Such a grand old dame. You can almost imagine Jane Austen types in their corsets taking tea on the…read morebalcony and giggling behind lace gloves. I don't know if that's what people did back then, but that's what they do in my head. High tea here is as luvverly as you'd expect, there's egg salad sandwiches and marinated chicken sandwiches and little gorgeous desserts and small scones served with lashing of jam and cream, and more tea types than you'll be prepared to choose from - you were warned. Dress up and make it faaaancy, it's the only way to fly. Oh, and explore the house and grounds, they're rool noice mister.

Absolutely beautiful spot for high tea in a grand old mansion…read more The decor is beautiful here - bright open rooms with tasteful furnishings and crisp white linen on the table. We ordered the traditional high tea (one of which was vegetarian) and it was delicious. An excellent range of sandwiches, mini quiches, and of course dessert (doesn't it look great?). The service was lovely and attentive and prices reasonable for high tea. Highly recommend - nice change from the well known spots!

This was a nice little spot on my afternoon walk around Sydney…read more They were extremely busy when I went and had no tables left. I had to go to the take out counter to order. I got a scone with clotted cream. It was pretty good. A bit on the dry side, sadly, but nice with the cream. They're busy for a reason though! The towers of tea sandwiches and pastries on the tables definitely had me jealous! Too bad I didn't get to really try them.

This time, last year, I was nearly 10,000 miles away in Australia…read more My first full morning, I had to grab a cuppa and a scone. The Australian way to say scone is to pronounce "skon" to rhyme with the word gone, not "skone" to rhyme with bone. So, I went to @TheTeaCosy, located in the oldest part of Sydney, known as the Rocks. What's a Tea Cosy? Also known as a tea warmer, it is a cover for a teapot, usually made of cloth. It was necessary to keep contents warm before the invention of vacuum flasks to keep hot liquids hot. It is a perfect name for this woman-owned business. The founder, Aisling Kinchin, founded her cafe, @theteacosy , in 2005. However, the business roots go back 20 years earlier. Aisling's mother opened the Irish Design Shop in 1985. Then, it became the Tara Tea Room before becoming The Tea Cosy. Sometimes, all three generations, Aisling, her mother, and her daughter, are all in the kitchen. I ordered their famous Devonshire scones, freshly baked daily and served with all-natural double thick cream and gourmet Australian-made jam. The initial serving comes with one jam, but I paid an additional AUD 3 for a second jam. I chose Strawberry and the staff favorite, Rhubarb, Raspberry and Vanilla jam flavors. For my tea, I decided to stay away from my traditional herbal teas and the fact that jetlag had me in a chokehold... I had the Creme Brulee.

The cakes on display and the shopfront is so beautiful and delicate! A real gem and I'm so glad I…read morevisited. Apart from cakes, they sell cupcakes and snack-sized tarts. I tried a cupcake and the icing was too hard and sweet for my liking, and the cake itself was a little dense and dry. But if I ever need a big cake for a special occasion, I'll be sure to visit Soiree. The fondant is perfect, the cakes look incredibly classy and intricate. Love the designs.

This place is amazing. The crepe cake and Nutella crepe cake are to die for. They're like 1,000…read moretiny crepes with an amazing homemade French pastry Creme in between every layer. The homemade whipped cream on top is also good. Huge selection of hot teas, and you've GOT TO TRY the Marie Antoinette Hot Chocolate. Made with pure melted Belgian dark chocolate, Almond Milk, orange blossom water, whipped cream, and topped with this crazy pink stuff called Persian Fairy Floss. Will definitely come back at least twice next time I'm in Australia. They also make the absolute coolest looking custom cakes, wish they could send one to America for my birthday haha

My cousin and I did high tea here, and it definitely gave off a "Pinky up!" kind of vibe. The place…read morewas surrounded by the park, and it would have been a very nice view if it wasn't raining that day. Free private parking lot, and the park grounds are easy to navigate through. I was a little shocked by the price, but the 3 tier food spread and the atmosphere are top notch. The ~$100 bill at the end didn't seem that awful, especially since we ended up walking away with our leftovers. That's right! Despite everything being portioned out as fancy finger food, we were still stuffed to the point of barely touching the dessert tier. I don't know how often their menu rotates, but we were served things like smoked salmon with cavier and lamb sausage rolls. This place is a nice treat, but with the cost, I can't say this would be a regular stop for me. As a tourist though, it was definitely great to experience.

