Check out these 10 tea rooms around Phoenix that are our cup of tea. Wochit
Hot tea in the desert? Heck, yes!
On those rare chilly days in Phoenix, all you need is a soothing cup of hot tea served with flaky scones, finger sandwiches and other noshes in a cozy environment. Whether you're craving traditional afternoon tea or a kid-friendly experience, find oasis at these 10 tea rooms in the Valley.
The Phoenician
Find a selection of pastries, scones and finger sandwiches, from the classic English cucumber with fresh mint cream cheese to lemon and thyme chicken salad. Served from 2-3 p.m. daily in the Lobby Tea Court ($42 Mondays-Thursdays, $49 Fridays-Sundays). The Royal Tea ($60, $69) includes sparkling wine and the Grand Royal ($70, $79) includes Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut. Reservations required.
Details: 6000 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 480-423-2530, thephoenician.com/lobby-tea-court.
Arizona Biltmore
From black and green to white and herbal varieties, the Grand Afternoon Tea is paired with pastries, cakes and sandwiches. Served from noon-2 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays ($50, add $10 for champagne). Reservations required.
Details: 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. 602-955-6600, arizonabiltmore.com.
Tuck Shop
Nibble on finger sandwiches like cucumber and lemon cream cheese or prime rib roast beef and try a variety of house-made scones and pastries. The traditional afternoon tea is served from noon-3 p.m. Saturdays ($35; add $10-$15 for the champagne and cocktail packages). Reservations required.
Details: 2245 N. 12th St., Phoenix. 602-354-2980, tuckinphx.com.
Songbird Coffee & Tea House
Pair your favorite tea (loose leaf, chai, matcha or Thai) with vegan pastries from Treehouse Bakery and owner Erin Westgate’s house-made baked treats, from muffins to the top-selling Nutella pop tart ($2.85-$4.50). Also available: parfaits made with yogurt and a vegan chai pudding ($4.25).
Details: 812 N. Third St., Phoenix. 602-374-4192, songbirdcoffeehouse.com.
TeaTime Scottsdale
Choose from an extensive tea lineup to pair with your service, which comes with three varieties of your liking. The light tea ($25) includes an assortment of baked treats like scones, macarons, cookies and lemon bars. The full tea ($45) comes with finger sandwiches, pastries, fresh fruit and salad. Reservations required.
Details: 7051 E. Fifth Ave., Suite C, Scottsdale. 480-686-8503, facebook.com/TeaTimeAZ.
English Rose Tea Room
Owner Jo Gemmill offers several afternoon tea services. The Duchess of Bedford’s Formal Afternoon Tea ($28) pairs a small pot of tea with petit fours; two scones with strawberry preserves and Devon cream; and chicken, English hot-house cucumber and smoked salmon sandwiches. The Nursery Tea ($12), for younger guests, includes a pot of decaf tea, lemonade or hot chocolate, along with fruit, cookies and PB&J sammies. Just Dessert ($16) is among other options. Reservations recommended.
Details: 201 Easy St., Carefree. 480-488-4812, carefreetea.com.
Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters
Sip on artisan hot tea while snacking on freshly baked pastries like croissants ($2-$3) and heartier renditions like the spinach ricotta turnover ($4.95). Craving breakfast? The sausage, egg and cheese sandwich ($4.95) should do the trick.
Details: 1300 E. Eighth St., Tempe. 480-968-2533, infusioncoffeetea.com.
Global Tea Mart
This retail tea mecca features its own tea room, open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Full tea service ($29) includes quiche, pastries and a scone. Light tea ($11) comes with one scone and Devonshire cream and strawberry preserves on the side. Reservations required.
Details: 4991 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. 480-219-6211, globalteamart.com.
Kimberly Ann’s Tea Room & Cafe
The Elegant Tea service ($35) includes loose-leaf tea, fresh fruit, a chicken salad-stuffed tomato, scones, dessert pastries and finger sandwiches like cucumber, egg, turkey, roast beef and tuna. Other tea options include the kid-friendly Princess ($25) that comes with tea or lemonade, cupcakes, finger sandwiches, ice cream and a treat bag. Reservations required.
Details: 7153 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. 623-934-1106, kimberlyannstearoom.webs.com.
The Spicery in Our 1895 Home
Hosted in a house in downtown Glendale’s Historic Catlin Court district, tea service ($23) is offered from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Pair your choice of tea with a three-course menu that begins with a shortbread and buttermilk scone with lemon curd and Chantilly cream. Bite-size versions of ham and Swiss biscuit, chicken salad, cucumber and tuna salad sandwiches are followed by fresh fruit parfait and mini desserts. A child’s tea ($19) and child’s plate ($8) are also available. Reservations required.
Details: 7141 N 59th Ave., Glendale. 623-937-6534, 1895spicery.com.
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