<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>What better way to enjoy the day than with a date at an adorable place with a delightful tea service? With tiny pastries, tasty tea, and finger sandwiches, we've got a list of tea services and tea rooms where you can experience life like you're in the hit Netflix show, Bridgerton!
Tea Service in Tampa Bay for an English-Inspired Date
Oxford Exchange
420 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Oxford Exchange has an excellent on-site tea bar if you're looking for something delicious to brighten your day on the go! Pick an option from their tea wall or signature collection, and within a few minutes, you'll have a perfectly brewed beverage, hot or cold!
They also offer various tea services, including a Traditional Tea Service and Afternoon Tea. Their Traditional Tea Service is available Monday through Friday all day; however, their Afternoon Tea—served in the conservatory—is only available on the first Sunday of every month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and reservations for Afternoon Tea are available 30 days in advance.
Different tea service options include:
Traditional Tea: seasonal desserts, scones with clotted cream and preserves, traditional tea sandwiches, and your choice of hot or iced tea. $44 per person
Afternoon Tea: sweet and savory bites, scones with Oxford Exchange sweet cream and house preserves, and your choice of tea. $75 per person
Children's Tea: Almond butter & banana finger sandwiches, grilled cheese finger sandwiches, scones with Oxford Exchange sweet cream and house preserves, two sweets, and their choice of tea or juice. $55 per child
Joseph's Tea
25028 US-19, Clearwater
Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Joseph's Tea is a great place if you're looking for a full-service tea experience! From exquisite afternoon tea to signature themed tea experiences, Joseph's Tea crafts a wonderful atmosphere that is excellent for you and your partner, a small group of friends, or a party. With more than 75 tea blends to choose from, there is a flavor to fit anyone's taste!
For the true tea party experience, they offer an Afternoon Tea Experience and a Deluxe Afternoon Tea Experience, both of which come with a set menu. You can also order items a la carte if you're looking to try particular items.
Here is what's included in the different services:
Afternoon Tea -A pot of tea, berry salad, a three-tier tray (one per table) including croissant and tea sandwiches, scones, biscuits with Devonshire cream and jam, and petit desserts. $42 per person
Deluxe Afternoon Tea – Champagne, two chocolate-covered strawberries, and everything in the Afternoon Tea. $52 per person
If you're looking to plan for a larger group, event, or party, Joseph's Tea Room also offers the ability to customize your tea party and menu. Parties with more than 6 people must choose an afternoon tea experience.
The White Heron Tea and Gifts
6228 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey
Wednesday-Saturday, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday, 12 p.m.
As a Florida-inspired tea room, The White Heron Tea and Gifts is a relaxing, serene tea room with a great gift shop! They have an Afternoon Tea option with an optional add-on of a Royal Tea. If you're looking for an at-home tea experience or something to enjoy with little ones, they've got you covered! They also offer a la carte items if you're not looking for a full-service tea session.
Each seating is approximately one hour and 15 minutes, and advanced reservations are required.
Tea service options:
Afternoon Tea – Three-tier tray with tea sandwiches, scones with strawberry preserves and their homemade cream, small desserts, and a pot of tea. $24.95 per person
Royal Tea – Everything in the Afternoon Tea is included with a bottle of Prosecco. $31.95 per person
Afternoon Tea To Go – Everything in the Afternoon Tea, just to-go! $21.95 per person
Tea House Salad – A lighter option featuring a salad with homemade chicken salad on top, and other items found in tea sandwiches, just without the bread! $19.95 per person
Young Lady & Gentleman's Tea – A smaller presentation of the adult Afternoon Tea with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or traditional tea sandwiches, a scone, two small desserts, and their choice of tea or juice. For ages 5-12, $19.95 per child.
Jekyll
1500 W Swann Ave., Tampa
Jekyll in Hyde Park offers High Tea events throughout the year with different themes, treats, teas, and more. Be sure to check their website for the next upcoming High Tea date, as tickets are required to attend, and they sell out fast.
These High Tea sessions feature a different curated menu to match the event theme, but guests can often expect traditional tea fare such as scones, small desserts, pastries, tea sandwiches, and more. Since these tea events are themed, guests are also encouraged to dress up accordingly!
Plan a Tea Party or Celebration
The following locations are great for planning a tea party or experience for a group or celebration.
The Empress Tea Room & Bistro
6463 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa
The Empress Tea Room & Bistro is an especially great place if you're looking to host a private event or party, or they can bring the tea party to you! Advanced booking is required.
If you follow The Empress Tea Room & Bistro, they announce public tea dates where you can come and enjoy without needing a private event or party. Enjoy delicious treats and teas in a great atmosphere with all of the cute tea decor! Reservations are required to attend the public tea dates.
The Enchanted Spot at Silly Dilly's
4203 A El Prado Blvd., Tampa
Silly Dilly's is a small gift shop with a tea room appropriately named The Enchanted Spot. This space is perfect for hosting small groups and parties, up to 24 guests.
Within The Enchanted Spot is the Enchanted Dining Parlor, which is tailored to the party aesthetic and is where the tea service is held. There is a second room, the Social Parlor, as a place for gift openings, storytime, and other group activities. They also have an option for a child's party or celebration, up to 12 guests, or 15 with an additional charge per child.
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