feel so healthy coming out of here, customer service is warm and welcoming, and you don't feel ripped off by high prices. What more can a tourist ask for? Well possibly winning the lottery while on vacation.....yup E's sells PowerBall and MegaMillions lottery tickets!

So for those of you that are hanging after a night out of drinking or want to change it up from the bar scene, go to E's Garden Teahouse.  

Where there is tea there is hope!

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  The art gallery in the middle of the restaurant

  The art gallery in the middle of the restaurant
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  The alcohol bar and the tea bar

  The alcohol bar and the tea bar
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• See all photos from Berneta A. for E's Garden Teahouse and Things

1/31/2018

We had a brief port stay on our cruise in St Thomas and were delighted to get a chance at trying this tea shop out. The shop was closed for a meeting but the owner seated and served us her delicious local blend of tea anyways. So gracious of her & the tea was absolutely delicious!

3/4/2017

This was a pleasant surprise for us on our trip to Charlotte Amalie. A getaway from the hawkers, barkers and hustle of jewelry row. We had tea and pound cake in a quiet and cool atmosphere surrounded by local art and a small sample of clothing. They have wifi so you can catch up on your email, etc. We had Earl Grey and Passion fruit and Strawberry Pound Cake.