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Mexico

La Esquina del Te [Tea room and merchant]
Amsterdam 55, Col. Condesa, Mexico City; 52 55 5256 0190
* Old World style in a shopping "village" or "village shops."
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot or take-out cup.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Organic products.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Child-friendly.
* Seats 35.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 9am to 10pm; Sunday 10am to 9pm. (by zelda, owner) 3/08

Hotel Marquis Reforma [Tea room]
Rio de la Plata 51, Col. Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City; 52 55 5256 0190
Tea is served in the Caviar Bar, which features live music. One of Mexico City's most elegant hotels, overlooking Chapultepec Castle and Park 3F.

Presidente Inter-Continental Mexico City [Tea room]
Campos Eliseos 218, Mexico City; 52 55 53 27 77 00 x 3944
The Balmoral English Tea Room offers tea all day and an elegant afternoon tea, plus special occasion "Celebration Tea."  Twinings teas. Specialties include Maid of Honour cakes and scones with cream and strawberry jam. Atmosphere is London tea shop; proper attire required. Open Monday through Saturday. 3F 
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Morocco

Myanmar

Netherlands (Holland)

Amstel Inter-Continental Hotel [Tea room]
Professor Tulpplein 1, Amsterdam
Elegant afternoon tea service daily in The Amstel Lounge & Terraces, with impressive views of the river.  3F

Blake's Hotel [Tea room]
Keizersgracht 384, Amsterdam
Traditional afternoon tea served on Sundays in the Long Gallery. 3F

Hotel de l'Europe [Tea room]
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2, Amsterdam
English afternoon tea daily from 3pm to 5pm; reservations suggested. 3F 

Hotel le Meridien Apollo [Tea room]
Apollolaan 2, Amsterdam
Afternoon tea is served every Sunday in the Lounge Bar.  3F  

Wijs & Zonen [Tea merchant]
Warmoesstraat 102, Amsterdam; 31 20 624 04 36
Speciality teas from China, Japan, and India. Open Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5.30pm. M  

Bilderberg Landgoed de Wilmersberg [Tea room]
Rhododendronlaan 7, De Lutte; 0541 - 58.55.55
Farwick Restaurant serves à la carte and traditional English afternoon tea.   3F

Gumbleton's Tearoom [Tea room and merchant]
Dijk 28a, 1601 GJ Enkhuizen; 31-0-228-323-224
* Traditional English style.
* Located in a cultural or historic venue.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or teacup.
* Alcoholic tea drinks.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Smoke-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private parties for adults.
* Outdoor seating.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 12noon to 6pm. Reservations accepted and advised at weekends. (by Mike, owner) %  

Hilton Rotterdam [Tea room]
Weena 10, Rotterdam
Complimentary afternoon tea served daily to overnight guests.  3F  

Hotel New York [Tea room]
Koninginnenhoofd 1, Rotterdam; 31-0-10-439-0500
Afternoon tea served daily, 3 to 6pm, in the Tea Salon. Reservations required for larger parties.  3F    
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New Zealand

Cornwall Park Restaurant [Tea room]
Cornwall Park, off Greenlane Road, Greenlane, Auckland; 64-09-630-2888
Morning and Victorian afternoon teas. 3F

Occam [Tea room]
135 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn, Auckland; 64 09 9 378 0604
Open daily at 8am; to 5pm Sunday and Monday, open late other nights. A good cuppa anytime, with vegetarian menu options. Log fire, backgammon boards. 3L

Café on Kohi [Tea room]
2/237 Tamaki Drive, Kohimarama Beach, Auckland; 64 09 528 8335
Casual beachside café serving tea with sweets and savouries. Open daily from 7am. 3L

Tea Total [Tea room and merchant]
87 Kitchener Road, Milford, Auckland; 64 09 488 0818
(by Christine Kurnia) January 2002

The City Cake Company [Tea room]
426 Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden, Auckland; 64 09 629 0019
186 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
Open daily except Sunday, 8.30am to 7pm; Friday and Saturday until 9pm. Afternoon tea, or a cuppa with specialty baked goods or savouries. 3L 

Tea Total [Tea room and merchant]
87 Kitchener Road, Milford, Auckland; 649 486-5291
* American/English style.
* Located in a shopping "village" or "village shops."
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private parties for adults and children.
* Off-site catering.
* Outdoor seating.
* Credit cards.
Open daily, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Reservations required for large groups. Updated (by owner) 3L!

Tea Lovers Limited -- Darjeelingz Café [Tea room and merchant]
3/25 Teed Street, Newmarket, Auckland; 006495297303
Loose-leaf teas and accessories. Retail and wholesale. November 2000 (by tealovers @ubd.net.nz) Updated June 2001. Updated October 2002 (by tealovers). Updated November 2002 (by John)
Reviews of this tea shop.  

