What is more comforting on a busy day than sipping a cup of tea? Whether you love Earl Grey, peppermint, green tea, or chai, a cup of hot tea in your hands is a calming antidote to life's jam-packed days. Spend time drinking a cup of tea at one of the following tea houses in the Brewster, Westchester, and Putnam County areas.
Charlotte's Tea Room
With a career as a set designer and food stylist, Joanne Graney set out to create a truly unique dining experience for Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Her vision for Charlotte's Tea Room combines traditional English cuisine with homespun American favorites in a relaxing tea room setting. Silence your mobile phones and disconnect from your busy world as you indulge in a romantic, comfortable environment.
Sitting at the table in this lovely Victorian tea room, you'll appreciate the mix of traditional English tea classics, such as scones and tea sandwiches, and American comfort foods, including pot pies and paninis.
Make your reservation for one of the following tea-tasting experiences :
- The Queen's Tea includes your choice of one tea sandwich, a side salad, a scone, a sweet, and a small pot of tea.
- The Prince Tea features a selection of one tea sandwich and the soup of the day.
- The Cream Tea offers traditional scones served with clotted cream, jam, and a large pot of tea.
Charlotte's Tea Room selections deliver something for every taste. The Hot Cinnamon Spice tea, a medium-bodied black tea, contains hints of natural sweetness with the addition of cinnamon, orange, and sweet cloves. The Wedding Tea blends exotic Mutan white tea with pink rosebuds, vanilla, and lemon. Pour a cup of Chinese Flower tea, a delicate blend of green teas and three flavors accented with citrus.
Location: 15 Oakland Ave., Warwick.
Telephone: 845-988-9499.
Florrie Kaye's Tearoom
Antique serving pieces, Victorian furnishings, and an exquisite interior set the scene for a premier tea experience at Florrie Kaye's Tearoom. This jewel box of a tea room in Carmel makes an attractive destination when celebrating special occasions with friends or family.
Florrie Kaye's Tearoom upholds the tradition associated with British tea, and you'll find its afternoon tea pleasurable for all the senses. Enjoy a bite of taste-tempting tea sandwiches; English tea scones served with cream, jam, and butter; and miniature cakes and pastries.
Florrie Kaye's Tearoom also carries more than 95 varieties of loose tea, which staff can package in any quantity you'd like. In addition to the tea, you'll find various accessories, such as tea strainers, to enable you to enjoy a perfect cup of tea at home.
Location: 69 Gleneida Ave., Carmel.
Telephone: 845-225-8327.
Matcha Thomas
Billing itself as a wellness tea house, Matcha Thomas prepares a bevy of functional sips and sweets for the soul, including crafted matcha lattes, seasonally inspired boba drinks, and occasional treats with a delightful twist.
True to its name, Matcha Thomas uses premium ceremonial-grade matcha grown in the region of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. All items that you can buy are 100% vegan, gluten-free, and free of refined sugar. Using plant-powered ingredients and elevated wellness beverages, Matcha Thomas promotes healing and self-care by sharing tea.
The Matcha Thomas tea menu includes the signature Matcha Thomas, blending the plant milk of your choice with premium Chōwa Matcha and a coconut and vanilla cream base. Boba, or bubble tea, is a delightful take on a Taiwanese classic with maple-infused, chewy tapioca pearls.
Visit the Matcha Thomas website for more information on the health benefits and antioxidant powers of matcha.
Location: 179 Main St., Beacon.
Telephone: 845-440-6262.
Miss Tea
Located in picturesque Beacon, Miss Tea embraces tea in all its varieties. The tea shop offers approximately 40 tea and herbal infusions, including organic, loose-leaf, signature blends, and single-origin teas. Whether you're looking for organic white blossom, Japanese sencha, or herbal tea infusions containing verbena and Echinacea in their compositions, Miss Tea delivers quality teas that create an experience each time you brew a pot of tea.
For the ultimate immersion in the world of tea, book the one-hour private tea-tasting experience. During this hour-long event, you'll taste up to five teas of your choice. A Miss Tea representative will guide you through your tea tasting, explaining the nuances of flavors and ingredients that go into making an exceptional cup of tea. Pair your tea tasting with the tea treats of the day for a pleasurable activity that makes a perfect Mother's Day, bridal party, or girlfriends' getaway activity.
Location: 520-A Main St., Beacon.
Telephone: 888-699-8727.
The Freight House Cafe
Tucked inside a historic 1872 building used for the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad branch, The Freight House Cafe is a delightful cafe, tea house, and coffee shop in Mahopac. Since purchasing the property and opening her business, proprietress Donna Massaro has endeavored to make this charming establishment a thriving part of the Mahopac business community.
Massaro's herbalist cousin created the Green Girl herb teas, delicious hand-blended natural teas that delight the senses with extraordinary flavors. If you're feeling under the weather, the Golden Tea will comfort you. This tea is Massaro's signature blend of turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, ginger, and cloves.
Pair your cup of tea with some of the sweet and savory treats on the menu, ranging from French toast to the healthy Holy Hummus sandwich. This delicious and nutritious creation comes with fresh greens, sliced cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, shredded carrots, and homemade goddess dressing.
Location: 609 U.S. Route 6, Mahopac.
Telephone: 845-628-1872.
Now that you've got to know the exquisite tea rooms of our region take time this new year to book a tea-tasting experience for yourself or with those you love. What did you think about these recommendations from Brewster Ford? Do you have a favorite tea house that we should include on our list? Please write to us and share your suggestions. Our team members are happy to provide information on area businesses to residents and visitors to our home state of New York.
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