These delightful shortbread cookies were inspired by the directions to Neverland – two star cookies stacked with a clear, golden, candy, center. We recommend enjoying these cookies with either our house-blended English Breakfast tea or the malty black tea Sir Philip Sydney. Neverland Star Cookies Makes about 20 cookies. Ingredients: 8 oz. butter at room […]
Seatings for Teatime Reservations
Tuesday – Wednesday 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm
Thursday – Saturday 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm - NEW!
Monday closed
Shop Hours
Tuesday – Wednesday 10:45 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday – Saturday 10:45 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday 10:45 am – 6:00 pm
Monday closed
Current Menu Theme
served June 5 – July 1, 2018
Whether you join us by rabbit hole or looking glass, a celebration most fanciful awaits you!
served June 5 – July 1, 2018
Savories
served with “English Breakfast” traditional black tea
Nonsensical Skewered Meatballs
Tweedle-Dee & Tweedle-Dumpling
Mr. Dodo’s Fig & Parmesan Salad
Cheshire Cat’s Croissant Ham Sandwich
Traditional Tea Sandwich:
Bread & Butterflies
Breads
served with “Candler’s Cherries, 1888” scented black tea
“Eat Me” Bread
St. James Traditional Cream Scone
“No Jam Today” Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream
Sweets
served with “Van Gogh, Smiling” herbal tea
Queen of Hearts’ Deck of Cookies
The White Rabbit’s Strawberry Lemon Cake
The Mad Hatter’s Chocolate Top Hat
Reserve Your Teatime
Adult Menu includes all items listed here. Menu subject to change without notice.
Upcoming Menu Theme
served July 3 – 29, 2018
“Would You Like An Adventure Now, Or Shall We Have Our Tea First?”
–Peter Pan
Join us for both!
May I see your passport, please?
The St. James Greats
Learn about the Greats throughout history whom we admire for their Grace, Civility, Beauty, Gentility, and Excellence. Purchase in The St. James Market to start earning rewards as you discover the history behind each seating area's St. James Great!
The St. James Teas
Learn about each of our teas and how to steep them at home as you take notes on your preferences and mark which are your favorites. Purchase in The St. James Market to start earning rewards as you explore the world of our teas!
The St. James Market
Loose Leaf Tea
The St. James Market boasts more than fifty high-quality teas and a variety of tea-making accoutrements to ensure your daily cuppa is always at hand and your special tea party is a delicious success. Taste the featured tea at our Tea Bar, or join us for a special event to learn a special recipe! New to tea? Not sure where to start? Ask our knowledgeable staff! Each of our teas is unique as its own character...perhaps you’ll hear a story or two!
The Latest
Hot off the press!
June 2018 – Stephanie
We are overjoyed to honor Stephanie as June’s Employee of the Month! Stephanie has been with The St. James since November of 2017 as one of our lovely Market Attendants. Stephanie is a wonderful example of all our St. James Aspirations. Through Grace, she constantly gives of herself to others, always choosing kindness and love. […]
Strawberry Mousse
Just in time for strawberry season, we bring you this strawberry mousse recipe that couldn’t be easier. In just 10-15 minutes you can have this light, refreshing dessert ready for your next summer tea party. We think it pairs quite well with our popular Lemon Soufflé tea, especially if you ice the tea! This recipe […]
May 2018 – Sarah
We are excited to honor Sarah as May’s Employee of the Month! Sarah has been part of The St. James family since August of 2016 as both a Dishwasher/Expeditor and a Server, and we obviously love having her as this is her second nomination for Employee of the Month! Sarah is a beautiful example of […]
Berry Champagne Gelées
Combining real Champagne, fresh berries, and sweet white grape juice, our Berry Champagne Gelées are a refreshing accompaniment to any celebration, particularly in the warmer months of the year. They make for a sophisticated and light dessert following any meal, sure to add a splash of color to your menu. And if you want an […]
April 2018 – Chasya
We are excited to honor Chasya as our Employee of the Month for April. She has been part of the St. James family since August of 2015, making delicious goodies in our kitchen! Chasya is a great steward of our St. James Aspirations of Grace, Civility, and Excellence. She works hard to create beautiful food […]
Featured on Food Network!
We have the greatest pleasure in announcing that we made the list of FoodNetwork.com’s 20 recommended places to eat in Albuquerque! Click through to find us at the thirteenth image. Food Network Article For those who wish to Find Sanctuary from the hectic pace of life, we have been a haven and a […]
Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
“…I don’t really know if I’m doing right–it may make you more addlepated than ever–but you can ask Diana to come over and spend the afternoon with you and have tea here.” “Oh, Marilla!” Anne clasped her hands. “How perfectly lovely! You are able to imagine things after all or else you’d never have understood how I’ve […]
March 2018 – Victoria
We are excited to honor Victoria as our Employee of the Month for March. Victoria can be found as one of our beloved Servers here at The St. James Tearoom. We are also so honored to have her as part of the St. James family for six years now! Victoria (or Tori, as she is […]
Irish Tea Bread
Irish Tea Bread, also known as Tea Brack, is somewhere between a quick bread and a fruit cake. With brown sugar, whole wheat flour, and tea-soaked dried fruit, it is delightfully dense and sweet and is best spread with salted butter and served with a strong cup of tea. Enjoy our take on this Irish […]
Parisian Fare Video
As we travel to Paris with our menu served February 6th – March 4th, 2018, we are eager to share some of our favorite French-inspired menu with you! This is how we make our heart scones in the kitchen of our tearoom in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The scones pair wonderfully with our French Kiss Puerh […]
Délice à la Fraise
Introducing a New Parisian Cocktail for “La Vie en Rose” Inspired by Paris and our “La Vie en Rose” menu, we have created “Délice à la Fraise” (strawberry delight), a house-made cocktail for you to enjoy. Fresh strawberry, Vermouth, and Lillet Blanc have been lovingly blended together in this refreshing drink that is sure to […]
Coming to Tea
Pick a Date
Party of 2? Party of 42? Make a date! Teatimes available throughout the day. A different menu and theme each month.
Choose Your Options
Need a vegetarian or gluten-free menu? Want to pick a certain seating area? Celebrating something special? Let us know!
Enjoy!
Your teatime experience is made just for you! Sit back and enjoy a full two hours with your dear guests.