Where To Get Your Stash
The Tea Merchant
Running low on tea and need to stock up on a few interesting blends? Look no further, the
Tea Merchant has everything you need for your brewing pleasure. For starters, they have a broad selection of tea types, ranging from flower teas and matcha to fruity variations, herbals and even tea espresso pods. Now, for the perfect teapot to brew or steep your tea... they have teapots for Africa! Cast iron, glass, Kinto, Sama Doyo, stainless steel – the list goes on. And don't forget the cups and accessories (tea infusers and thermometers are a must). Best of all, you can do you purchases in store or online!
Peacock Coffee & Tea Traders
If you're looking to take your tea experience to the next level, make a stop at
Peacock Coffee & Tea Traders. Although their physical store is in Cape Town, you can get their '
tea-lightful' goodies delivered right to your door, as they offer countrywide delivery. Their products range from
lots of tea (think white, black, oolong, exotic, tea flowers, Rooibos tea and presentation boxes) to
classy house ware (cups and saucers, glassware, spoon rests, coasters, teapots, trays and much more) to
cool accessories (candy sticks and milk frothers) and
plenty of coffee delights (origin, capsules, organic and flavoured coffees).
The Tea & Coffee Emporium
No matter what your flavour, the
Tea & Coffee Emporium will have it! Tea lovers will covet their varieties and brands of tea, while coffee connoisseurs can check out the coffee beans, coffee grounds, ready-to-drink beverages and the cool gadgets the emporium has to offer. There's also a selection of indulgent hot chocolates and syrups if you have a little bit of a sweet tooth, and to top it all off, they have a bunch of accessories for you to check out. You can't enjoy a tea party without tea warmers, infusers and diffusers!
Yswara
For a tea experience that is purely African, you'll definitely want to get your hands on some tea-ware and stock from
Yswara. Their mission is to make African teas a prestige product and create a tea-drinking experience like no other by introducing African tea rituals and locally made tea paraphernalia. Yswara also boasts a beautiful tea room where you can relax and indulge your senses.
Bubble Tea In The City!
Simplicity Coffee & Tea
I haven't been to this side of town in a very long time, but the last time I visited
Simplicity Coffee & Tea in Chinatown, Cyrildene, it was the best place to get a delicious Chinese pearl milk tea. They specialise in bubble tea, but also offer a variety of other drinks from smoothies to coffee.
Coco Fresh Tea & Juice
Another bubble tea hotspot in Chinatown, Cyrildene, is
Coco Fresh Tea & Juice. Not only do they have refreshing bubble teas, but they also offer a variety of smoothies, juices, lattes, milk teas, coffee, ice teas and slushes. There's something for all tastes, whether you're on a health binge or need something to satisfy your sweet tooth. There are a few branches throughout the city too, so if you spot them, do give them a try! I know for a fact there's one in Cresta Shopping Centre as I'm there every weekend.
High Tea Musts
For the ultimate tea experience accompanied by little cucumber sandwiches and decadent tarts, make your way to one of these indulgent high teas in the city!
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The Maslow Hotel
At The
Maslow in Sandton, high tea has received new life with a modern twist. You can now expect and enjoy decadent tea-time treats perfectly paired with handpicked specialty teas in a delightful five-stage, palate-pleasing journey. In the comfort of luxurious arm chairs overlooking the hotel’s exquisite garden, guests can enjoy a sumptuous selection of gorgeous treats, paired with some of the most perfect teas available in the country.
Details: www.suninternational.com |
[email protected] | 010 226 4652 | Rivonia Road and Grayston Drive, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg
Level Four At 54 On Bath
Not only is
Level Four in Rosebank an upmarket and snazzy restaurant to visit if you’re looking to impress, but it also offers a delectable
Afternoon Tea served
daily from 14:30 – 17:00. This lovely little ‘time-out’ offers you a choice of English tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones, moreish pastries and premium tea leaves. Take your pick from the Traditional Afternoon Tea (R290* per person) or the Royal Afternoon Tea (R360* per person), compete with a glass of kir royale. Contact them to confirm prices as they are subject to change.
Details: www.tsogosun.com |
[email protected] | 011 344 8500 or 011 344 8442 | 54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Just Teddy
Grab the girls and enjoy a catch up session complete with delicious treats and teas at
Just Teddy. Indulge in a
Traditional High Tea complete with buttermilk scones served with chantilly cream and preservatives, meat or vegetarian savoury delights, patisserie sweet treats, and of course your choice of a pot of TWG Tea or filter coffee. Be sure to contact Just Teddy for more information about this high tea and what delicious goodies they have to offer.
Details: www.justteddy.co.za | [email protected] | 010 203 9038 | Shop LM4, Hyde Park Corner Shopping Centre, corner William Nicole Drive and Jan Smuts Avenue, Hyde Park, Johannesburg.
