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Sun., Oct. 25; 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Spend your Sunday sipping terrific tea in our gorgeous glasshouse!

Queen of Hearts Royal Tea is returning for the fall season! Our Fall Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Autumn has inspired us to create another teatime experience to remember.  This elegant event will provide tasty treats and beverages set against the beautiful botanical backdrop of Phipps as an accompaniment to your journey through Wonderland. Tea service will be provided by our friends at Oh So Frilly Events, while Big Burrito catering serves up delectable tea sandwiches, mini quiches and seasonal sweet treats.

Menu

Tea

The Chanel Blend | White tea, green tea, jasmine, rose and lavender

The Farmhouse Blend | Caffeine-free, Red rooibos, cinnamon and apple

Tea Sandwiches

Fig and Prosciutto

Turkey, cheddar and apple

Curried egg salad

Mini Quiche

Butternut squash, sage and goat cheese

Sweet Treats

Mini apple tarts

Mini pumpkin whoopie pies

Prepared by Big Burrito

Reservations are $70 for members, $75 for nonmembers and include Conservatory admission. To make your reservation, please book a time below:

Register

Reservations are required for the Queen of Hearts Royal Tea, and space is extremely limited. Reservations are $70 per person for members, $75 for nonmembers, and include the full menu above and admission to Phipps. 

NOTE: This event will have assigned seating. All assigned seats will be labeled under the ticket buyer's name. Parties larger than eight will be spread out to other tables. Parties of four or under will be assigned to tables with other parties of four or under during the event.

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