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Argentina

Le Dôme at Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires [Tea room]
Posadas 1086/88, Buenos Aires; 54-11-4321-1200
Traditional afternoon tea with a selection of loose-leaf teas served daily, 4 to 6.30pm. Ambiance is elegantly casual in the English style; dress is casual. 3F

L'Orangerie Restaurant at Alvear Palace Hotel [Tea room]
Avenida Alvear 1891, Buenos Aires; 54-11-4808-2100
* Hotel tea room.
* Afternoon tea.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
Their own classic "Alvear tea." 3F<
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Armenia

Ancient Herbals [Tea room and merchant]
House 69, v. Odzun, Lori region; +37491-207957
Open summers only.
* Located at an art gallery in the city downtown near Marriott Hotel.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Private tea parties only; no regular hours for tea service.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or teacup.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Private tea parties for adults during regular and extended hours.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Internet access.
* Live music.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open daily 11.30am to 6pm. Four-day advance reservations required for tea service. 
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Australia

Café Essen [Tea room]
6 Garema Arcade, Canberra, ACT; 02 6248 9300
* Bistro style.
* Located in the city downtown. 
* A good cuppa any time.
Two dozen types of teas. 10/06

Thursday Plantation [Tea room]
Pacific Highway Cumbalum, Ballina, New South Wales
Tea room offering morning and afternoon teas at The Education Centre, where you can learn about tea tree oil. Audiovisual display, sample products, tour the aromatherapy gardens, rainforest walk, and southern cross tea tree maze. Buy special bulk products at factory prices. Free guided tours weekdays 11am and 2pm. Hours 9am to 5pm daily. 04/03

Coffs Harbour Butterfly House and Tea Rooms [Tea room]
Stroud Road and Pacific Highway, Bonville, New South Wales
Fully enclosed greenhouse featuring all-weather live butterfly display. Wander amongst hundreds of butterflies. Orientation talk and information sheet. Set in five acres surrounded by 25 scenic rural acres. Tea rooms offer morning and afternoon teas. Open daily: May to September, 9.30am to 3.30pm; October to April, 9am to 4.30pm. April 2003

Camelot Lavendar Farm [Tea room]
1312 Dungog Road, Wallarodda Via, Dungog, New South Wales; 0249 95 6166
Traditional Devonshire teas, plus Lavender cones, served Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm. April 2003

Spiritus Mundi [Tea merchant]
150 Sydney Road, Fairlight, New South Wales; 61 2 9949 7985
* Tea merchant offering samples of prepared tea.
* Located in a gift shop in a shopping "village" or "village shops."
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday through Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm. Saturday 9am to 5pm. (by owner) /

Corianders Tea House & Herb Gardens [Tea room]
1073 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, New South Wales
Over twenty different teas. Open Friday and Monday, 10am to 4pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. April 2003

Tea Lovers & Coffee for Others [Tea room and merchant]
137 Swan Street, Morpeth, New South Wales; 02 4934 6616
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or teacup.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Outdoor seating.
Open weekdays 10am to 4pm; weekends 9am to 5pm. Teapots and accessories. / 

The Tearoom Gunners' Barracks [Tea room]
Suakin Drive, Georges Heights, Mosman, New South Wales; 02 8962 5900
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please! 
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Private parties.
* Outdoor seating.
* Credit cards.
Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am. Morning teas; afternoon tea with or without wine or champagne. Or order à la carte. / 

Zensation Tea House [Tea room and merchant]
656 Bourke Street, Redfern, NSW; 02-9319-2788
* Chinese style.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Caffeine-free selections.
1/08

Four Seasons Hotel [Tea room]
199 George Street, Sydney NSW; 02-9238-0000
Full traditional afternoon tea is served every day in The Bar, offering a selection of sandwiches, scones and an extensive choice of tea. 3H

Live Crafts Centre [Tea merchant]
84 Dixon Street, Sydney NSW; 02-9281-2828
* Located at a crafts shop in Chinatown.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings.
Specializing in China teas. 2/8

The Tea Centre of Sydney [Tea room and merchant]
The Glasshouse Shopping Centre, 146 Pitt Street Mall, Sydney NSW; 02-9223-9909
Sydney's oldest tea shop offering over 170 different teas. Try any of the teas in the tea room with sandwiches, cakes, cookies, and iced tea. Specialties are Sydney Special Blend and Japanese Lime. Open Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm. (by Joakim Torstensson) January 2002

The Tearoom [Tea room]
Queen Victoria Building, Level 3, 455 George Street, Sydney NSW; 02-9269-0774
* Art Deco style located in a historic or landmark building in the city downtown.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please! 
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Barrier-free.
* Private parties outside regular hours.
* Credit cards.
Open Sunday through Friday 11am to 5pm; Saturday to 3pm. Morning teas; afternoon tea with or without wine or champagne. Or order à la carte. Reservations recommended. April 2001 P /

Tea Rooms at the Old Ghan [Tea room]
Norris Bell Avenue, McDonnell Siding, Alice Springs, Northern Territory; 61-08-8955-5047
Morning and afternoon teas. Take tea in the outdoor garden, weather permitting. Open daily (except Christmas day) 9am to 5pm. January 2003

The Stockyard Gallery [Tea room]
9 Roper Terrace, Mataranka, Northern Territory
Devonshire teas served in the shady tea garden daily, 8am to 5pm. April 2003

Aromas Tea & Coffee Merchants [Tea merchant]
Brisbane City, Queensland; 61-7-38462594
Open seven days. Over sixty varieties of teas and herbals. May 2001 (by max@aromas.com.au)