Boatsheds Café [Tea room]
2 Cambridge Terrace, Central City, Christchurch; 64-03-366-6768
Tea served daily in this café located in the historic Antigua Boatsheds building. L

Coffee Culture Ltd. [Tea room]
28 Mariner Street, Sumner, Christchurch; 64-03-326-5900
Afternoon tea served daily. 3F

Mona Vale [Tea room]
63 Fendalton Toad, Riccarton, Christchurch; 64-03-348-9660
Afternoon tea served in this historic home overlooking the English style gardens. House tours. L 

T Teahouse [Tea room and merchant]
25 Mariner Street, Sumner, Christchurch; 64-03-326-7111
* Tea lounge or tea bar.
* Located in a shopping "village" or "village shops."
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Tea ceremony.
* Iced teas.
* Chai and tea beverages.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private parties for adults and children.
* Outdoor seating.
* Internet access.
* Credit cards.
Open daily, 9am 'til late. Gluten-free menu available. Tea cocktails. (by T Teahouse) V

The Tea Room [Tea room and merchant]
286 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch; 64-03-338-8978
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, a good cuppa any time.
* English style tea service.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Chai and tea beverages.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Private parties for adults and children.
Hours Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. (by Emily) L

YaYa House of Excellent teas [Tea room and merchant]
136 Rear Litchfield Street, Christchurch; 643 365 2802
* Contemporary style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in the city downtown near Litchfield Lanes.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Desert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot or gaiwan.
* Gongfu tea service.
* Iced teas, chai.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Fair Trade products.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Private tea parties for adults during regular and extended hours.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* Live music.
Open Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations accepted. (by Diane, owner) 12/6

Nathan Café at Nathan Homestead [Tea room]
Manurewa Community Arts Centre, 70 Hill Road, Manurewa; 09-267-0180
* Located in a historic or cultural venue.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea.
* Private parties.
* Outdoor seating.
Open Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm. Historic mansion on nine acres of grounds including a walled garden. (by gam) ~ 

Botanic Garden Café [Tea room]
Botanic Gardens, Glenmore Street, Wellington; 64-04-471-2444
Elegant teas served daily in the conservatory overlooking the gardens. Private parties. Smoke-free. L

Williams Reserve [Tea room]
Eastern Bay Marines Drive, Days Bay, Wellington; 64-04-802-4860
Tea served daily in the pavilion on the sea. L  
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Norway

Evita Espressobar [Tea room and merchant]
Smalgangen 14 A, Oslo; 47 22 17 48 89
Bulk teas served and sold. Homemade baked goods. Open Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm; Sunday from 10am. M  

Hambro's Café at Hotel Bristol [Tea room]
Kristian IV's gate 7, Oslo; 47-22-82-6026 or 47-22-82-6000
A wide variety of teas, along with sweets and savouries, served Monday through Saturday in an elegant yet casual setting. 3F   
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Philippines

The Heritage Hotel Manila [Tea room]
Roxas Boulevard, Corner EDSA, Pasay City, Manila; 63-2-854-8888 
* Afternoon tea, a good cuppa any time.
Heritage "High" Tea served in the Lobby Lounge daily, 3 to 5.30pm.  @    
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Poland

Demmers Teahaus [Tea room and merchant]
Ulica Kanonicza 21, Cracow
Open daily, 11am to 7pm; Sundays to 6pm. Tea room, where tea and sweets is served, is downstairs from the shop. 3L 

Herbaciarnia Golebnik [Tea room]
Ulica Golebia 5, Cracow
Open weekdays 8am to 10pm; weekends 9am to 9pm. Comfortable place to linger with a cuppa and a small selection of sweets and savouries. 3L 

Sklep Chinski [Tea merchant]
Ulica Karmelicka 15, Cracow
Chinese grocery with good selection of Chinese teas. Open Monday through Friday, 11am to 6pm; Saturday 10am to 2pm. M 

Klub Aktora [Tea room]
Al. Ujazdowskie 45, Warsaw; 022-628-93-66
An "in" place for ex-pats and hip Warsovians; the most chic time to come may be afternoon tea. 3F 

Radisson Centrum SAS Hotel [Tea room]
Grzybowska 24, Warsaw; 48 22 321 88 88
Latino Brasserie@ferdy's specializes in Latin American and Argentinean cuisine, and also serves afternoon tea. 3F 

Tea-Time English Tea Rooms [Tea room and merchant]
70 Filtrowa Street, Warsaw; 48 22 760 0133
12 Francuska Street, Warsaw; 48 22 760 0133
52 Jerozolimskie Avenue, Warsaw
1 Theatre Square, Warsaw
A chain of English-style tea rooms. Wide variety of teas, including house blends. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Also offer Russian, Turkish, and Egyptian tea service. 3F   
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Portugal

Café Salão de Cha [Tea room]
Lg. Carlos Franca 2/4, 2710 Colares; 21-929-24-06

Caravela [Tea room]
R. Paive Andrade 8, 1200 Lisboa; 21-342-88-11

Cha de Lapa [Tea room]
R. Olival 8, 1200 Lisboa; 21-60-08-88

Massima [Tea room]
R.D. Pedro V 8, 1200 Lisboa; 21-346-93-44

Pastelaria Benard [Tea room]
R. Garrett 104, 1200 Lisboa; 21-347-31-33

Pastelaria Suiça [Tea room]
Pc. D. Pedro IV, 1100 Lisboa; 21-342-80-92

Tentadora [Tea room]
R. Ferreira Borges 1, 1300 Lisboa; 21-396-60-59

Vincentina's [Tea room]
R.S. Bento 700, 1200 Lisboa; 21-388-70-40

Crowne Plaza Resort Madeira [Tea room]
Estrada Monumental 175-177, Madeira; 351-291-71-77-00
Afternoon tea served daily in The Grand Café. Informal, atrium-style restaurant. Separate smoking and non-smoking areas. *

Rota Do Cha [Tea room and merchant]
R. Miguel Bombarda 457 R/C, Porto; 00351 220 136 726
* Eurasian style at a home furnishings shop.
* Located in the city downtown near Palacio de Cristal.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai.
* Bubble tea.
* Tea tastings.
* Outdoor seating.
Open daily 12noon to 8pm. (by miguelort, owner) 1/7    
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Romania

