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The world of tea is intricate, nuanced, and diverse, with cultural experiences and ceremonies that span continents and centuries. Experience this simple pleasure during your next visit to Pennsylvania as you savor a moment of relaxation with a warming cup of fine tea in hand. Coffee fiends may be excited to find siphon-brewed coffee at Ray’s Café & Tea House in Philadelphia, but there’s just as many fun surprises for tea lovers. Order specialty loose leaf tea imported from the mountains of Taiwan (from jasmine to charcoal-roasted black tea) or opt for a sweet bubble tea: a cold, milky, sweetened tea with chewy tapioca pearls for an extra treat. Ready for a fancy midday nosh? Be transported to the English countryside when you order the full afternoon tea experience at A Taste of Britain in Wayne. You’ll snack on warm scones, tea sandwiches, and mini pastries while sipping on a pot of freshly brewed loose leaf tea. Sugarplums & Teas in Lancaster offers a menu of high tea experiences, with a choice of sweet and savory bites, as well as a luncheon menu of gourmet sandwiches and salads. Before you leave, shop their selection of tea accessories and more than 100 varieties of exotic teas. Expand your knowledge of authentic tea service and ceremonies from around the world at The Teaparker Tea House. In this student-run tea house at Penn State in University Park, choose from the exclusive menu of 10 high-quality teas and take lessons in traditions such as Gong Fu Cha (Chinese tea), Darye (Korean tea), and Urasenke (Japanese tea). In Pittsburgh, escape to a colorful, bohemian retreat at Dobrá Tea House, where the menu includes all manner of treats (think macarons, cookies, and tea cake) and spicy chai teas, fragrant dragon teas, and specialties from India, China, and beyond. Get cozy as you sip a cup of specialty hot tea or iced tea at Abeille Voyante Tea Co. in Millvale, where the shelves are packed with an array of loose leaf options, hand-blended teas, and even small-batch honey and seasonings for purchase. Come in the morning for a freshly baked muffin, or opt for a lunchtime salad or vegan sandwich. PENNSYLVANIA TEA FESTIVAL Sept. 20–21, 2024 Tea devotees won’t want to miss this annual event held in the fragrant herb garden of The Rosemary House in downtown Mechanicsburg. Shop specialty teas, enjoy guided tea tastings and pairings, and learn about tea culture from across the globe.
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