Celtic Tearoom of Maleny [Tea room]
9 Mountain View Road, Maleny, Brisbane, Queensland; 61-7-54999426
Cairncross Park Lookout. Celtic theme with "Olde World" atmosphere inside with log fire in winter. Sunny garden with rainforest backdrop. Cream teas served with clotted cream a specialty. Sunday Celtic music and regular concerts. 3F

High Societea Teahouse [Tea room and merchant]
Bonney Place, 318 Junction Road, Clayfield
Brisbane, Queensland; 610 733574299
* Traditional English style.
* Located in a shopping "village" or "village shops" near Eagle Junction Train Station.
* Dress-up and costumes welcome.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, Royal tea, theme teas.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Private parties for adults and children during and outside regular hours.
* Etiquette lessons.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Live music.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday; open Sundays November and December. Hours 9.30 to 11am; 11.30am to 1pm; 2 to 4pm. Reservations accepted. (by Kathy Heath, owner) <

The Sofitel Brisbane [Tea room]
249 Turbot Street, Brisbane, Queensland; 61-7-383-53535
* French/continental style.
* Hotel tea room.
* Afternoon tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Live music.
* Credit cards.
Tea served in Sofi's Lounge. Tea and chocolates available any time. Afternoon tea Friday through Sunday, 2.30 to 5pm. Reservations suggested. !

The Cupcake Teahouse [Tea room]
Burnett Street, Buderim, Queensland
* Bistro style at a bakery.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea.
Open Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 4pm. Reservations suggested for afternoon tea. 6/08

Bean to Tea [Tea room and merchant]
Shop 7 The Rovera Plaza, 23 Cotton Tree Pde., Cotton Tree, Queensland; 07 544 38822
* Art Deco style at a gourmet food shop.
* Located in town commercial district near Cotton Tree.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot, teacup, or gaiwan.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Bubble tea.
* Fair Trade products.
* Tea tastings.
* Private tea parties for adults and children.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 9am to 1pm. (by owner) 11/6 

Madhatters Tea & Gifts [Tea room and merchant]
19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough, Queensland; 07-5439-9555
* Old World style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located at a gourmet food shop 5 minutes from Australia Zoo.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot or take-out cup.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Organic products.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours; seats 120.
* Off-site catering.
* We love Red Hatters!
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Live music.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open daily. Reservations for afternoon tea. (by fshealey, owner) 6/08 

Ivy Cottage Tearooms [Tea room]
Mount Spec Road, Paluma, Queensland; 074 770 8533
* Located in a B&B in a resort area.
Devonshire tea served Tuesday through Sunday 10am to 4pm. <

Bella Rosa's Tearooms, Cottage and Garden Centre [Tea room and merchant]
357 Granite Belt Drive, Thulimbah, The Granite Belt, Queensland; 617-468-52-367
* Cottage style at an antiques store.
* Located in a rural area near The Big Apple.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags served in a teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Special diets with advance notice.
* Take-out available.
* Barrier-free.
* Private tea parties during regular and extended hours; seats 44.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open daily 6am to 7pm. Reservations accepted. (by Natalie Burton, webmaster) 4/08

Dimities Cottage Restaurant and Tea Gardens [Tea room]
49 Haly Street, Wondai, Queensland; 074168 5744
Devonshire Teas on the verandah overlooking the gardens. Country style gift shop. Open 9am to 5pm daily; closed Anzac Day and other public holidays. 04/03

Pommes Teashop [Tea room and merchant]
Wynnum Shopping Centre
89 Bay Terrace, Wynnum, Queensland; 07 3396 8299
* Traditional English style.
* Located in a suburban area 20 km from Brisbane Airport.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private parties for adults during and outside regular hours.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* On-site parking.
Open Monday and Tuesday 8am to 5pm; Wednesday through Friday 8am to 6pm; Saturday 8am to 4pm; Sunday 11am to 3pm. Closed the last Sunday of each month and some public holidays.  (by Ashley Bywater, owner) <
Reviews of this tea room.

Hyatt Regency Adelaide [Tea room]
North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia; 61 8 8231 1234
Atrium Lounge on the Lobby Level serves traditional afternoon tea daily from 2.30pm, in an elegant, relaxing atmosphere. 3H

The Perfect Cup [Tea room and merchant]
Victoria Square Arcade, Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide, South Australia; 61 8 8231 1932
Open daily except Sunday, 7.30am to 5.30pm. Wide selection of teas served and for sale, with a small selection of baked goods to accompany your cuppa. Teapots and accessories. 3L

Scholars Restaurant [Tea room]
Days Road, Regency Park, Adelaide, South Australia; 61 8 8348 4348
One of two training restaurants at the Regency Institute of TAFE -- the South Australian home of the International Cordon Bleu School of Cookery. Student chefs and waiters present the meals as part of their studies. A very popular afternoon tea is served infrequently; call for schedule. Open Tuesday through Friday, 12noon to 2pm. 3L

T bar purveyors of Tea [Tea room and merchant]
15LG, 100 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia; 61 8 8410 0034
* Tea lounge or tea bar.
* Located in a cultural or historic venue.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, chai, tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 6pm; weekends to 5pm. (by Peggy, Owner) *

West Lakes Princess Cruise Boats [Tea room]
Brebner Drive, Adelaide, South Australia; 0882423933
Devonshire Tea included with cruise. 1-1/4 hour scenic cruises. December to May, Wednesdays and Sundays at 2pm. September to December, Sundays only. April 2003

Muggleton's General Store [Tea room]
Hahndorf, South Australia
Tea and scones or afternoon tea. 3L 

Penny Farthing Coffee and Crafts [Tea room]
15 Heritage Street, Keith, South Australia
Morning and afternoon teas, offering freshly brewed teas and homemade goodies. Open Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm; Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Closed Christmas and Boxing Day. April 2003 

