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The Algonquin Hotel [Tea room]
59 West 44th Street at Sixth Avenue; 212-840-6800
A good cuppa available in the Lobby daily from 12noon to 4pm. Updated 9/7

CupAlice's Tea Cup [Tea room and merchant]
Alice's Tea Cup Chapter I
102 West 73rd Street; 212-799-3006
Alice's Tea Cup Chapter II
156 East 64th Street; 212-486-9200
Alice's Tea Cup Chapter III
220 East 81st Street; 212-734-4TEA
* American/English style.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Afternoon tea, cream 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.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 8pm; Friday to 10pm; Saturday 10am to 10pm; Sunday 10am to 8pm. Reservations for groups of six or more.  Updated (by president of Alice's Tea Cup, Haley Fox) (by julietrenee 7/02) Updated 11/02 (by Laura S. Langford) Updated 4/7

Reviews of this tea room.

Amai Tea & Bake House [Tea room and merchant]
171 Third Avenue (16/17); 212-863-9630
* Japanese style at a bakery near Union Square.
* Dessert tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Fair Trade products.
* Take-out available.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Thursday 7am to 7pm; Friday 7am to 9pm; Saturday 9am to 9pm; Sunday 9am to 7pm. Specializing in tea-infused baked goods. 10/7

American Girl Place [Tea room]
609 Fifth Avenue (49th); 877-247-5223
In the American Girl store. Children's teas. Seating times may vary. 3L 

Antique Café [Tea room]
101 West 25th Street; 212-675-1663

Arium [Tea room]
31 Little West 12th Street; 212-463-8630
* American/English style in an historic or landmark building.
* Located in an art gallery downtown in the Meatpacking District.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, Royal 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.
* Fair Trade products.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties for adults during and outside regular hours.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Live music.
* Internet access.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Wednesday through Saturday 12noon to 7pm; Sunday 2 to 6pm. Classical piano recitals. (by michael, adv mgr) 6/06 

Barnes & Noble Cafés [Tea room and merchant]
675 Sixth Avenue at 21st Street; 212-727-1227
33 East 17th Street at Union Square; 212-253-8080
160 East 54th Street at Lexington Avenue; 212-750-8033
2289 Broadway at 82nd Street; 212-362-8835
1972 Broadway at 67th Street; 212-595-6859
4 Astor Place at Broadway; 212-420-1322
Teabags; choose a book, magazine, or newspaper and read at a table or sofa.

Barnie's Coffee & Tea [Tea room and merchant]
Macy's -- 35th Street Balcony
151 West 34th Street (Herald Square); 212-629-7084
* Department store restaurant/tea room.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Teabags.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm; Sunday 11am to 8pm. (by SonicBoom) <

Bergdorf Goodman [Tea room and merchant]
754 Fifth Avenue (58th); 800-588-1855
* Department store restaurant/tea room overlooking Central Park.
* Afternoon tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Credit cards.
Tea served Monday through Friday 3 to 5pm in the 7th floor BG Restaurant. Mariage Frères teas. Landmark upscale department store. Q> Updated (by Michael Perricone, Director of Foodservice) 8/7

Bernardaud [Tea merchant]
499 Park Avenue at 57th Street; 212-371-4300 

Bette, 461 West 23rd Street
No longer serving tea.
12/7

Big Apple Teahouse and Cybercafé [Tea room]
22D Howard Street (Chinatown); 212-966-6780
* Dim sum tea.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Internet access.
Updated (by /Lew) LN!
 

