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Where to Drink Tea Around Atlanta

The best places for a spot of tea, scones, and finger sandwiches in Atlanta

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Atlanta might be a strong coffee town, but there’s room in those cups for tea, too. Whether seeking a prim and proper afternoon tea with cucumber sandwiches, macarons, and Champagne (fascinator optional) or something a bit more comfortable and casual, here are the shops to head to for a spot of tea in Atlanta.

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The Chai Box

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Owned by Monica Sunny, this tea company and pop-up sells hand-blended chai from farmers in Kerala, India, as well as spices and gift sets. The online shop features over a dozen loose-leaf chai blends, bottles of sweetened and unsweetened chai concentrate, and tea accessories. Sunny also conducts regular chai blending classes.

Jessa's Tea Parlor

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This tea room in Woodstock offers a variety of afternoon tea options, ranging from cream tea service and a Southern tea served with fried green tomatoes and barbecue pork sliders to a traditional English tea with towers of finger sandwiches and dainty desserts. For those looking for a cup of tea and some lunch, Jessa’s also features an a la carte menu of sandwiches, salads, and small plates like caprese skewers and a scone sampler.

Fresh From Earth Herb & Tea Bar

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Fresh from Earth carries over 30 loose leaf teas on its menu, including familiar blends like Earl Grey, green, and jasmine to custom immune boosters and herbal blends to assist with combating sinus and respiratory congestion, high blood pressure, and even rejuvenate skin, hair, and nails. The shop also offers restorative and healing tea tonics, like those meant to boost concentration to others that help reduce inflammation.

Brooklyn Tea

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This New York-based tea shop opened in Castleberry Hill in 2022 and features dozens of loose-leaf teas, hot and iced tea drinks, and vegan pastries on the menu.

Astor Court

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The grand environs of Astor Court at Buckhead’s St. Regis hotel will have anyone feeling like a Royal. A traditional afternoon tea is offered on Saturdays and Sundays, but keep an eye out for their themed teas each month, too. Upcoming themes include “Georgia’s Bounty” in June and “Mad About Peaches” in July. Order Champagne for post-tea sipping. The hotel is also home to fine dining restaurant Atlas.

Just Add Honey Tea Company

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Just Add Honey moved to a larger location along the Eastside Beltline trail behind Ladybird Grove and Mess Hall in 2019. The tea room offers pastries and baked good from local bakeries and 40 blends of loose-leaf tea, including Chinese pu’erh teas, original black teas such as Georgia peaches, and a selection of green and chamomile teas blended with botanicals like yerba mate or lemongrass and lavender. Just Add Honey also offers classes and tastings as well as afternoon tea service by reservation.

Jayida Ché Herbal Tea Spot

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Owned by an aunt and niece team, Jayida Ché—or “good tea”—is located near Little Azio, Morelli’s Ice Cream, and Endulge Cupcakes on Moreland Avenue on the edge of Ormewood Park. They specialize in organic and fair trade loose leaf teas. Check out the shop’s tea-based lemonades in a variety of flavors like matcha and peach-lavender.

Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party

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This charming Candler Park spot has it all: tea, coffee, books, pastries, and plenty of quiet nooks for reading or working. The afternoon tea here is one of the most affordable in town at $35 for two people. The tea includes a pot of tea and a three-tiered tray with pastries and finger sandwiches. Check out Dr. Bombay’s philanthropic arm called “the Learning Tea” with monthly programs benefitting scholarships for women in India.

ZenTea Tea House

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Tea aficionados should head to this cozy shop along Chamblee’s antique row. ZenTea offers over 200 teas along with light bites such as scones and finger sandwiches. The shop does tea tastings by reservation. Each tasting is a deep dive into a particular variety of tea and includes a dessert. 

The Ginger Room

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Located in the historic Skelton-Teasley House on Roswell Street, head here for both afternoon and high tea experiences offering over 30 tea blends to choose from on the menu. Tea towers overflow with macarons, petit fours, Belgian truffles, an assortment of finger sandwiches and scones, and classic Bakewell tarts.