Carrick Hill [Tea room]
Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield, South Australia; 61 8 8379 3886
Elizabethan mansion and English gardens; Devonshire tea served at the coffee shop. 3L

Ellendale Market [Tea room]
Ellendale Hall, Ellendale, Tasmania
Craft, flower, and produce market serving Devonshire teas. Open first Sunday of each month only, 9am to 2pm. April 2003

Lake Pavillion [Tea room]
Botanic Gardens, Ballarat, Victoria; 03 5334 1811
On Lake Wendouree. Scones, cakes, teas. 12/00

Old Gold Bank [Tea room]
Albert Street, Creswick, Victoria; 5345 2291
Old Gold Coffee Shop offers Devonshire teas. Log fire in season. December 2000

Dolls at the Mount -- Tea Rooms and Doll Museum [Tea room]
54 Mount Street, Heidelberg, Victoria; 613-9-457-3356
Morning and afternoon teas, high teas, and Devonshire teas. (by dolls @planet.net.au) November 2001

Tartine [Tea room]
1035 High Street, Armadale, Melbourne, Victoria; 61 3 9822 8849
Open weekdays 8am to 6pm; weekends 9am to 4pm. Tea and cakes available any time. L

Gray & Seddon Premium Tea Merchants [Tea merchant]
173 Centre Road, Bentleigh, Melbourne, Victoria; 61 3 9557 1906
Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10am to 2.30pm; other times by arrangement. Full leaf Chinese and Japanese teas including certified organic black, green, oolong, pu'er, scented teas, and tisanes (herbal teas) grown in Tasmania. Teapots, tea caddies, tea accessories, handmade Yixing teapots, and fine Mikawachi porcelains. (by david @gray-seddon-tea.com) Updated October 2001

The Beanery [Tea room and merchant]
67-69 Church Street, Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria; 61 3 9592 8666
Open weekdays 8.30am to 5.30pm; Saturdays to 3pm. Coffeehouse also serves morning and afternoon teas, and offers a good selection of teas and some accessories for sale. L

Tea Too (T2) [Tea room and merchant]
139B Chadstone Shopping Centre, Chadstone, Melbourne, Victoria; 613 9530 4105
Teas served and sold. Branch of Tea Too (T2) in Fitzroy (see below) also features a tea bar. Open daily, 10am to 6pm. 3H

Tea Too (T2) [Tea merchant]
340 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria; 613 9417 3722
Wide selection of teas, both standard and flavoured, and herbal infusions. Teapots, teacups, accessories. Open daily, 10am to 6pm. 3H

Park Hyatt Melbourne [Tea room]
1 Parliament Square, Melbourne, Victoria; 613 9224 1234
Tea Lounge serves afternoon tea featuring fine estate leaf teas and stunning views of Trilogy Gardens and the hotel's Lobby. 3H

The Windsor Hotel [Tea room]
111 Spring Street, Melbourne, Victoria; 61-3 9633 6004
* French/Continental style hotel restaurant/tea room.
* Located in an historic or landmark building in the city downtown across from Parliament.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Private tea parties.
Traditional afternoon tea since 1883 in the One Eleven Spring Street restaurant. Served Monday through Friday 3 to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday to 5pm. Reservations essential. Morning tea served daily. Special Chocolate and Ice Cream teas served seasonally. 3H  Updated (by Jennifer Patrick) M Updated 5/08
Reviews of this tea room.

AY Oriental Tea House [Tea room]
455 Chapel Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria; 03-9824-0128
* Chinese style.
* Loose leaf tea.
Chinese restaurant with separate tea service. @

JustMake Taiwan Tea Shop [Tea room and merchant]
Shop 3, 180 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria; 03-9654-5088
* Loose leaf teas.
* Bubble tea, other tea beverages.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings. 
Specializing in oolong teas. 2/7 

Erinae Lavender Farm [Tea room]
Porter Lane, Strzelecki Highway, Mirboo North, Victoria; 03-5668-1834
Morning and afternoon teas. Closed end of May through end of September. Call for days/hours open from September through May. August 2002

Woodman Estate [Tea room]
136 Graydens Road, Moorooduc, Victoria; 613-5978-8455
* Hotel tea room.
* Afternoon tea.
* Private parties.
Traditional English afternoon tea served Sundays from 3pm. Reservations are essential. Located an hour south of Melbourne. !

The Green Grocer [Tea room and merchant]
217 St. Georges Road; North Fitzroy, Victoria; 9489-1747
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
Shop open weekdays 9am to 7pm; weekends to 6pm. Café open weekdays 9am to 5pm; weekends to 6pm. `

Ranges at Olinda [Tea room]
5 Main Street, Olinda, Victoria; 03 9751 2133
Morning and afternoon teas served daily. L

AY Tea Shop [Tea merchant]
256 Chapel Street, Prahan, Victoria; 61 3 9510 9250
Specializing in Chinese herbal medicines and a variety of flavoured teas. Taste before you buy. Teapots, teacups, accessories. Open daily except Sunday, 9.30am to 6pm. L

Miss Marple's Tea Rooms [Tea room]
382 Mt. Dandenong-Tourist Road, Sassafras, Victoria; 03-9755-1610
* English cottage style.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
Open daily 11am to 4.30pm including public holidays. No reservations accepted. Gallery of Miss Marple memorabilia. `

Tea Corporation Australia [Tea room and merchant]
22-28 Boundary Street, South Melbourne, Victoria; 61 3 9699 8500
* American style restaurant located in a strip mall.
* Good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or teacup.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free.
* Credit cards.
Retail outlet at receiving and distribution warehouse. Open Monday through Friday. (by Barbara Harper, owner) + 