Boma Coffee and Tea Company [Tea room and merchant]
2037 Fifth Avenue (126th); 212-427-8999
* Bistro style located at a gift shop in East Harlem/the Barrio.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Live music.
In the Nubian Heritage shop. Specializing in African teas and rooibos. 9/06

bouteaque [Tea merchant]
226 East 3rd Street (Avenues B/C); 646-528-4833
* At a gift shop in the East Village.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Samples of prepared tea.
Open Monday through Friday 11am to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 12noon to 9pm. Tea-inspired bath products. 8/06

Boxers Downtown [Tea room]
190 West 4th Street (6/7); 212-633-2275

CIII [Tea room]
103 Waverly Place at McDougal Street; 212-254-1200
* Credit cards.
Coffee house offering a small selection of teabags. Nice ambiance. (by Victoria)
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Café Kinokuniya [Tea room]
10 West 49th Street
Located inside Kinokuniya Books in Rockefeller Center. Tea and light snacks. N

Café Lalo [Tea room]
201 West 83rd Street (Amsterdam/Broadway); 212-496-6031
Featured in the movie "You've got mail." (by gilyny - May 2000) Updated (by Victoria)
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in a teapot.
* Credit cards.
Small but well chosen selection of teas served in tetsubin. (by Victoria) Large selection of kosher cakes and desserts.
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Café on 5ive at Bergdorf Goodman [Tea room and merchant]
754 Fifth Avenue at 58th Street; 212-753-7300

Café SFA at Saks Fifth Avenue [Tea room]
611 Fifth Avenue at 50th Street; 212-753-4000

The Carlyle -- The Gallery and Bemelmans Bar [Tea room]
35 East 76th Street at Madison Avenue; 212-744-1600
In addition to afternoon tea in The Gallery, Bemelmans Bar offers The Madeleine Experience -- tea with story-telling and music -- for children (and children at heart), served Wednesday through Sunday from 12noon to 4pm. Reservations recommended. Updated ! 

Carry On Tea & Sympathy [Tea merchant]
108-110 Greenwich Avenue (12/13); 212-989-9735
See Tea & Sympathy tea room.

Casablanca Tea Room [Tea room]
164 Mercer Street (Houston); 212-219-8441
* Moroccan style.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
Open daily. Afternoon tea served 2 to 6pm. Reservations accepted. Dessert tea served Sunday through Wednesday 10am to 10pm; Thursday through Saturday 10am to 2am. 7/7

Cassava [Tea room]
474 Sixth Avenue; 212-255-4805
* Boba or bubble tea shop.
* Located in the city downtown.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Bubble tea.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Smoke-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Off-site catering.
* Internet access.
* Credit cards.
Open summers Monday through Thursday 11am to 10pm; Friday to 12midnight; Saturday 12noon to 12midnight; Sunday 12noon to 10pm. (by Jessica, owner)
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Caviar Russe [Tea room]
538 Madison Avenue; 212-980-5908

Cha An [Tea room and merchant]
230 East 9th Street (2nd/3rd), 2nd Floor; 212-228-8030
* Pan-Asian style.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Japanese tea ceremony.
* Take-out available.
* Private tea parties.
* Tea classes/workshops.
Open Monday through Thursday 2 to 11pm; Friday and Saturday 12noon to 12midnight; Sunday 12noon to 10pm. 1/7

CupChez Laurence Patisserie at Café Laurence [Tea room]
245 Madison Avenue; 212-683-3335
* Bakery café near Empire State Building.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
12/02 Updated (by SonicBoom) <
Reviews of this tea room.

Chocolate Bar [Tea room and merchant]
48 Eighth Avenue (Jane/Horatio); 212-366-1541
Open weekdays 8.30am to 10pm; Saturday 9am to 10pm; Sunday 10am to 8pm. Chocolate-flavoured loose leaf teas. U

Chocolate Bar at Henri Bendel [Tea room and merchant]
712 Fifth Avenue (55/56); 212-247-1100
* Contemporary style at a department store.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Credit cards.
Light meals and desserts with an emphasis on chocolate. Branch of Chocolate Bar (above). 5/7

The Coffee Grinder [Tea merchant]
348 East 66th Street at Second Avenue; 212-737-3490

Creed [Tea room and merchant]
Creed on Mad, 897 Madison Avenue; 212-794-4480
Creed on Bond, 9 Bond Street; 212-228-1940
Perfume shop with tea bar and tasting room; custom-blended teas. Toll-free 877-CREEDNY *