Delicatese [Tea merchant]
6, 15 Noiembrie, Brasov
A selection of bulk teas. 3H

Kron Art Café [Tea room]
Str. Postavarului 18, Brasov; 474-157
Open daily, 9am to 9pm. Specialty teas served in an art gallery. Periodic evening concerts. T

Arpège Lounge at Sofitel Bucharest [Tea room]
2 Expozitiei Boulevard, Sector 1, Bucuresti; 40-21-318-3000
* Hotel tea room or lounge located in the city downtown.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Smoke-free.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* On-site parking.
Located in the World Trade Centre area. Updated (by Joe Capolarello) 3F 2/7

Athenée Palace Hilton [Tea room]
1-3 Episcopiei, Bucuresti; 40-21-3033777
Afternoon tea. 3F

Bonjour Café [Tea room]
Calea Victoriei 26, Bucuresti; 4021-315-3375
Popular (and often crowded). Open Monday through Friday 7am to 8pm, Saturday to 3pm. Quality teas, coffee, salads, sandwiches, and pastries. (by alune) March 2002

Brit C@fé [Tea room]
Calea Dorobantilor 14, at the British Council, Bucuresti; 401-210-0314/310-4140 (main British Council telephone numbers)
Open weekdays 9.30am to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm. Internet café with a selection of hot and cold British quaffs. (by alune) March 2002

California Café [Tea room]
Strada Eminescu 18, Bucuresti; 4021-212-4898
Artsy bar serving drinks only: a good selection of teas and coffees, plus draft beers, and local and French wines. Open 8.30am to 4am; closed Sunday. (by alune) March 2002

Ceai La Metoc [Tea room and merchant]
21, Strada Popa Rusu (at Armeanesca), Bucuresti; 0722 725 533
* Tea lounge in a residential area across from Palatul Cotroceni.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Alcoholic tea drinks.
* Outdoor seating.
Formerly Ceai La Cotroceni. Located downstairs in an apartment building. Reservations suggested in the evening. Updated 4/08 

Ceanaria Carturesti [Tea room and merchant]
Arthur Verona #13, Bucuresti; 4021-212-1922
Arthur Verona location adjacent to Cinema patria, off Magheru across from Eva department store. Open weekdays 10am to 9pm; Saturday 11am to 8pm; Sunday 1 to 6pm. Tea room in book/music shop serving tea and infusions with a few pastries. Spare yet roomy and airy surroundings. Loose-leaf tea properly prepared and served. Large tea menu, mostly flavoured but a good selection of plain and estate teas. Lapacho, maté, rooibos, tisanes. Most teas/tisanes available in the bookstore, ready packaged, plus a nice selection of preparation and serving accessories. Things are looking up for tea in Romania! (by CTC) P@

Ceanaria Jasmine [Tea room and merchant]
Paul Greceanu la #8, Bucuresti; 211-2829
Located near the intersection of Polona and Stefan cel Mare. Loose leaf teas and infusions. Outdoor seating. W

Churchill [Tea room]
118, Strada Mihai Eminescu, Sector 2, Bucuresti; 210 22 90, 0721 877 857
* Iced teas.
Open daily 9am to last client. 4/08

Cofetaria Continental [Tea room]
Calea Victoriei 56, Bucuresti; 4021-638-5022
Open daily, 8am to 8pm. Smoke-free café. Tea, coffee, and sweet cakes. (by alune) 03/2

GreenTea [Tea room and merchant]
Strada Dr. Burghelea No. 24, Bucuresti; 4021-320-9396
* Contemporary Eurasian style in city historic district.
* Located at an antiques shop in an historic or landmark building.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Smoke-free.
* Outdoor seating.
Open daily 3 to 11pm; Friday and Saturday to 12midnight. Reservations accepted. No credit cards. Eclectic Pan-Asian decor, French/Continental pastry menu. (by office, owner) 9/7

Rendez-Vous Tea House [Tea room and merchant]
Strada Tudor-Stefan nr. 7-9, Sector 1, Bucuresti;
40-722-385-644
Strada Edgar Quinet nr. 8-10, sector 1;
Calea Floreasca 102, sector 1; 40-720 070 286
* Traditional English style in the city downtown.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea, theme teas.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Private tea parties for adults and children outside regular hours.
* Off-site catering.
* Outdoor seating.
* Credit cards.
Open daily, 9am to 12midnight. Tudor-Stefan located in Dorobanti area; Edgar Quinet located near Piata Universitate. (by Rendez-Vous Tea House) T Updated (by owner) 7/7

Valea Regilor [Tea room]
Pasajul Vilacrosse, Calea Victoriei 16-22, Bucuresti; 092-236-400
Updated July 2001. Updated March 2002 (by alune): Open daily 9am to 2am; weekends opens at 5pm. Wide range of tea and coffee. Smoke an original hookah!