Goona Warra Vineyard [Tea room]
Sunbury Road, Sunbury, Victoria; 61 3 9740 7766
Afternoon tea served on Sundays. Reservations recommended. L

Chamber [Tea room]
189 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria; 61 3 9397 6666
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, a good cuppa any time.
* English style tea service.
* Credit cards.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11am 'til late. Reservations suggested for meals and during holidays. Herbal tisanes served in a plunger teapot. Sunny courtyard in season. (by barbvee)  O

Leaf Tea Merchants [Tea room and merchant]
29 Napoleon Street, Cottsloe, Western Australia; 08-9284-3830
60 Walcott Street, Mt. Lawley, Western Australia; 08-9471-1105
* Tea lounge or tea bar.
* Stand-alone tea shop located in the city downtown.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Afternoon tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Private parties during regular hours.
* Credit cards.
Summer hours 8am to 6.30pm; winter hours 8am to 6pm. Sunday afternoon tea served 12noon to 5pm; reservations recommended. (by jmc19669, employee) `

Matilda Bay Tea Rooms [Tea room]
5 Hackett Drive, Crawley, Western Australia; 618-9-386-9229
Located near Perth. 05/02

C Restaurant [Tea room]
Level 33, 44 St Georges Terrace (between Barrack St & London Court), Perth, Western Australia; 61 08 9220 8333
Afternoon tea and Royal (champagne) tea served Sunday through Friday from 2pm. Revolving restaurant. 6/7 

Dragon Tea House [Tea room and merchant]
3/369 William Street; 618-9228-3305
* Chinese style.
* Located next to William Shopping Centre.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections. 
* Tea tastings.
2/08

Chalet Healy Tearooms & Function Centre [Tea room]
Araluen Botanic Park
362 Croyden Road, Roleystone, Western Australia; 08 9496 1171
* Located at an historic or cultural venue.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea. 
* Take-out available.
* Private tea parties.
* Outdoor seating.
Open daily 9am to 6pm. 7/7

Hyatt Regency Perth [Tea room]
99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Western Australia; 61 8 9225 1234
Monday to Friday - 11:00 am to 2:30 pm
A wide range of teas and pastries served Monday through Friday, 11am to 2.30pm, in La Strada, a casual, European-style terrace in the lower Lobby. Take-out available.
Afternoon tea served daily in the Conservatory Lobby, with its sandstone water fountain and glass dome ceiling. As the Conservatory is an open area, smoking is permitted. 3H
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Austria

Herzog-Friedrich Restaurant [Tea room]
Risengasse 6, Innsbruck

Hotel Central [Tea room]
Gilmstrasse 5, Innsbruck

House of Tea & Coffee [Tea merchant]
Seilergasse 9, Innsbruck

Peter's TeaHouse [Tea room and merchant]
Innsbruck

Rauter Tee [Tea merchant]
Sparkassenplatz at Maria-Theresien-Strasse, Innsbruck

Café Tomaselli [Tea room]
Alter Markt 9, Salzburg; 43 662 8444880
Selection of teas; homemade pastries and chocolates. Outdoor seating when weather permits. Open Monday through Saturday, 7am to 9pm; Sunday from 8am. M

Beim Theresianum Hotel [Tea room]
52 Favoritenstrasse, Vienna
Relaxing afternoon tea served in the garden for overnight guests only. 3F

Hotel im Palais Schwarzenberg [Tea room]
Schwarzenbergerplatz 9, Vienna; 43-1-798-4515-320
Tea specialties, Viennese pastries, and light meals from 10am to 12midnight daily. During winter months tea is served in front of the fireplace. 3F

Julius Meinl am Graben GmbH [Tea merchant]
Am Graben 19; +43 1 532 3334
* Gourmet shop.
* Loose leaf teas.
3/08

Teehaus Demmer [Tea room and merchant]
Mökler Bastei 5, Vienna; 43 1 533 5995
Panniglgasse 17, Vienna; 43 1 504 15 09  3G  

Café- und Teestube Shanti [Tea room and merchant]
Amstrasse 29, Wolfurt 05574-84800, 05574-84800 
Open daily except Sunday. 3F
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Belgium

Désiré de Lille [Tea room]
14-18 Schrijnwerkerstraat, Antwerp; 03 233 6226
* Old World style.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea.
* Take-out available.
Open daily 9am to 10pm. 4/7

De Wingerd [Tea room]
Marie-Josélaan 35, Antwerp; 32 3 230 25 16
Informal afternoon tea, with scones, sandwiches, and pastries, served daily except Monday. M 

A. M. Sweet [Tea room and merchant]
rue des Chartreux 4/Kartuizersstraat 4, Brussels; 02-513-51-31
* French/Continental bistro style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in city historic district.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 6pm. Teas and baked goods. (by bene/c) 3/7

Conrad International Hotel [Tea room]
Louizalaan 71 Avenue Louise, Brussels; 32 2 542 42 42
Afternoon tea served daily in the Lobby Lounge. M 

The Tea House [Tea room and merchant]
Rue de Rollebeek, 5, Brussels; 32 2 511 8117
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 7pm; Sunday to 5pm. Closed Mondays. Located in a 17th century small house in a pedestrian road in the city centre. More than 100 types of tea and infusions sold by the weight. Specializing in green teas and traditional patisserie. British porcelain, Japanese cast-iron teapots, and tea accessories. (by theteahouse) 10/02

