A cozy cup of tea is a comforting beverage to have during the winter months, even in Florida. There are many tastes and aromas you can experience, such as sweet, spicy, earthy, or even sour. Tea rooms make for a fun place to meet up with your friends for a fun afternoon activity or as a special event with your children.
Our team at Keith Pierson Toyota wants to help make your tea time experience fun, so we’ve compiled a list of where you can enjoy a cup of tea at these five best tea rooms or shops in Jacksonville, Florida.
Cup of Dreams TeaRoom
The Cup of Dreams TeaRoom in Atlantic Beach, Florida, helps employ those with special needs to gain work experience. The menu comes with a pen for you to circle your order to make it easier for the staff members and the customers. Next to your circles, you can leave any notes for your server. This system makes it accessible to everyone involved. This tea room accepts walk-ins during its regular hours. If you have a large party, call ahead for reservations, but the room doesn’t accept parties larger than 21 people.
The tea room offers a homey atmosphere for you to sip from various types of teas and eat various snacks that pair well with your tea order. Some tea options you can choose from include:
- Tea tray.
- Unlimited pot of tea.
- Mommy and me tea tray.
- Tea and treat.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and closed on Sunday and Monday.
Address: 1079 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 1, Atlantic Beach.
Ashes Boutique & Tea Room
At Ashes Boutique & Tea Room, you can enjoy browsing through a chic boutique before or after having a hot cup of tea. There are three menus, the tea room menu, the catering menu, and the special events menu. So, if you want to have the tea room cater to your next event or host a birthday party at the location, contact the tea room to make your arrangements.
The environment can add to your experience as if you’re in London, England, enjoying afternoon tea with the room’s clean, white tablecloths, delicate teapots, and plates with floral designs. Some tea room menu items include:
- Mommy and me tea tray.
- Afternoon tea tray.
- Spot of tea.
- Children’s tea.
Snacks available for you to pair with your beverage include:
- Sandwiches.
- Salads.
- Soups.
- Sweets.
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed on Sunday.
Address: 332 2nd St. S, Jacksonville Beach.
Basketique Gifts
Enjoy the quirky atmosphere of Basketique Gifts, and you can even wear themed outfits and hats in the tearoom. It’s necessary to call to reserve your table in the room because the store doesn’t accept walk-ins. While you have your tea, there are plenty of gourmet sandwiches and condiments to savor. After finishing your tea and snacks, end with delicious chocolates or other sweets. The tea experience is $30 per person, and the à la carte tea prices are:
- $2.50 for a cup of tea.
- $5 for a pot of tea.
Children can experience a themed tea party called Fancy Nancy Teas. During this experience, kids can learn proper tea etiquette while wearing Fancy Nancy-inspired outfits. The store’s hosts read Fancy Nancy books to the children and show them how to create crafts based on the books. An Alice in Wonderland-themed tea is an alternative to the Fancy Nancy theme.
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Sunday.
Address: 727 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park.
Cozy Tea Eatery
Drink a cozy cup of hot tea at the Cozy Tea Eatery in Orange Park, Florida. It’s a family-friendly establishment for you to take your kids to and have a tea party with them. There are high chairs for your little ones, but there aren’t any changing tables. The eatery has house-made lunches and teas, so you can be sure what you’re eating is fresh and made to order. In addition to tea, try scones, pastries, and other desserts.
If you can’t visit the eatery in person, you can order its scones online. The scone flavors are:
- Apricot.
- Blueberry.
- Cranberry orange.
- Pineapple lemon.
- Toasted coconut.
- Vanilla sugar.
If you’re going with your kids or friends, try dressing up or wearing fancy hats to add to your tea experience. It’ll be a memorable experience with delicious teas and snacks.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 pm., and closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Address: 1580 Wells Road Unit 7, Orange Park.
Tea & Bee
Inside Savory Olive at The Avenues Mall, Tea & Bee has various teas, honey, and tea accessories for you to browse. The shop is family-owned and has over 30 types of loose-leaf teas to enjoy. Tea & Bee is environmentally conscious with its recyclable tea cups and compostable lids The store has also discontinued its use of straws.
The types of tea you can purchase include:
- Summer sangria.
- White coconut dulce.
- Ceremonial grade matcha.
- Chocolate orange truffle.
- Earl grey lavender.
The honey selection includes:
- Strawberry whipped raw honey.
- Mexican vanilla creamed honey.
- Jacksonville wildflower honey.
- Mango raw creamed honey.
- Blackberry bourbon infused honey.
Take home some tea accessories, such as:
- Biodegradable drawstring tea filters.
- German rock sugars.
- Ceramic tea mugs and infusers.
- Matcha whisk.
- Matcha shaker.
Hours: Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Address: 10300 Southside Blvd. Suite 1255A, Jacksonville.
Did we miss your favorite tea room or shop? Contact us, and let us know. We’ll be sure to add it to the list for everyone to enjoy. While having a cup of tea, drop your vehicle off for maintenance services, such as an oil change, at our dealership in Jacksonville, Florida. We care about our customers, so ask our sales experts anything regarding your vehicle or about getting a new or used car.
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