Setting Sun Teahut — Restaurant in Plainfield

There is a hut up in Vermont they call the Setting Sun. The location is idyllic, the view is zen. Your welcoming host is scholarly about tea -- cultivation, preparation, and gustation.

We made a reservation for a tasting and stopped by as we breezed through the state. We chose to compare two unique green teas, a roasted bancha and a shade-grown, and then spent the next hour and a half in Ben's delightful and knowledgeable company, as he heated water to the ideal temperature for steeping our chosen tea.

I really liked how the proprietor has constructed a space inspired by Japanese tea culture but not beholden to it. The place hosts traditional ceremonies as well as informal tastings. The Japanese-style roof is supported by log beams hewn on the property.

The whole place is obviously a labor of love, from someone who is passionate and dedicated to their craft. Coming here was an uncommon experience, and we hope to make it back anytime we're...

Where to begin, Thank you for an amazing experience. the knowledge share and the service were exceptional. Learning but also practicing during the retreat were fantastic. The view was beautiful and the ambiance created matched perfectly. Having this sort of access to tea and the ceremonial practices of such were truly a treat. Learning how to perform the ceremony and then being given the space to do it were helpful not only in my tea practice but learning the art of serving others helps me to better serve myself and this offered that opportunity. Thankful that this space exist...

A stunning Japanese hut that was meticulously constructed from the ground up by the proprietors allows you to immerse yourself in the scenery, enjoy the mountain air, and sip wonderful tea. What more could you possibly want? Ben was a wonderful host, and we had the most memorable experience sampling tea with him. We appreciate your time, and we will return and highly suggest this hidden gem to...