Le Clos-fontaine - Cave à Thés [Tea room and merchant]
avenue des Thermes 50-52, Chaudfontaine; 0032-436-60363
* Hotel restaurant in an historic or landmark building.
* Located at a cultural venue near Liège.
* Dress casual but neat.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or gaiwan.
* Gong-fu tea service.
* Asian tea ceremony.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Fair Trade products.
* Smoke-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - decor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
Summer hours open daily 12noon to 2pm and 6.30pm to late. Closed Mondays during winter. Reservations suggested. Tea sommelier. (by anne.franck, owner) 10/7
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Bermuda

Botanic Garden Tea Room [Tea room]
37 Front Street, Hamilton; 441-295-1183
Located on the third floor of Trimingham's Department Store. English style tea with sweets and savouries. Open daily except Sunday, 9am to 5pm. M

Fairmont Hamilton Princess [Tea room and merchant]
76 Pittsbay Road, Hamilton; 441-295-3000
* Hotel lounge or tea room.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* Afternoon tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Child-friendly.
Tea served daily from 2.30 to 5.30pm in Heritage Court. Reservations suggested. House blend tea (Harney) available for purchase in the hotel gift shop. 8/06

Waterloo House [Tea room]
Hamilton; 441-295-4480
* Old world style resort hotel restaurant.
* In an historic or landmark building.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea served buffet style.
* Outdoor seating.
Tea served daily in the parlour. Jacket and tie welcome but not required; Bermuda shorts (worn with socks) are acceptable. 10/06 

Lighthouse Tea Room [Tea room and merchant]
68 Saint Anne's Road, Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, Southampton Parish; 441-238-8679
A quaint tea room on the west side of the island, located at the base of the lighthouse. English style afternoon tea. Open daily, 9am to 5pm. It's definitely worth a trip since the views are amazing. The tea's not bad either. (by Diane R-R) February 2001. M 
Reviews of this tea room. 

Mrs. T's Victorian Tea Room [Tea room]
Willowbank Resort, Sandy's MA BX, Somerset; 441-234-1616
* Victorian style.
* Located in a hotel.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, a good cuppa any time..
* Teas served in a teapot.
Open Tuesday through Sunday 12noon to 5pm; afternoon tea served at 4pm. Tea service is included for resort guests; non-guests call to enquire about availability. Christian-oriented resort.  M

Paradiso Café [Tea room]
7 Reid Street, Washington Mall, Hamilton; 441-295-3263
A selection of teas served with light meals, snacks, and pastries. Open Monday through Friday, 7.30am to 5pm. M
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Brazil

Caesar Park Ipanema Hotel [Tea room]
Av. Vieira Souto, 460, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro; 21-22420-000
Roof Top Restaurant Tiberius serves afternoon tea daily. 3F

Colombo Tea Rooms/Confeitaria Colombo [Tea room]
Rua Gonçalves Dias, 32/36, Centro, Rio de Janeiro; 21-2232-2300
Afternoon tea served Monday through Friday at 5pm. 3F

Hotel Copacabana Palace [Tea room]
Avenida Atlântica 1702, Rio de Janeiro; 55 21 2548 7070
Located on Copacabana beach. Traditional afternoon tea served at the poolside Pergula Retaurant. 3F 

The Copa [Tea room]
Rua Alves Saldanha 13 A, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro; 021-2255-8740
Afternoon tea served daily; gay bar by night. 3F 

Miramar Palace Hotel [Tea room]
Av. Atlantica, 3668, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Afternoon tea from Thursday to Sunday with national and imported teas. 3F

Rio Atlantica [Tea room]
Av. Atlântica, 2.964, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
International and Brazilian cuisine plus afternoon tea. 3F 

Sofitel Rio Palace [Tea room]
Av. Atlantica, 4240, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro; 2207-0002
The Horse's Neck Bar, an English pub, serves a traditional afternoon tea in cozy surroundings. Wide selection of teas.  3F
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Brunei

Bulgaria

Kempinski-Zografski Hotel [Tea room]
100 James Boucher Boulevard, Sofia
The Intermezzo Bar in the Lobby serves afternoon tea. 3F
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Caribbean and West Indies

Antigua

Curtain Bluff Resort [Tea room]
Curtain Bluff; 268-462-8400
* Hotel tea located in a resort area.
* Afternoon tea.
* Private parties. / 

Herbal Haven [Tea room and merchant]
Food Court, St. Johns; 268-773-3849
(by herbalhaven @excite.com) July 2001

Philton's Bakery Café [Tea room]
Friar's Hill Road, St. Johns; 268-462-9447
Open Monday through Saturday, 8am to 7pm. British teas served with sweets and savouries all day; afternoon tea. L

Skullduggery [Tea room]
Yacht Club Road, Falmouth Harbour; 268-463-0625
Located at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina. Indoor-outdoor café offers a variety of teas, served with savouries and sweets. Internet access. Open daily. L

Sunny Caribbee [Tea merchant]
Redcliff Quay, St. John's; 268-462-1888, 462-7689
High-end gift shop specializing in local spices offers a good selection of packaged teas. Second location in Jolly Harbour. Open Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm; additional hours to accommodate cruise ship arrivals. L 

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Barbados

Bean-n-Bagel Internet Café [Tea room]
Dover, St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church; 246-420-4604
Internet café offering a good selection of teas with light meals and snacks. Open daily, 7am to 5.30pm. M

Chatters Tea Room [Tea room]
at Bagatelle Great House, off Sandy Lane, St. Thomas
* Traditional English style in an historic or landmark building at  a cultural/historical venue.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* Afternoon tea.
* Teabags served in a teapot.
* Outdoor seating.
Tea served from 2 to 5.30pm in the second floor tea room. 6/7 Updated (by Heather Straker, owner) 7/7

Sunbury Plantation [Tea room]
Sunbury Plantation House, St. Philip; 246-423-6270
* English style tea room in a cultural venue.
* Historic or landmark building located in a resort area.
* Afternoon tea.
* Private parties.
Open daily. Tea served by reservation. >

