Did you know that January is National Hot Tea Month? Furthermore, January 12 is National Hot Tea Day. How befitting a time for such an occasion at what is arguably the coldest time of year for those of us living in the Mid-Atlantic region. A hot cup of tea is also a warm and welcoming comfort, as we brace ourselves for the post-holiday limbo of an all-too-long lingering winter season.
Lucky for us local tea lovers, there are many optimal tea experiences to check out in a close, convenient driving range from wherever we call home. Teatime road trip, anyone? From tasting rooms to full-fledged tea and dining engagements, here are just 18 tantalizing tea experiences to try out throughout the region this month.
Bella’s Tearoom
421 St John Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Husband and wife team, Al and Mia Rosas, founded this cute and quaint tearoom as a way to recreate a magical teatime for guests of all ages. They rely on their experiences growing up in Lima, Peru, where afternoon teatime was a common occurrence, to provide a warm and comforting atmosphere, accompanied by the scenic waterfront ambiance that surrounds their establishment.
The menu includes tasty scones, tea sandwiches, and a variety of teas, of course. Visit the website to learn more.
BLTeas/Heron’s Meadow Farm
1596 Daisy Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
Heron’s Meadow Farm, based in Western Howard County, Maryland, made history years ago as the state’s very first tea farm. Founded as BLTeas, LLC, the physical farm location is also home to MudPi Studios and a lovely shop-local store that is open on Fridays, Saturdays, or by special appointment.
Visitors are welcome to visit the farm, sample homegrown teas, and even browse the shop for a new favorite mug! Have a seat on the patio for a bit of scenic wildlife watching, comforting mug in hand, and sizzling beverage at your beck and call. It’s an unparalleled experience that any dedicated tea drinker can enjoy. Go to their website to learn more.
Countryside Inn and Tea Garden
5812 Beaver Run Road
Romney, WV 26710
Located in Romney, West Virginia, Countryside Inn and Tea Garden boasts the perfect charm and ambiance for a high tea experience. You’ll find the setup located within a wonderfully furnished Victorian-like mansion with all the regal elegance of traditional décor and refinement.
The site serves as a premium event venue and decadent dining establishment. They also offer regularly occurring tea functions. Discover more on their Facebook page.
Cuples Tea House
409 N Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
A small, minority-owned business located in Baltimore, Maryland, husband and wife duo Eric and Lynette Dodson established Cuples Tea House on a mission to introduce more people to the tea culture scene and promote the adaptation of tea as a delicious and healthy alternative to sugary drink consumption throughout the urban setting.
Their specialty is in premium loose-leaf teas, while offering a vast range of quality selections. They partner with Vinyl and Pages, a fellow shop on Howard Street, to create a collaborative shop and sip experience for public visitors looking for an eclectic experience. Visit their website to find out more.
Ellen’s Tea Room
3511 Winchester Grade Road
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Housed within White Pines Estate Bed and Breakfast, you’ll find this charming little nook located on the lower floor, accompanied by a quaint little store designed with tea lovers in mind. Specialty selections include artisan organic loose-leaf teas (black, green, white), oolong, pu-erh herbal infusions, and more.
The tearoom is open from noon to 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays by reservation. Learn more on the website.
Emma’s Tea Spot
5500 Harford Road, Hamilton
Baltimore, MD 21214
Come experience an authentic British tea undertaking in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, at this pleasant setup. Specializing in using authentic British products, local vendors and farms, and seasonal or organic produce, it’s no wonder that they are a premium pleasantry to the tea scene.
In addition to tea, Emma’s boasts a bountiful British-inspired menu laden with lavish delicacies. Click here to discover more.
English Rose Tearoom
3101 Virginia Beach Blvd
Rose Hall Shoppes
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
This lovely, family-owned establishment in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been ruling the roost as a time-tested tea favorite since 2008. Their specialty is in afternoon teas as well as customized lunches, parties, and special events.
Their teas pair in perfect accordance with their beautifully decked out dining space. And there’s plenty to add about the decadent dining items provided here as well. Visit their Facebook to learn more.
Front Porch Tearoom and Gathering Place
25 West Market Street
Hallam, PA, 17406
Gather around at Front Porch Tearoom and Gathering Place in Hallam, Pennsylvania. The stately 1869 mansion sits perched atop the lush hills, as the scenic surroundings add ambiance and allure to the overall setting. With that backdrop comes a most premium teatime experience. It’s like stepping back into a bygone era accented in complete elegance and grace.
The tearoom itself upholds the décor and standards befitting traditional Victorian socialization practices, with every table covered in linens and lace accordingly. Then you have the tea ware on top. From antique dishes to delicate linen napkins and crystal goblets, it’s an experience for the books. Learn more on the website.
