Plus, the Charles River Jazz Festival returns this weekend.
 
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🫖 Fancy a spot of tea?

🫖 6 tea room experiences around Boston
Scones, jam, clotted cream, and teapot reading "Silver Dove Afternoon Tea"
Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is run by the same team as Drink in Fort Point. | Photo by @bompichet
Craving finger sandwiches and a hot cuppa tea in an elegant environment? Head to one of the Boston area’s many tea rooms for a spot of afternoon tea — in honor of Drink Up Month, here are six local spots we recommend visiting.

Courtyard Tea Room at the Boston Public Library
The Central Library’s tea room offers a 90-minute, $68 afternoon tea service overlooking the McKim Courtyard. Pro tip: Head to the Map Room Tea Lounge afterwards for a tea-inspired cocktail.

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
Make a reservation and head to the downstairs cafe at the Beacon Hill bookstore for Sunday afternoon tea between 12 to 5 p.m. The prix fixe menu is $55 per adult and $35 for children.

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea
Enjoy afternoon tea downtown at $48 per person for the fixed price food menu (featuring savory canapés + a matcha layer cake) and a pot of tea, or opt for the $56 offering with a glass of wine or cocktail.

Two images of three tiered tea tray (left) and plate and menu (right)

Sip teas from around the world at Jolie in downtown Salem.

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Photos by @wickednomz

Jolie Tea Company
Drive or take the commuter rail to Salem for high tea service ($32 per person) with lemon scones and madeleines. You can also reserve the private Salon Room for parties of four to six people.

Abigail’s Tea Room
A visit to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum isn’t complete without a spot of tea. Grab a bottomless cup of tea for $4 or try the tea platter with two scones + two toppings for up to four guests.

Fancy That
This vibrant Walpole tea room, just under 30 miles from Boston, serves afternoon tea for $37 per person. Expect two scones with clotted cream, four sandwiches, three mini desserts, and your choice of tea.
 
Events
Monday, July 10
  • It’s Tarot Time | Monday, July 10 | 7-10 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St., Boston | $7 | Join local tarot reader + comedian Antonio Morales for an evening of onstage tarot readings.
Tuesday, July 11
Wednesday, July 12
  • ClassParty @ Super Bien: Something Sweet | Wednesday, July 12 | 6-7 p.m. | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | $40 | Sample a handful of South American desserts with wine pairings.
  • A Summer Party | Wednesday, July 12 | 6-8 p.m. | The Garden at King’s Chapel Parish House, 19 Branch St., Boston | $95 | Celebrate summer at The Friends of the Public Garden’s annual party for park lovers.
Thursday, July 13
  • Summer Salsa Nights | Thursday, July 13-Thursday, Aug. 24 | 5-7 p.m. | The Superette, 131 Seaport Blvd., Boston | Free | Twirl the night away at the Seaport courtyard + learn new moves from Urbanity Dance.
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News Notes
Concert
  • The Eagles’ farewell tour will make a Boston stop at TD Garden on Monday, Sept. 11. Tickets to the “The Long Goodbye” tour, featuring special guest Steely Dan, go on sale Friday, July 14 at 10 a.m.
Coming Soon
  • Casa Bikes opens tomorrow, July 11, in Kendall Square. Visit the Canal District shop at 520 Kendall St. to browse cycling, hiking, and water sport gear + grab yourself a new bike. Bonus: If you wheelie can’t wait, check out our guide to eight bike shops around the city.
Plan Ahead
  • The third annual Charles River Jazz Festival returns Sunday, July 16 at the Herter Park Amphitheater (1175 Soldiers Field Rd.). Stop by the free family-friendly event from 1 to 9 p.m. for local art and food vendors, arts and crafts + tunes from rising Boston musicians.
Health
  • More than 50 local beaches were closed for swimming over the weekend due to high levels of bacteria. View the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s list of public beaches that are being monitored for water quality issues + are currently unsafe for swimming.
Environment
  • The city is seeking proposals to install additional electric vehicle charging stations around Boston. The goal is to have every Bostonian located a 10-minute walk away from a publicly accessible EV charger by 2030.
Drink
  • Friendly reminder for beer-loving Bostonians — our Brewery Passport challenge is officially underway. Hop to it and start sipping from five local breweries for the chance to win a swag bag ($100 value).
State

🔋 This news will energize you

Massachusetts’ solar energy potential
Screenshot of map showing Boston area and suitability for solar energy
Check out this map to discover the suitability for solar energy around the state. | Map via Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
A recent analysis from the State Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs showed that Massachusetts has plenty of room to introduce solar energy.

Currently, there are three gigawatts of solar operating in our state, mainly comprised of rooftop panels installed by businesses + local homeowners.

According to the report, the Bay State can support ~52 gigawatts of solar electricity. That’s roughly double the amount that the state’s Climate Action Plan set out to achieve by 2050.

The study also includes interactive maps to help developers and planners view individual parcels of land + determine how fit they are for various types of solar development.

If you’re curious, type in your address on the main map to learn how suitable your home is for solar. Then, read up on Massachusetts’ incentive programs and resources for installing solar energy.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Sara
From the editor
And that’s a wrap, Boston — I’m moving on to a new gig, and this is officially my final newsletter for BOStoday.

It’s been a privilege to bring you the best of Boston each morning, whether it was taste testing cannoli in the North End, sharing the history of landmarks like the Rainbow Swash, or chatting with fellow Bostonians like Jed. Thank you all for reading along.
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