Nothing's quite as civilized as drinking a freshly brewed cup of tea. If you can pair it with a light snack for afternoon tea, that's even better. Whether you prefer rooibos, oolong, green, black, Chai, herbal, caffeinated or decaf tea, you'll find some great varieties to sip on at these lovely Edmonton tea spots.
This may be the most elegant place in the city to sip on a cup of Earl Grey. The Harvest Room offers not only a world-class view of the impressive hotel grounds and the North Saskatchewan River, but some world-class tea, as well. Plus, the desserts are always top-notch here. They do a Royal Tea and tour on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m., with a tour of the historic hotel beginning at 4 p.m.
Formerly known as Glenora Steeps, The Tea Girl boasts almost 200 teas and tea blends to suit all preferences. The shop offers tea classes to educate you about your favourite brews (admit it: You're curious!). Depending on your preferences, the tea slingers here will help you pick your perfect blend. There's plenty of cute, mismatched seating and they serve a variety of cakes, cookies and freshly baked goodies, made in-house, as well. The recently renovated space is the perfect spot to visit with mom or friends over a hot cup of tea and a treat.
They serve up both iced and hot teas, both equally delicious. Choose from green or black real iced teas, as well as rooibos and Chai. You can also choose from their wide variety of loose leaf teas. They're open seven days a week from 4:30 p.m. till late, so it's a good spot for a post brunch or pre-dinner tea on Mother's Day.