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Contact Us for English Afternoon Tea in Austin, TX
We would love to hear from you!
Are you planning something special in the Greater Austin area? From Austin proper to Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, and beyond, Austin English Tea Company has you covered. We want to help make your gathering memorable.
For all enquiries about afternoon tea—including private events such as bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties, and corporate events—please get in touch below, and we will be sure to get back to you!
You can also request a quote for catering at your chosen event venue here. Please include the date, location, number of guests, and whether you would like us to serve your guests or if you prefer to pick up the food and tea from our shop.
Once you have sent us a note through the contact form, we will reply as soon as possible about getting your special occasion on the books.
To directly discuss your upcoming party with the owner, feel free to call Sarah at: 512-633-7944
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Making afternoon tea reservations is easy! Simply visit our online reservations calendar, select your preferred date and time, choose your party size, and follow the booking instructions. Our traditional English afternoon tea is available on weekends, and reservations can be made directly through our website.
A traditional afternoon tea reservation at Austin English Tea Company costs $48 per person. Your experience includes refillable pots of premium loose-leaf tea, freshly prepared finger sandwiches, savory quiche, homemade scones with clotted cream and jam, and delicious sweet treats, all beautifully presented on vintage china.
Our regular afternoon tea reservations are designed for groups of 2 to 8 guests, making them ideal for couples, friends, and small gatherings. For parties of 9 or more, we offer private tearoom options. Contact Sarah at 512-633-7944 or sarah@austinenglishtea.com to discuss private group availability.
At Austin English Tea Company, we believe English tea is about more than enjoying a good cup of tea. It's a tradition centered on slowing down, connecting with others, and appreciating life's quieter moments. Inspired by authentic British tea culture, we focus on thoughtfully selected teas, proper brewing techniques, and warm hospitality that makes every guest feel welcome.
We carefully select our loose-leaf teas based on their quality, character, aroma, and flavor. Our collection includes traditional black teas alongside green, white, oolong, rooibos, and herbal varieties. Each tea is chosen to provide an enjoyable drinking experience, whether you prefer a bold English Breakfast or something lighter and more delicate.
English tea traditions can add charm to the experience, but we believe enjoying tea should never feel intimidating. At Austin English Tea Company, guests are welcome to dress up, explore traditional customs, or simply relax and enjoy good conversation. Our philosophy is that afternoon tea should feel comfortable, welcoming, and enjoyable rather than overly formal.
You can shop loose leaf tea, freshly baked English scones, afternoon tea to-go packages, and digital gift cards at Austin English Tea Company. Our online shop makes it easy to enjoy traditional British tea favorites at home or find thoughtful gifts for friends and family in Austin, TX.
Yes! Our shop offers loose leaf teas and digital gift cards that make thoughtful presents for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. Our carefully selected teas are perfect for anyone who enjoys traditional English tea, while our gift cards allow recipients to choose their own afternoon tea experience
Yes! Austin English Tea Company offers homemade scones prepared using a traditional English recipe. Our scones are available for preorder and pickup at our Austin location, making them a delicious addition to an afternoon tea gathering at home. You can also explore our loose leaf teas to complete your teatime experience.
Absolutely! Austin English Tea Company provides a welcoming setting for baby showers with guests of different ages. Our traditional English high tea party includes delicious finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, sweet treats, and a variety of teas. The relaxed atmosphere makes it easy for family members and friends to celebrate the mom-to-be together.
Yes! Our baby shower tea parties include a selection of loose-leaf teas, including caffeine-free options. Guests can choose beverages that suit their preferences while enjoying traditional British afternoon tea. Expectant mothers should check with their healthcare provider about specific herbal tea ingredients during pregnancy.
Yes! Our private tearooms provide a comfortable setting for baby shower games, opening gifts, and spending time with loved ones. Depending on the room selected, your celebration includes two to three hours of private tearoom access. Our team handles the afternoon tea service so you can focus on celebrating the new arrival.
Austin English Tea Company was featured in TeaTime Magazine, a publication dedicated to tea culture, traditions, and afternoon tea experiences. The feature highlights the company's dedication to authentic British afternoon tea and its welcoming tearoom in Austin, TX. It's an exciting recognition of our passion for sharing English tea traditions with the local community.