Ivy Tea House

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Located in a historic downtown Norcross cottage, this tea house features a light weekday lunch, weekday afternoon tea service, and four tea service choices on Saturdays.

The Chai Box

Owned by Monica Sunny, this tea company and pop-up sells hand-blended chai from farmers in Kerala, India, as well as spices and gift sets. The online shop features over a dozen loose-leaf chai blends, bottles of sweetened and unsweetened chai concentrate, and tea accessories. Sunny also conducts regular chai blending classes.

Jessa's Tea Parlor

This tea room in Woodstock offers a variety of afternoon tea options, ranging from cream tea service and a Southern tea served with fried green tomatoes and barbecue pork sliders to a traditional English tea with towers of finger sandwiches and dainty desserts. For those looking for a cup of tea and some lunch, Jessa’s also features an a la carte menu of sandwiches, salads, and small plates like caprese skewers and a scone sampler.

Fresh From Earth Herb & Tea Bar

Fresh from Earth carries over 30 loose leaf teas on its menu, including familiar blends like Earl Grey, green, and jasmine to custom immune boosters and herbal blends to assist with combating sinus and respiratory congestion, high blood pressure, and even rejuvenate skin, hair, and nails. The shop also offers restorative and healing tea tonics, like those meant to boost concentration to others that help reduce inflammation.

Brooklyn Tea

This New York-based tea shop opened in Castleberry Hill in 2022 and features dozens of loose-leaf teas, hot and iced tea drinks, and vegan pastries on the menu.

Astor Court

The grand environs of Astor Court at Buckhead’s St. Regis hotel will have anyone feeling like a Royal. A traditional afternoon tea is offered on Saturdays and Sundays, but keep an eye out for their themed teas each month, too. Upcoming themes include “Georgia’s Bounty” in June and “Mad About Peaches” in July. Order Champagne for post-tea sipping. The hotel is also home to fine dining restaurant Atlas.

Just Add Honey Tea Company

Just Add Honey moved to a larger location along the Eastside Beltline trail behind Ladybird Grove and Mess Hall in 2019. The tea room offers pastries and baked good from local bakeries and 40 blends of loose-leaf tea, including Chinese pu’erh teas, original black teas such as Georgia peaches, and a selection of green and chamomile teas blended with botanicals like yerba mate or lemongrass and lavender. Just Add Honey also offers classes and tastings as well as afternoon tea service by reservation.

Jayida Ché Herbal Tea Spot

Owned by an aunt and niece team, Jayida Ché—or “good tea”—is located near Little Azio, Morelli’s Ice Cream, and Endulge Cupcakes on Moreland Avenue on the edge of Ormewood Park. They specialize in organic and fair trade loose leaf teas. Check out the shop’s tea-based lemonades in a variety of flavors like matcha and peach-lavender.

Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party

This charming Candler Park spot has it all: tea, coffee, books, pastries, and plenty of quiet nooks for reading or working. The afternoon tea here is one of the most affordable in town at $35 for two people. The tea includes a pot of tea and a three-tiered tray with pastries and finger sandwiches. Check out Dr. Bombay’s philanthropic arm called “the Learning Tea” with monthly programs benefitting scholarships for women in India.

ZenTea Tea House

Tea aficionados should head to this cozy shop along Chamblee’s antique row. ZenTea offers over 200 teas along with light bites such as scones and finger sandwiches. The shop does tea tastings by reservation. Each tasting is a deep dive into a particular variety of tea and includes a dessert. 

The Ginger Room

Located in the historic Skelton-Teasley House on Roswell Street, head here for both afternoon and high tea experiences offering over 30 tea blends to choose from on the menu. Tea towers overflow with macarons, petit fours, Belgian truffles, an assortment of finger sandwiches and scones, and classic Bakewell tarts.

Ivy Tea House

Located in a historic downtown Norcross cottage, this tea house features a light weekday lunch, weekday afternoon tea service, and four tea service choices on Saturdays.

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