Best Teahouses in NYC

If you are looking for a place to relax and soothe your soul, while enjoying a nice cup of tasty tea, here is a list of the best places that serve tea.

Can anyone think of any more teahouses in NYC that they consider the best?

1. Alice's Tea Cup - This place is like an Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. They serve Herbal Detox Blend, a mix of alfalfa, dandelion, nettle bush, plantain, red clover and mint. They also serve a pot of tea and two dense scones for only $10. You can locate them at three locations including the following:

102 W 73rd St at Columbus Ave
212-799-3006

156 E 64th St at Lexington Ave
212-486-9200

220 E 81st St between Second and Third Aves 212-734-4832

www.alicesteacup.com
2. Communitea - This mellow neighborhood café has more to offer than a Gossip Girl trivia connection and free Wi-Fi for its laptop-toting clientele.

You can locate them at this location:

47-02 Vernon Blvd at 47th Ave
Long Island City, Queens
718-729-7708
www.communitea.net
3. Franchia Teahouse & Restaurant - At this tranquil tri-level vegan eatery, you’re invited to sit upstairs in the traditional mountain-temple tearoom while you sip Korean wild green tea for $5–$10, depending on whether it is picked or not.

You can locate them at this location:

12 Park Ave between 34th and 35th Sts
212-213-1001
www.franchia.com


4. Lady Mendl’s - The place is as charming as a Victorian-style salon. Reservations are required, since they serve a five-course service, (for only $35), which includes finger sandwiches like smoked salmon with dill cream cheese, warm scones and clotted cream, and tea.

You can locate them at this location:

The Inn at Irving Place
56 Irving Pl between 17th and 18th Sts
212-533-4466
www.ladymendls.com