Kate Pearl Tea Room
Historic William Winchester House
111 Stoner Avenue
Westminster, MD 21157
7540 Main Street
Sykesville, MD 21784
Located in Carroll County, Maryland, with two locations to its credit, both presentations provide the perfect assemblance of an elevated, elegant teatime experience. Their Westminster location is housed within the historic William Winchester House, which previously operated as Gypsy’s. Their second location makes for a welcome addition to the nostalgic ambiance of Main Street in Sykesville.
Both tea rooms are decked out in a traditional classic Victorian motif. And the selection of teas and other hot beverages is beyond compare, as are their featured full tea service menu items. Learn more by clicking on the link.
Lady Camellia
229 Strand Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
With its waterfront location in Alexandria, Virginia, and the full tea services offered here, a visit to Lady Camellia is an absolute must for ardent tea lovers. They divvy out the works in the way of high tea and can be reserved for parties small and large, up to 40 guests. In fact!
From baked goods and loose-leaf tea selections, they feature plenty of phenomenal menu selections. Visit the website to find out more.
The Mercury Café and Teahouse
206 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
Based in New Castle, Delaware, this acclaimed café offers a transcendent novel approach to the traditional teatime experience. What’s most unique is that all their menu offerings, including food items, are 100% vegetarian and can be modified to vegan upon request.
Their traditional tea selections, creatively named, consist of blacks, greens, herbals, and original fusion blends. Discover more on the website.
Old Farm House
7027 Lincoln Hwy
Thomasville, PA 17364
This privately owned “old farmhouse” is a stellar setup, proving the time-tested adage that great things come in small packages. The owner offers a splendid, custom experience to guests, providing the warm comforts of home in a domestic setting you can get used to.
In addition to a fine array of teas, she provides homemade canned goods and other quaint gifts onsite. Read more on the link.
Seven TeaHouse
1607 Village Market Blvd SE,
Ste 104
Leesburg, VA 20175
As the 2025 World Tea Championship Winner, it goes without saying that a visit to Seven TeaHouse in Leesburg, Virginia, tops the bucket list for any tea fan. Their abundant offerings include premium ceremonial-grade loose-leaf teas, tea bags, and tea accessories of all kinds.
Their in-house services are vast as well. Explore the website to discover more.
Southern Serenity Tearoom
8517 Midlothian Tpk
Richmond, VA 23235
Their peaceful setting lives up to their unshakable motto, “Seek Serenity in Every Sip.” Located in Richmond, Virginia, Southern Serenity provides a southern-inspired experience all around, from their featured foods to their tea services and packages.
In addition to providing quality teas and cuisine accompaniments, the ambiance in their setting is purely serene and southern-inspired as well. Visit the link to learn more.
Steeped Tea Café
3223 Main Street
Manchester, MD 21102
Nestled snuggly on the Main Street scenescape of Manchester, Maryland, you will discover a hidden haven of a charming teatime experience. While not immediately striking from outward appearances, the interior is a fairytale of a whole other story.
As a family-owned and operated tearoom, Steeped Tea Café does remarkable things in bringing forth a phenomenal sipping and savoring experience that goes above and beyond the usual standards. They offer an array of tea features, classic and novel alike, as well as other specialty beverages and unique baked selections. Visit their website to find out more.
Tea By Two
814 S Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Specializing in Afternoon Tea, this lovely little tea nook in Bel Air, Maryland, strives to create a special place for friends and family to celebrate, support, or just “catch up” with each other. Their elegant, albeit casual setting, within a lavishly adorned atmosphere, provides an authentic and charming appeal for tea drinkers of all ages.
Their teas comprise an array of novelty selections. Their featured tea service menus come complete with quality taste and refinement of the highest standards. There’s also a wonderfully stocked onsite shop where you can buy all your tea essentials, from loose-leaf blends to kettles, pots, and more. Explore the website for additional details.
Tea Trolley
104 Main Street
Delta, PA 17314
Step back through time to a traditional Victorian teatime in the heart of Delta, Pennsylvania. Housed in a historic home with two spacious stories designed for in-house dining, the Tea Trolley offers an optimal experience you can’t help but marvel over.
Their tea service offerings comprise various contested accompaniments paired perfectly with scones, sandwiches, and desserts of many kinds. As for the teas themselves, you have classic blends along with uniquely crafted flavors not widely available elsewhere. Explore the website for even more.
Valley Brook Tea
2015 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
The Ven Art Embassy Row Hotel
Washington, DC 20036
With a passion and dedication to the art of Chinese tea blending, this unique tea shop, based within our nation’s capital, welcomes avid tea fans of all sorts. While the location is in DC, the origin story of Valley Brook, as its name suggests, was founded with its own valley and brook. It’s headquartered in Fujian and Virginia.
Here, they specialize in oolong tea, black tea, and white tea while proudly preserving the traditional tea-making techniques in China. Click here for all other additional details.
These are just some of the countless contested tea experiences to enjoy throughout the greater Mid-Atlantic region. This is, by no means, the extent of them all. Avid tea fans unite and take on the challenge of exploring the options at hand while discovering even more along the way!