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Cayman Islands

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel [Tea room]
Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman; 345-943-9000
* Hotel tea room in a resort area.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea, dessert tea.
* Child-friendly.
* Private parties.
Tea served Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4pm in The Silver Palm. Reservations suggested. >

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Dominican Republic

Caribbean Coffee and Tea [Tea room]
Avenue Los Próceres esquina Euclides Morillo, Diamond Mall, Distrito Nacional, Santo Domingo; 809-732-4968
Trendy, upscale café with a good selection of teas and tea beverages. Open daily, 8am to 12midnight. M

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St. Croix, Virgin Islands

Morning Glory Coffee and Tea [Tea room]
Gallows Bay Marketplace, Gallows Bay; 340-773-6620
Indoor-outdoor café offers a selection of teas served with sweets and savouries, specializing in beignets. Open Monday through Saturday, 7am to 3pm. M

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China

A special Thank you to "China Tea Lover" who tells us that there are tea rooms (or tea houses) everywhere in the big cities of China, and also in most smaller cities and towns. We list some of the most accessible for foreign travelers. 

Beijing Shan Hu Yushan Tea House [Tea room]
Dongcheng District, Beijing; 652-53770 3E

Beijing Teahouse [Tea room] 
No.8 Changdian, Liulichang, Beijing; 630-33846 
Open 9am to 9pm 3E

Bell Tower Teahouse [Tea room]
Di'Anmenwai Street, Beijing
At the Bell Tower near Houhai Lake. 18 kinds of Chinese teas. Ceremonial tea service on request. 8.30am to 9pm in season; to 5pm in winter.

Bichun Tea House [Tea room]
No. 233, Wangfujing Street, Beijing; 652-56141 3E

Biluxuan Tea House [Tea room]
1/F, R Bldg, Apartment, Hui Garden, Yayun Village, Chaoyang, Beijing; 649-11958 3E

Green Tea House [Tea room]
No.53 Tayuancun, Chaoyang, Beijing; 646-85903
Open 11am to 12midnight  3E

Lao She Teahouse [Tea room]
3/F Da Wan Cha Building, 3 Qianmen Xidajie, Beijing; 630-36830 
Open 7.30am to 9.30pm 3E 

Morel's [Tea room]
1/F, No. 5 Red Block Xin Zhong Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing; 010-6416-8802 
Tea served Tuesday through Sunday 2.30 to 6pm. Belgian restaurant serving traditional English afternoon tea. Located opposite north gate of Workers' Gymnasium. 4/7

Purple Vine Teahouse [Tea room]
No.2 Nanchang Jie, Xicheng District, Beijing; 66066614
Open daily 12noon to 2am. 3E

Tianqiao Happy Teahouse [Tea room]
113 Tianqiao Market, Beijing; 630-40617
Open 7am to 9pm daily except Monday. 3E

China Tea and Pottery [Tea room and merchant]
Red 1 Block, Xizhongjie, Dongcheng, Beijing; 641-69657
Open 12noon to 2am. 3E

Wu Yutai Tea House [Tea room]
No. 44, Dongsi Street, North, Beijing; 640-41928 
Many locations, including: 3E
No. 125, Didong Street; 640-28600 
No. 223, Small Street, South, Chaoyangmen; 652-55888 
No. 533, Dongsi Street, North; 640-45458 
A. 168, Dongsi Street, South; 652-53526 
No. 160, Annei Street; 640-43619 
No. 229, Dongwai Small Street; 646-73140 
No.72, Dongnei Small Street South; 640-29394 
No. 352, Gulou Street, East; 640-29402 
No. 53, Xinhua Street, South, Xuanwu District; 630-41372 

Xichan Tea House [Tea room]
No.7 Meishuguan Dongjie, Dongcheng, Beijing; 640-43486 3E

Cha for Tea [Tea room and merchant]
566, Huei Hai Chong Road, Shanghai; 886-012-5383-3355

Wan Ling's Tea House [Tea merchant]
Jing An Jewellry & Curio Market, Shop A22
No. 1829 Beijing Road West, Shanghai; 86-0-21-2852-3992
* Retail shop offering samples of prepared tea.
* Located in an antique shop.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or gaiwan, or gongfu style.
* Tea ceremonies.
Open daily 10am to 6.30pm. 
 (by Wan Ling, owner) @

Ming Hui Tea House [Tea room]
Inside Dajue Temple, Bei'anhe, Wenquan Township, Haidian District; 010-6246-1567
* Located in an historic or landmark building thirty kilometers from central Beijing.
* Tea ceremonies.
Open daily 11.30am to 2pm and 5.30 to 8pm. 4/7

Jin YuXuan Tea House [Tea room and merchant]
No.6 Yuan Dong Road, Jin Xin District, Kunming, Yunnan
* Asian style service.
* Tea tastings.
* Loose leaf teas served in teacup, teapot, or gaiwan.
* Tea ceremonies. (by TeaHub) S

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Costa Rica

Tea Land [Tea room and merchant]
Plaza Mema, Local No. 4, Rohrmoser, 100 Sur Plaza Mayor, San Jose; 506-291-0796
* Tea lounge or tea bar in a suburban area.
* Located in a commercial plaza.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea, cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas.
* Loose leaf teas and pyramid teabags served in teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Tea tastings, classes/workshops.
* Private tea parties for adults during regular and extended hours.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Internet access.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 7pm. (by tealandcr, owner) 3/7
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Czech Republic

Na ceste [Tea room]
Tyrsova 172, Nymburk; 4206 607 205 710
* French/continental style.
* Located in town historic district.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or gaiwan.
* Chai.
* Smoke-free.
Open Monday through Saturday, 9am to 10pm; Sunday 2 to 10pm. Reservations accepted. Tea room and shop about food for vegan life. (by owner) )

