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    Garden Tea Lounge

    4.3 (81 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    White Blush and Duck sh*t Mao Cha Oolong
    Eric V.

    This tea lounge was inside an antique mall, all the way in the back. I loved the decor they had up and tea choices to sit and drink but I got two bags to go. They were out of a lot of options which were disappointing but I still managed to try some in the spectrum of what I wanted. The white blush was amazing, it has a flowers that bloom in the hot water as it's steeping, very cool. The Oolong was alright, good tea but definitely wasn't my first choice. I will come back to see if they have more options available but the quality of tea was nice!

    Fresh cup of Darjeeling (with a brownie on the side)
    Kelsey C.

    Eclectic tearoom in the back of the antique mall with an excellent selection of teas and accompanying pastries. Ample seating to sit and sip your tea, maybe even enjoy a sandwich. Worth a visit (or two or three)!

    Diana G.

    So, I've always wanted to have tea in London, but since Covid and my wallet have not cooperated with my needs, I have been on a quest to have tea time here. I heard about this place from a friend. It's located inside an antiques mall. Walk in and head straight to the back. They have plenty of tea options. You can order a personal pot or a bigger pot to share. I noticed a family having a whole tea time experience. From my understanding, you can book tea time that comes with the food, tea and a reserved table. I went for lunch and tried their pesto BMT panini. I chose a salad for my side, but they give you the option of chips or fruit. I had to also order a scone to go with my tea. I ordered the earl grey scone. It was soft and had good flavor, but I couldn't pick up the ear grey flavors in it. My friend ordered the blueberry scone which was better. For tea, I ordered the earl grey lavender. I don't add sugar or honey, but they did bring out two types of honey. They have a cute seating set up. Nothing matches, but it looks well in this antique store. The girl working the register was friendly. You order at the register and then someone brings out your food and drink. Oh and they had live music on a Friday at lunch. I was impressed by that. I would love to return for a tea time with my girlfriends one of these days.

    Scone!
    Darlene K.

    Loved how this place is hidden in the back of the antique store. There are dividers that attempt to hide you from the eyes of the shopping public if you choose those spots. We arrived at opening time, but they weren't quite ready for us. This place serves your tea garden staples a la carte. I'm still looking for a full tea service place, but I'd definitely come back here because it's little escape..

    French Lemon Ginger
    Sara M.

    Completely hidden within the NW side Craftique, is the Garden Tea Lounge. Consisting of mismatched set of tables and chairs, this place has the feel of a uniquely undiscovered locale. With their variety of teas and tasty lunch specials, it's an ideal place to to visit while avoiding crowds. Although, I have never had the lunches, I have been here a multitude of times to delight in their teas. The atmosphere of this place is charming. The tea services are nicely set up and one order serves 1-2 people. It is quiet and after enjoying the teas, there is an opportunity to peruse the different stands selling interesting products and vintage items. Prices are not too bad, either, starting at $6 for a tea service. The staff is knowledgeable on the teas they serve and, although, not the friendliest, they are certainly well versed on different teas. This is a place to visit consistently. It is one of the only San Antonio venues dedicated exclusively to tea. Not many of those around. With an unusual location, curious decor and tasty teas, what else can one ask for?!

    Teas galore!
    Doug H.

    The Garden Tea Lounge is a hidden gem that is a must whether you are a tea addict (like me) or a just looking for a place to sit talk and enjoy conversations with friends. They have dazzling selection of teas, great pastries, tea sandwiches or formal English Afternoon Tea served with a three tier tower! Private parties (think baby and wedding showers) and tea/pastries are a heavenly combination! Caleb and Amanda made me and my guests feel welcome and Caleb's knowledge/passion for tea is incredible!!! I will be back!!! Be sure to see the picture of their great selection of teas!

    Ladies water room
    Ashlee R.

