Calling all tea lovers in Westchester! Are you looking for a steamy cup of goodness here in the 914? These tea shops have international and inventive sips on their menus and are ideal for longtime and newbie tea lovers alike.
Caramoor Afternoon Tea
149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah; 914.232.1252
When you think of Caramoor, you might picture live music in picturesque, manicured settings. That’s certainly a mainstay at the Katonah venue, but don’t sleep on its delightful afternoon tea experience. This is the perfect way to spend the afternoon relaxing with friends while enjoying a formal tea service. The to-do takes place in the grand Summer Dining Room of the historic Rosen House, which overlooks the Spanish Courtyard. It includes a variety of tea sandwiches, scones with cream and preserves, delicious desserts, and an array of fragrant teas.
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Hastings Tea & Coffee
235 Main St, White Plains; 914.428.1000
Whether you’re going for your morning pick-me-up or your five o’ clock frosé (or both with the whiskey nitro cold brew), this tea and coffee shop has an impressive array of beverages. In the way of tea, the lounge offers a standout lineup of teas and tea lattes. From the matcha green latte made with high-grade matcha from Japan to the turmeric latte, which is listed to have multiple health benefits, there’s no shortage of options. These lattes are sure to give you a caffeine boost while also keeping you cozy, which is important as the colder months approach. Pair your steaming beverage with a fresh pastry from local and popular bakers like Ceci Cela, Balthazar, Bread Alone, and International Delight.
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Leaves in a Bowl
Relocating to 3 Spring St, Hastings-on-Hudson in October
Nine years ago, Andrea Riesenfeld stumbled into a Japanese teashop in Paris for a cup of sencha. Little did she know that it would be the beginning of her tea journey. She trained as a tea sommelier at the UK Tea Academy and climbed in the Japanese tea gardens of Uji. Since then, she’s grown to see tea as not only a beverage but also a plant medicine. “Leaves in a bowl” refers to the first way tea was consumed in ancient China and how it mindfully connects us to tea, nature, and ourselves. The tea shop is warm and welcoming, a place for those looking for a healing and restorative experience. Tea lovers are welcome to stop by for a sample and to get to know the collection of premium teas from China, Taiwan, and Japan. The tea offerings for October to December 2024 are DA BEI and Gongfu Cha. For those who want to visit, please note that the shop is in the midst of relocating to Irvington.
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Pick Up Bubble Tea
18 S Moger Ave, Mount Kisco; 914.218.3237
If we’re putting together a tea roundup, it’s only right to include a locally owned bubble tea shop. The idea for Pick Up Bubble Tea came during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to “bring a little joy and smile to people’s lives.” The store serves high-quality tapioca, teas, and bubble tea. Top picks on the menu are Thai tea with boba, hot taro, matcha or coconut creamy, and hibiscus fruit tea. The shop currently offers two seasonal items: pumpkin spice boba and caramel apple boba.
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Silver Sips
Online
Silver Tips Tea Room closed its doors on Tarrytown’s Main Street in 2018 after 18 years of operation. Tea lovers can still purchase sips from the brand on its online-only store, which houses loose-leaf teas, organic teas, accessories, and gifts. Owner Anupa Mueller grew up in India, one of the world’s tea capitals, and attended boarding school in the Himalayas surrounded by lush tea plantations. After a career in the United Nations, she eventually returned to her roots and love for tea when she opened her market. The online store features teas from all over the world and helps small farmers sell their tea.
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