Tea Rooms in Rhode Island
5 verified tea rooms and tea houses across 2 cities — from formal afternoon tea to traditional gongfu service.
5 tea rooms
Afternoon Tea at the Chinese Tea House — Marble House
Newport
The Preservation Society of Newport County offers afternoon tea in the Chinese Tea House on the grounds of Marble House, perched above the historic Cliff Walk. The prix fixe menu includes a welcome beverage, a tea tower of savories and sweets with tea, and a choice of entree, served on select dates from April through December with seatings from 10:00 AM to a 3:15 PM last seating. The experience is exclusive to Preservation Society members and Newport Mansions tour ticket holders, and reservations are required via Resy.
Ceremony
Providence
A modern tea house near Brown University specializing in directly sourced premium teas from small farms in China, Taiwan, and Japan. Beyond the tea bar, Ceremony offers brew guides, workshops, and tea ceremony programming, with private tastings by appointment. A second cafe operates at 121 South Main Street in Providence.
Kellie's Cafe
Newport
A British-owned cafe in Newport serving breakfast and lunch alongside an afternoon tea offering with finger sandwiches and homemade scones with clotted cream and imported jam. Afternoon tea is offered through the cafe's catering and tea service and requires advance booking.
Sailor's Tea Hour at The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$$Newport
The Vanderbilt, an Auberge Resorts Collection hotel in a 1909 Newport mansion, hosts Sailor's Tea Hour in its garden-view Conservatory. The service runs afternoons and pairs herbal, black, and green teas with savory bites, pastries, and sweets, with optional bespoke cocktails.
Schastea
Providence
A minimalist-style tearoom and creperie on Broadway in Providence with over 60 premium loose-leaf teas sourced globally, organized by intention from Energize to Indulge. The kitchen serves sweet and savory made-to-order crepes plus tea-infused baked goods, cocktails, and breakfast sandwiches. Vegan and gluten-free options are available, and teas are sold in bulk.