Veda Lounge [Tea room and merchant]
45, Octav Cocarescu Street, Sector 1, Bucuresti;
40-721-065-402
* Eurasian style in the city downtown near City Hall.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Organic products.
* Tea tastings.
* Asian tea ceremony.
* Private tea parties during regular and extended hours; seats 60.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* Internet access.
* Gift certificates.
* Loyalty cards.
* Cash only.
Open daily 10am to 2pm. Reservations accepted. (by bogdan, owner) 6/08

Ceainaria Ad-Ella [Tea room]
Villa Ad-Ella, Strada Andrei Muresanu nr. 11, Eforie Nord; 0040 241 743 473
* Bistro style at a B&B or inn.
* Located in an historic or landmark building in a resort area on the Black Sea.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Desert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
Specializing in herbal health blends. 12/7

Tea Pub [Tea room]
Str. Kossuth Lajos 20, Odorheiu Secuiesc (Ardeal); 218-027
* Internet access.
Open daily 8am to 11pm. Good tea selection. T

Dancing Shiva Tea House [Tea room and merchant]
Bolyai 16, Târgu Mures; 0744/556 417 70
* Hookah lounge located in a university town.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
Open Monday through Friday 7.30am to 11pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 11pm. 5/7     
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Russia

Coffee Bean [Tea room]
Pokrovka 18/3, Moscow; 7 095 9239793
Café offering about a dozen types of teas along with snacks and sweets. Good people-watching. Open daily, 8am to 10pm. M

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow [Tea room]
Ulitsa Baltschug 1, Moscow; 7-095-230 6500
English style tea served any time in the Lobby Lounge. 3E

Hotel Metropol [Tea room]
1/4 Teatralny Proezd, Moscow; 7-095-927-6000
High-quality tea served with pastries. 3E

Perlov Tea House [Tea room and merchant]
Myanitskaya Ulitsa 19
* Russian/Chinese style in an historic or landmark building in the old German Quarter.
* Tea tastings.
Open Monday through Saturday 8am to 1pm and 2 to 8pm. 2/08

Stoleshniki-632 [Tea merchant]
Stoleshnikov pereulok 11, Moscow; 7 095 921 1560
Confectioner and bakery with a separate tea section. Open daily except Monday, 10am to 7pm. M

Astoria Hostela Hotel [Tea room]
39 Bolshaya Morskaya, St. Petersburg; 7-812-313-5757
Afternoon tea served daily, 3 to 5.30pm in the Lobby Lounge. Live harp and piano music. 3E@

Borsalino [Tea room]
Bolshaya, Bolshaya Morskaya 39, St. Petersburg; 8-12-313-5115
Located in the lobby of the Angleterre Hotel, the café serves a luxurious late-afternoon tea service. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer a spectacular view of St. Isaac's Cathedral in the heart of the city. 3F 

Grand Hotel Europe [Tea room]
Mikhailovsky Street and Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg
The Mezzanine Café under a soaring glass canopy serves traditional afternoon tea with homemade cakes. 3F 

Marko [Tea room]
Nevsky Prospekt 108-110, St. Petersburg; 275-7559
Open daily 8.30am to 11.30pm. O  

Marrakesh [Tea room]
Karavannaya ul. 3, St. Petersburg; 117-8047
Open daily. Moroccan style tea house with carpets, pillows, and hookahs. O

Kofeinya Town [Tea room]
15 Ul. Volnogo Novgoroda, Tver; 4822-348-518
Open daily 10am to 1am. Good selections of teas, served in a teapot for two. 4/7  
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Singapore

Carlton Hotel Singapore [Tea room]
76 Bras Basah Road; 65-6338 8333 or 6311-8195
East-Meets-West Afternoon Tea served in the tropical oasis setting of The Lobby Lounge. 3F 

Goodwood Park Hotel [Tea room]
22 Scotts Road; 65 67377411
English afternoon tea served daily, 2 to 5pm, in Café L'Espresso.
Casual tea and Nonya High Tea served daily in the Coffee Lounge.
Yum-Cha Tea served Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays only, 3 to 5.15pm, in the Garden Seafood restaurant, located in the annex building. 3G 

Grand Hyatt Singapore [Tea room]
10 Scotts Road; 65 6738 1234
Afternoon tea served weekends only in Scotts Lounge. 3G 

Le Meridien Singapore [Tea room]
100 Orchard Road; 65 733 8855
Café Georges serves Singapore High Tea Saturday and Sunday only, 12noon to 5pm.
Lobby Lounge serves traditional afternoon tea.
Georges Lounge offers cozy and casual tea service all day. 3G 

Orchard Hotel Singapore [Tea room]
442 Orchard Road; 65 6739 6554
La Terrasse serves afternoon tea daily: weekdays 3 to 5pm, weekends 2 to 5.30pm. Reservations recommended. 3G 

The Oriental Singapore [Tea room]
5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square; 65 6235-2498
The Gallery serves traditional afternoon tea daily, in a luxurious setting with panoramic views of the city skyline. A more casual afternoon tea is served in the Café des Artistes. 3G 

Raffles Hotel [Tea room]
1 Beach Road; 65 63371886
Afternoon tea served daily in the grand hotel foyer, or outdoors in the Palm Courtyard. 3GW 

The Regent Singapore [Tea room]
1 Cuscaden Road
Afternoon tea served daily from 1 to 6pm in the Tea Lounge, surrounded by bookshelves stocked with classics to contemporary. 3G 

The St. Regis Singapore [Tea room]
29 Tanglin Road; (65) 6506 6888 
* English/French style hotel lounge.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Smoke-free.
* Live music.
Tea served daily, 3 to 5pm, in the lobby Drawing Room and Les Saveurs French restaurant. Reservations accepted. 5/08 

TeaSpa [Tea room and merchant]
252 North Bridge Road, Unit 03-21c; 65 6336 4113
* Tea bar or lounge.
* Located in Raffles City Shopping Centre, 3rd floor.
Prepackaged loose leaf teas in the shop. 3GW 

Ten Ren [Tea merchant]
259 South Bridge Road; 65-6735-8253
Opposite the Indian Temple.

