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Macaroni Kid Approved Tea Rooms

By Veronica Leon May 18, 2016

Who else loves Tea! Do you use tea to relax or revive yourself? Did you know of the following Tea Rooms in Phoenix!

*Please call ahead to confirm hours and location as some require reservations. Macaroni Kid is not responsible for changes in information.

Souvia Tea
The focus of this tea house is to slow down and relax. Enjoy a pot of one of their green or black teas and a pastry, or take a bag home and enjoy it there. Souvia Tea also offers various classes, including one that teaches you how to make the perfect cup of tea.
Details: 15414 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, ( (602) 938-1216; and 4320 N. Miller, Scottsdale, (480) 947-3133, souvia.com.

English Rose Tea Room
In addition to the traditional toasted crumpets with English preserves, this tea room serves up-to-date fare such as yogurt parfaits, savory bread pudding with ham and cheese and Hampshire chicken salad with mandarin oranges. The Nursery Tea includes peanut butter and jelly.
Details: 201 Easy St., Carefree. (480) 488-4812, carefreetea.com.

Mandala Tearoom
Organic vegetarian food - with several raw options - is a highlight of this tearoom. Try the curry vermicelli rice noodle bowl and finish with the chocolate raspberry rooibos bundt cake. There's also an art gallery.
Details: 7027 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale. (480) 423-3411, mandalatearoom.

Tea Court at the Phoenician
Surround yourself with glamour when you enjoy your tea. The Lobby Tea Court serves afternoon tea and scones with Devonshire cream every day from 3 to 5 p.m.
Details: The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. (480) 941-8200, thephoenician.com.

Zen Boutique and Tea Bar
This popular study spot for ASU students features a soothing atmosphere and free wireless internet connection to go with your cup of tea.
Details: 4211 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. (480) 946-3411, myspace.com/zenbar.

Garden Angel Tea Room
After a visit to the nearby Outlets at Anthem, relax over a dill chicken salad sandwich and a cup of tea. The scones are freshly baked. Bring the kids - the Garden Angel has a dress-up room for boys and girls.
Details: 42211 N. 41st Drive, Anthem. (623) 551-9583.

Lollicup Coffee and Tea
This most unusual shop, part of a nationwide chain, offers more than 170 kinds of drinks. Lollicup serves the usual kinds of hot tea - black, ginger, peach and others, as well as flavored milk teas, such as lavender, sesame and taro. Most unique is boba tea, which includes nuggets of sweet, chewy tapioca at the bottom.
Details: 2050 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. (480) 857-0882, lollicup.com.

Abbey Gardens
Exhale and let yourself enjoy the "Ceremony of Loveliness," which includes tea sandwiches (possibly turkey and raspberry cream cheese on whole wheat), a scone with lemon curd and a dessert, which might be a rich chocolate torte.
Details: 1837 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa. (480) 730-1819, abbeygardens.net.

Girly Girlz Tea and Trinkets
Girly Girlz specializes in a glamorous tea party - no boys invited. Enjoy a three-course party menu at one of the Valley locations, or call and they will bring the party to you.
Details: 15424 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 998-4832; 3426 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, (480) 503-4832; 8110 W. Union Hills Dr., Glendale, (623) 537-4832; girly-girlz.com.

Cecelia's School of Etiquette
Tea parties here are themed and private, please. Children's parties include a tea etiquette lesson or story, and themes include Me and Teddy and Fancy Girl. Grownups can partake of a Special Tea Cup party or Favorite Hat, with finger sandwiches, biscotti and fresh fruit.
Details: 925 N. Stapley Road, Mesa. (480) 246-4246, ceciliasetiquette.com.

Gooseberries Tea Room
The house tea is a blend of passionfruit, black currant and apricot tea. Open-faced sandwiches, such as marinated tomato with watercress, are refreshing, and the scones make a wonderful vehicle to eat as much of the Devon cream as you can.
Details: 13216 N. 7th St., Phoenix. (602) 789-0622.

Teeter House
The historic Teeter House dates to 1899 and now is home to this charming shop, which serves a hearty high tea once a month in addition to its regular afternoon teas. Enjoy a wedge of creamy brie cheese or an assortment of bite-sized sweets with your tea, or even a peach bellini.
Details: 622 E. Adams St., Phoenix. (602) 252-4682.

Glendale Gaslight Inn
This circa-1925 red brick bed and breakfast includes an organic tea and coffee caf� with delicious fresh pastries. The luncheon menu offerings include chicken and strawberry salad or turkey pesto sandwich.
Details: 5747 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. (623) 934-9119, glendalegaslightinn.com.

Kimberly Ann's Victorian Tea Room
A favorite of the Red Hat Society, this is a place for a snack - like a pot of tea and a scone - or a heartier bite to eat, such as a tomato stuffed with chicken salad with walnuts or a salad sampler.
Details: 7153 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. (623) 934-1106.

Raspberry Cottage Tearoom Ministries
Besides tea, scones and homemade soups, this unique cafe also offers spiritual nourishment. You can fill out a prayer card on the table and leave it, or have someone pray with you while you're there. Call about scheduling a formal tea.
Details: 7153 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. (623) 934-0560.