Danal [Tea room and merchant]
90 East 10th Street (3/4); 212-982-6930

Dean & Deluca [Tea merchant]
560 Broadway at Prince Street; 212-431-1691

Dixie Rose Café [Tea room]
388 Broome Street (Mott/Mulberry); 212-274-8303

Dovetail [Tea room]
103 West 77th Street (Columbus); 212-362-3800
* American contemporary style restaurant.
* Afternoon tea.
Tea service on weekends. 9/7
 

Edgar's Café [Tea room]
255 West 84th Street at Broadway; 212-496-6126

Empire Coffee & Tea Company [Tea merchant]
592 Ninth Avenue at 42nd Street; 212-586-1717
Open weekdays 8am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 6.30pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm. ~

CupEssex House [Tea room]
160 Central Park South (at 6th); 212-247-0300
* Art Deco style hotel tea room or lounge.
* Located in an historic or landmark building.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards.
Tea served daily from 2 to 4pm. Reservations suggested. 2/7
 
Reviews of this tea room.

Feng Shui [Tea room]
9th Avenue at West 22nd Street (NW corner)
Bubble tea. (August 2002)

Fitzers at The Fitzpatrick [Tea room]
687 Lexington Avenue at 57th Street; 212-355-0100

Fletcher Morgan Provisions [Tea room and merchant]
864 Lexington Avenue; 212-288-6764

Flickers Gourmet Coffee & Tea [Tea merchant]
27-1/2 Essex Street (Hester/Grand); 212-677-5244
* Loose leaf teas.
* Tea tastings.
Open daily 7am to 8pm. 4/7

Florent [Tea room]
69 Gansevoort Street (Greenwich/Washington); 212-989-5779

Four Seasons Hotel -- The Lobby Lounge [Tea room]
57 East 57th Street at Park Avenue; 212-758-5700

CupFranchia [Tea room and merchant]
12 Park Avenue; 212-213-1001
Open daily 11.30am to 10.30pm. Afternoon tea served 3 to 5pm; prepared tea available for take-out. Vegan menu; Korean green teas a specialty. Loose-leaf teas and tea accessories. 3F 
Reviews of this tea room.

Friend Of A Farmer [Tea room]
77 Irving Place (18/19); 212-477-2188

Garden Court Café [Tea room]
in the lobby of the Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue (70th); 212-570-5202
* Located at a cultural venue.
* Dessert tea.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
Tea served Friday through Sunday until 4.15pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays.  07/02 Updated 5/7

Good Enough to Eat [Tea room and merchant]
483 Amsterdam Avenue (83/84); 212-496-0163

Gordon Ramsay at The London NYC [Tea room]
151 West 54th Street (6/7); 212-468-8889
* Traditional English style hotel restaurant.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Smoke-free.
* Credit cards.
Tea served daily 3 to 5.30pm. Reservations accepted. 8/7 

Gotham Lounge [Tea room]
700 5th Ave at 55th; 212-247-2200

Grace Rare Tea [Tea merchant]
175 Fifth Avenue (Flatiron Building); 212-255-2935
Offices. Call ahead to make an appointment.

Grace's Marketplace [Tea merchant]
1237 Third Avenue at 71st Street; 212-737-0600

Gracie Mansion [Tea room]
East End Avenue at 88th Street; 212-570-4773
Tuesday afternoon teas for groups of 25 to 50. Tours available. Both must be reserved in advance. 9/06

Grafitti [Tea room]
224 East 10th Street; 212-464-7743
* Bistro style.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
9/7

Gramstand [Tea room]
214 Avenue A (13th/14th); 212-533-1934
* Contemporary style.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Internet access.
Open daily 7am to "rather late." Baked goods. 1/7

Green Tea Café [Tea room]
45 Mott Street (downstairs); 212-693-2888
* Dim sum tea.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Bubble tea.
Chinatown location. 
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Harlem Tea Room [Tea room]
1793 A Madison Avenue (118th); 212-348-3471
Open Tuesday through Thursday, 10am to 9pm; Friday and Saturday to 10pm; Sunday 9am to 7pm. )

Harmony Palace [Tea room]
98 Mott Street at Canal Street; 212-226-6603

Hee Seungfung Tea House [Tea room]
46 Bowery at Canal Street; 212-374-1319

Henri's Gourmet II [Tea room]
SW corner 5th Avenue at 23rd Street
Take-out deli.