Our afternoon tea experience is inspired by founder Sarah's upbringing in Lancashire, England, where traditional tea gatherings were part of everyday life. Guests can enjoy freshly prepared sandwiches, homemade scones, premium loose-leaf teas, and elegant vintage table settings. We focus on creating an authentic English experience where friends and family can relax, celebrate, and spend meaningful time together.
You can find our TeaTime Magazine feature right here on our website's Tea Time page. The article offers a closer look at our approach to traditional British afternoon tea and our dedication to preserving this beloved custom in Austin, TX. After exploring the feature, you're welcome to browse our menus and reserve an afternoon tea experience of your own.
The amount of loose-leaf tea you use depends on the type of tea and your preferred strength. Austin English Tea Company recommends weighing your tea leaves with a sensitive kitchen scale for greater accuracy, as different teas have varying leaf sizes and densities. If you're using a tea scoop, start with the recommended amount and adjust to suit your taste.
Different types of tea require different water temperatures to bring out their best flavors. Green and white teas generally brew best at lower temperatures, while black and herbal teas typically require hotter water. Using filtered water and a temperature-controlled kettle can help you achieve a consistent, flavorful cup without over-extracting the tea leaves.
Steeping time plays an important role in the strength, flavor, and overall quality of your tea. If tea leaves steep for too long, they can release excess tannins and other compounds that create a bitter or astringent taste. Austin English Tea Company recommends following the suggested steeping time for each tea variety and using a timer to achieve a balanced, enjoyable brew.
Yes! A private afternoon tea experience at Austin English Tea Company offers a relaxed, welcoming setting for coworkers to connect outside the office. Instead of a traditional business lunch or happy hour, your team can enjoy British afternoon tea, delicious treats, and meaningful conversation in one of our private tearooms in Austin, TX.
Absolutely! Our private tearooms offer flexible arrangements for speeches, presentations, team recognition, and retirement celebrations. The comfortable atmosphere makes it easy to combine business discussions with a traditional afternoon tea experience. We recommend discussing your presentation needs with our team before booking so we can help plan an appropriate setup.
Yes! Austin English Tea Company provides a distinctive setting for client appreciation events, business networking, and professional gatherings. With vintage china, premium loose-leaf teas, freshly prepared British treats, and attentive service, our afternoon tea experience offers a thoughtful alternative to typical corporate dining events.
Austin English Tea Company provides high tea catering for groups of 20 to 200 guests in Austin, TX, and surrounding areas. Whether you're organizing a corporate gathering, charity fundraiser, church event, or special celebration, our team brings a traditional British afternoon tea experience to your chosen venue, complete with elegant tableware, delicious food, and professional service.
Our high tea catering service is available at venues located approximately one hour outside Austin, TX. We bring everything needed for an authentic English afternoon tea, including vintage china, premium loose-leaf teas, freshly prepared food, and professional service. Contact us with your venue's location to confirm whether it's within our catering service area.
Yes! Austin English Tea Company offers weekday discounts for qualifying afternoon tea catering events. Our standard full-service catering rate is $55 per person, plus tax, and includes food, tea, vintage china, setup, service, and cleanup. Contact our team with your event date, venue, and estimated guest count to discuss availability and request a personalized quote.
Austin English Tea Company hosts private tea parties for a variety of occasions, including baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, graduations, retirement celebrations, corporate gatherings, and charity events. Our private tearooms offer a welcoming atmosphere with traditional British afternoon tea, making them a charming choice for celebrations with friends, family, or colleagues.
No! Our team takes care of the details so you can enjoy your celebration. Your private tea party includes traditional English afternoon tea: premium loose-leaf teas, finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, sweet treats, vintage tableware, and dedicated service. We also handle setup and cleanup, making the experience easy and enjoyable for hosts and guests alike.
Yes! Sunday bookings may be available for private tea parties at Austin English Tea Company. For Saturday events, you can check available dates through our online booking options. For Sunday celebrations or dates not listed on the calendar, contact Sarah at 512-633-7944 or sarah@austinenglishtea.com to discuss availability and event arrangements.
Absolutely! Austin English Tea Company hosts birthday tea parties for guests of different ages, from sweet sixteen celebrations to milestone birthdays and gatherings with friends and family. Our private tearooms offer a charming, relaxed setting where everyone can enjoy traditional British afternoon tea, delicious treats, and quality time together.