Ten Ren [Tea merchant]
Departure/Transit Lounge East, T1 #021-01C, Gate D
Singapore Changi Airport; 65-6546-4696

The V Tea Room [Tea room and merchant]
8 Raffles Avenue, Esplanade Mall, #01-02/04; 65-6333-1965
* Victorian style.
* Located in a cultural or historic venue.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Afternoon tea, supper (high tea), 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.
* Private parties for adults.
* Credit cards.
Open Sunday through Thursday, 1 to 10pm; Friday and Saturday to 11pm. Reservations accepted weekdays; weekends no reservations but call for priority waiting list. Liqueur teacake boutique. Marble tables with Venetian side chairs. Personalized service trolley. (by The V Tea Room) & 

Yixing Xuan Teahouse [Tea room]
30 Tanjong Pagar Road.
Traditional Chinese tea ceremony. /
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Slovenia

South Africa

Mount Nelson Hotel [Tea room]
76 Orange Street, Cape Town; 27 21 483-1737
* Traditional English style hotel tea room or lounge.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* Afternoon tea, cream tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Live music.
* Outdoor seating.
* Credit cards.
Morning tea served daily 9.30am to 12.30pm. Afternoon tea served daily 2 to 5pm. Reservations suggested. Tea served in The Tea Lounge, on the terrace, or in the gardens. 3L  Updated 4/7

Protea Hotel Victoria Junction [Tea room]
Somerset Road at Ebenezer, Cape Town; 27 21 418-1234
Specialty teas and light snacks served all day in the Italian Set restaurant. 3L 

Table Bay Hotel [Tea room]
Quay 6 at the end of Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town; 2721-406-5752
* Hotel tea room or lounge.
* Afternoon tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
Chocolate afternoon tea served Saturday and Sunday 2.30 to 5.30pm in the Lounge with panoramic views. Reservations suggested. 3E  Updated 4/7

Park Hyatt Hotel Johannesburg [Tea room]
191 Oxford Road, Rosebank; 27 11 280 1234
The Conservatory in the Lobby overlooks the landscaped garden, and serves a traditional English afternoon tea, indoors or alfresco. 3F 

The Westcliff [Tea room]
67 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parktown; 27 11 646 2400
Afternoon tea served in the Polo Lounge, Terrace, and Bar with its breathtaking views. 3F 

Sophea Gallery & Tibetan Teahouse [Tea room]
2 Harrington Road, Seaforth, Simon's Town; 2721-786-1544
* Tibetan style at a gift shop/art gallery. 
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Outdoor seating.
Open daily 10am to 4.30pm; no reservations necessary. Tibetan vegetarian/vegan menu; salt tea.  Views over False Bay. 4/7 5/08

Infusions Tea Shop [Tea merchant]
Chelsea Square, 3 Stellendal Road, Somerset West, Western Cape; 2721 852 0768
* Located in a shopping "village" or "village shops" 60km from Cape Town, close to Stellenbosch Wine Route.
* Fair Trade products.
* Tea tastings.
* Barrier-free.
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 1pm. (by barbaraballack, owner) 1/7

Lady Phillip's [Tea room]
Lourensford Road, Somerset West; 2721 847 1334
At Vergelegen wine farm.

Café Sultana [Tea room]
Shop 6/7, Alfred Mall, Pierhead, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town; 2721 419 6485
Open 8.30am to 9pm daily; tea menu includes an assortment of cakes and sweets.  3L   
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Spain

Caj Chai [Tea room and merchant]
Sant Domenec del Call, Barcelona; 34 610 334 712
* Tea lounge or tea bar.
* Afternoon tea, theme teas.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or gaiwan.
* Gong-fu service.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free.
* Private parties for adults.
Open Monday through Friday, 4 to 10pm; weekends all day. Mid-week morning hours likely to be added during warmer weather. (by owner) ( 

Tetere [Tea merchant]
C/Diluvi, 8, Barcelona; 34 933 685 873
* Located in the city downtown.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Asian tea ceremony.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops; seats 8.
Open Monday 5 to 8.30pm; Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 2pm and 5 to 8.30pm. (by tetere) 2/08

Tea Shop Bilbao [Tea merchant]
C/Rodriguez Arias 55, c/Correo 7, Bilbao; 3494 441 2804
* Loose leaf teas.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 2pm and 4 to 8.30pm. (by ts.rarias, owner) 6/7

Gourmet [Tea merchant]
Autonomía 12, San Sebastián-Donostia, Guipúzcoa; 34 94 346 4935
Hundreds of teas and tisanes, both single variety and blends. Taste any product before buying. Located behind the Amara train station. Open Monday through Friday, 8.30am to 1pm and 4 to 7.30pm; Saturday 9am to 1pm. 3L

La Boite Sucre [Tea room]
Conde de Aranda 11, Madrid; 34 91 576 0641
Open Monday through Saturday, 5 to 9pm. Good selection of teas and herbals. Vegetarian menu choices. Q 

Casa de Vacas [Tea room]
Jorge Juan 12, Madrid; 34 91 577 1607
Open daily 8am to 2am. Tea and cakes served all day. Q 

Cluny [Tea room]
Prado 15, Madrid; 34 91 429 2838
Stylish French/Med/Asian restaurant serves tea in the afternoon. Q 