High Chai Tearoom | Bar | Restaurant, Avenue B
Closed 
3/08

Hong Kong Supermarket [Tea merchant]
East Broadway at Pike Street (Chinatown)
Tons of imported Chinese teas. (by Marcia L)

CupHungarian Pastry Shop [Tea room]
1030 Amsterdam Avenue (at 111th); 212-866-4230
Review of this tea room.  

Ito En New York [Tea merchant]
822 Madison Avenue (68/69); 212-988-7111
Specializing in Japanese green teas. 09/02 Updated 5/7  

Jefferson Market [Tea merchant]
450 Sixth Avenue at 10th Street; 212-675-2277

CupJenny Chang's Café [Tea room and merchant]
113 St. Marks Place
(by berrycuteny) 3K
Review of this tea shop.

KAI -- see Ito En Above

Kalyustan's [Tea merchant]
123 Lexington Avenue; 212-685-3451
* Gourmet food shop in "Little India" neighbourhood.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 8pm; Sundays and holidays 11am to 7pm. Packaged teas and tisanes. 7/7 

Kam Kuo Food [Tea merchant]
7 Mott Street; 212-349-3097

Kamman Food Products Inc. [Tea merchant]
200 Canal Street; 212-571-0330
Selling tea in Chinatown for thirty years, importing direct from China. Variety of green, oolong,  white, and red/black teas. Also Japanese green teas, fruity blends, and European favorite teas in packages or loose. (by kammannyc) August 2001

Kampo Cultural Center [Tea room]
31 Bond Street; 212-228-306

Katagiri & Co., Inc. [Tea merchant]
224 East 59th Street; 212-795-3566

CupKeko Café [Tea room and merchant]
121 Madison Avenue (30/31); 212-685-4360
Reviews of this tea room.

Kelley and Ping [Tea room and merchant]
127 Greene Street at Prince Street; 212-228-1212

Kings' Carriage House [Tea room]
251 East 82nd Street (2/3); 212-734-5490
Set afternoon tea with no variation and no à la carte permitted. Warning! Décor features multiple heads of dead animals on the walls :-(. 12/00. 

The Kitano New York Hotel -- The Garden Café [Tea room]
40 East 38th Street at Madison Avenue; 212-885-7123
* American/European style hotel restaurant in the city downtown near The Empire State Building.
* Afternoon tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Teabags served in a teapot.
* Credit cards.
Afternoon tea served daily from 3 to 5pm. Reservations accepted. Updated (by SonicBoom) <


The Kitano New York Hotel -- Nadaman Hakubai [Tea room]
66 Park Avenue at 38th; 212-885-7111
* Asian style hotel restaurant located in the city downtown near The Empire State Building.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* A good cuppa any time.
* Teabags served in a teapot.
* Credit cards.
Updated (by SonicBoom) <

Knit New York [Tea room]
307 East 14th Street (1/2); 212-387-0707 or 387-0526
Half knitting shop, half café serving Serendipitea teas and baked goods including vegan choices. Knit and sip. Open weekdays 7am to 9pm; weekends from 8am. (by Dr. T) S 

CupLady Mendl's Tea Salon at the The Inn at Irving Place [Tea room]
54 Irving Place at 15th Street; 212-533-4466
Updated November 2001 (by deb)
Reviews of this tea room.

Lili's Noodle Shop and Grill [Tea room]
1500 Third Avenue; 212-639-1313
Bubble tea with meals or order separately at the counter. (by Triple-7) 3J

CupThe Lowell -- Pembroke Room [Tea room]
28 East 63rd Street at Madison Avenue; 212-838-1400
British-style afternoon tea served daily from 3 to 6pm in the second-floor Pembroke Room. (Updated) 10/6 U
Reviews of this tea room.

