Afternoon tea is a popular British tradition and it often involves sandwiches, scones, and delicious desserts. It’s an excellent way to socialize with friends and relax at any time of day. Here are some of the best places for tea near Ellisville, Missouri.
Mary Ann’s Tea Room
At Mary Ann’s Tea Room in St. Louis, you can enjoy a British tea experience with a modern touch. Teas include Earl Grey, Bombay Chai, Black Currant, Orchid Vanilla, Green Mango Peach, Jasmine Green, Cherry Marzipan, Lemon Sorbetti, Cucumber Mint, and White Ginger Pear. You can also try caffeine-free Blueberry Merlot, Chamomile Citron, Raspberry Nectar, or Swiss Apple herbal teas.
Sunday brunch has quiche, Belgian waffles, smoked salmon, eggs benedict, and more. For dessert, you can indulge in chocolate mousse, carrot cake, cheesecake, or the chef’s dessert of the day. This place is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Teatopia
At Teatopia, you can try White Pomegranate, Cherry Hibiscus, or High Mountain Oolong tea. Several Fruitea Smoothies are also available. The Green Dream has mango, pineapple, black tea, and spinach and the Blueberry Coconut Crème blends blueberries with coconut crème black tea. You can have a salad, a veggie burger with homemade vegan buffalo sauce, or nachos with cashew cheese as well. You can visit Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The London Tea Room
Like Mary Ann’s Tea Room, the London Tea Room has a distinct British feel. More than 80 varieties of tea are available, and it’s served on beautiful Laura Ashley china. The types of teas this tea room serves change often, so you can easily find something new. Afternoon tea includes a selection of cakes, pastries, petit fours, and scones. There’s also a variety of tea sandwiches.
The London Tea Room is an ideal place for parties, and you can take classes to learn how to make delicious scones and a perfect cup of tea. Classes on the history of tea, blending additional flavors with tea, the chemistry of tea, and how tea can improve your health are available as well. You can visit every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
La Patisseria Chouquette
La Patisseria Chouquette is a French bakery that’s known for its wedding cakes, amazing desserts, and awesome afternoon teas. You can sample spiced Chai tea, Earl Grey, or mulled Christmas tea. There are also raspberry white chocolate scones, glittered sugar plums, Christmas rum cakes, and gingerbread Madeline. More savory options include Yorkshire pudding puffs with horseradish cream, rosemary turkey with cranberry relish on wheat bread, cucumber sandwiches, and Ricotta tartlets.
You can also take home a dozen rum balls, a Yule log, or a cranberry orange Christmas loaf. La Patisseria Chouquette is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At these excellent places, you can taste a variety of teas, snacks, sandwiches, and desserts. Having tea is also a great way for you to work on your etiquette and have fun with older kids.
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