Just happened to find this while walking to find another shop and it was like finding treasure!…read moreTheir tea selections were amazing and my daughter spent a long time just smelling all of them before deciding on which we would buy .: next time I would love to sit in the back room and try the pastries and relax.. the service was very friendly.. they readily spoke English

This place was wonderful, the coffee served at the perfect temperature and the scones!! You must…read moreget them with the British cream (clotted cream)!!!

This is a lovely, quiet and elegant place. They have a huge selection of teas. The front part of…read morethe store people are able to buy teas. In the back is a small area to order teas and enjoy Teapot. My daughter and I each of us order our own. Each small teapot is enough for two teacups. We sat there for hours enjoy good conversation and sipping tea.

I found a traditional tea time in the land of pasta…read more.. One week into my two week vacation, I was going through withdrawals for a traditional tea time. I walked into this tea room and was in awe of the wide selection of teas they have. I was also parched from the heat and humidity, so walking into a cool room full of tea was like stepping onto a tea cloud. They offered several tea times, I chose the English tea time and they did NOT disappoint. The sandwiches were tasty, the scones were just the right size and I even ordered an Earl Grey tea cake on the side. The tea I chose was a cinnamon black tea - perfect for the fall season. The service was warm and friendly, just like the tea and food. I would most definitely go back or recommend one to try them out, they are just on the other side of the bridge, downtown. They also have a tea shop located on the other side of the bridge, near shops downtown.

Aloha, when in Florence you have to pick & choose what you'll do for the 5 days there, hmm. Well…read moreSanta Maria Novella Pharmacy should be on your list. An amazing array of different cures with herbs. After touring the shop & spending $100, we stopped into the Tea Room. Who doesn't love tea? I do, even on a warm day, tea in a beautiful tea cup with scones or cookies in an air-conditioned room with a view of the gardens to rest our weary feet was perfect. Located near the train station, a quick walk to or from many different buses. The public transportation in Florence is pretty good & easy for us 2 female American's to get around, so you can o it too. Enjoy!

This is a wonderful little tea room in the rear of the nostalgic and historic Oficina Profumo…read moreFarmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. The elegant ambiance is absolutely superb and provides a wonderful atmosphere in which to enjoy a tea or coffee and a treat. We were quite fond of the biscottis and chocolates which wonderfully enhanced the full-bodied taste of our Italian coffee. The service is likewise excellent as the staff are very friendly and efficient. The prices are a little high but this is such a unique experience that this is worth partaking for a treat.

AMAZING HIDDEN GEM. We were warmly greeted by Barbara who gave us such great service. Loved the…read morewide variety of loose leaf teas. Would recommend this place over and over again.

Loved the products. Just wish I had bought more! Looking for…read morethe Dunoon blue aqua teapot in the states and can't find it.

(halfway through our Italy visit...Firenze!)…read more It was hot, my feet were hurting and Europe milk tea curiosity got to me so San Tea House we found l o l Indoor + Outdoor dining is available but it does fill up quickly since shop isn't very big and a good amount of customers dine-in with a laptop too to do work Oolong Milk Tea and Mango Green Tea -- yum and refreshing, quenched the thirst and for Europe, not bad, not bad at all haha They offer wifi too~

Came in with my sister who grabbed a table while I ordered. The woman behind the counter told me…read moreover Google translate that this was "regrettable behavior" and "extremely rude". I apologised profusely called my sister over to order only to get my hand swatted away when I tried to pay for her. She proceeded to double charge me.

I was looking for a good patisserie in Florence, and Gilli repeatedly came up. I bookmarked it and…read morekept the place in mind when my trip finally came. I stopped by Gilli for the first time around 9pm on a Sunday night. The place stayed open night, which was very convenient especially since we've been having late dinners. I had the chance to enjoy a sit down in their outdoor patio. It's located right next to a piano bar and other busking performers when there wasn't entertainment at the bar next door. Ordering was interesting. You don't pay at the counter but rather at the corner register for everything to-go. On one of the nights when we grabbed a couple of drinks at Gilli, the server loaded my desserts order on a card that I redeemed to my waiter. Then my desserts were served to me a few moments later. So I had tried ricciarelli at another pasticceria down the street, but Gilli's were far more superior. The almond flavor was more prominent, the texture was much softer, and the powdered sugar wasn't broken. Loved it so much that I got boxes of it for myself and loved ones. I had the pleasure of trying all their "mignons" (mignardises) and was particularly fond of the lemon with pistachios, chocolate passion fruit, and coconut chocolate ones. That said, I always had to have ricciarelli among the little bites.

While in Florence, this is a must try place.. Tried the affogato and it was a bomb!! Their…read morechocolates are a must try but it was quite on the expensive side but worth the try.

Magical tea house hidden away on the streets of Florence. Incredible, and I can't wait to come back…read moresome day.

mmm delicious chamomile and orange blossom tea, haven't been able to find this anywhere else!read more

Another of the three (if i'm correct) shops of Via del Tè in Florence and i think the calmer one…read more(except when the market is open dragging more people in) so usually, you do not need to wait a lot. As in other shops of via del tè, there is an amazing choice of tea, just ask for the tea list (it is impossible not to find something you like!) or ask one of the very knowledgeable people working there who always help you find the right flavor and have you smell each one you wish with a great patience. You can also find here tea cups, very cute tea bowls, tea pots - all you can need for tea. The place is beautiful with this endless library of.. tea boxes. There are some tables so you can have a tea there and spend a moment. My favorite (i like only green) : Sakura, Bancha Fiorito, Love Story, Sencha Special Fine. Also try the infusions which are very good. Note that you can also order online on the website if you feel lazy.

Very small place but is great for a small group to get together for tea and light bites and some…read morelight tea shopping. The main delight are the variety of teas from all over and the nice tea house decor. There is also shopping in the back so you can buy a large pack of your tea to go :) bottom line..come here to have tea or find a variety of teas from all over and enjoy the tea house ambiance Pros: tea & tea room ambiance Cons parking is tough and the place is rather small

I had been here about a year ago, and I wasn't particularly impressed... I went back just over a…read moreweek ago, and in fact has confirmed my impression of a normal bar. Pleasant, but not a revolutionary stage in my days, or in this city. However the coffee is good, the desserts as well, and the staff is young and friendly. A quiet place for an easy breakfast or snack.

This place knows their chocolate and their not afraid to use it . . …read more I like to come here in the morning and get their fresh croissants and a coffee. The waiters are really friendly and inside it's a cute place to come, sit by the window and people watch.

At around 430pm, the gf and I were a little snacky...and wanted to take a little break from the sun…read moreand rest our weary bones...and Caffe Astra was perfect. What made it so? A nice display of pastries and high-end coffee machines that ended up not disappointing. The gf had a creamy puffy thingy, and I had what was a raisin cake with light caramel topping...whoa. It was pricey, but so good!

I was looking for a quiet place that serves tea and this fit the bill perfectly. They have free…read moreWiFi and a wonderful tea room on the second floor. It's a good place to get out of the rush and relax in an unhurried atmosphere.