Café Patio [Tea room]
Narodni 22, Prague
Upscale, atmospheric café offers a variety of teas and cakes. Open 9am to 11pm daily. M

Cajovna Na Valech [Tea room and merchant]
Male Valy 353, 288 02 Nymburk; 420 325 514636
Open daily 1pm to 10pm (13-22 h.), Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 10pm (14-22 h.) (by owner) 09/01

Ebel Coffee House [Tea merchant]
Tyn Courtyard 6, Prague
Located in the old section of the city. About fifty teas and tisanes sold in bulk quantities. Small selection of tea preparation equipment. Open daily, 10am to 7pm. M

Karavanseraj [Tea room]
Masarykovo nábř. 22, New Town, Prague; 420 224 930 390
* Lebanese style restaurant and hookah lounge.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Vegetarian menu chocies.
Open Monday through Thursday 9am to 11pm; Friday 9am to 12midnight; Saturday 10am to 12midnight; Sunday 12noon to 10pm. 3/08

Kava Kava Kava [Tea room]
Narodni Trida 37, Prague; 420 2 268 409
Open weekdays from 7am to 10pm; weekends from 9am. A selection of teas are available at this coffeehouse, along with baked goods, Internet access, and English-language periodicals. M

Mandarin Oriental Hotel [Tea room]
Nebovidska 459/1, Prague; 420 233 088 888
* Old world style hotel tea room or lounge.
* Located in an historic or landmark building in town historic district.
* Afternoon tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
Afternoon tea served in The Monastery Lounge. Tea available all day in the hotel's restaurants. 11/6

Obecní Dùm (The Municipal House) [Tea room]
Námestí Republiky 5, Prague; 420 2 22 002 101
* Located at an historic or cultural venue.
* Teabags served in a teacup.
* Caffeine-free selections.
Tea and pastries served in this historic museum café. 11/6

Oxalis Teas and Coffees [Tea merchant]
Cerna Ruze Pasaz, Panska 12, Prague; 420 2 2101 4606
Open Monday through Saturday, 9am to 8pm; Sundays 11am to 7pm. More than 200 teas and tisanes from around the world. M

Vaclavska Cukrarna [Tea room and merchant]
Karlovo Namesti 6, Prague; 420 2 292 959
Popular pastry shop offers a selection of teas. Indoor and outdoor seating. Open weekdays, 9am to 7pm; weekends from 11am.  M  
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Denmark

Tea for Two [Tea room and merchant]
Ordrupvej 70a, Charlottenlund; +45 3990 1209
* Victorian style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in town commercial district 15 minutes by train from downtown Copenhagen.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties for children during regular hours.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Outdoor seating.
* Gift certificates.
Open Tuesday through Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm; Saturday 10.30am to 4pm. Reservations accepted, not required. (by Nana, owner) 9/06 

Madam Blå [Tea room]
Dyrehavsbakken, Telt 20, 2930 Klampenborg; +45 39 63 26 34 

A. C. Perch's Thehandel [Tea room and merchant]
Kronprinsensgade 5, 1114 Copenhagen; +45 3315 3577
* Traditional English style.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea, cream tea, dessert tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot. 
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
Open Monday through Saturday 11am to 5pm. Tea room is upstairs from the retail shop. Updated 4/7

Amadeus Musik Conditori [Tea room]
Store Kongensgade 62, 1264 Copenhagen; +45 33 32 35 11
Near the Queen's residence at Amalienborg Palace. 07/01

Amokka [Tea room and merchant]
Dag Hammarskjolds Alle 38-40, Copenhagen; +45 35 25 35 35
Large selection of teas served and sold. Teapots and accessories. Open daily, 11am to 11pm. M

Conditoriet La Glace [Tea room]
Skoubogade 3-5, 1158 Copenhagen K; +45 33 14 46 46
Open Monday through Thursday, 8.30am to 5.30pm; Friday to 6pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm. La Glace is Copenhagen's oldest confectioner's with a tea room and it is very bound by tradition. You can choose from a selection of about fifteen different layered cakes with cream, as well as cakes without cream, marzipan rings, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate made with full-cream milk and dark chocolate. The specialty in this establishment is the sportscake. (Updated by Marciana) 3F

Konditori Amagertorv, Royal Copenhagen [Tea room]
Amagertorv 6, 1160 Copenhagen K; +45 33 13 71 81

Konditoriet i City-Arkaden [Tea room]
Ostergade 32-34, 1160 København K

Gades Konditori [Tea room]
Vester Voldgade 7, 1552 Copenhagen V; +45 33 12 93 42

Hans Christian Andersen [Tea room]
Vesterbrogade 1 B, 1620 Copenhagen V; +45 33 32 80 98
Near Tivoli Gardens and the main railway station. 0701

Illums Konditori [Tea room]
Ostergade 52, 1100 Copenhagen K

Kransekagehusets Konditori [Tea room]
Pistolstræde, Ostergade 24 B, 1100 Copenhagen K; +45 33 15 70 74

Marstrands Konditori [Tea room]
Kobmagergade 15, 1150 Copenhagen K; +45 33 14 07 91

Musikconditoriet [Tea room]
Vesterbrogade 148 E, 1620 Copenhagen V; +45 31 31 19 35

Sing Tehus [Tea room and merchant]
Skindergade 25, 1159 Copenhagen; 33116601
* Contemporary Japanese style.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Japanese tea ceremony.
Open Monday through Thursday 10am to 6pm; Friday 10am to 7pm; Saturday 11am to 6pm. 4/7