Our birthday tea parties include time for enjoying birthday cake, opening gifts, and celebrating with your guests. If you'd like to bring a special cake or arrange a birthday surprise, we recommend discussing your plans with our team ahead of time so we can help coordinate your celebration.
Yes! We love helping make birthday celebrations feel special. Whether you're planning a sweet sixteen, a milestone birthday, or an intimate gathering, our team can discuss ways to tailor the experience to the guest of honor. The vintage decor, elegant table settings, and traditional English afternoon tea already create a beautiful atmosphere for your celebration.
Tea naturally contains antioxidants called polyphenols, which help protect cells from oxidative damage. Research suggests that regularly drinking tea may support cardiovascular health, particularly as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Green, black, white, and oolong teas all contain beneficial plant compounds, although their concentrations vary depending on processing and preparation.
Green and white teas contain catechins, a group of antioxidants that includes epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). These compounds are studied for their potential roles in cardiovascular and metabolic health. While research continues, drinking unsweetened green or white tea can be a flavorful way to incorporate antioxidant-containing beverages into your daily routine.
Some observational studies associate regular tea consumption with improved cardiovascular outcomes, while clinical studies have explored its effects on cholesterol and blood pressure. Tea contains flavonoids that may contribute to these benefits, but results vary and drinking tea does not guarantee protection against heart disease. It is best enjoyed as part of an overall heart-healthy lifestyle.
You can contact Austin English Tea Company by completing the contact form on our website, calling 512-633-7944, or emailing sarah@austinenglishtea.com. Whether you have questions about English afternoon tea, special celebrations, or upcoming visits, we're happy to help you plan your experience.
When contacting us about a special event, please include your preferred date, approximate number of guests, type of celebration, and any specific requests. If you're interested in off-site catering, include your venue and whether you'd prefer a fully served experience or food and tea prepared for pickup. These details help us understand your needs and provide accurate information.
If you have questions about an existing reservation, you can reach Sarah directly at 512-633-7944 or sarah@austinenglishtea.com. Please include your reservation date, the name used for your booking, and a brief description of your question so we can assist you more efficiently.
Our menu for a high tea features a traditional three-tiered stand filled with freshly prepared British favorites. Guests can enjoy finger sandwiches, crustless quiche, freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and jam, and an assortment of homemade sweet treats. Each afternoon tea is accompanied by refillable pots of premium loose-leaf tea.
Yes! Austin English Tea Company updates its afternoon tea food menu seasonally to feature different flavors and freshly prepared treats. While individual selections may change, guests can always expect a thoughtfully prepared assortment of savory bites, traditional scones, and desserts, with consistent portions and beautiful presentation.
Absolutely! Our premium loose-leaf tea menu includes black, green, white, oolong, rooibos, and herbal varieties. Whether you prefer a bold traditional English tea or a lighter, more delicate blend, you'll find options to complement your afternoon tea experience.
Austin English Tea Company offers three private room options for bridal shower tea parties in Austin, TX. Our Small Tearoom accommodates 9–16 guests, the Large Tearoom welcomes 15–30 guests, and both tearooms can be combined for celebrations of 31–46 guests. Each option includes traditional British afternoon tea served in a beautiful setting.
Absolutely! Our bridal shower tea parties are designed to give you time to celebrate the bride-to-be with games, gift opening, speeches, and meaningful conversation. Depending on your selected tearoom, you'll have between two and three hours to enjoy afternoon tea and your planned activities.
Not at all! Our Austin tearoom is already beautifully decorated with vintage charm and elegant table settings, creating a lovely atmosphere for a bridal shower. You're welcome to discuss special touches, themed treats, or celebratory drinks with us to make the occasion even more personal.
Austin English Tea Company's wedding tea party catering includes vintage china, teacups, teapots, premium loose-leaf teas, finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, and sweet treats. Our team also handles setup, professional service, and cleanup, bringing an authentic British afternoon tea experience directly to your wedding venue.
Yes! Austin English Tea Company brings traditional afternoon tea catering to wedding venues throughout Austin and surrounding areas within approximately one hour of the city. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a larger wedding reception, our team works with your venue and other vendors to create a beautiful and seamless tea service.