Embassy Cafeteria y Tienda [Tea room]
Paseo de la Castellana, Madrid; 34 91 435 9480
Elegant tea room located in an upscale grocery/housewares shop. Teapots available in shop. Open Monday through Saturday, 9.30am to 1am. Q 

Ritz Hotel [Tea room]
Plaza de la Lealtad, Madrid; 34 91 701 6767
Traditional English style afternoon tea served daily, 4.30 to 7pm, in the Salon Diana Lobby Bar. Live music. Reservations suggested. Q 

Salon Del Prado [Tea room]
Prado 4, Madrid; 34 91 429-3361
Open daily 2pm to 2am. Wide selection of teas. Q 

Teteria Barracas [Tea room]
Calle Horno, Malaga
Serving over forty types of tea, including Moroccan style mint, and specializing in unusual fruit flavours. 

Palacio ca sa Galesa [Tea room]
Carrer de Miramar, 8, Palma de Mallorca; 34 971 715 400
* Hotel restaurant or tea room in a resort area.
* Located in an historic or landmark building in town historic district.
* Afternoon tea.
Tea room design inspired by Monet's kitchen. 9/7

Café & Té [Tea room]
Paseo de la Independencia 6, Zaragoza; 34 976 235 209
Avda de Navarra 180, Zaragoza
María Zambrano 35, Zaragoza
Tea and tea beverages including iced tea served with a selection of sweets and savouries. Open Sunday through Thursday 6.30am to 12.30am; Friday and Saturday to 2.30am. 3L

Caffe di Roma [Tea room and merchant]
Independencia 7, Zaragoza; 34 976 214081
Alfonso 10, Zaragoza
Wide variety of teas served and for sale. Open 8am to 11pm daily. 3L

El Té [Tea room]
Cortes de Aragón 38, Zaragoza; 34 97 6351 685
Modern tea house serving a variety of teas (plain and fruit-flavoured), tisanes, and baked sweets. Open Sunday through Thursday 1.30pm to 11pm; Friday and Saturday 6pm to 12midnight. 3L

Tetería Al-Harin [Tea room]
Don Teobaldo 16, Zaragoza; 34 976 394 163
Moroccan-style tea house with teas served on low tables. Specialties include green tea with mint, tea with cardamom, tea with pine nuts, and baklava. Open daily 6pm to midnight. 3L   
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Sri Lanka

Ranfer Teas & Spices Shop [Tea room and merchant]
D Shop, No. 32B, Duplication Road, Colombo 04; 941-686805 or 699998
We offer a range of value added gift items for tea and spices in addition to teabags and packaged teas. We also serve tea hot or cold, green or black, flavoured or unflavoured, from 9am to 7pm daily except Sundays. (May 2002) by Arjuna Michael Jayatunge)

Tea Trails [Tea room]
46/38a Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02; 94 11 230 3888 or 94 11 476 7222
* Traditional English style.
* Located at a resort hotel in the heart of tea country near Hatton Town.
* Afternoon tea.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot.
* Outdoor seating.
Tea on the lawn of the English rose gardens. 5/08

Tea on wheels - by Gordon Frazer [Tea room and merchant]
No. 186, Vauxhall Street, Colombo 02; 9477-778-1854
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags served in teapot or teacup.
* Tea tastings.
* Off-site catering.
* No credit cards.
Open Monday through Friday, 9am to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday to 9pm. (by arjuna, Manager) %

Trans Asia Colombo [Tea room]
115, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02; 11 2 491956 ext.1956
* Traditional British style at a resort hotel in the city downtown.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* Afternoon tea served buffet style.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot.
* Live music.
Tea served daily 3 to 6pm in the Beira Lounge. Reservations accepted. 2/08

T at The Fortress [Tea room]
Galle; +94 91 438 0909
* Hotel restaurant located in a resort area.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Afternoon tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Tea tastings.
Luxury hotel's teahouse specializes in Sri Lankan (Ceylon) teas. <

St. Andrews Hotel [Tea room]
10, St. Andrews Drive, Nuwara Eliya; 94-52-222-3031
* Hotel tea room.
* Afternoon tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Outdoor seating.
Afternoon tea served daily in the Lobby or on the Terrace. Day trips to Pedro Estate Tea Factory are available. 6/06   
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Sweden

Curry House [Tea merchant]
Haga Nygata 27 B, Gothenburg; 46 31 130 370
Spice shop also has a good selection of teas, especially Indian and English. Open weekdays 10.30am to 6pm; weekends 11am to 4pm.  M

Delitalia Te & Ostbutiken [Tea room and merchant]
ÿvre Husargatan 21, Gothenburg; 46 31 711 0247
Mostly Italian gourmet shop offering a good selection of teas at retail, also has a small area where you can sit and sip a cuppa. Open weekdays 11am to 6pm; Saturday 10am to 3pm. M

Zenit Kafé [Tea room]
Allmänna vägen 11, Gothenburg; 46 31 145 660
Café located in the oldest wooden house in town. Good selection of teas, with breakfast served all day. Open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 7pm; Sundays from 11am. M

Chaikhana [Tea room and merchant]
Svartmangatan 23, Stockholm; 46 8 244 500
* French/Continental style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in Gamla Stan historic district.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Afternoon tea served buffet style.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags served in a teapot. 
* Gongfu tea service.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Private tea parties for adults during regular and extended hours.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Internet access.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Friday 11am to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday 12noon to 6pm. Full or light afternoon teas; sandwiches and pastries. 2/7 Updated (by Angela Ljungblad, owner) 6/7