    What use to be quaint and enjoyable break from the hustle bustle of the rest of the worlds pace has slowly developed into just another business. The days of charming service, and warm friendly faces you recognize have faded. As a long term customer it's always somewhat sad to see people you know leave. But eventually the staff has become younger generations that seem to never know how to handle the register or managers that effectively do the same but with more gumption to pretend they aren't clueless. The straw that broke this camel's back was a rather disingenuous"manager" testing me like I'm ignorant and to stupid to be educated. When I'm walking into a loose leaf tea seller that actively promotes and sells tea related items, including refillable containers for your tea you purchase, to be told I cannot get my loose leaf tea in my container. Say what? My option? I can purchase the pre-filled bags they fill from the large containers lining the wall behind the register, rip them open, then dump them in my container myself and throw away the bags.... Now that's some bass ackward linear thinking for you. And wasteful. Did I mention dumb? Anyone who follows my Yelp knows that I am highly motivated individual supporting reuse reduce recycle as much as possible to limit our footprint of damage that seems to increase every year. To be told the giant canisters full of loose tea leaves you utilize to fill the pouches you sell CANT be used to fill my personal reusable container (that I have bought from the very store I'm purchasing the refill of leaves from) with a reasoning as nonsensical as the convoluted delivery it was provided in gives me a bad taste in my mouth and desire to find a new provider of my tea leaves. Ready for the logic? The price doesn't include the labor to fill my personal container... So let me break this down for y'all. The price point that any merchandise or service is sold for is inflated to cover operational costs for the business, materials, and of course provide a profit. I can Guarantee the price of a pre-packaged custom labeled bag of tea most definitely has included in the price you pay a reimbursement for the labor to fill the container, as well as the costs for the one time use container and custom ordered stickers being used on said container. This is a Basic motion used when figuring prices, including increases in the costs they incur which are figured as a rate increase for the customers so add not to eat into their profits. When I'm asking you to bill me for that pre-package custom labeled tea price but put it in my refillable container the business SAVES money. They save on bags, labels, and prevent The need for somebody in the middle of a business day to stop what they're doing to track down additional bags and labels and refill them for new clients that do not have their own refillable containers should that particular tea be out of stock on the shelf at the time it is being ordered. So yes, I'm still paying the same rate that covers the bags And labor to fill them... And yet being told that that labor efforts put into filling my container wouldn't be covered.... I felt like I was being Punk'd. Then just straight up insulted to have somebody treat me like a moron to explain something with backwards logic that makes no sense telling me how much of a favor they were doing me by making an exception but then talking my ear off repeating themselves in circles about the logic of why it's not normally done. Thanks, but no thanks. If you don't do it, you don't do it. As a customer that is a frequent flyer to my preferred businesses of choice I am used to service changes and options being removed. I don't have to like it but there's nothing I can do about it. But sitting there explaining to me how it's not cost-effective for you to fill my container instead of providing me a pre-packaged one that you pay extra cost for the materials I'm taking with me is stupid, as is the practice of insulting your customers. I prefer to support local business but can Easily go online and have stuff shipped to me for the same quality and price. So keep your high handed logic, I'll take my business elsewhere thank you. Even if San Antonio hasn't caught up yet there are a multitude of options in Austin that would be more than happy to assist a customer that spends hundreds of dollars annually, plus all the referrals, gifts, dine in expenses, and tea hardware not including the special events and tea parties I enjoyed hosting before COVID that I was looking forward to starting again. If you aren't looking to be a loose leaf tea connoisseur with frequent refills of product but just a cute dining experience that is by no means fast, this place will probably give you exactly what you need and nothing more.

    a cup of tea and a teapot on a table
    Carolys T.

    Customer service was great! Tea quality is really great and they have really good sconces. I will definitely will comeback here again and again! Plus they have an antique shop we're you can find wonderful and unique gifts.

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    We had the high tea. It was great experience!! The food, tea and staff were wonderful!!!

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    Great atmosphere. Good food. Delicious and varied tea options. The restaurant is situated within a unique "craft" mall.

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    They helped us pick out our tea, then steeped it to perfection while we enjoyed the pleasant surroundings of Craftiques.

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    First time at this little spot - I did a drive thru. The selection is impressive. There is so many…read moreflavors to choose from for tea! I chose 2 flavors peach ginger & mango. The great about this is that some of the flavors can be sweet or unsweetened which is great options. I do not like sugary tea - I opt for unsweetened & wow delicious and refreshing!

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