M. Rohrs [Tea room and merchant]
310 East 86th Street (1st/2nd); 212-396-4456
* Located in the Yorkville neighbourhood.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas, teabags, and pyramid teabags.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
Formerly on East 85th Street. Light meals, baked goods. Tea accessories. Updated 5/7

MacKenzie-Childs, Ltd. [Tea room]
824 Madison Avenue at 69th Street; 212-570-6050
"Sweet Tea" presentation. Many tea wares.

Maison du Chocolat [Tea room]
1018 Madison Avenue (78th/79th); 212-744-7117 or 800-988-5632 

CupMandarin Oriental New York [Tea room]
80 Columbus Circle (60th); 212-805-8800
Afternoon tea served daily, 2.30 to 5pm, in the Lobby Lounge overlooking Central Park. 3F
Reviews of this tea room

Maya Schaper Cheese and Antiques [Tea merchant]
106 West 69th Street at Broadway; 212-873-2100

McNally Robinson NYC [Tea room and merchant]
52 Prince Street (Mulberry/Lafayette); 212-274-1160
* Tea bar/lounge located inside a book store.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags.
* Credit cards.
A branch of Teany. (by dar)
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McNulty's Tea & Coffee Company [Tea merchant]
109 Christopher Street; 212-242-5351

Metropolitan Museum of Art [Tea room]
1000 Fifth Avenue; 212-570-3964
* Afternoon tea.
Petrie Court Café open to the public for afternoon tea daily from 2.30 to 4.30pm; reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Located on the first floor in the Petrie European Sculpture Court overlooking Central Park. Afternoon tea also served by reservation, Tuesday through Sunday, for members only, in The Patrons Lounge. (by ek) Updated (by tg) * 7/7

Miss Grimble Café [Tea room]
312 Columbus Avenue; 212-595-CAKE 

Molyvos [Tea room and merchant]
871 Seventh Avenue; 212-582-7500
* Greek restaurant located a block from Carnegie Hall.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Dessert tea.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
Tea served Monday through Saturday 5.30 to 11.30pm. Reservations accepted. +
 Updated 5/7

CupMorgan Court Café at Pierpont Morgan Library [Tea room]
29 East 36th Street at Madison Avenue; 212-685-0610
Review of this tea room.

Myers of Keswick [Tea merchant]
634 Hudson Street at Horatio Street; 212-691-4194

New Wah Yin Hong [Tea merchant]
232 Canal Street at Centre Street; 212-226-2390

CupNew York Palace [Tea room]
455 Madison Avenue at 50th Street; 212-888-7000 or 212-303-6032
Reviews of this tea room.

Nom Wah Tea House [Tea room]
13 Doyers Street; 212-226-3553
* Dim sum tea.
Chinese restaurant in Chinatown serving light meals and dim sum with green, oolong, and jasmine teas. !

Omni Berkshire Place [Tea room]
21 East 52nd Street (Madison); 212-753-5800
Afternoon tea served daily in the Atrium Lounge. 3F

ONO at Hotel Gansevoort [Tea room]
18 9th Avenue (13th); 212-206-6700
* Japanese style hotel tea room.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
Tea served daily in the afternoon.
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CupOren's Daily Roast [Tea room and merchant]
434 Third Avenue at 30th Street; 212-779-1241
Additional locations
* Coffeehouse that serves good tea.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Credit cards.
Updated (by SonicBoom) <

Reviews of this tea shop.

Le Pain Quotidien [Tea room and merchant]
1131 Madison Avenue at 84th Street; 212-327-4900

PASSAGE: The Tea Gallery [Tea room and merchant]
131 Allen Street (between Delancey and Rivington); 212-777-6148
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Theme teas.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot, teacup, gaiwan, gongfu style.
* Asian tea ceremony.
* Iced teas.
* Tea tastings.
* Smoke-free.
* Private parties for adults.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 12noon to 7pm; Mondays by appointment. Reservations suggested for tea tastings; required for workshops.  (by RT) Updated (by PASSAGE: The Tea Gallery)
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Payard Patisserie & Bistro [Tea room]
1032 Lexington Avenue at 73rd Street; 212-717-5252

The Peninsula -- The Gotham Lounge [Tea room]
700 Fifth Avenue at 55th Street; 212-247-2200

CupThe Pierre -- The Rotonda [Tea room]
2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue; 212-838-8000
Reviews of this tea room.