Diplomat Tea House [Tea room]
Strandvägen 7 C, Stockholm; 46 8 459 68 00
Located in the Diplomat Hotel. Traditional English afternoon tea served daily; a good cuppa and snacks available 'round the clock. M

Grand Hôtel Stockholm [Tea room]
Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, Stockholm; 46 8679 3585
* Hotel lounge located in the city downtown in an historic or landmark building.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea.
Tea served daily, 2 to 5pm, in The Cadier Bar. 2/7 9/7

Sibyllans Kaffe & Téhandel [Tea merchant]
Sibyllegatan 35, Stockholm; 662 06 63
Coffee and tea shop. House blend is Sir William's.

Sturekatten [Tea room]
Riddargatan 4, Stockholm; 046-08-611 16 12
A very old-fashioned tea room with furniture from the previous turn of the century. Smoke free. Homemade baked goods. Not accessible with prams or wheelchairs. No elevator. Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm. September 2000M

The Tea Centre of Stockholm [Tea merchant]
Hornsgatan 46, Stockholm; 640 42 10
Specialty blend is Söderblandning, the blend of South Sweden.
Reviews of this tea shop.

Tehörnan [Tea merchant]
Kungspassagen, Umea; 090-13-9930
Forumgallerian, Uppsala; 018-10-1125  
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Switzerland

Schiesser Confiserie [Tea room]
Marktplatz 19, Basel; 41 61 261 60 77
Upscale café serving tea and cakes. Homemade chocolates. Open weekdays 8am to 6.30pm; Saturday to 5pm. M

L'Ami Thé [Tea merchant]
3, rue de la Terrassière, Geneva; 41 22 786 05 21
Over one hundred bulk teas plus teapots and accessories. Open Monday through Saturday from 9.30am. M

le T Fine Tea Trading Company [Tea merchant]
Route de Begnins 6, Gland; 41 22 995 1400
(by owner) Q

Baumgartner & Co AG [Tea merchant]
Multergasse 6, St. Gallen
Bakery/sweet shop cafe and tea room. Open Monday 10.30am to 6pm; Tuesday through Friday 8.30am to 6pm; 6.30am to 5pm. 1/8

Confiserie Roggwiller Tea Room [Tea room]
Multergasse 17, St. Gallen; 071 223 10 35
* Loose leaf teas and teabags.
Open Monday 1.30 to 6.30pm; Tuesday through Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm; Saturday 8.30am to 5pm. 1/8

Bäckerei Biner [Tea room]
Zermatt; 41 27 967 61 67
December 2000

Confiserie Café Sprüngli [Tea room]
Bahnhofstrasse 21, Zurich; 224 46 15
Open Monday through Friday, 8.30am to 8pm; Saturday 8am to 4pm. Located at Paradeplatz. Located above a pastry/chocolate shop.  R

Dolder Grand Hotel [Tea room]
Kurhausstrasse 65, Zurich; 662 06 63
Afternoon tea served on the terrace. 3F

Le Montreux Palace [Tea room]
100 Grand rue Montreux, Zurich; 662 06 63
British-style afternoon tea served in Tea at the Palace. 3F  
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Taiwan

Chun-shui Tang Cultural Tea House [Tea room]
48 Yi-shu Street, Longjing, Taichung; 04-2652-8288 
* Loose leaf teas.
* Bubble tea.
* Iced teas, tea beverages.
Open daily 8am to 11pm. Reservations recommended. Located near Tunghai University. @

Cha for Tea [Tea room and merchant]
152, Fu-Hsing N. Road, Taipei; 886-2-2719-9900

Far Eastern Plaza Hotel [Tea room]
201 Tun Hwa South Road Sec. 2, Taipei; 886-2-2378-8888 
Traditional English afternoon tea served in the Lobby Court daily, 2.30 to 5.30pm.  3F

Grand Formosa Regent [Tea room]
41 Chung Shan North Road, Section 2, Taipei; 886 2 2523 8000 
Afternoon tea served in The Brasserie daily. _

Grand Hyatt Hotel [Tea room]
2 Song Shou Road, Taipei; 886 2 2720 1234 
The Cha Lounge serves a wide range of teas with a tea buffet of delicate finger sandwiches, snacks, desserts, and fresh fruits. Elegant European-style setting overlooks the atrium Lobby. Live music. Tea buffet served Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm; weekends and holidays from 1pm. 3F

Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei [Tea room]
160 Jen Ai Road, Section 3, Taipei; 00-886-2-2700-2323
Four restaurants in this hotel offer afternoon teas:
Le Louvre serves serves afternoon tea weekends and holidays from 2.30 to 5pm. 
Rosewood serves British style afternoon tea daily, 2.30 to 5pm.
Rainbow Terrace has an afternoon tea buffet daily, including weekends and holidays, from 2.30 to 5pm.
Seven Scholars Lounge serves a traditional British afternoon tea daily, 2.30 to 5.30pm. 3F

Khaki Café Bar [Tea room]
15 Renai Road, Sec 4, Taipei; 02 2779 1152  
* French/Continental style.
* Afternoon tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Outdoor seating.
* Credit cards.
Open Sunday through Thursday 12noon to 12midnight; Friday and Saturday until 2am. Bilingual menu. Tea served in the back salon. 7/7

