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The tea service at the Driskill.
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12 Divine Places to Sip Tea in Austin

Seek out warming cups of hot water and crushed leaves

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The tea service at the Driskill.
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Every so often, it’s the right time for a cup of hot tea. Whether you’re looking for a classy afternoon tea service with dainty sandwiches and scones or just a really good cup to go along with a meal, let Eater guide you to the best tea Austin has to offer.

Enjoy elegant tea services from the Driskill Hotel, opt for standalone cups from spots like Josephine House, explore the array from Buddhist temple Xiang Yun, Britain-obsessed cafe Full English, British-inspired bakery Brentwood Social House, and much more.

For more caffeine needs, check out Eater's guide to the best coffee shops, cafes with Wi-Fi, and matcha spots.

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Austin English Tea Company

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The tea shop within North Austin bakery Michelle’s Patisserie offers Sunday afternoon tea services, full of loose-leaf teapots and sweet and savory bites. Book reservations online.

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The tea service at Austin English Tea Company.
Austin English Tea Company

Xiang Yun Tea Room

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Within the Xiang Yun Temple is the Buddhist temple’s tea room, where the vegetarian lunch is served with green and fruit tea.

Brentwood Social House

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Zhi Tea is on the table over at cafe Brentwood Social House, which pairs perfectly with British and French pastries. The European-inspired cafe also offers afternoon tea services on Wednesdays through Sundays, complete with pots, savory and sweet items, and tablecloths and tableware. Book reservations online.

A bunch of baked goods.
Brentwood Social House’s baked and tea array
Brentwood Social House.

Austin Tea Xchange Cafe

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The Bee Cave cafe offers an array of teas, including fruit ones like white peach and apple, as well as staple ones like earl grey and black. Takeout orders can be placed online.

West China Tea House

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So-Han Fan hosts intimate tea tastings where guests learn about the different types and sources of the leaves. There’s a focus on Chinese teas and the practice of gongfu cha, a specific way of preparing and presenting teas. Book reservations online.

Josephine House

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The stylish cafe offers a larger selection of Steeping Room Teas, including rooibos chai, Moroccan mint, and earl grey. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Wu Chow

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The pots of tea available from Wu Chow include chrysanthemums, oolongs, and pu’er. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

The Driskill

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Feel fancy with the historic hotel’s afternoon tea services using Zhi Tea, which comes with tiny sandwiches, pastries, petit fours, and sparkling wine. Book reservations online.

Zhi Tea

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A well-known tea purveyor, Zhi Tea’s shop offers up teapots. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Koriente Restaurant

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The cozy Korean restaurant’s tea array includes cups of hot teas from black to herbal. There are patio dine-in services.

Goldie's Sunken Bar

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The newer hotel bar offers weekly Sunday afternoon tea services, full of cucumber sandwiches, egg salad canapes, macarons, and lots of teas as well as champagne and sparkling wines. Book reservations online.

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

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The downtown hotel’s afternoon tea service, dubbed A-Tea-X, offers an array of teas from chamomile to green, as well as snacks and desserts. It’s available Wednesdays through Fridays, reservations are required.

Austin English Tea Company

The tea shop within North Austin bakery Michelle’s Patisserie offers Sunday afternoon tea services, full of loose-leaf teapots and sweet and savory bites. Book reservations online.

A tea service setup.
The tea service at Austin English Tea Company.
Austin English Tea Company

Xiang Yun Tea Room

Within the Xiang Yun Temple is the Buddhist temple’s tea room, where the vegetarian lunch is served with green and fruit tea.

Brentwood Social House

Zhi Tea is on the table over at cafe Brentwood Social House, which pairs perfectly with British and French pastries. The European-inspired cafe also offers afternoon tea services on Wednesdays through Sundays, complete with pots, savory and sweet items, and tablecloths and tableware. Book reservations online.

A bunch of baked goods.
Brentwood Social House’s baked and tea array
Brentwood Social House.

Austin Tea Xchange Cafe

The Bee Cave cafe offers an array of teas, including fruit ones like white peach and apple, as well as staple ones like earl grey and black. Takeout orders can be placed online.

West China Tea House

So-Han Fan hosts intimate tea tastings where guests learn about the different types and sources of the leaves. There’s a focus on Chinese teas and the practice of gongfu cha, a specific way of preparing and presenting teas. Book reservations online.

Josephine House

The stylish cafe offers a larger selection of Steeping Room Teas, including rooibos chai, Moroccan mint, and earl grey. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Wu Chow

The pots of tea available from Wu Chow include chrysanthemums, oolongs, and pu’er. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

The Driskill

Feel fancy with the historic hotel’s afternoon tea services using Zhi Tea, which comes with tiny sandwiches, pastries, petit fours, and sparkling wine. Book reservations online.

Zhi Tea

A well-known tea purveyor, Zhi Tea’s shop offers up teapots. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Koriente Restaurant

The cozy Korean restaurant’s tea array includes cups of hot teas from black to herbal. There are patio dine-in services.

Goldie's Sunken Bar

The newer hotel bar offers weekly Sunday afternoon tea services, full of cucumber sandwiches, egg salad canapes, macarons, and lots of teas as well as champagne and sparkling wines. Book reservations online.

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

The downtown hotel’s afternoon tea service, dubbed A-Tea-X, offers an array of teas from chamomile to green, as well as snacks and desserts. It’s available Wednesdays through Fridays, reservations are required.

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