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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.

12233 Ranch Rd 620 N #114, Austin, TX 78750
(512) 633-7944
(512) 633-7944
A tea service setup.
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.

6720 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78731

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.

1601 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78756
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.

13011 Shops Pkwy Suite 600, Austin, TX 78738
(737) 209-0083
(737) 209-0083

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.

4706 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 887-8324
(512) 887-8324

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.

1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 477-5584
(512) 477-5584

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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.

500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

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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.

604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-5911
(512) 474-5911

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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.

1023 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78721
(512) 220-3839
(512) 220-3839

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.

621 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 275-0852
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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.

600 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 628-1500
(512) 628-1500

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.

98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-4500
(512) 478-4500

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Austin English Tea Company

12233 Ranch Rd 620 N #114, Austin, TX 78750

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.

12233 Ranch Rd 620 N #114, Austin, TX 78750
(512) 633-7944
(512) 633-7944
A tea service setup.
The tea service at Austin English Tea Company.
Austin English Tea Company

Xiang Yun Tea Room

6720 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78731

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

6720 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78731

Brentwood Social House

1601 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78756

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.

1601 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78756
A bunch of baked goods.
Brentwood Social House’s baked and tea array
Brentwood Social House.

Austin Tea Xchange Cafe

13011 Shops Pkwy Suite 600, Austin, TX 78738

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.

13011 Shops Pkwy Suite 600, Austin, TX 78738
(737) 209-0083
(737) 209-0083

West China Tea House

4706 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78751

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.

4706 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 887-8324
(512) 887-8324

Josephine House

1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703

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.

1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 477-5584
(512) 477-5584

Wu Chow

500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

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

500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

The Driskill

604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701

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.

604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-5911
(512) 474-5911

Zhi Tea

1023 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78721

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

1023 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78721
(512) 220-3839
(512) 220-3839

Koriente Restaurant

621 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701

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

621 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 275-0852
(512) 275-0852

Goldie's Sunken Bar

600 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

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.

600 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 628-1500
(512) 628-1500

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

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.

98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-4500
(512) 478-4500

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