We love high tea and Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to make a plan to spend the day at one of NJ’s pretty tea houses. Choose from English style, which has tiers of scones, sandwiches and desserts; or Japanese style, which centers the serving of tea around the principles of harmony, respect, purity and tranquility.
Boukakuan Tea House
1832 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Mount Holly
The tea house is situated on the grounds of a Quaker Friends Meeting House from 1775, and was opened in 1997. The outside looks like a Quaker structure, but the interior is a four-and-a-half tatami mat tea room, complete with a small preparation room and sunken hearth.
Chez Alice Patisserie
5 Palmer Square W., Princeton
French tea time here is special, with its selection of macarons and petit fours. The two French-inspired teas are Paris For Her (green tea with notes of rose, raspberry and lychee) and French Garden Herbal Tea (caffeine-free apple, rose hip and pear, with sunflower and marigold petals).
Harmony Tea Room
224 Fairview Ave., Westwood
Aside from a regular menu and food to go, you can plan a children’s party or come by for Sunday brunch.
High SocieTea House
20 Old Newark Pompton Tpke., Wayne
The main room has 10 tables of different shapes and sizes, plus a fireplace to add to the ambience.
Jane’s Tea House
602 Station Ave., Haddon Heights
Host a shower, sprinkle, kid’s birthday party, book club or celebration here. Special events include a tea leaf reading class, 80s Paint & Trivia, self-love bracelet making or a Two of Hearts Par-Tea.
Lady Magpie’s Tea & Curiosities
120 W. Main St., Tuckerton
Located inside the Captain’s House at the Tuckerton Seaport, this tea room is inspired by the Steampunk aesthetic and a desire to preserve local history. The menu changes frequently but includes freshly baked scones, homemade breads and delicious desserts. The gift shop contains upcycled, repurposed china and other curiosities.
La Mademoiselle Macaron
41 S. Main St., Mullica Hill
The afternoon tea menu at this French bakery includes various selections, including adult tea, cream tea, dessert tea and children’s tea. Garden seating is available in the warmer weather.
The Lizzie Rose
217 E. Main St., Tuckerton
The Tea Room at the Lizzie is located inside a restored Victorian home that was recently updated. They offer a full three-tier English-style afternoon tea with clotted cream, scones and all the traditional trimmings. You’ll think you’re in a scene from “Downton Abbey.”
Mathis House
600 Main St., Toms River
This beautiful Victorian home has outdoor seating in the warmer weather, including the occasional farmers market; separate indoor rooms for afternoon tea; special dinners and events planned at night; rooms for a B&B; and a year-round Christmas shop upstairs. You’ll love the collection of fine china tea sets, many of which have been donated by customers.
Mulberry House
415 Westfield Ave., Westfield
You’ll enjoy an English-style tea service in this Victorian setting. Aside from a quiet lunch with girlfriends, you can plan a baby shower, bridal shower or birthday on or off-premise.
The New Leaf Tea Room & Gift Shop
606 & 608 Main St., Riverton
The house was built in 1889 with a small building on the side serving as a butcher shop. The property was sold to a pharmacist who razed the butcher shop and built a modern drug store with a famous soda fountain and books to share. In the 1940s it was repurchased and rebranded as a furniture store. In 1979 the current gift shop opened, and in 2003 began its transition into a Victorian tea room. Now, tea lovers can choose from 35 different teas. Choose from Royal Tea, The Queen’s Tea or Little Celebri-Tea for kids ages 5-8. Borrow one of their vintage hats to complete the tea experience!
Oasis Farm
89 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Middletown
What’s special about Oasis TLC is that they provide job training, living quarters and meaningful employment to young adults with autism. You can also enjoy a tea party on the Colonial-era property in a comfortable, welcoming setting.
The Parisian Tea Room
165 Amboy Road, Morganville
Book afternoon tea or high tea on Saturday or Sunday, or order your items a la carte. You can also plan a party or event.
The Perch at Peacock Inn
The Peacock Inn, 20 Bayard Ln., Princeton
Relax in the garden for afternoon tea, served from 2-4 pm only. Indulge in a sampling of sweets, scones and savories. You can also order the champagne experience. Reservations are required.
Prince Tea House
518 Old Post Rd., Edison
746A West Route 70, Marlton
4437 Route 27, Princeton
The teas from this franchise are imported from France and served with French-Asian inspiration.
Sally Lunn’s Tea Room & Restaurant
15 Perry St., Chester
For the past 30 years, locals have been enjoying homemade pies, pastries, desserts and buttermilk scones which are the perfect accompaniment to a spot o’ tea.
A Sweet Memory Cake Shoppe & Tea Room
521 Route 9, Waretown
The tea room is decorated beautifully with antique china, teapots, linen and lace. Sit down for high tea, which is an inclusive lunch package designed by the chef; or choose from the open menu and decide what you’d like to try.
Sweet Tease Tea Room
604 Main St., Belmar
There are two separate rooms that meet in the middle so you can have tea with your small group or plan a party. Any of the tea sandwiches here can be served on gluten-free bread. Through Ducky Life Tea you can have tea shipped anywhere across the U.S.
Teaberry’s Tea Room
2 Main Street, Flemington
You can stop by for afternoon tea or lunch, purchase loose leaf tea on its own or plan a private party in this elegantly restored Victorian home.
Tea-For-All
960 Spruce St., Lawrence
Nestled into the North wing of the iconic Trenton Farmers Market, Tea-For-All Tea Bar has tea ready to pour and go. It’s not a traditional tea room, but you can sign up for classes and the Specialty Tea Institute.
Tipple & Rose Tea Parlor and Apothecary
210 Nassau St., Princeton
After moving from Atlanta to Pennington to Princeton, this mercantile and full service tea room offers daily tea service, plus a retail gift shop. You can choose from a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches that are on the menu.
Your Cup of Tea
70 High St., Mount Holly
Located in the heart of the historical district, this tea house offers sandwiches, soups, quiche, scones, desserts, an assortment of tea and gifts.
You can also order from Jade’s Tea, which offers mobile tea parties and teaware rental in the Bergen County area.
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