Tante T [Tea room and merchant]
Victoriagade 6, 1655 Copenhagen V; +45 262 73191
* Old-world style.
* Located in the city downtown near the Copenhagen main train station.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Outdoor seating.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 10pm; Sunday 10am to 9pm. Reservations required for groups only. Wide selection of teas and baked goods. (by Mette Marie Sarbo - Tea room owner) < 1/7

Tetemplet (The Tea Temple) [Tea room and merchant]
Købmagergade 26 E, Copenhagen; 33 93 01 01
* Pan-Asian New Age style.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and pyramid teabags served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Private tea parties for adults.
Open Monday through Wednesday 12noon to 8pm; Thursday through Saturday 12noon to 9pm; Sunday 12noon to 10pm. 4/7

Rosenhuset Café & Brasserie [Tea room]
Vedbæk Strandvej 378, 2950 Vedbæk; +45) 45 66 20 40
On the Oresund coast. 07/01
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Finland

Arena [Tea room]
Hämeentie 2 B, Helsinki; 358 9 768 190
Café serving a selection of teas any time, with light snacks, cakes, and pastries. Organic dishes on the menu; monthly art exhibits. Open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. M

Café Picnic [Tea room]
Mikonkatu 5, Helsinki; 358 9 175 119
Other Helsinki locations: Topeliuksenkatu 8; Fredrikinkatu 28 and 61; Kluuvi shopping centre
A selection of teas, along with homemade savoury dishes and baked goods, is available at this chain of cafés. Open weekdays 7.30am to 7pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm. M

Engel [Tea room]
Aleksanterinkatu 26, Helsinki; 358 9 652 776
Café serving a variety of teas with light sweets and savouries. Open daily until midnight. M

Entré [Tea room]
Mariankatu 13 B, Helsinki; 358 9 665 831
Good selection of teas with sweets and savouries. Multi-lingual staff. Open weekdays 7am to 6pm; Saturday 9am to 4pm. M

Espresso Edge [Tea room]
Mariankatu 13 B, Helsinki; 358 9 665 831
American style coffeehouse serving a variety of teas and tea beverages with light meals and snacks. Open weekdays 10am to 10pm; weekends 12noon to 7pm. M

Hopia Café [Tea room]
Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 9, Helsinki; 358 9 492 556
Café and confectioner's a small selection of teas served with traditional Finnish pastries. Smoke free. Open weekdays only, 7.30am to 5pm. M

Hotel Kämp [Tea room]
Pohjoisesplanadi 29, Helsinki; 358 9 576 111
Morning and afternoon tea served in The Bar and Library, open daily from 11am. Variety of teas served hot or cold, light snacks. Specializing in tea beverages with alcohol. Q

Raffles Tea Room [Tea room]
Unioninkatu 17, Helsinki; 358 9 631 908
Traditional style tea room located within an antiques shop. Wide variety of teas served with light meals and pastries. Open weekdays 11am to 6pm; Saturdays until 3pm. M

Strindberg [Tea room]
Pohjoisesplanadi 33, Helsinki; 358 9 2706 0150
Café with indoor and outdoor seating serves a variety of teas and homemade baked goods. Open daily 9am to 10pm; Fridays and Saturdays to 11pm. M

Succes Café [Tea room]
Korkeavuorenkatu 2, Helsinki; 358 9 633 414
Upscale, non-smoking café with indoor and outdoor seating offers their own unique tea blends, served with baked goods and light meals. Open weekdays 8am to 8pm; weekends 11am to 8pm. M

ThéHuone [Tea room and merchant]
Eerikinkatu 12, Helsinki; 358 44 269 6601
* Located in the city downtown near Kamppi shopping center.
* Teabags.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Friday 11am to 6pm; Saturday 11am to 3pm. International selection of teas. (by théhuone, marketing manager) 9/06

Koskilinnan Kahvikauppa [Tea merchant]
Hatanpään valtatie 2, Tampere; 358 3 212 3680
Wide selection of bulk and packaged teas, both standard and flavoured. Homemade candies and chocolates. Open Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm. M  
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France

  A special "Thank You" to French Tea Lover.

PARIS | Outside Paris

Angelina's [Tea room]
226, rue de Rivoli (1st arr.); 331 42 60 82 00
Reviews of this tea room.

L'Arbre à Canelle [Tea room]
57, passage des Panoramas; 01-45-08-55-87

L'Artisan de Saveurs [Tea room]
72, rue du Cherche-Midi (6th arr.); 331 42 22 46 64
* Smoke-free.
Updated 10/6

Asian [Tea room]
30, avenue George V (Métro George V); 01 56 89 11 00
Décor features a Zen garden and a bamboo forest. Tea served daily. (May 2000)

Barramundi [Tea room]
3, rue Taitbout (Métro Richelieu-Drouot); 01 47 70 21 21
Trendy new spot near the Opéra. Serving tea daily. (May 2000)

La Brûlerie des Ternes [Tea room]
10 rue Poncelet (17th arr.); 01 4622 5279 3L

Café Bleu at Lanvin [Tea room]
15 rue du Faubourg-St-Honoré (1st arr.); 33 1 44 71 32 32
Chic and very upscale spot to sip tea. Open daily except Sunday, 10.30am to 7.30pm. 3L

Café Verlet [Tea room]
256 rue Saint-Honoré (1st arr.); 01 42 60 67 39  3F 

Cha Jin [Tea room and merchant]
24, rue Pasquier (8th arr.); 01 53 30 05 24
* French/Japanese style.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Japanese tea ceremony.
* Tea tastings.
Open Monday through Friday 12noon to 6pm.  4/08 

La Charlotte de l'Isle [Tea room and merchant]
24, rue Saint-Louis-en-