CupThe Plaza Hotel -- The Palm Court [Tea room]
768 Fifth Avenue at 59th Street; 212-759-3000
Afternoon tea service has resumed in The Palm Court. Reservations suggested. 3/7 Updated 9/7 
Reviews of this tea room.

Plaza Athenée Hotel [Tea room]
37 East 64th Street; 212-734-9100

Podunk [Tea room]
231 East 5th Street (2/3); 212-677-7722
Open daily except Monday, 11am to 9pm. Q

Porto Rico Importing Company [Tea merchant]
201 Bleecker Street at Sixth Avenue; 212-477-5421
40 St. Mark's Place at Second Avenue; 212-533-1982
Updated January 2002: This tea shop (Bleecker Street location) has a large selection of teas, all properly stored in dark containers. Many greens, blacks, and flavored teas, and a few oolongs, to choose from. Only problem is teas are sold by 1/4 pound minimum. (by Danielle Garrison)

CupThe Ritz Carlton [Tea room]
112 Central Park South; 212-757-1900
Review of this tea room.

Royalton Hotel [Tea room]
44 West 44th Street at Sixth Avenue; 212-944-8844
* Hotel restaurant located in the city downtown near The Empire State Building. 
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* Teabags.
* Credit cards.
Reservations accepted. Updated (by SonicBoom) <

Russian Tea Room [Tea room]
150 West 57th Street at 7th Avenue; 212-581-7100
* Russian style: Samovar in use.
* Located "just to the left of Carnegie Hall."
* Dress casual but neat.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot or samovar.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Private tea parties.
* Credit cards.
Reservations accepted. 11/6 2/7

Saint's Alp Teahouse [Tea room]
39 Third Avenue at 9th Street; 212-598-1890
51 Mott Street (Chinatown); Closed
Bubble iced tea. (by BubbleT) 12/00. Updated 8/06

CupThe St. Regis -- Astor Court [Tea room]
2 East 55th Street at Madison Avenue; 212-753-4500
Reviews of this tea room.

Sammy's Tea Room [Tea room]
453 6th Avenue (11th Street); 212-924-6688/7781
* Taiwan style.
* Dim sum tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Bubble tea.
* Take-out available.
Open Monday through Saturday 11.30am to 9.30pm. (by gam) !

Sanctuary T [Tea room and merchant]
337B West Broadway (Grand Street); 212-941-7832
* Contemporary French/Continental style in the Soho neighbourhood.
* Afternoon tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea and pyramid teabags served in a teapot.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Alcoholic tea drinks.
* Tea tastings.
* Asian tea ceremony.
* Private tea parties for adults and children.
* Credit cards.
Afternoon tea served daily from 3pm. Tea is used as an ingredient in all the dishes they serve. 8/7

Sarabeth's Kitchen [Tea room]
40 Central Park South (5th/6th); 212-826-5959
* Bistro style located in the city downtown across from Central Park.
* Afternoon tea.
* Loose leaf teas prepared in a teapot. 
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Credit cards.
Tea served Monday through Friday 3.30 to 5pm; weekends 4 to 5pm. Reservations accepted. Other Sarabeth's locations in the City offer desserts with a cup of tea. Updated 12/7

Schapira and Company [Tea merchant]
17 West 10th Street; 212-675-3733

Scrips Elixers Café and Tea Lounge [Tea room and merchant]
215 Mulberry Street (Spring and Prince); 212-941-4600
* Afternoon tea, a good cuppa any time.
* English style service.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot or teacup.
* Chai and tea beverages.
* Smoke-free.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Child-friendly.
* Private parties for adults and children.
* Credit cards.
Open daily, 9am to 9pm; Friday to 10pm.  60 varieties of tea, plus fruit and herbal beverages. (by annie)
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The Sensuous Bean [Tea room and merchant]
66 West 70th Street; 212-724-7725 or 800-238-6845