We recommend contacting Austin English Tea Company as soon as you have your wedding date and venue confirmed. Wedding tea party catering is subject to availability, so reaching out early allows us to discuss your guest count, preferred service arrangements, and any special details you'd like included. You can submit an inquiry through our website to begin planning.
Yes! You can shop our selection of loose leaf teas online and choose shipping or in-store pickup at our Austin, TX tearoom. Our teas come in beautifully decorated tins, making them a lovely gift or a special treat to enjoy at home.
For the best flavor, use fresh water and follow the brewing recommendations for your chosen tea. Black and herbal teas generally benefit from hotter water, while green and white teas are often best brewed at lower temperatures. Using a tea infuser or strainer allows the leaves to expand and release their natural flavors.
If you're looking for a caffeine-free option, our rooibos and select herbal loose leaf teas are excellent choices. Options such as Ginger Lime Rooibos and Fruity Red Berries Herbal Tea offer flavorful alternatives to traditional black and green teas, making them enjoyable throughout the day.
Austin English Tea Company brings traditional British afternoon tea to Austin, TX, inspired by its founder's childhood in Lancashire, England. From freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream to delicate sandwiches and loose-leaf teas, our English tea room celebrates the flavors, traditions, and warm hospitality of England.
Our founder grew up in Lancashire, England, where afternoon tea was a cherished family tradition passed down by her Nana. After moving to Austin in 2012, she wanted to share those special experiences with the local community. Austin English Tea Company was created to bring a little piece of England to Texas.
Our English tea room is located inside Michelle's Patisserie at 12233 Ranch Rd 620 N, Suite 114, Austin, TX 78750. We welcome guests looking to enjoy an authentic British afternoon tea experience in a charming, welcoming setting. Reservations can be made through our website.
Afternoon tea is a traditional British custom of enjoying tea with sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats in the middle of the afternoon. It dates to the 1840s, when Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, began taking a tray of tea and light bites to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner. Traditionally, “high tea” was a heartier early-evening meal, but many people in the U.S. use the term to mean afternoon tea. At Austin English Tea Company, we serve authentic British afternoon tea.
Austin English Tea Company serves traditional British afternoon tea in our tearoom, located inside Michelle’s Patisserie at 12233 Ranch Rd 620 N, Suite 114, Austin, TX 78750. You’ll enjoy loose-leaf teas, homemade sandwiches and desserts, and friendly guidance if it’s your first afternoon tea. You can check availability and reserve a table on our online reservations calendar.
Yes. We host private tea parties for birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, retirements, graduations, and corporate events, with private tearooms for larger and smaller groups. We also bring afternoon tea to your venue through our catering and wedding services, and you can order afternoon tea to go, loose-leaf tea, and handmade scones from our online shop.
Items bought in the online shop can be picked up in-store on most weekends. Please state on your order form the day and approximate time you would like to pick up. Your purchases can also be shipped to your address at a flat rate shipping cost of $6.
We want you to feel comfortable when you visit our tearoom! Dress up with frocks and fascinators, or keep it casual with jeans and a T-Shirt — it's all about enjoying your time with us.
Here is a copy of our cancelation policy:
50% of the total party cost is non-refundable. If cancelations are made within 72 hours of the party date, then the full amount is due.
Yes, you can add more guests to your table, even if the date is marked as "Sold Out." Since you already have a table, adding 1 or 2 more guests is usually possible.
Our tearoom is reservation-only, so we don't accept walk-ins. Please check our booking page for available dates. We add new dates as soon as others sell out.
Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions. You can request a meal to be gluten free, vegetarian, dairy free or vegan. This information should be entered in the extra information section of the booking form.
Choose the space that suits your group size:
Small room: Full service afternoon tea for 9–16 guests · 2 hours · $48 per person
Large room: Full service afternoon tea for 15–30 guests · 2.5 hours · $55 per person
Larger celebrations: Full service afternoon tea for up to 46 guests with adjoining rooms · $55 per person for the first 30 guests · $48 per person thereafter
Yes, you can come for a table of between 2 and 10 people. Please check the Open Afternoon Tea dates shown on the booking page. For private parties of 10 people or more, please contact us using the booking form above or call Sarah on 512-633-7944 / email sarah@austinenglishtea.com.
We offer a variety of loose leaf teas. You can view our full tea menu on the booking page by clicking 'Menus and More' at www.austinenglishtea.com/book.
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