Fancy a cuppa?

AS temperatures dip in New York City, travelers and locals alike can traverse the City streets in search of a steaming cup of tea to counteract the frigid blast. Try one of these hotels, traditional high tea parlors, specialty leaf purveyors, and modern venues for the ideal cuppa.

The Plaza Hotel and the Downton Abbey Exhibition have a new tea collaboration in NYC, being served in the Palm Court while afternoon tea at the Lowell Hotel is steeped in elegance and rooted in ritual. Firmdale Hotels’ the Crosby Street Hotel and the Whitby Hotel offer afternoon tea with gluten free, sugar free and Vegan options, ideal for travelers with dietary restrictions. Two E, at The Pierre, a Taj Hotel, offers legendary traditional afternoon tea service, paired with scones and petit fours baked fresh in-house each morning.

Chic décor and exclusivity meet at Lady Mendl’s Tea Parlour (which can be discovered thanks to a teacup-engraved plaque on the brownstone's façade) while Tea and Sympathy NYC serves up British comfort food and traditional high tea. McNulty’s Tea & Coffee Co. Inc has offered locals and visitors alike a taste of specialty tea in Greenwich Village since 1895.

For visitors seeking colorful whimsy and fantasy-inspiration Alice’s Tea Cup Chapters I, II and III are can’t-miss! Cha Cha Matcha is an Instagram-darling’s delight, with vibrant neon signage and the matcha to match the hype.

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Best Teahouses & Tea Rooms in Orlando

FLORIDA Vacation Homes By Owner (FVHBO) have released their guide to the best teahouses and tea rooms in #Orlando for those of us Brits on holiday in #Florida who are struggling without our favourite beverage. . .

Dandelion Communitea Cafe – Mills50 Neighborhood, Orlando, FL
This popular gathering place serves organic loose leaf teas and herbal tisanes, as well as fair trade organic coffee, craft beer, and wine.

Garden View Tea Room – Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL
Located in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Garden View Tea Room offers relaxing ambiance in which to enjoy afternoon tea.

Infusion Tea – College Park Neighborhood, Orlando, FL The College Park section of Orlando is a quiet, pedestrian-friendly area with a commercial strip along Edgewater Drive with lots of independent restaurants, cafes, and stores. Among them is Infusion Tea, a local favorite for loose leaf teas and healthy vegetarian fare.

KrungThep Tea Time – Winter Park, FL
“KrungThep” is the Thai word for Bangkok, which may tip you off that this place features Thai beverages and cuisine. Indulge in unique Thai-inspired sandwiches and exotic teas bursting with flavor, and please, don’t skip dessert here.

Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria – The Milk District Neighborhood, Orlando, FL
This establishment is worth patronizing as much for the delicious, creative sandwiches as for the lovingly prepared tea. There’s a Thai influence here too, as owner and pastry chef Pom Moongauklang is a Thailand native. 

Tea and Tea – Winter Park, FL Choose from nearly 100 different types of loose leaf tea and enjoy your selection traditional style or blended, hot or iced. There are also sandwiches, muffins, scones, pastries, cakes, cookies, and other goodies to accompany your beverage. 

The Tea Room – Thornton Park Neighborhood, Orlando, FL
For a modern tea room experience capturing all the charm and sensory delights of the afternoon tea tradition, visit The Tea Room. 

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