
The Empress Tea Room
Tampa, Florida
Traditional high tea room and catering house on West Hillsborough Avenue serving sweets, savories, and specialty teas on fine china, silver, and linen, often with live harp music. Operates primarily by reservation for private events such as birthdays and showers, opening to the public roughly once a month with seatings from 11am to 12:30pm.
Known For
- Traditional high tea
- Hand-blended loose-leaf teas
- Fresh-baked scones with Devonshire cream and rose jam
- Private tea parties and events
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