ALTA

Secret Garden Tearoom [Tea room]
214 Johnson; 712-200-1801
* American country style in a historic or landmark building.
* Located in town historic district near wind gentorator.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* Private tea parties only; no scheduled tea service.
* Teabags served in a teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children.
* Etiquette lessons.
* We love Red Hatters!
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Outdoor seating.
* On-site parking.
Open by reservation only. (by manager) > Updated 1/10

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AMES

Ames British Foods [Tea merchant]
819 Lincoln Way; 515-598-5127
* British grocery/gift shop in a strip mall near DOT Headquarters.
* Loose leaf tea, teabags, pyramid teabags.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Friday 11am to 6pm; Saturday 11am to 5pm. Complimentary cup of tea for all customers. (by Marcus Johnson. Owner) 3/09 1/10 Updated 3/11

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DAVENPORT

Haraki-Gordon Green Tea [Tea merchant]
West Kimberley Mall, 4004 West Kimberley Road/Highway6; 563-391-1616
Formerly in Bettendorf. Open Wednesday through Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 11am to 4pm. Loose leaf Japanese teas. Teapots and accessories.  < Updated 4/10

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DECORAH

Hart's Tea & Tarts [Tea room and merchant]
113 W. Water Street; 563-382-3795
* Traditional English style.
* Located in town historic district.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Reservations accepted and suggested. Afternoon tea served second and fourth Thursdays, 3pm; reservations required by 12noon Wednesday. (by Peggy Hart, Owner) N 2/10

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DES MOINES

Gong Fu Tea [Tea merchant]
414 East 6th Street; 515-288-3388
* Asian style.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Tea tastings/flights.
* Take-out available.
Open Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday 7am to 5pm. (by Dav) _^/ Updated 4/10 3/11

Terrace Hill [Tea room]
2300 Grand Avenue; 515-242-5841
Open March through December
* Victorian style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located at an historic or cultural venue.
* Dress-up and costumes welcome.
* Theme teas only; no regularly-scheduled tea service.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards.
Periodic theme teas; reservations required. (by Terrace Hill Foundation) 3/7 Updated 3/11 7/11 

Zanzibar's [Tea room and merchant]
2723 Ingersoll Avenue; 515-244-7694
* Coffeehouse serving good tea.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags.
* Chai, tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Off-site catering.
* Gift certificates.
* Loyalty cards.
Open Monday through Thursday 6.30am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 6.30am to 9pm, Sunday 8am to 6pm. Teapots and accessories. 7/7 Updated 3/11   

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HOLLAND

Ostfriesen Tea & Porzellan Shop, N Avenue;
Moved to Madison, Wisconsin 1/12

JEFFERSON

Angie's Tea Garden [Tea merchant]
100 East State; 515-386-3888
Gift shop features assorted teas, teapots, and cozies. Open Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm. (by Des Moines Diva) 3H Updated 3/11

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MUSCATINE

Crystal Tea Room [Tea room]
1903 Park Avenue; 563-263-7733
* Victorian style catering hall located in a shopping mall.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Private tea parties only; no scheduled tea service.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Private tea parties for adults and children; seats 49.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* On-site parking.
* Credit cards.
(by hazel, owner) 9/11

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NEW VIRGINIA

Miss Spenser's Special-Teas [Tea room and merchant]
3220 Wyoming Street; 641-342-1547
* Victorian English country style in a rural area near Simpson College.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* Theme teas and private tea parties only.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties for adults and children; seats 20.
* We love Red Hatters!
* Tea classes/workshops.
* Cash and checks only; no plastic.
Monthly theme teas. (by Donna Hardin, owner) 2/08 Updated 10/10

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NEWTON

Shay's Tea Room & Gifts [Tea room and merchant]
at the Hunter Mansion, 223 W 4th Street S; 641-792-2970
* Victorian style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in the city downtown near Courthouse Square.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Cream tea, theme teas.
* Loose leaf tea, teabags, and pyramid teabags served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Private tea parties for adults and children outside regular hours.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Wednesday through Saturday. Tea service 10 to 11am; reservations recommended and appreciated. Shop hours 10am to 3pm. (by Nancy, Susan, and Lori, owners) 11/10 1/11 1/12

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PELLA

Tulip Tea Room [Tea room and merchant]
918 Main Street; 641-620-9036
* Private tea parties for adults and children.
Shop open Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 5pm. 6/06 7/08 3/11
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PRAIRIE CITY

Sisters of the Heart [Tea room and merchant]
116 E. Jefferson; 515-994-3139
* Victorian style located in town commercial district near Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Dessert tea, theme teas.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices; special diets with advance notice.
* Fair Trade and organic products.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children; seats 49.
* We love Red Hatters!
* "Male-friendly" - decor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit/debit cards.
Open Thursday through Saturday 10am to 4pm. Reservations accepted; recommended for large groups. (by joreneross, owner) 11/7 8/08 3/11
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WEST DES MOINES

Teacups & Tiaras Tea Room & Gifts [Tea room]
304 5th Street; 515-277-8400
Monday through Friday, afternoon tea served 2 to 4pm; Royal and Noble teas served at 3pm. Saturday afternoon teas served 11.30am and 1.30pm. Reservations required for all teas.  (by Des Moines Diva) 3H

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