Helens Tea

We will be closing our store and tearoom  on Whitney Ave at the end of June 2010.

We will still be able to serve our many regular customers both on-line and by telephone. You will be able to order loose teas, tea baskets, gourmet gift baskets and Candy Bouquets directly from us by calling our toll free number: 1-866-422-6391.

We will have 3 main on-line points of contact :

1) Our web-site www.ajaxcandybouquet
2) Our facebook page Helen's Teas, located at Candy Bouquet
3) Our Helen's Teas page on www.merchantcircle.com

We will continue to offer delivery locally and ship by mail elsewhere. Tea orders can be shipped in most cases by regular mail very cost effectively.

We will miss having the storefront on Whitney Ave and seeing so many of you in person on a regular basis. Thank-you for all your business over the last 6 years and hope you can still keep in touch with us.

For all you tea lovers: We will be at The Spring Glen Farmers Market again this year on Tuesdays selling our loose teas. Opening day is June 22nd this year. We will probably be at some additional locations but are still finalizing details, so check our facebook or merchantcircle pages for updates. Sign up as a fan and you will get updates sent to you.

Also if you want to stock up on a favorite tea, we will be taking orders and offering deep discounts for anyone buying the 1.1lb or larger size.

At the store and tearoom we are starting to sort out our inventory and will be having a sale to sell off many containers, teapots, tea accessories and other gift items. Many items are 50% off and we have a whole section of items at $1. Perfect for teachers gifts, graduations and other upcoming events.

We are also selling most of the furniture, chairs, tables, mini fridge, literature organizers, coffee maker, cups, glasses to name a few. We also have two A-frames, a neon open sign, patio table, chairs, etc. So if you are looking for any items ask us if they are available. All items are cash and carry/non-refundable, but note may not be available for pick until after June 19th. We are having tag sale Saturday June 19th from 8 am to  2pm

If you are planning an afternoon tea in June let us know in advance, as we will not be operating the tearoom fully after mid June as we are selling most items.

Check back here shortly as we will post details of all our teas available to order by mail and details of all the markets we will be at selling teas

Award winning artist holds event at Helen's Teas in Hamden Nov 18th

Dreams and Delights, Nov 18th from 3 to 6 pm at Helen's Teas located at Candy Bouquet in Hamden, is a must attend event if you love jewelry, art and just want to relax and enjoy a great event.

Patricia Vener, of Silver Dragon Designs, www-vener-art.com is hosting this event to help you do something nice for yourself. That afternoon you will find award wining fine art and art jewelry, free refreshments, soups and things from The Soup Girl, and fabulous upcycled knit work from WoolenitBeNice.

Patricia creates wonderful one of a kind beaded designs. From classic designs to fine art pieces with styles to delight many people - for all ages and to suit all budgets.

So gather up a few friends and stop in between 3 PM and 6 PM come nourish your body and soul. Remember to bring your broken jewelry because Patricia is offering free small repairs for your jewelry. This includes reattaching earring findings, jump rings and clasps, quick cleaning of silver jewelry, untangling chain where possible, and free estimates for larger repairs. Also free is a consultation for upcycling (redesigning) old broken jewelry.

Helen's Teas and Candy Bouquet are located at 3848 Whitney Ave, Hamden. 203-230-9510. There is plenty of parking behind the building and you can enter by the rear door for your convenience. Look for signs.

Helen's Teas is a tea merchant offering over 50 teas, tea accessories, baskets and gifts.

Great opportunity to start your holiday shopping in a relaxed and delightful location at dream of an event! Save the date and drop in on your way home or plan a trip out to see amazing artwork&jewelry.;

Note: New Haven Chamber is hosting it's expo also on Wed., Nov. 18th, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.at the Chevrolet Theatre, Wallingford. Admission is free. Have lunch at A Taste of the Chamber and a wine tasting reception in the afternoon, $10 each. After leaving the Expo, when you come out of the parking on Cook Hill Rd, if you turn left and follow Cook Hill Rd until you get to a set of lights you will come to Rte 10, Whitney Ave. You turn left (after Elim Park) at the lights, follow Whitney Ave to Hamden, when you pass Aunt Childeas and the Sleeping Giant Golf course you are almost at Helen's Teas located at Candy Bouquet. It is on the right - turn in at Sergio's restaurant - it's a shared a parking lot. Afterwards you can just follow Whitney Ave to New Haven or entrances to both 15 and I91