71 Irving Place Coffee & Tea Bar [Tea room and merchant]
71 Irving Place; 212-995-5252
* Bistro style coffeehouse serving good tea. 
* Located in an historic or landmark building in Gramercy Park.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Teas served in a take-out cup.
* Iced teas, chai.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Wednesday 7am to 11pm; Thursday and Friday 7am to 12midnight; Saturday 8am to 12midnight; Sunday 8am to 11pm. (by KiKo)
L Updated 3/08

Snacky [Tea room]
187 Grand Street; 718-486-4848
* Taiwan style.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or teacup.
* Bubble tea.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Credit cards. /
 

Son Hop Shing Tea House [Tea room]
21 Mott Street; 212-962-8650

Soy Luck Club [Tea room]
115 Greenwich Avenue (at Jane); 212-229-9191
Restaurant serving soy-based foods offers a large selection of teas plus wireless DSL Internet connections. 3E

CupThe Stanhope Hotel [Tea room]
995 Fifth Avenue; 212-774-1234
(by Michele) March 2002
The Stanhope was sold as of July 2004. The new owners will turn it into condominiums and almost certainly end the tea service. Q 
Review of this tea room.  

Sugarhill Java & Tea Lounge [Tea room and merchant]
344 West 145th Street (St. Nicholas/Edgecome); 212-281-3010
* Tea lounge or tea bar.
* Located in Harlem historic district.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Internet access.
Open daily 8am to 7.30pm. 10% discount for civil service employees. 8/06

Subtle Tea [Tea room and merchant]
121 Madison Avenue (30th); 212-481-4713
* Tea lounge or tea bar.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Internet access.
8/06

Sympathy for the Kettle [Tea room and merchant]
109 St. Marks Place; 212-979-1650
* Loose leaf teas.
* Tea tastings.
* Private parties.
* Off-site catering.
Open daily except Monday 11am to 11pm.
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T Salon [Tea room and merchant]
Chelsea Market, 79 Ninth Avenue (15/16); evenings enter at 459 West 15th Street at 10th Avenue; 212-243-2259
1800 Broadway at Columbus Circle
* Contemporary style tea lounge/ tea bar at a shopping mall  in the city downtown. 
* Afternoon tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Alcoholic tea drinks.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Private tea parties for adults.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Wednesday 8.30am to 8pm; Thursday through Saturday 8.30am to 10.30pm. Self-serve light meals and baked goods. 5/7 10/7 4/08

Tafu New York [Tea room and merchant]
Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel
569 Lexington Avenue (51st); 212-980-1310
* Japanese style hotel cafe/bakery located in the city downtown.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, tea beverages.
* Take-out available.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 7am to 7pm. Japanese teas prepared many ways. Specializing in tea-infused baked goods. 10/7 

Tamarind, 41-43 East 22nd Street
Closed
12/7

Tavalon Tea Bar [Tea room and merchant]
22 East 14th Street; 212-807-7027
* Tea lounge or tea bar located in the city downtown just off Union Square.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Iced teas, chai, other tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
Tea accessories. Light meals. Tea sommelier. DJ music. Updated (by owner) < 10/06 10/7

CupTea & Sympathy [Tea room]
108 Greenwich Avenue (12/13); 212-989-9735
* Traditional British style.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea.
Open Monday through Friday 11.30am to 10.30pm; Saturday and Sunday 9.30am to 10.30pm. Reservations suggested. See Carry On Tea & Sympathy tea merchant. Updated 3/08

Reviews of this tea shop. 

Tea & Tea [Tea room]
157 Second Avenue; 212-614-0138
* Dim sum tea.
* Bubble tea. 
* Other tea beverages.
* Vegetarian menu choices. 
Dim sum and noodle dishes. East Village location.
3J!

CupThe Tea Box at Takashimaya [Tea room and merchant]
693 Fifth Avenue (53/54); 212-350-1500
Serving "East-West" tea. Lovely, spare tea room.
Reviews of this tea shop.