King Join [Tea room]
No. 2, Lane 16, Lishui Street, Taipei; 02 2321 9078  
Beijing style vegetarian restaurant serves afternoon tea daily, 2.30 to 4.30pm.  3F

Lai Lai Sheraton Hotel [Tea room]
12 Chung Hsiao East Road Sec. 1, Taipei; 886 2 2321 5511 
English afternoon tea.  3F 

Lavender [Tea room]
8, Lane 131, YanJi (YenChi) Street, Taipei; 02 8772-2772
Afternoon tea served 2 to 5 pm. Specializing in lavender flavored drinks. 3F

London Tea House [Tea room and merchant]
Taipei 101 Store, 4F, 45, Shifu Road, Taipei; 02 8101-8108  
* English style at a shopping center.
* Located on the fourth-floor City Square.
* Afternoon tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Credit cards.
Open daily 11am to 10pm. Reservations suggested for afternoon tea. 6/08

Long Coffee [Tea room]
90, Chung Shan Lu, Sect. 1 (Young-ho), Taipei; 2923-3788 
Also a selection of teas. Vegetarian menu. 3F

Taiwan Tea [Tea merchant]
430 Lien Cheng Road, Chung-ho Shih, Taipei; 886-2-2225-3477
Specializing in premium high mountain grown teas. (by taiwantea) January 2001

Wisteria House [Tea room]
1, Lane 16, Shin Sheng South Road, Section 3, Taipei; 886 2 2363-7375 
Japanese style house and historical site. Popular spot for tea. _

See also Ten Ren and Taiwan Fun for teahouses, bubble tea shops, and retail shops throughout Taiwan.
  
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Thailand

Amari Watergate Hotel [Tea room] 
847 Petchburi Road, Bangkok; 66 0 2653 9000 
Afternoon tea served daily in the elegant surroundings of the Headlines Lobby Bar. 3F

Book Club Restaurant & Café [Tea room] 
577 Pracha Uthit Road, Bangkok; 66 2 691 0087 
Open daily, 12noon to 12midnight. Sip a cuppa while reading a book or browsing a magazine. Light meals.  O

The China Journal [Tea room and merchant] 
41 Soi 55 (Thonglor), Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok; 66 2 712 8589 
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9am to 9pm. Large selection of Asian teas and fruit infusions; limited meal menu. Demonstrations of traditional Chinese tea preparation in Yixing teapots at antique tables. O

Delifrance [Tea room] 
323 Silom Road, Bangkok; 66 2 266 7333 
183 Sukhumvit Road, Bankgkok; 66 2 651 1350
Silom Road location on the ground floor of the United Center Building. Part of an international chain of informal French-style cafés. Open daily, 6.30am to 10.30pm. Teas, light meals, baked goods to consume on-premises or take out.  O

Nim's Tea House [Tea room] 
4 Soi 49-4, Sukhumvit Road, Bankgkok; 66 2 651 1350
Open daily, 10am to 6pm. Wide selection of Chinese teas, Korean green teas, and infusions.  O

The Oriental, Bangkok [Tea room] 
48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok; 66 2 659 9000 
Afternoon tea served daily 12noon to 6pm in The Authors' Lounge. Full or light teas; chai. Part of the Mandarin Oriental chain. O

Art Café [Tea room] 
291 Tha Pae Road, Chiang Mai; 66 53 206 635 
Open daily 10am to 10pm. Stylish restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Wide range of teas and desserts. O

Oriental Shop [Tea room and merchant] 
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
51/4 Chiang Mai, Sankampaeng Road, Chiang Mai; 66 53 888 888 x 8834 
* Victorian style hotel tea room.
* Cream tea, dessert tea.
* Outdoor seating.
Open daily 10am to 9pm. O

Museum Tea Corner [Tea room] 
Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort
1 Damnernkasem Road, Hua Hin; 66 32 512 021 
* Located in a hotel.
* Afternoon tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Outdoor seating.
Open 10am to 7pm. Reservations suggested for afternoon tea. @

River Garden Tea Room [Tea room] 
68/68-1 Chiang Mai Lamphun Road, T. Watket, Muang Chiang Mai 50000, Chiang Mai; Telephone (053) 241074
The English style tea room with an Oriental flavour. Relax at the riverside garden for cream teas and freshly baked cakes. Full afternoon tea menu including veg*n choices. March 2002  
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Turkey

Budakaltý Restaurant & Café [Tea room]
Arjantin Cad Budak Sok No:6 G.O.P, Ankara; 427 85 45
* Contemporary style in an historic or landmark building.
* Dessert tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
Open daily 9.30am to 12midnight. Tea and desserts served in the café overlooking extensive gardens. 4/7

The Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski [Tea room]
Ciragan Caddesi 32, Besiktas, Istanbul; 0212 258 33 77 x 7540
Traditional afternoon tea served daily in the Gazebo. 3F

Kafé Cute [Tea room]
Yeni Carsi Caddesi, Galatasaray, Istanbul
Wide selection of herbal infusions; cakes and pastries available. Open daily, 10am to 12midnight. 3F 

Malta Kosku [Tea room]
Yildiz Parki, Besiktas, Istanbul; 90 212 258 9453
Located in an historic house in the Yildiz woodland reserve. Afternoon tea served daily in the elegant upstairs restaurant. Reservations recommended. 3F 

Ulus 29 [Tea room]
Adnan Saygun Caldesi, Kirechane Sok, Istanbul; 90 212 265 6181 Q