Signature Afternoon Tea
$48 per guest
Three tiers of tea sandwiches, warm cream scones with preserves, and patisserie, with a personal pot of tea.
Reservations
Afternoon Tea
A slow, beautiful two hours of loose-leaf tea, warm scones and house patisserie, served on porcelain in a room built for lingering.
The Experience
Unhurried by design
Every seating is two hours. Nothing is rushed to the table and nothing is cleared before you are ready.
- You are welcomed
- Your host greets you by name, shows you to your table and presents the tea list so you can choose your pot.
- Tea is poured
- Loose-leaf tea is steeped to the leaf and brought to the table in a warmed personal pot with a strainer.
- The tiers arrive
- Savories first, then warm scones with clotted cream and preserves, and finally the patisserie tier.
- You linger
- Tables are yours for two hours. Refills of your chosen tea are included throughout your seating.
Tea Services
Choose your service
Each service includes a personal pot of loose-leaf tea with unlimited refills of your chosen blend.
Children's Tea
$26 per child
A petite tier of finger sandwiches and sweets served with hot cocoa, pink lemonade or a caffeine-free blend.
Gentleman's Tea
$52 per guest
Heartier savories, roast beef and cheddar tartines, and a bold breakfast blend served with an optional old fashioned.
Celebration Tea
$62 per guest
Our signature service with a celebration dessert, a sparkling toast and a flourish at the table.
Seasonal or Holiday Tea
$65 – $70 per guest
A themed service that changes with the season, from Blush Rose Garden in spring to Peppermint in December.
Tea for Two
$88 for two guests
A shared tier designed for two, ideal for a first visit, a proposal or a quiet afternoon together.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly and nut-free tiers are prepared with at least 48 hours of notice. Please note allergies on your reservation.
Good to Know
Seatings and etiquette
- Seating times. 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM. Tables are held for fifteen minutes past your seating time.
- Party size. Parties of one to ten are booked online. Groups of eleven or more are arranged as a private event.
- Attire. Smart casual to Sunday best. Hats, gloves and a favorite dress are always welcome.
- Children. Little guests are cherished here. The Children's Tea is designed for ages twelve and under.
- Changes. Please give 48 hours of notice to reschedule so we can offer your table to another guest.
- Questions. Write to us at Hello@TheVelvetTeaCup.com.
Reserve Your Table
Reservations are confirmed by email within one business day. A confirmation with your date, time, policies and directions follows once your table is held.