Tea Café [Tea room and merchant]
455 Hudson Street; 212-242-3554
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Teany [Tea room and merchant]
90 Rivington Street (at Orchard); 212-475-9190
Tea room closed during January 2006 for restructuring; scheduled to re-open in February. Open weekends only: Friday and Saturday 10am to 2pm; Sunday 10am to 8pm. Light veg*an meals. 07/02 //

Tea Spot [Tea room and merchant]
127 MacDougal Street (Washington Square Park); 212-505-0969
* Bistro style in the West Village near NYC.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Bubble tea.
* Internet access.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 10pm; Sunday 10am to 8pm. + Updated 3/08

Tea Time [Tea merchant]
86 Chambers Street (Broadway/Church); 212-227-5980
Over 150 varieties of tea from around the world. (by haseenaam) L

Ten Ren Tea and Ginseng Company [Tea room and merchant]
75 Mott Street at Bayard Street; 212-349-2286
Tea-tasting classes. Also bubble tea.

CupThé Adoré [Tea room]
17 East 13th Street (Fifth/University); 212-243-8742
* Fusion Japanese/French style near NYU.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Take-out available.
Open Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm. "Tea and" served after 3pm. Light meals. Updated 3/08

Reviews of this tea room.

Le Train Bleu at Bloomingdale's [Tea room]
1000 Third Avenue at 59th Street; 212-705-2100

Trois Jean [Tea room]
154 East 79th Street (Lexington/Third); 212-988-4858
Mariage Frères tea.

The Tudor [Tea room]
304 East 42nd Street; 212-986-8800

Used Book Café [Tea room]
126 Crosby Street; 212-334-3324
* A good cuppa any time.
* Located in a book store; sip and read.
Hours Monday through Friday, 10am to 9pm; Thursday and Friday, 12noon to 9pm; Saturday 12noon to 7pm; Sunday 10am to 8pm. 100% of profits go to HousingWorks. (by pau)
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The Waldorf=Astoria [Tea room]
301 Park Avenue at 49th Street; 212-355-3000

Wollensky's Grill [Tea room]
205 East 49th Street at Third Avenue; 212-753-0444

CupYaffa's Tea Room [Tea room]
353 Greenwich Street at Harrison Street; 212-966-0577
Reviews of this tea room.

Zabar's [Tea merchant]
2245 Broadway at 80th Street; 212-787-2000  

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Bassett's Coffee and Tea [Tea room]
123 West Broadway
(by Nycky) L

Blue Marble [Tea room and merchant]
420 Atlantic Avenue (Bond/Nevins); 718-858-1100
* Desserts-only cafe in Boerum Hill.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Fair Trade products.
* Take-out available.
* Child-friendly.
* Outdoor seating.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Wednesday 7am to 10pm; Thursday through Saturday 7am to 11pm; Sunday 9am to 10pm. 8/7

The Brooklyn Bean & Tea Company [Tea room and merchant]
335 Atlantic Avenue (Hoyt/Bond); 718-855-3580
* Coffeehouse serving good tea.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Fair Trade products.
* Take-out available.
Open Monday through Thursday 7am to 9pm; Friday and Saturday 7am to 11pm; Sunday 8am to 8pm. Tea accessories. 9/7

Brooklyn Moon Café [Tea room]
747 Fulton Street; 718-243-0424
Hours Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 10pm. Poetry readings and open mic. (by Nycky) L

Le Chateau de Frenche Day Spa & Private Tea Room [Tea room]
441 Tompkins Avenue; 718-399-8621
* Frilly and feminine style at a spa or health club.
* Located in Bedford Stuyvesant historic district.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea.
* Pyramid teabags served in teapot or teacup.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Smoke-free.
* Private tea parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours.
* Etiquette lessons.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Tea served Sunday 3 to 5pm. 24-hour advance reservation required. Spa/tea packages. (by nikima, owner) 11/7

Court Street Coffee and Tea [Tea room]
416 Court Street
(by Nycky) L

HÔM [Tea room and merchant]
8806 Third Avenue; 718-238-4466
(by Oneirophile) 3/7

Java Joe's Coffee and Tea [Tea room]
414 8th Street
(by Nycky) L

Ozzies Coffee and Tea [Tea room and merchant]