This tea house is tucked away on the grounds of Wentworth - Vaucluse house has some mighty pretty…read moregardens. We went here for the high tea and weren't disappointed. The champagne and tea flowed really well. It was $45 for the high tea, and we went dressed up in our Victorian regalia to ensure that we got the actual feel of the whole era in one. The 3 tiered cake holders were just adorable and the bites to eat on it were just as succulent. Well worth a trip out here to socialise with some friends over a cuppa and enjoy the greenery. I do have to say however that I love love loved the tea cups. The china made my heart sing. Ahhhhh tea!!! My other love! They have free parking on site as well if you would like to drive out here. Alternatively there are buses that go past the estate.

Love the tea and the sweets here! I wish there were more chocolate options other than the brownie,…read morebut it is AMAZING. You really don't need more. There are lots of tea options and they have descriptions of them as well.

Wonderful little tea bar. Try the refreshing tea soda. I had the green tea and Marrakech mint. Was…read morelovely and bubbly. They also had a ruby one with coconut and hibiscus I think. Gorgeous baked goods that I was too stuffed to even think about trying. Very nice hostess and charming shop.

Talk about a relaxed and crisp vibe. First time to this amazing place and will definitely be back…read more Had the egg and chive, chicken and lemon grass dumplings, have to say not that bad. Was a pleasant surprise to see some great bites to eat at an art gallery. Only thing I would have to improve is the chicken and lemongrass dumplings, there wasn't a huge amount of secondary flavor to them.

We stumbled across this great little tea house attached to a contemorary Chinese art gallery on the…read moreway to the brewery makets. With a simple menu, offering a couple types of handmade dumplings and other nibbles. There were also a decent range of Chinese tea on offer. This was place was perfect for me at the time as I was after a light snack. I went the chicken and lemongrass pot stickers and ordered the home made lychee iced tea. The dumplings were delicious and the iced tea was refreshing. This place would be a great place for a quiet catch up and a nice alternative to go to instead of a cafe or coffee shop.

Beautiful interior with the huge chandeliers. It looked small but we walked out full and didn't…read morequite finish everything. And the food tasted wonderful! I felt so fancy!

The Tea Room is located in the 3rd floor of the Queen Victoria building (QVB) Elevator is slow -…read morejust take the stairs to save time. Even though we had a reservation, there was still a little wait at the top. Once inside the historic room, you can marvel at the decorative lofty ceiling and ornate chandeliers. Tables are arranged a little close to each other even though the room was barely half full. The room is airy and chilled so consider bringing a light jacket. Each person must select one set menu but they can be different set menus. There are also alcohol upgrades should you chiis Traditional High Tea Savory pastries - prosciutto thing, quiche Finger sandwiches, includes a spice eggplant, egg salad, ham and cheese, cucumber, curry and salmon (my favorite). Scone with jam and clotted cream. Pretty good - soft and warm on the inside. Sweet pastries Impressive quartet of blueberry, raspberry, choco cream and another dark red fruit tart. All are incredibly made with multi-layers and presented beautifully. Tea selection Each person can select either a green or black tea with different infusions. I tried the Irish whiskey cream - a very floral, assam blend with a flamboyant fragrance of whisky and cocoa. Undoubtedly a complex tea that commands a moment of silent contemplation to savor its flower garden aromas and flavors. Overall an elegant experience that I highly recommend because it complements the aura and history of the famous building (and modern shopping outlets). That's all...

It took 1 hour for the chips to arrive. I don't even know if we will ever get any food. We asked…read morethe waiters to check our order several time but they did not seem to care. It was simply sandwiches and daily specials we ordered. It was not a good experience at all. If you have 2 hours to just wait, please go ahead, but you are warned.

Watsons Bay Tea Rooms is the perfect place to take your grandmother or mother for lunch. The staff…read moreare super friendly and the view over the water is one of Sydney's best. The kids play equipment makes it a great place for parents to take their kids whilst catching up with their favourite book or just taking some time to relax away from the kids. The coffee here is superb and the view over Watsons Bay is priceless. This truly is a Sydney institution with a much greater local feel then other places in Watsons Bay. The adjoining library is also very convenient.

Yum Cha is my favourite weekend ritual, so it was perfect opportunity to venture out and try…read moresomewhere new. At Tea is conveniently located at Duo Central Park, Chippendale (about 10 min walk from central station, near Sheraton Four Points). At Tea is a boutique Yum Cha restaurant, that is redefining your Yum Cha experience with matching teas. Everything is made to order, so you can pick at your tummy's content without waiting on the yum cha trolley to come around. We dined on a selection of dumplings: prawn hargow, xiao long bao, shumai, jiaozi and wonton soup. And enjoyed perfectly accompanied hot teas: orange pu'er and chrysanthemum & wolfberries and cold brews: Sydney sweetheart. We thoroughly enjoyed the tea and dumpling selection, my highlight was the chilli/xo sauce dumplings and fried chicken. This is one Yum Cha dining experience you'll want to treat yourself and the family to. Big thank you to @at_tea_duo for having me over